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Michael Bolton Brain Cancer: What Is Glioblastoma, What Are the Symptoms and Can You Prevent It?

Poprock legend Michael Bolton, 72, recently opened up about his cancer diagnosis and what his symptoms were— but what is glioblastoma, the disease killing 10k Americans yearly?

International Business Times UK

Thirty years on, our research linking viral infections with Alzheimer’s is finally getting the attention it deserves

The common cold sore virus, which is often caught in childhood, usually stays in the body for life – quietly dormant in the nerves. Now and then, things like stress, illness or injury can trigger it, bringing on a cold sore in some people. But this same virus – called…

The Conversation

How your mouth could be killing your heart

The mouth is often described as a window to overall health – and for good reason. A growing body of research reveals a significant link between poor dental hygiene and cardiovascular disease. While these two areas of health may seem unrelated, the condition of your oral health can have far-reaching…

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As heated tobacco products reenter the US market, evidence on their safety remains sparse – new study

Heated tobacco products are often marketed by tobacco companies as less harmful than cigarettes, but they can pose health risks to users, according to a new review I co-authored in the journal Tobacco Control. Evidence on their health risks in people who smoke is limited, sometimes contradictory, and hard to…

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Weary from COVID deaths, Hispanic Texans embraced vaccines. It saved their lives.

In the deadly summer of 2020, Hispanics in Texas were half of all COVID-19 deaths, spurring many to vaccinate. Today, in a startling flip, Hispanics make up less than a quarter of deaths from the disease.

The Texas Tribune

Princess offers lifeline for celebrity hairdresser struck by serious illness

She nearly lost her business before a call from a royal changed her life

The Independent UK

Boy with ‘death sentence’ disease living a normal life after breakthrough gene therapy

Four-year-old Eisa can now play football and go to school – things his family feared he may never do

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London hospital gene therapy breakthrough gives boy with ‘death sentence’ disease a normal life

Eisa Hussein took part in a clinical trial testing the new gene therapy at Great Ormond Street Hospital

Evening Standard

King Charles opens up about ‘daunting and frightening’ experience of cancer in personal message

Charles and Camilla host Buckingham Palace reception to celebrate organisations helping people with the disease

The Independent UK

How is the European Union fighting the latest outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease?

Following cases in Germany earlier this year and Hungary a few weeks ago, Slovakia is currently facing a significant outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease. Is the European Union properly prepared to fight this extremely contagious virus that is terrorising some livestock farms?

Euronews

Cronos: The New Dawn developers detail the inspirations behind its unique 1980s Poland setting, ‘we are always trying to smuggle something from the real world to our games’

We discuss the setting and soundtrack of Cronos: The New Dawn with two developers from Bloober Team.

TechRadar

Scientists hope sequencing genome of tiny ‘functionally extinct’ frog could help save it

Corroboree frog belongs to 100m-year-old family of amphibians but is now found only in the puddles and peat bogs of Kosciuszko national park

The Guardian - AU

Scientists use live human brain tissue to speed up hunt for dementia cure

Exclusive: British team exposed live cells to toxic proteins to gather rare insight into how dementia develops

The Guardian - UK

Tragic new autopsy details reveal what really happened to Gene Hackman’s wife Betsy Arakawa

The couple were discovered dead at their New Mexico home on February 26

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Measles cases in Texas rise to 663 amid outbreaks in other US states

Texas officials say 87 patients hospitalized as researchers say country at tipping point for return of endemic measles

LiveScience

'Vaccine rejection is as old as vaccines themselves': Science historian Thomas Levenson on the history of germ theory and its deniers

Live Science spoke with author Thomas Levenson about his new book on the history of germ theory.

Latin Times

Mexican Telenovela Icon Eduardo Yáñez Breaks Silence on Parkinson's Disease Rumors

The Mexican actor took to social media to talk about his health. In his signature direct, no-nonsense style, Eduardo Yáñez explains it all.

The Conversation

From diet to drugs: what really works for long-term weight loss

More than 2.5 billion adults worldwide are currently overweight or obese, according to estimates from the World Health Organization. This staggering number highlights a growing global health crisis. Obesity isn’t just about weight – it’s a powerful risk factor for a range of serious diseases, including type 2 diabetes, kidney…

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Whooping cough is making a comeback, but the vaccine provides powerful protection

Whooping cough, a bacterial infection that can be especially dangerous for babies and young children, is on the rise. Already in 2025 the U.S. has recorded 8,485 cases. That’s compared with 4,266 cases during the same period in 2024.

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‘Cats are masters at hiding pain’ so dental issues in cats often go unnoticed, vet explains

If you don’t clean your cat’s teeth already, now is a great time to start

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Greater share of US losing faith in health guidance, poll says - Roll Call

Both parties say they’d like the CDC to prioritize preventing chronic disease and protecting against new viruses with pandemic potential.

The Independent UK

NHS leaving some patients with rare diseases to ‘fall through the cracks’, damning report finds

People with certain diseases are being left behind, report finds

The Independent UK

Blood cancer survival odds could be ‘doubled’ as bone marrow test trial is a success

Earlier detection will give health workers a bigger ‘window of opportunity’ to act, researchers say

Euronews

More than €100 billion a year: The cost of work-related stress in the EU

A study conducted by the European Trade Union Institute assessed the cost of cardiovascular disease and depressive disorders attributed to five psychosocial risks.

The Independent UK

Autopsy confirms Gene Hackman died from heart disease, notes his Alzheimer's and prolonged fasting

An autopsy report confirms the main cause of actor Gene Hackman's death was heart disease and notes he was in the advanced stages of Alzheimer’s disease and likely had not eaten for a long time

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