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‘Bodies were dropped down quarry shafts’: secrets of millions buried in Paris catacombs come to light

Researchers hope to uncover how people died and how diseases have developed over 1,000 years

The Guardian - UK

COVID, mpox, cholera: Is the world prepared for another pandemic?

About 4.5 billion people are currently without adequate access to essential healthcare.

Al Jazeera

9 monkeys who died in Hong Kong's zoo in 2 days had been infected with melioidosis, officials say

Nine monkeys who died in Hong Kong’s oldest zoo in two days this week had been infected with an endemic disease, possibly after some digging work near their cages, officials said on Friday

The Independent UK

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Standing No Better Than Sitting: No Cardiovascular Benefits, Raises Circulatory Risks; Study Finds

The study revealed that for every additional 30 minutes spent standing beyond two hours, the risk of circulatory disease increased by 11 percent

Medical Daily

Whooping Cough Hits Decade High: Know Symptoms, Learn How To Protect Yourself

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that pertussis, which saw a decline during the pandemic, is now returning to pre-pandemic levels or even exceeding them.

Medical Daily

Pollutionwatch: Study reveals indoor pollution’s impact on people with COPD

Researchers find pollution in inside spaces – mainly from gas cooking – had greatest effect on those with the disease

The Guardian - UK

Whooping Cough Cases Surge, Vaccine Rates Dip

Learn about the concerning rise in whooping cough cases in the US, highlighting the importance of vaccination and early treatment to protect individuals, e...

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Researchers investigating if drugs can be repurposed to combat dementia

Developing new medications for diseases like Alzheimer’s can be very expensive, and take a long time.

The Independent UK

CDC post asking Americans to mask up for flu season draws ire from social media users

Wearing a mask helps to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Independent UK

3 Stocks to Watch in the Health and Wellness Sector

The health and wellness market is experiencing growth due to the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, increased consumer demand for health products, and substantial sales growth in health insurance and consumer healthcare markets. Therefore, it could be wise to watch top health and wellness stocks: UnitedHealth Group (UNH), Thermo Fisher…

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Malfunctioning mitochondria may drive Crohn's disease, early study hints

A new study in mice suggests that dysfunctional mitochondria may change the composition of the gut microbiome and thus drive Crohn's disease.

LiveScience

What are the main types of dementia? As new technique could ‘revolutionise’ how disease is diagnosed

Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia and frontotemporal dementia are the four main types.

The Independent UK

Experts issue a health warning over standing desks, but you still shouldn't be sitting down all day - so what's the answer?

A new study reveals there are some risks associated with standing at your desk for too long.

TechRadar

New breakthrough laser test could detect different types of dementia in seconds

Diagnosing dementia can take more than two years with current tools

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We Were Wrong To Panic About Secondhand Smoke

A recent American Cancer Society study reports a negligible risk from passive smoking, shedding new light on the uproar over a 2003 paper.

The Independent UK

Experts issue health warning to anyone who uses a standing desk

Many people use standing desks for health reasons

The Independent UK

Five things too much ultra-processed food does to your body

From skin to gut: Here’s why you should watch what you eat

The National (Scotland)

Scottish dad calls for more research into MND after 'dreadful' diagnosis experience

A SCOTS father diagnosed with motor neuron disease (MND) has called for more investment and research into the disease after his “dreadful”…

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Gaps in biosecurity shield putting farmers at risk

Agriculture Victoria is fighting to contain five plant pests and diseases, but it could lack the staff it needs to fight future outbreaks, a report shows.

AAP

'Invisible, sidelined': landmark count for fatal cancer

People with metastatic breast cancer often feel invisible but world-leading research to understand its prevalence could mean better support.

The Conversation

Socially distanced layout of the world’s oldest cities helped early civilization evade diseases

In my research focused on early farmers of Europe, I have often wondered about a curious pattern through time: Farmers lived in large dense villages, then dispersed for centuries, then later formed cities again, only to abandon those as well. Why?

Roll Call

He found a purpose working on the Hill. Now he needs a kidney - Roll Call

“Half my family has the disease,” says Adam Jardine, who works as a congressional staffer. “I try to stay positive throughout the whole thing.”

Salon

Treating MAGA as an epidemic disease

Epidemiologist Dr. Gary Slutkin: MAGA is a "dangerous and lethal syndrome" of “Authoritarian Violence Disorder”

The Independent UK

Great British Bake Off star apologises for joke called out by coeliac disease charity

‘I hold my hands up,’ said pastry chef Ravneet Gill

The Guardian - UK

The essential ingredient of any vaccination programme? Women

We call on World Health Summit leaders to help remove all gender-related barriers to immunisation against diseases such as polio

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