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New therapy teplizumab could delay type 1 diabetes by years – if caught early

For more than a century, type 1 diabetes has meant one thing: a lifetime administering insulin. But for the first time, science is breaking that paradigm – not by managing the disease, but by intercepting it before symptoms even appear.

The Conversation

Breakthrough breast cancer vaccine raises hopes of eradicating disease

A breast cancer vaccine targeting a key protein showed strong immune responses in over 75 percent of its trial participants

The Independent UK

The aftermath of floods, hurricanes and other disasters can be hardest on older rural Americans – here’s how families and neighbors can help

Hurricanes, tornadoes and other extreme weather do not distinguish between urban and rural boundaries. But when a disaster strikes, there are big differences in how well people are able to respond and recover – and older adults in rural areas are especially vulnerable.

The Conversation

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Inside RFK Jr’s conflicted attempt to rid America of junk food

‘Maha’ promised to tackle ultra-processed foods – but is it hijacking the food movement instead?

The Guardian - US

Are chemicals to blame for cancer in young people? Here’s what the evidence says

Cancer is traditionally known as a disease affecting mostly older people.

The Conversation

Rare form of leprosy infected people in Americas before European arrival, 4,000-year-old bones suggest

Roughly 4,000-year-old bones from Chile contain genetic evidence of leprosy, suggesting that a rare form of the bacteria that causes the disease may have been circulating in the Americas and long before the Europeans arrived.

LiveScience

US posts highest annual measles case tally in 33 years amid Texas outbreak

Milestone comes as health secretary RFK Jr has injected upheaval into US vaccine policy and spread misinformation

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New study challenges what we know about the biology of ageing

For years, scientists have believed that inflammation inevitably increases with age – until now

The Independent UK

The new diet that could lower your dementia risk and promote brain health

Can a diet actually keep the brain strong and lower dementia risk? Evidence suggests the so-called ‘Mind diet’ might

The Independent UK

Data registry funds plea in fight against MND

Marked by muscles withering away and the inability to speak and eat, motor neurone disease is fatal and affects more than 2500 people in Australia.

AAP

Why a healthy oral microbiome is the new longevity secret to make us smile

Move over gut health! Compelling research is leading dental experts to take a growing interest in the health of our second largest microbiome — the one in our mouths. Here’s how best to care for yours

Evening Standard

‘I wish she had cancer instead’: Fiona Phillips’ husband makes devastating Alzheimer’s confession

The former GMTV host was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2023

Evening Standard

Patients with ultra-rare diseases worry FDA approach will leave them without treatment

Testing is difficult for drugs for rare diseases, and new rules may make it harder for sufferers to obtain life-saving drugs

The Guardian - US

Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne bids farewell with Black Sabbath reunion

The rocker – who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019 – plans to continue to record music but will not perform live again.

Evening Standard

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9 Wellness Products That Made False Medical Claims

The wellness industry has exploded in recent years, promising everything from detoxification to disease prevention. While many products do offer real benefits, others rely on false medical claims to lure consumers into spending big. These exaggerated or outright fabricated health claims can be dangerous, especially when they replace proper medical…

Euronews

Mosquito-borne diseases are a growing problem in Europe. How can they be kept in check?

Some climate researchers believe diseases typically found in tropical regions, such as dengue and chikungunya, could become endemic in Europe.

The Conversation

Ageing isn’t the same everywhere – why inflammation may be a lifestyle problem

For years, scientists have believed that inflammation inevitably increases with age, quietly fuelling diseases like heart disease, dementia and diabetes. But a new study of Indigenous populations challenges that idea and could reshape how we think about ageing itself.

The Conversation

The ‘Mind’ diet is good for cognitive health – here’s what foods you should put on your plate

There’s long been evidence that what we eat can affect our risk of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline as we age. But can any one diet actually keep the brain strong and lower dementia risk? Evidence suggests the so-called “Mind diet” might.

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The Independent UK

Fears over rising tick numbers and Lyme disease spread across Northeast

A beach in Connecticut is closed for the next year as officials work to fight the pests

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New Details Emerge As Investigation Into Alleged Childcare Rapist Joshua Brown Continues

As inquiries continue into the shocking Melbourne childcare sexual abuse investigation, disturbing new information continues to emerge

The Independent UK

The three kidney problems that affect older adults and how to prevent them

Keeping your kidneys happy as you age will help your general wellbeing

The Conversation

I’ve seen the brain damage contact sports can cause – we all need to take concussion and CTE more seriously

Concussion in sport continues to make headlines, whether it be class actions, young men flocking to the highly violent “RunIt” activity or debate about whether Australian rules football should remove the “bump” once and for all.

LiveScience

RFK's proposal to let bird flu spread through poultry could set us up for a pandemic, experts warn

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins have expressed interest in letting H5N1 outbreaks spread unchecked through U.S. poultry farms. Health experts warn it could lead to a new pandemic.

The Independent UK

Your holiday cookout could be killing you

New study builds on years of research tying processed foods to higher risks of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

Evening Standard

OPINION - A 'fat free' Britain by 2035? Slim chance of that

It seems fair to say this government, turning one year old this week, has not yet achieved a reputation for speedy resolution of major national crises. Yet within the new 10 Year Health Plan is a radical plan – to make Britain “fat free” by 2035.

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