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Researchers find drug could delay rheumatoid arthritis by years

Rheumatoid arthritis affects about 400,000 people aged 16 and over in the UK

The Independent UK · Jan 20

How the U.S. withdrawal from WHO could affect global health powers and disease threats

Hours after Donald Trump began his second term as United States president on Jan. 20, 2024, he signed an executive order to end American membership in the World Health Organization (WHO) after one year. This restarted a process that the first Trump administration initiated in July 2020 but was reversed…

The Conversation · Jan 20

Air pollution may be linked to increased risk of motor neurone disease, our new study indicates

The scientist Stephen Hawking lived with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the most common type of motor neurone disease, for 55 years. He was one of the longest-surviving people with the condition.

The Conversation · Jan 20

Scabies Cases Double the 5-Year Rolling Average, UK Households Warned

UK health alert as scabies cases hit double the 5-year average. Learn the symptoms of this 'Victorian disease', why it spreads in winter, and how to treat it.

International Business Times UK · Jan 20

Thinking of a Pet Rabbit Here’s How to Care for Their Space Diet and Health

How To Care for a Rabbit ?

The proper care, hygiene and grooming for pet rabbit

There are several considerations to keep in mind when you’re the pet parent of a rabbit. These include: Pet rabbits require safe, clean housing, a nutritious diet, daily exercise, grooming, and annual veterinary care.…

Times Pets · Jan 20

From wildfires to inhalers: The hidden environmental cost of respiratory care and how tech may help

As climate change worsens respiratory diseases, doctors and drugmakers are exploring earlier diagnosis and low-carbon inhalers to cut emissions from care and protect patients.

Euronews · Jan 20

Measles Reaches Clemson University as South Carolina Outbreak Explodes to 558 Cases, Worst in Nation

Clemson University confirms measles case as South Carolina outbreak explodes to 558 cases, worst in US. Nearly 98% of students vaccinated, but case emerges from Spartanburg County epidemic that doubled in one week. Contact tracing underway, 531 in quarantine statewide. Health officials warn outbreak will worsen before improving.

International Business Times · Jan 19

‘Victorian disease’ outbreak hits Amazon warehouse: What you should know

An outbreak has been detected at Amazon’s Coventry warehouse, raising fresh concerns over worker safety

Evening Standard · Jan 19

Harry Potter books signed by stars of films up for grabs in prize draw

The draw is raising money for Pancreatic Cancer UK and organised in memory of Alan Rickman, who died of the disease 10 years ago.

Evening Standard · Jan 19

This One Winter Gardening Habit Could Be Spreading Invasive Pests Across the South

Winter in the South often feels like a cheat code: cooler temperatures, slower garden growth, and the chance to rest your green thumbs. But for some gardeners, that cozy downtime is secretly giving a boost to tiny invaders that could wreak havoc come spring. Those bright, leafy, and perfectly pruned…

Frugal Gardening · Jan 19