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Hormone therapy and dementia risk: what a new study says about menopause treatment

Hormone therapy is widely used to treat menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes and night sweats. But scientists have long debated whether it affects dementia risk.

The Conversation · Mar 13

Jesse Jackson’s misdiagnosis of Parkinson’s is common – new genetic discovery could lead to treatment for this deadly disease

“Yes, doctor. My dad’s first fall was on his 65th birthday. He stood in the driveway and suddenly dropped backwards on his back. After he fell two more times, we came to the clinic.”

The Conversation · Mar 13

Trump policies set to increase rates of lung disease and death, study finds

Experts warn of ‘attack on Americans’ lungs’ from cuts to health programs, environmental rollbacks and other plans

The Guardian - US · Mar 13

New Alzheimer's Treatment Options Reveal What Modern Dementia Drugs Can and Cannot Deliver

Learn how new Alzheimer's treatment options work, what today's dementia drugs actually deliver, and who may benefit from these therapies, risks, costs, and access included.

Medical Daily · Mar 12

Warning of rising cases in London TB hotspot where 44 in every 100,000 residents have infection

Tuberculosis remains one of the top ten causes of death worldwide

Evening Standard · Mar 12

UAE News: New draft law proposes fines of up to Dh20,000 for parents who refuse child vaccinations

Parents or guardians in the UAE who fail to ensure their children receive mandatory vaccinations could face fines of up to Dh20,000, under a new draft law approved by the Federal National Council (FNC). The proposal is part of broader efforts to strengthen the country’s legal framework for preventing and…

The Times of India · Mar 12

We study pandemics, and the resurgence of measles is a grim sign of what’s coming

In the three decades between 1993 and 2024, measles in the U.S. was relatively rare – a few hundred cases each year, at most. But suddenly, the disease has become so entrenched in American life that it sometimes fails to make headlines when a new outbreak erupts.

The Conversation · Mar 12

Jack Osbourne names new baby daughter in tribute to late father Ozzy

TV personality Jack Osbourne has announced the arrival of his fifth child, a daughter named Ozzy Matilda Osbourne, in a touching tribute to his late father, Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne. The 40-year-old shared the news of his second child with wife Aree via an Instagram post, which featured a…

The Independent UK · Mar 12

Meat prices are surging across Europe — and these countries are feeling it most

Livestock shortages, animal disease and strong demand have pushed up meat prices across Europe, with some countries seeing increases of more than 20%.

Euronews · Mar 12

A Year After USAID’s Termination: The Impact Has Been ‘Devastating’

In the face of death and disease, global health workers struggle to keep hope alive.

Capital & Main · Mar 11