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‘Most people don’t know it exists’: Europe’s last healthy flat oysters at risk, researchers warn

Norway has one of the last disease-free populations of flat oysters.

Euronews

Taking down malaria’s bodyguards: scientists target parasite’s secret defence system

Malaria remains one of the world’s most devastating infectious diseases, claiming more than half a million lives each year. In Africa, the illness is mostly caused by a parasite carried by mosquitoes – Plasmodium falciparum.

The Conversation

Cholera is spreading fast, yet it can be stopped. Why haven’t we consigned it to history?

Vaccine production must be expanded to combat this ancient disease, especially in Africa, but a lack of political will is holding us back

The Guardian - UK

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RFK Jr to urge Americans to eat more saturated fats, alarming health experts

Guidance from health and human services secretary contradicts decades of dietary recommendations

The Guardian - US

Try This One-Minute Test to Uncover Hidden Health Risks

Finding out this little-known fact about your body could reveal your risk of heart disease and more. It's a simple, free check for healthy aging.

Kiplinger

Napoleon’s soldiers who died in Russian retreat had unexpected diseases, study finds

Analysis of DNA from teeth of troops buried in mass grave suggests soldiers had paratyphoid fever and relapsing fever

The Guardian - UK

DNA reveals what killed Napoleon's soldiers during their disastrous retreat from Russia in 1812

A mass grave holding soldiers from Napoleon Bonaparte's French army reveals some of the diseases that killed the Grande Armée during its disastrous retreat from Russia in 1812.

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What is Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease? 911 Nashville actor Isabelle Tate’s cause of death explained

Young actor had opened up about her diagnosis in her final Instagram post in 2022

The Independent UK

‘9-1-1: Nashville’ actress dies at 23 just days after finally achieving her dream

We hope she rests in peace.

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New trial finds two commonly available drugs may delay Alzheimer’s

Findings may lead to bridging critical treatment gap for Alzheimer’s patients, scientists say

The Independent UK

Experts say eat these 6 fruits to fight cancer-causing inflammation

Federal health officials want adults to eat two cups of fruit daily - but most of us don’t

The Independent UK

What Is Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease? Mysterious Illness That Took The Life Of 911 Nashville's Isabelle Tate

Although the family has not confirmed her cause of death, Tate had previously spoken publicly about living with a rare condition called Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.

International Business Times UK

Teacher becomes first UK patient to receive ‘gamechanger’ therapy for MS

Emily Henders received her CAR T last week at University College London Hospital (UCLH) as part of a global clinical trial

The Independent UK

NZ may be on the cusp of another measles outbreak – what happened in 2019 should be a warning

The recent confirmation of new measles cases unconnected to international travel suggests the highly contagious disease has likely started spreading through communities, according to Health New Zealand.

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3 Pharmaceutical Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold for 10 Years

Here are three big pharma stocks that can reward patient investors with a proven history of stability, dividends, and long-term growth potential

The Conversation

Rift Valley fever: what it is, how it spreads and how to stop it

Rift Valley Fever (RVF) is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes that mainly affects livestock. It can also infect humans. While most human cases remain mild, it can cause death. The disease causes heavy economic and health losses for livestock farmers.

The Conversation

Why your late teens and early 20s are crucial times for lifelong heart health

Emerging adulthood – the life stage that unfolds around ages 18-25 – is full of major transitions, such as starting college or learning a trade, making new friends and romantic connections, and generally becoming more independent.

The Independent UK

Scientists warn of surprising link between dental health and stroke risk

Traditional risk factors for stroke like high blood pressure and diabetes are widely scrutinised but oral health remains underestimated

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The Independent UK

Why poor sleep and high blood pressure increase the risk of dementia

There are currently estimated to be 982,000 people with dementia in the UK, but more than a third of people with the condition do not have a diagnosis

Euronews

Men’s brains shrink faster with age than women’s, study finds

The study aimed to find out whether sex differences in healthy brain ageing explain why women are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s more often.

The Independent UK

Most people who think they have gluten intolerance are probably wrong, study finds

Gluten sensitivity in many could be driven by gut-brain link similar to diseases like IBS, scientists say

The Independent UK

Warning issued over ‘very contagious’ disease spreading across dozens of schools and childcare centers in Tennessee

An ongoing outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease has affected more than 30 schools and childcare centers in the state, according to officials

The Conversation

Your gluten sensitivity might be something else entirely, new study shows

Social media and lifestyle magazines have turned gluten – a protein in wheat, rye and barley – into a dietary villain.

The Independent UK

Experts warn thousands could be living with Parkinson’s but not know

Parkinson’s UK says thousands of people have been left in uncertainty due to ‘painfully slow’ NHS backlog

The Independent UK

Men’s brains shrink faster than women’s, new Alzheimer’s research shows

The lifetime risk for Alzheimer’s disease at age 45 is one in five for women compared to one in 10 for men, according to the Alzheimer’s Association

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