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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.

The Conversation

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.

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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

The Independent UK

‘Weir’ in this together: Ex-Lions call on fans to join MND fundraising challenge

Since 2021, annual exercise challenge Doddie Aid has raised £5 million for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, which set up by the late Doddie Weir.

The Independent UK

Public health experts are warning of a ‘quad-demic’ this winter. Here’s where flu, COVID, RSV, and norovirus are spreading

Taking precautions to protect yourself from a quartet of infectious diseases can lessen your odds of starting off 2025 sick.

Fortune

First severe case of H5N1 bird flu confirmed in the US; patient hospitalised

The first case of severe bird flu has been confirmed in the US by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), raising worries about the health crisis deepening. The health agency confirmed that the patient has been hospitalised in Louisiana, but other details are yet to be known.

The Times of India

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Ancient bones shed new light on debate over origins of syphilis

Study finds 9,000-year-old remains in Americas hold genomes of bacteria family that causes disease

The Guardian - UK

Novo Nordisk: A New Boost for GLP-1 Sales on the Horizon

Novo Nordisk A/S is moving closer to adding more sales for its blockbuster GLP-1 drug semaglutide to treat a chronic liver disease.

MarketBeat

20 innovative breakthroughs that will transform your health

We recognize some of the most staggering, game-changing, life-improving developments of the year.

Fortune

‘I spent three Christmases in hospital – this year I want to re-write the story’

Kirsten said she had never had a medical condition up until her diagnosis in June 2021

The Independent UK

Your heart deserves the best care and TOI Medithon Part 2 is here to inspire

Your heart is at the core of your well-being, and keeping it healthy is vital for a long, fulfilling life. TOI Medithon Part 2 is an enlightening event dedicated to raising awareness about heart diseases and promoting heart-friendly lifestyles.

The Times of India

Jobs That Save Lives? People In Certain Professions May Be At Reduced Risk Of Alzheimer's Death

Professions requiring constant navigation, such as taxi and ambulance drivers, might be at an advantage as a recent study found these workers have a reduced risk of death from Alzheimer's disease.

Medical Daily

The Importance of Managing Stress and Blood Pressure Naturally

In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become a constant companion for many. From work pressures to personal challenges, the impact on mental and physical health is significant. One of the most serious consequences of prolonged stress is its effect on blood pressure. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common…

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Unknown disease in Congo is found to be severe malaria, know why it looked so different

The unknown mysterious disease that has been circulating in the e southwestern Kwango province is a severe form of malaria, Democratic Republic of Congo's Health Ministry has confirmed.

The Guardian - UK

Cheap, smart and efficient: how giant rats are transforming the fight against TB

After success in Tanzania, other African countries may introduce the rodents to help sniff out the disease

The Independent UK

Conflicted: Health experts eager for RFK Jr push for healthy food, fearful he’ll trigger disease explosion

Kennedy faces an uphill battle of being confirmed by the Senate due to his past anti-vaccine statements and health-related conspiracy theories

The Independent UK

Light to moderate wine drinking ‘can be as good as statins for heart’ – study

A study has examined heart benefits linked to drinking wine.

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The Independent UK

Experts explain how a bottle of wine a week can actually be good for you

It’s all about what else you have it with

LiveScience

9 of the most 'genetically isolated' human populations in the world

Geographical barriers and cultural differences can prevent people from mingling with their neighbors, leading to genetic isolation — and the phenomenon is more common than most people think.

Al Jazeera

Mysterious disease in DRC is severe malaria, health authorities say

Health authorities said the disease presents in the form of a respiratory illness.

The Conversation

We studied 20 places around the world and found the most common diseases linked with voluntary assisted dying

More and more countries are legalising voluntary assisted dying. This lets a doctor, or sometimes a nurse practitioner, give life-ending medication to an eligible person who requests it.

Tom’s Guide

New study will use phone apps to explore link between sleep and Alzheimer's risk

Cambridge University and UCL will collaborate with a tech company to explore how sleep tracking data can help detect Alzheimer's disease

The Conversation

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 Guardian - UK

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?

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