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Which infectious disease is likely to be the biggest emerging problem in 2025?

COVID emerged suddenly, spread rapidly and killed millions of people around the world. Since then, I think it’s fair to say that most people have been nervous about the emergence of the next big infectious disease – be that a virus, bacterium, fungus or parasite.

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Francis Ford Coppola Recalls Childhood Polio Experience

Famed director Francis Ford Coppola shares his childhood battle with polio, highlighting the importance of vaccines in preventing disease outbreaks.

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Women, youngsters, and heart health: Cardiologists call for action to combat rising heart disease trends at TOI Medithon Part 2

In TOI Medithon Part 2, healthcare professionals came together to discuss and promote heart health awareness. The event emphasized the importance of prevention, early diagnosis, and effective management of cardiovascular diseases, which remain a leading global health concern.

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India's legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal dies at age 90

Shyam Benegal,a renowned Indian filmmaker known for pioneering a new wave cinema movement that tackled social issues in the 1970s, has died after suffering from chronic kidney disease

The Independent UK

Wet-spell sting as mosquito-borne disease threat rises

A wet week in Queensland has created ideal mosquito breeding conditions, with officials warning there's an increased risk of a serious virus spreading from NSW.

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What brought the decline of the eastern Roman Empire – and what can we learn from it?

Why empires fall is a question that fascinates many. But in the search for an answer, imagination can run wild. Suggestions have emerged in recent decades that attribute the rise and fall of ancient empires such as the Roman Empire to climate change and disease. This has prompted discussions over…

The Conversation

Computer models are vital for studying everything from climate change to disease – here’s how AI could make them even better

Here’s one definition of science: it’s essentially an iterative process of building models with ever-greater explanatory power.

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#FightToBreathe FAQs: Air pollution and what you can do about it

The government says in Parliament that there is no evidence to link death or disease ‘exclusively’ to air pollution. Should I still be concerned?

Newslaundry

How this 24 year old man survived deadly brain disorder, Moyamoya disease

For 24 year old Chee Ming Heng, the year 2024 was a year of survival and recovery. The young adult was diagnosed with a deadly brain disorder that is rarely seen in adults, as per the MayoClinic.

The Times of India

Florida and oranges have been a pair for decades. Now the industry has sour prospects

Hurricanes and an untreatable tree disease have left a once fruitful citrus industry with little to produce this year

The Guardian - US

‘A serious disease’: Congress weighs federal gambling crackdown amid growing concerns

With sports betting now legal in 38 states, experts worry that gambling addiction is also growing

The Guardian - US

Flesh-eating bacteria cases rise in Australia as new warnings issued over ‘painless symptom’

The disease takes the appearance of a lump which then becomes a destructive ulcer

The Independent UK

Researchers Shed Light On The Mysterious Role Of The Brain In Muscle Fatigue

Muscle weakness and fatigue are common symptoms in multiple diseases, ranging from bacterial and viral infections to chronic disorders and neurodegenerative conditions. But why?

Inverse

Could mosquitoes deliver vaccines against malaria?

Scientists have engineered the pests to provide enhanced immunity to the disease they transmit, according to new study.

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Buruli ulcer: flesh-eating bacteria spreads in Melbourne suburb amid warning about rise in cases

Increase in cases ‘linked to Ascot Vale’ leads health officials to warn the disease is ‘spreading geographically’

LiveScience

'Mystery disease' in Congo turned out to be malaria — and potentially, another disease

An initially "unknown" illness affecting hundreds in the Democratic Republic of the Congo may be attributable to malaria, malnutrition and a viral infection. But investigations are ongoing.

The Times of India

FDA redefines 'healthy' foods after 30 years, introduces new symbol for nutritious choices

In a historic move, The United States has for the first time in 30 years taken a big step towards redefining what constitutes "healthy" foods, removing items like white bread from the list, and adding nutritious options like eggs and salmon. The move has come amid concerns of a deluge…

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Ash dieback experts identify shoots of hope for Britain’s threatened trees

As the deadly fungal disease tightens its grip, scientific efforts to protect ash trees are advancing

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Mysterious Dinga Dinga virus: Why women are dancing uncontrollably in this infection

In Uganda's Bundibugyo district, a strange disease known as Dinga Dinga, which means "shaking like dancing," has surfaced. It has left locals and medical experts unclear of what to do next. Women and girls are mainly affected by the disorder, which causes severe bodily tremors and makes walking almost impossible…

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FDA Updates 'Healthy' Food Labeling Rules For Packaged Foods

FDA's updated 'healthy' labeling rules for packaged foods aim to help consumers make informed choices and combat diet-related chronic diseases.

The Independent UK

TikTok star Beandri Booysen dies at 19 from rare disease that causes rapid aging

Teenager was hailed as someone who ‘radiated hope and joy of life’ and who ‘inspired thousands with her unique spirit’

The Conversation

What are pharmacy benefit managers? A health economist explains how lack of competition drives up drug prices for everyone

Wegovy and Ozempic are weight loss drugs that promise to transform the treatment of obesity, heart disease and other chronic conditions that afflict millions of Americans. But while everyone agrees these drugs have the potential to transform lives, no one can agree on how best to pay for them.

The Conversation

Five ways to cut your risk of cancer – by an oncology consultant

Cancer is a complex disease with many causes – and sometimes none. For some patients, getting cancer is down to plain bad luck.

LiveScience

Fatal familial insomnia: a genetic condition where people never sleep again

As fatal familial insomnia progresses, patients completely stop sleeping and enter a coma-like state that results in death within months.

The Independent UK

US deaths are down and life expectancy is up, but improvements are slowing

U.S. life expectancy jumped last year, and preliminary data suggests there may be another — much smaller — improvement this year

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