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Kansas reckons with large tuberculosis outbreak as health officials hamstrung

Experts fear consequences of Trump’s restrictions on CDC as state sees one of largest outbreaks ever recorded in US

The Guardian - US

Daniel Barenboim announces he has Parkinson’s disease

The conductor, 82, resigned from Berlin State Opera in 2023 but hopes to continue to conduct the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra when his health allows

The Guardian - UK

North Carolina tuberculosis cases rising for first time in decades following one of the worst outbreaks in U.S. history

Cases of the world’s deadliest infectious disease have been increasing in the U.S. in recent years

The Independent UK

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From fighting disease to protecting the Amazon rainforest, USAID has big impact across the globe

The Trump administration’s decision to close the U.S. Agency for International Development has drawn widespread criticism from congressional Democrats

The Independent UK

The bad side of good cholesterol: How it can cause this shocking health condition

Good cholesterol or high-density lipoprotein (HDL) has earned a flawless reputation over the years, with doctors recommending it for boosting heart health, and several research studies demonstrating its benefits in reducing inflammation, protecting cells and tissues from oxidation, and providing protection against stroke. Turns out every good has a bad…

The Times of India

Cautious relief after nation wipes out bird flu strain

Farmers are cautiously relieved with the announcement a strain of bird flu has been eradicated in Australia, as they begin to rebuild the devastated industry.

AAP

US health funding cuts: what Nigeria stands to lose

US president Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization is threatening funding for critical health programmes like HIV/Aids and tuberculosis in different parts of the world, including Nigeria.

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Ozempic-like drug fails to treat Parkinson's disease in new study; here's what the scientists said

Semaglutide, the drug used in Ozempic, has been linked to lowering the risk of Alzheimer's disease in the past. So, it was natural for the scientists to be hopeful when they tested the possibility of an Ozempic-like drug to improve Parkinson's disease symptoms, in a trial. However, the results were…

The Times of India

Spinal Cord Stimulation Shows Promise For Muscle-Destroying Disease

Discover how spinal cord stimulation research offers hope for SMA patients by enhancing muscle function and quality of life.

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The GOP leans into its pro-plague era

"Eugenics is the Rosetta Stone for so much of Trump’s agenda"

Salon

How a tiny spinal implant could help those with muscle-wasting disease

Three people with a muscle-destroying disease got stronger when an implanted device zapped their spinal cord

The Independent UK

To keep your cool in a heatwave, it may help to water your trees

Heatwaves are among the world’s deadliest weather hazards. Every year, vast numbers of people are killed by heat stress and it can worsen health problems such as diabetes, asthma and heart disease.

The Conversation

Dementia: why prescription drugs like antibiotics and vaccines have been linked to lower risk of the disease

There’s currently no cure for dementia. Although some recently developed drugs show promise in slowing the progress of the disease, these are both costly and may have limited benefit for many patients.

The Conversation

This new sickle cell treatment could be a gamechanger – if the NHS really starts to care about black people’s health

Dating, holidays, work: this genetic disease changes everything. Gene therapy could be a lifeline, if it’s accessible to all, says Tobi Oredein, founder and CEO of Black Ballad

The Guardian - UK

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Dwyane Wade diagnosis: What to know about kidney cancer

Retired NBA legend Dwyane Wade revealed his kidney cancer diagnosis on a recent podcast episode. Here's what to know about the disease.

The Conversation

Restless legs syndrome is incurable – here’s how to manage the symptoms

Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom Disease, is a neurological condition that affects about 7% of people.

The Times of India

Could lifestyle changes reverse the growing diabetes epidemic? Experts weigh in at TOI Medithon Part-6

Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects millions worldwide, leading to severe health complications if not managed properly. It occurs when the body either does not produce enough insulin (Type 1 diabetes) or cannot effectively use insulin (Type 2 diabetes). Without proper control, diabetes can result in heart disease, kidney…

The Independent UK

3 women of colour on what others should know about breast cancer

There are lot of myths surrounding the disease.

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The Independent UK

King Charles shares emotional video featuring Sir Chris Hoy, Amy Dowden and Tom Daly to mark World Cancer Day

Olympic cyclist Chris Hoy told cancer patients ‘We’re all in this together’

Salon

Withdrawing from WHO puts US at risk

The Trump administration is limiting the nation’s ability to respond to infectious disease as Marburg, Ebola rise

The Independent UK

Guillain-Barre Syndrome: Five dead as India faces outbreak of nerve disease

People urged to drink boiled water and avoid uncooked meat and stale food

Evening Standard

What causes cancer? The 12 most dangerous things you can do for your health

Dr Liz O’Riordan, a breast cancer surgeon and three-time cancer patient, shares the surprising things that raise the risk of getting cancer

Fortune

The aspirin mistake: 29 million take it daily, not realizing costs outweigh benefits

Daily, low-dose aspirin is no longer recommended for the prevention of stroke and heart attack in older adults not at higher risk of heart disease.

The Times of India

Colorectal cancer: Detection of early symptoms and prevention

Colorectal cancer is increasingly becoming a public health concern in India. It has steadily increased over the past two decades. Though the incidence of CRC is still much lower in India compared to the West, urban areas are increasingly seeing an alarming trend, particularly in people under 50 years. According…

The Times of India

Is AI the future of prostate cancer treatment?

Worldwide, prostate cancer is the most diagnosed cancer and the third leading cause of cancer death in men. In India there are almost 37 thousand new cases and 18 thousand deaths from this disease every year according to Globocan 2022. The mortality rate was found to be increased with an…

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