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The underdiagnosed condition that 1 in 100 people in the UK have

What is coeliac disease? The condition Rebecca Adlington shares with 1 in 100 people

The Independent UK

Bird flu is creeping toward human transmission − how do we stop it?

Recent animal outbreaks from a subtype called H5N1 have been especially troubling to scientists

The Independent UK

Doctor shortages have hobbled health care for decades − and the trend could be worsening

Americans are increasingly waiting weeks or even months to get an appointment to see a health care specialist.

The Conversation

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Measles can ravage the immune system and brain, causing long-term damage – a virologist explains

The measles outbreak that began in west Texas in late January 2025 continues to grow, with 400 confirmed cases in Texas and more than 50 in New Mexico and Oklahoma as of March 28.

The Conversation

Bird flu could be on the cusp of transmitting between humans − but there are ways to slow down viral evolution

Disease forecasts are like weather forecasts: We cannot predict the finer details of a particular outbreak or a particular storm, but we can often identify when these threats are emerging and prepare accordingly.

The Conversation

Queen’s team part of £5.5m research project to transform bowel cancer care

The project will bring together more than 40 research experts to find better treatments for the disease.

The Independent UK

AI-powered lung test to be available at GP surgeries

AI lung disease test to be rolled out in GP surgeries

The Independent UK

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Lung disease test done by AI to be rolled out in GP surgeries

‘Game-changing’ AI-driven lung test set for GP surgery rollout

The Independent UK

Charity set up by Doddie Weir invests £4m in bid to accelerate MND research

The Discovery Network has approved grants for four multi-institutional teams of researchers.

Evening Standard

Multiple species of ticks in the US can transmit red meat allergy, CDC reports reveal

A single bite from one of several tick species can trigger a months-long meat allergy.

LiveScience

5 year old boy from Iraq undergoes world's first of its kind bone marrow transplantation in India

In a historic medical breakthrough, the world’s first Haploidentical Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) has been done on a 5-year-old boy with a rare and complex condition. This remarkable achievement marks a significant milestone in pediatric hematology and immunology. The case, which is the first of its kind not in India…

The Times of India

The unseen pain: Exploring the link between endometriosis and mental health

A disease is often more than what we can see. Endometriosis is one such condition. It not only causes excruciating physical pain but also takes a toll on mental well-being, a reality not known by many, as this chronic gynaecological disorder remains unseen and misunderstood.

The Times of India

West Africa’s hazardous winds: Harmattan carries more than dust – it also spreads disease

Every year, from December to April, the Harmattan sweeps across Africa. This cool, dry and dust-laden wind gets its name from haramata, a word in the Ghanaian language Fanti.

The Conversation

RFK Jr says they are poisoning us, influencers call them unnatural – but what is the truth about seed oils?

The common cooking ingredient has sparked fierce debate since the US health secretary urged people to avoid it

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Measles to spread worldwide? How to recognise the symptoms and stay protected

Measles was declared eliminated from the United States in 2000 by the World Health Organization (WHO) due to the success of vaccination efforts. However, with subsequent outbreaks in 2018 and 2019, measles spread across the country in huge numbers. This year, we are seeing another major measles outbreak in the…

Salon

CDC buried pro-vaccine measles forecast

The move is a sign that the nation’s top public health agency may be falling in line with RFK Jr's vaccine views

The Guardian - US

US government cuts imperil life-saving gun violence research. As doctors, we fear for the future

The jeopardy over our country’s work remains, and we’re bracing ourselves for a scary situation we know all too well

The Independent UK

European committee says Lilly Alzheimer's drug shouldn't get marketing approval

A European regulatory committee has rejected Eli Lilly’s U.S.-approved Alzheimer’s disease treatment over potentially dangerous risks of brain bleeding and swelling

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Thousands of animals killed after foot-and-mouth outbreak in Hungary and Slovakia

Authorities have already had to slaughter thousands of cattle and strict measures to control the epidemic are in place in both countries.

The Conversation

Early-onset Alzheimer’s: new drug shows promise in slowing the disease

Alzheimer’s disease is usually associated with old age. But around 5%-10% of all Alzheimer’s cases occur in people under the age of 65. Early-onset Alzheimer’s disease progresses more rapidly and often strikes people in the prime of their lives. Treatment options remain limited.

The Conversation

Chronic kidney disease often goes undiagnosed, but early detection can prevent severe outcomes

For a disease afflicting 35.5 million people in the U.S., chronic kidney disease flies under the radar. Only half the people who have it are formally diagnosed.

The Conversation

Cuts to science research funding cut American lives short − federal support is essential for medical breakthroughs

Nearly every modern medical treatment can be traced to research funded by the National Institutes of Health: from over-the-counter and prescription medications that treat high cholesterol and pain to protection from infectious diseases such as polio and smallpox.

The Times of India

Why are young people suffering from heart diseases? Experts address the shocking trend at TOI Medithon Part-6

Heart diseases continue to be a major health concern across all age groups, with lifestyle changes and increasing stress levels contributing to the growing incidence. In an effort to address these challenges and provide expert insights, a panel of renowned cardiologists from across India came together at TOI Medithon- Amazing…

Medical Daily

Alternative Healthy Eating Index: Your Diet For Healthy, Disease-Free 70's

Researchers have now identified a specific dietary approach that promotes longevity and disease-free aging.

Radio France Internationale

Podcast: French wine in Africa, confronting obesity, video game giant

The Nigerian woman helping Bordeaux wine find new markets in Africa. Confronting France's fatphobia by classifying obesity as a disease. And the story of the French video game company behind the hit game Assassin's Creed.

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