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One can NEVER have cancer if one follows the MEDSRX formula, says doctor

Cancer is life threatening and every year millions of lives are lost due to this disease. Of the several factors that increase the risk of the disease there are a few that can be modified.

The Times of India

4-year-old dies of Ebola in Uganda raising concerns of spreading outbreak

There are no approved vaccines for the Sudan strain of Ebola that's infecting people in Uganda

The Independent UK

Hoda Kotb refused to let breast cancer diagnosis define her

Hoda Kotb has spoken of the importance at refusing to let breast cancer define her as she reflected on being diagnosed with the disease in 2007.

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So Much For RFK, Jr.'s Promise of 'Radical Transparency' at HHS

RFK, Jr.'s Health and Human Service has inexplicably cancelled two vaccine-related advisory meetings since he took the helm of the agency.

Reason

Shortsighted Taiwan may have lessons for the world as a preventable disease skyrockets

Up to 90% of young people in Taiwan have myopia but eye experts say the growing global trend can be reversed

The Guardian - AU

How contagious is measles and what are the symptoms?

The Utah outbreak is just the latest in a series across the US. Experts explain what you need to know about the virus

The Guardian - US

This simple test can reveal hidden risk of heart attack; what to know

A simple test can assess your risk of a future heart attack by providing clues about heart disease-causing plaque, allowing you to take preventive measures well before it could turn fatal.

The Times of India

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Texas records first US measles death in 10 years – a medical epidemiologist explains how to protect yourself and your community from this deadly, preventable disease

On Feb. 26, 2025, Texas health officials announced the death of a child in a measles outbreak – the first measles death in the United States since 2015. The outbreak was first identified in early February in Gaines County, Texas, where just 82% of kindergartners are vaccinated against measles, compared…

The Conversation

As flu cases break records this year, vaccine rates are declining, particularly for children and 65+ adults

In February 2025, flu rates spiked to the highest levels seen in at least 15 years, with flu outpacing COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has classified this flu season as having “high” severity…

The Conversation

Strand Life Sciences launches portal for rare disease diagnosis, announces affordable genetic testing

The newly introduced portal provides clinicians with rapid and detailed insights into genetic variants, offering a comprehensive and accurate assessment for each patient. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Daily Cannabis use linked to cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome

A new study analyzed the disease burden and risk factors for severity among people who suffer from cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Texas leaders quiet amid the biggest measles outbreak in decades

Declining vaccination rates, decreasing trust in government and a political unwillingness to endorse vaccines is shaping Texas’ measles response.

The Texas Tribune

How to clean a bird feeder — Wildlife experts say this is the best way to keep it clean and protect against disease

You wouldn't want to eat off a dirty plate - our feathered friends don't want to either

Ideal Home

Rare disease day 2025 : What is Fanconi Anemia, a rare blood disorder that calls for urgent awareness

Fanconi anemia (FA) is a rare genetic disorder that affects the bone marrow's ability to produce blood cells. It is aninherited condition and can cause serious health problems—including developmental abnormalities, bone marrow failure and a greater risk of cancer. Early diagnosis and treatment—especially through blood stem cell transplantation—provides an opportunity…

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Deadly disease spreading in Congo may be malaria: Can this common disease mutate and become so deadly?

Days after a mysterious disease that killed 50 people in Congo, health officials have said it could be malaria. The condition that is spreading in the northwest Democratic Republic of Congo could also be food poisoning, the officials have told news agency Reuters.

Al Jazeera

Mystery disease kills more than 50 in DRC: What we know so far

Officials have ruled out Ebola or Marburg virus, but say those infected are presenting symptoms of a ‘hemorrhagic fever’

The Independent UK

4 common dental issues facing seniors and how to handle them

With the right care and attention, many of these issues can be managed or even prevented.

The Conversation

Can making the NHS cleaner slow the spread of disease?

Several weeks ago, I visited a local NHS urgent care centre with my toddler on what might be called a semi-annual pilgrimage related to having a child in nursery. Owing to what is now a typical three- or four-hour wait, during which he made a recovery, I had the time…

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The Guardian - US

First case of measles reported in Kentucky as US battles spread of disease

Adult infected with highly contagious virus that claimed life of unvaccinated child earlier this week

The Conversation

Israel’s bombing of Gaza caused untold environmental damage − recovery will take effort and time

The war in Gaza has come with an awful cost. Tens of thousands of Palestinian civilians have been killed, and thousands more are missing. And while a temporary ceasefire has allowed for increased aid delivery, easing the plight of those facing disease and hunger, experts predict malnutrition and health issues…

Fortune

Elon Musk admits DOGE accidentally eliminated prevention measures combatting Ebola virus

USAID leads the government's efforts to combat the spread of infectious diseases before they land on American soil. Some experts claim Musk broke it.

The Times of India

Deadly symptoms of mystery 'crying disease' in Congo that kills within hours, revealed: Complete list

After last year's Disease X, another mysterious and deadly illness that's being referred to as 'crying disease', is sweeping through parts of Congo. It has so far left over 50 dead and infected over 400 people. What's most terrifying about the disease is its ability to kill people within 48…

Evening Standard

William praises Lindsey Burrow for memoir of ‘compassion, perseverance and love’

The prince wrote a foreword for the new book by the widow of motor neurone disease campaigner Rob Burrow and recorded his words for the audio version.

The Independent UK

UK on alert after death toll from mystery illness in Congo rises

The outbreak of a mystery illness has now killed 60 people, the World Health Organisation said

LiveScience

The deadly 'black fungus' infection that decimates flesh

Most people are exposed to the fungi that cause mucormycosis regularly, but in certain individuals, these microbes can cause a potentially deadly infection.

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