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Why south-east Asia must lead the fight against neglected tropical diseases

Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a persistent public health threat, and tackling them is not just a moral obligation, but a smart investment.

The Conversation

Measles could again become widespread as cases surge worldwide

Globally, measles is on the rise across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, South America and parts of Europe. In 2025, North and South America saw 11 times more cases than during the same period last year. In Europe, measles rates are at their highest point in 25 years.

The Conversation

Measles cases hit six-year high in South Korea amid outbreaks across south-east Asia

South Korea passes annual tally for 2024 already, as Vietnam and Thailand continue to battle outbreaks

The Guardian - AU

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White Lotus Tourism Boom Spurs New Entry Rule in Thailand: What British Travellers Need to Know

Thailand's booming tourism, spurred by 'White Lotus,' has led to a new digital arrival card for all foreign tourists, including Britons.

International Business Times UK

New AI model uses NHS data to predict future disease and complications

The AI, known as Foresight, is being trained using NHS data from 57 million people in England

The Independent UK

AI model being trained with NHS data from 57m people ‘could predict disease’

The research will boost the health service’s ability to ‘move quickly towards personalised, preventative care’, officials said.

The Independent UK

Aspartame: the artificial sweetener is calorie-free but not risk-free – a nutritionist explains

Sugar — sweet, satisfying, and everywhere. From fresh fruit and honey to processed table sugar and drinks, it sneaks into nearly everything we eat. While delicious, sugar delivers what nutritionists call “empty calories” — energy without any essential nutrients. And with overconsumption linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease…

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Alzheimer’s: certain combinations of prescription drugs may slow progression of the disease, says mice study

Millions of older adults take five or more prescription drugs every day to manage chronic illnesses. While polypharmacy is often necessary, this practice has also been linked to many negative health outcomes in older adults – including memory problems, increased risk of falls and greater frailty.

The Conversation

GM mosquitoes: inside the lab breeding six-legged agents in the war on malaria

A British company is producing mosquitoes that carry a ‘self-limiting’ gene that kills off female offspring, limiting the spread of diseases such as malaria and dengue fever

The Guardian - UK

People with coeliac disease can kiss beer drinkers without health concerns, study says

The study found that there were only tiny traces of gluten transferred through kissing

The Independent UK

Vaccine To Prevent Heart Attacks And Strokes? This One May Last 8 Years

A routine vaccine typically given to older adults may protect against heart attacks and strokes.

Medical Daily

What’s the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?

Arthritis – an umbrella term for around 100 conditions that damage the joints – affects 4.1 million Australians. This is expected to rise by 31% to 5.4 million by 2040 and cost the Australian health-care system an estimated $12 billion each year.

The Conversation

3D heart scans have saved NHS millions since 2021 rollout, data shows

More than 24,300 patients have received the scan.

The Independent UK

How menopause symptoms could predict women’s risk of dementia

ANALYSIS: Menopause can provide early warning signs, write Jasper Crockford, Maryam Ghahremani and Zahinoor Ismail

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Menopause symptoms may be critical to understanding Alzheimer’s disease risk in women

Hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, urinary tract infections, irregular periods, low libido, trouble sleeping, brain fog, mood swings — and in rare cases, even a burning tongue sensation. What might all these symptoms have in common? They can all be signs of menopause.

The Conversation

Teachers and librarians are among those least likely to die by suicide − public health researchers offer insights on what this means for other professions

Where you work affects your risk of dying by suicide. For example, loggers, musicians and workers in the oil and gas industries have much higher rates of suicide than the rest of the population.

The Guardian - UK

People with coeliac disease should not fear kissing gluten-eaters, say scientists

Small experiment monitored transfer of gluten after couples had kissed with tongues for at least one minute

The Conversation

Is it dangerous to kiss someone who’s eaten gluten if you have coeliac disease?

Coeliac disease is not a food allergy or intolerance. It’s an autoimmune disease that makes the body attack the small intestine if gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye and barley) reaches the gut. Even a small amount – a tiny bread crumb – can cause damage and inflammation.

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Experts share how to clean terracotta pots effectively in 5 simple steps to restore their look and keep plants healthy

Spruce up your favourite pots and protect your plants from disease with these 5 easy steps

The Independent UK

Cuts have eliminated more than a dozen US government health-tracking programs

More than a dozen data-gathering programs that track deaths and disease appear to have been eliminated in the tornado of layoffs and proposed budget cuts in the Trump administration’s first 100 days

Al Jazeera

Why is measles spreading in Canada, Mexico and the US?

The northern Americas are at “high” risk of measles compared with a “moderate” risk globally, according to the WHO.

LiveScience

World's first computer that combines human brain with silicon now available

The CL1 computer is the first in the world that combines human neurons with a silicon chip. It could be used in disease modeling and drug discovery before it expires after six months.

The Guardian - US

World may be ‘post-herd immunity’ to measles, top US scientist says

As infections pummel communities in the US, Mexico and Canada, fear of ‘the most contagious human disease’ grows

The Independent UK

What causes gums to recede – and how to fix it

The good news is that there are solutions

The Conversation

From vigorous brushing to clear aligners, here’s what might be causing your gums to recede

One of the most common concerns patients bring to the dental chair is receding gums. Often, the immediate assumption is: “I must have gum disease.” While this can be true, gum recession isn’t always a clear-cut sign of disease. In fact, many people don’t notice any problem until they begin…

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