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Vaccine misinformation distorts science – a biochemist explains how RFK Jr. and his lawyer’s claims threaten public health

Vaccinations provide significant protection for the public against infectious diseases and substantially reduce health care costs. Therefore, it is noteworthy that President-elect Donald Trump wants Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a leading critic of childhood vaccination, to be secretary of Health and Human Services.

The Conversation

The ‘quad-demic’ is here – and with it I have become a disease detective

Anytime anyone tells me they are ill, I now launch endless inquisitions about their symptoms, writes Zoe Williams. Why do I care so much?

The Guardian - UK

Study finds taxi and ambulance drivers less likely to die from Alzheimer's disease

A new study published in the British Medical Journal has revealed that deaths from Alzheimer’s disease are significantly lower among taxi and ambulance drivers, who frequently engage in processing spatial and navigational information. The findings suggest that these professions may offer a protective effect against Alzheimer’s, a progressive age-related condition…

The Times of India

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Is What You Eat Fueling Colon Cancer? Researchers Caution About Ultra-Processed Foods And Seed Oils

Colorectal cancer, once considered a disease of the elderly, is now spiking at an alarming rate among young people. The study cautions that food you choose today may either fuel colon cancer or help heal tumors in the future.

Medical Daily

These surprising professions have the lowest rate of Alzheimer’s disease deaths

Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia and it is one of the leading causes of death in the United States

The Independent UK

President-Elect Trump Supports Polio Vaccine Amid Controversy

President-elect Donald Trump supports polio vaccines despite concerns, emphasizing the importance of vaccination in disease prevention.

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Bat poop used to grow cannabis kills 2 in New York in unusual cases

Two men from Rochester, New York died from a type of pneumonia after being exposed to a harmful fungus living in bat poop used to grow cannabis.

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Highly drug-resistant cholera strain is spreading rapidly: What scientists are saying

A highly drug-resistant strain of cholera, resistant to 10 antibiotics including two of the three most commonly used for treatment, has spread across multiple countries, raising concerns about its potential to cause widespread devastation.

The Times of India

Dad given two years to live after cold fingers turn out to be deadly rare condition

The rare autoimmune condition causes Scott Nell’s skin to harden and thicken

The Independent UK

Is Paracetamol Safe? Regular Use In Older Adults May Lead To Ulcers, Heart, And Kidney Complications

The study suggests that frequent use of this common pain reliever may be linked to several serious complications, such as peptic ulcers, heart failure, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease.

Medical Daily

Call for rollout of vaccines after bacteria outbreak

Australia has recorded the highest number of a deadly bacterial infection in two decades, as experts call for newer vaccines to be rolled out.

AAP

10 cancer-causing foods you must avoid

Cancer, the much-dreaded disease, develops when cells divide uncontrollably and spread into surrounding tissues. One of the leading causes of mortality all over the world, it is often linked to a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Among these, diet plays a significant role.

The Times of India

More than just a stomach ache: The struggles of living with inflammatory bowel disease

Inflammatory bowel disease(IBD) is a chronic troublesome disease affecting the gastrointestinal tract. There are two variants: Ulcerative colitis (involves only the large intestine) and Crohn’s disease can involve entire GI tract – from mouth till anus). About in 15% of affected patients experience profound effect on all aspects of life…

The Times of India

What are the real causes and treatments for Ménière's Disease?

Ménière's disease is a chronic condition affecting the inner ear that causes repeated episodes of dizziness, hearing loss, ringing in the ears, and a feeling of pressure in the ear. It can be a difficult and frustrating experience, impacting daily life, work, and social activities. Once diagnosed, proper treatment, along…

The Times of India

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Skin conditions in dogs: Symptoms, causes, and how to help

A vet explains the most common skin conditions in dogs and the treatments available.

The Times of India

How is air pollution endangering your health and what can be done about it?

Air pollution impacts over 99% of the global population, according to WHO linking it to a 20% rise in respiratory diseases.

The Times of India

6 simple habits to boost your heart health and reduce disease risk

The heart is a tireless organ, pumping around 100,000 times a day to keep us alive. Interestingly enough, for all of its incredible resilience, heart health tends to be overlooked until something goes wrong. Despite advances in medical and technological fields, cardiovascular diseases remain one of the leading causes of…

The Times of India

Is menopause a trigger for Alzheimer’s in women?

Menopause marks a significant physiological milestone in a woman’s life, signifying the cessation of menstruation and a decline in reproductive hormones, particularly oestrogen. Although this is a very natural biological process, scientists are highlighting more the effect on cognitive brain health. Research is emerging, indicating the fact that maybe menopause…

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Why endometriosis remains a silent struggle for millions: The need for better awareness

Endometriosis affects millions of people every year but is a highly misunderstood disease which goes undiagnosed. This illness not only affects mental but also physical and reproductive health which causes many issues in the daily lives of these people. Raising awareness and getting a diagnosis at an early stage become…

The Guardian - US

Mitch McConnell condemns petition to revoke approval of polio vaccine by RFK Jr adviser

Senate minority leader contracted the disease as a child, before the wildly successful vaccine was licensed

Inverse

Blood Tests Are Far From Perfect — But Machine Learning Could Change That

One of the most common blood tests in the world, CBC tests are run billions of times each year, can be imprecise. Experts are turning to machine learning to change that.

The Independent UK

Polio survivor Mitch McConnell slams ‘dangerous’ push by RFK Jr lawyer to kill vaccine

‘The polio vaccine has saved millions of lives and held out the promise of eradicating a terrible disease,’ said outgoing Republican Senate leader

Fortune

RFK Jr. adviser Aaron Siri petitioned the FDA to nix the polio vaccine. Here’s how immunization prevents the deadly disease

The polio vaccine has all but obliterated the illness that once killed thousands and paralyzed 15,000 people nationwide every year.

The Conversation

Brain inflammation may be the reason behind muscle fatigue after infection and injury

Infectious or chronic diseases such as long COVID, Alzheimer’s disease and traumatic brain injury can cause inflammation in the brain, or neuroinflammation, that weakens muscles. While scientists are aware of this link between inflammation and muscle weakness, the molecules and processes involved have been unclear.

Al Jazeera

Fears in DRC as mystery disease kills dozens, mainly children

More than 500 cases of unknown illness have emerged in rural, remote Panzi in western Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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