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Billions of dollars, decades of progress spent eliminating devastating diseases may be lost with undoing of USAID

In Greek mythology, King Sisyphus was condemned by the god Zeus to spend eternity rolling a boulder up a hill only to have it roll back down, having to start anew every day.

The Conversation · Mar 5

8 Symptoms of ‘Silent’ Heart Attacks Women Often Misinterpret

We have all seen the movie version of a heart attack: a man clutching his chest and falling to the floor in agony. Honestly, this image has done a massive disservice to women, whose symptoms are often far more subtle and easily dismissed. You might think you are just dealing…

Budget and the Bees · Mar 4

Pollution, noise and climate stress all pose a serious threat to heart health

In an unprecedented collaboration, the European Society of Cardiology, the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association and the World Heart Federation have issued a joint statement calling for immediate action against environmental stressors – pollution, noise, climate stress – to reduce cardiovascular mortality.

The Conversation · Mar 4

Syngenta says it will stop making pesticide linked to Parkinson’s disease

Company will halt production of controversial paraquat weed killer by end of June as it faces thousands of lawsuits

The Guardian - US · Mar 3

Briton was diagnosed with rabies after psychiatrist raised fears, inquest told

Yvonne Ford, who died after scratch from dog in Morocco, was referred to mental health expert by perplexed medics

The Guardian - UK · Mar 3

Obesity is on the rise in Africa: 5 essential reads on what to do

Obesity – which the World Health Organization classifies as a disease – is not just an individual issue; it is shaped by the systems people live in. Research shows that urbanisation, economic status and food marketing strategies, for example, play a role along with more personal factors.

The Conversation · Mar 3

The No. 1 Killer in America Often Starts Quietly — The Prevention Moves That Work Early

We often spend our time worrying about high-profile health scares. Yet the most significant threat to your life is likely a quiet, systemic issue. Heart disease remains the absolute leading cause of death in America today. It claims more lives annually than all forms of cancer combined. According to the…

Budget and the Bees · Mar 3

7 Protein Myths Debunked: The Truth About Protein Intake, Muscle & Kidney Health

7 protein myths debunked with science-backed protein intake facts, kidney health insights, and realistic guidance on high protein diets.

Medical Daily · Mar 3

Trump Rash Explained: What's Behind the Visible, Crusty Neck Irritation and What We Actually Know

President Trump attended a Medal of Honour ceremony with a visible skin irritation, prompting public and media interest. His physician clarified it as a side effect of a routine treatment.

International Business Times UK · Mar 3

Eric Dane’s Official Cause Of Death Has Been Revealed

Eric Dane’s official cause of death has been revealed as respiratory failure with ALS as an underlying cause.

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 2