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A toxic weedkiller stays on Australian farms after a 30-year review, because paraquat is cheap, effective and hard to replace, but the decision leaves a bigger question about how long farmers can depend on it

Australia's top pesticide regulator has maintained paraquat on the market despite global bans, citing its crucial role in no-till farming which preserves soil and cuts costs. While new safety measures aim to reduce exposure risks, critics highlight studies linking the herbicide to Parkinson's disease. This decision sparks debate over economic…

The Times of India

Jo Whiley gives ‘heartbreaking’ update on father’s Parkinson’s disease

Jo Whiley has shared a “heartbreaking” update on her father’s battle with Parkinson’s disease, saying that “everyday is like Groundhog Day”.

The Independent UK

How young coquí frogs balance the competing demands of growth and fighting disease

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Louisiana man becomes first in region functionally cured of sickle cell disease

Daniel Cressy, 23, says path leading to completion of curative gene therapy is his ‘greatest blessing’

The Guardian - US

'Waste not, want not' a winning mantra

Waste management is one of the most essential public services a city can and must provide. When it breaks down -- even briefly -- thousands of tonnes of rubbish pile up fast. Foul odours spread across neighbourhoods. Worse still, disease can follow, turning a local nuisance into a public health…

Bangkok Post

Full-Body MRI Scans Are Becoming a Popular Preventive Trend

Preventive health care has entered a new era, and full-body MRI scans are quickly becoming one of the most talked-about wellness trends among high-income professionals, entrepreneurs, and health-conscious consumers. Promoted by celebrities, athletes, and tech executives, these scans promise to identify hidden health issues before symptoms appear. The appeal is…

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India’s next big challenge: From welfare delivery to human development

The National Family Health Survey 2023-24 reveals India's success in expanding welfare delivery and essential service access, reaching nearly universal coverage for electricity, banking, and improved water. However, the report highlights a growing challenge of lifestyle-related diseases and persistent issues in sustained behavioral change, impacting human capital and economic productivity.

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Research Confirms Traffic Noise Raises Cardiovascular Disease Risk by 7.5 Percent in Neighborhoods Near Roads

A 2026 prospective cohort study links every major road noise increase to a 7.5% higher CVD risk. About 90% of NYC residents exceed EPA noise safety guidelines.

Medical Daily

The Importance of Preventive Dental Care for a Healthy Smile

A healthy smile is often associated with confidence and appearance, but its importance goes far beyond looks. Good oral health plays a significant role in overall well-being, affecting everything from eating and speaking comfortably to supporting long-term physical health. Unfortunately, many dental problems develop gradually and may not cause noticeable…

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A Flea-Borne Disease You Have Never Heard of Is Killing People in Texas ICUs and Doctors Just Warned the Public

A June 2026 CDC EID study found 149 murine typhus cases in Galveston TX from 2019–2023, with 28% requiring ICU care and 2 deaths from multiorgan failure.

Medical Daily

CDC Confirms One Child Died in Chicago Migrant Shelter Group A Strep Outbreak with 166 Positive Cases

CDC's June 2026 EID report confirms one pediatric death and 166 GAS cases in a Chicago migrant shelter outbreak, highlighting congregate shelter infectious disease risks.

Medical Daily

In 1904, chestnut blight was first reported at a New York zoo: By 1950, it had killed 4 billion American chestnut trees across the East

Once a dominant force in Eastern American forests, the majestic American chestnut faced near extinction due to a devastating fungal blight introduced in 1904. This Asian fungus, to which native trees had no immunity, rapidly decimated billions of trees within decades. The loss profoundly impacted ecosystems and economies. While efforts…

The Times of India

What a Cancer Researcher Removed From Her Kitchen Forever

What if some of the foods sitting in your kitchen right now are the same foods a cancer researcher refuses to eat? Most people assume dangerous foods are easy to identify. But the reality is far more surprising. Many products marketed as convenient, healthy, or even essential have become part…

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Health company accused of using fake doctors for sales

Australians with diabetes, heart disease, obesity and menopause paid thousands and spoke with fake doctors who said their lives were at risk, a watchdog claims.

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A weedkiller banned in 70 countries can be used in Australia. Are the regulatory scales tipped in favour of big agriculture?

Herbicide manufacturer had reservations dating back to 1970s about paraquat but regulator says tighter controls, including phasing out backpack sprayers, can protect workers

The Guardian - UK

Drug that delays onset of type 1 diabetes approved in England and Wales

Availability of teplizumab on the NHS – which postpones early stages of disease for up to three years – described as an ‘incredible moment’

AAP

Health fears after weedkiller approved for ongoing use

A decision to approve the ongoing use of toxic weedkillers has been slammed by an advocacy group which warns it leaves people at risk of deadly diseases.

Medical Daily

New Journal of the American Heart Association Study Finds Perimenopausal Women Twice as Likely to Have Low Cardiovascular Health Score

A May 2026 JAHA study of 9,200 women found perimenopausal women are twice as likely to have a low cardiovascular health score — driven by elevated cholesterol and blood sugar.

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Baylor College of Medicine Scientists Find Tubulin Protein Prevents Tau and Alpha-Synuclein Clumping in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

Baylor scientists reported June 21, 2026, in Nature Communications that tubulin prevents Tau and alpha-synuclein from forming toxic aggregates — a potential pre-disease intervention.

Medical Daily

Zombie Deer Disease Now Detected in 36 States; New Study Confirms Infected Deer Can Appear Healthy While Spreading Disease

A June 16, 2026 Science Advances study confirms CWD prions can spread from symptom-free deer. CWD has now been confirmed in 36 U.S. states and five Canadian provinces.

Medical Daily

CDC Issues New 30-Day Ebola Entry Order Covering DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan; Screening at JFK, Atlanta, and Dulles

CDC issued a new 30-day Ebola entry order on June 21, 2026, for DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan. The Bundibugyo strain has caused 198+ deaths. No approved vaccine exists.

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Air Pollution Study Links Long-Term Exposure to Higher Alzheimer’s Risk in 28 Million Seniors

Most people think of air pollution as a threat to the lungs and heart. However, a growing body of research suggests that what we breathe...

LiveScience

One underlying cause of inflammatory bowel disease pinpointed in new study

Autoantibodies may be disabling one of the body's anti-inflammatory brakes in some IBD patients, a new study finds.

The Independent UK

Once thought extinct ocean species is found off the coast of California

The ‘Seasquatches’ may be larger than three feet across and move faster than you might think

The Economic Times

Alan Greenspan dies at 100: What is Parkinson disease, symptoms, stages and what causes it explained as it affects over a million in US

What is Parkinson's disease?: Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan has reportedly passed away at 100. His death has sparked public interest in age-related illnesses, particularly Parkinson's disease. This progressive neurological disorder affects movement due to dopamine loss in the brain, leading to symptoms like tremors and stiffness. While the…

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