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Anthony Fauci recovering at home after hospitalization for West Nile virus

Former head of the NIH’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease is expected to make a full recovery

The Guardian - US

New virus that causes ‘staggering disease’ discovered in US – and it can kill pet cats and those in the wild

First case found in female mountain lion in Colorado last May

The Independent UK

Shocking badger cull film on BBC will prompt anger like Post Office scandal drama, claims Queen star Brian May

‘Dynamite’ claims come two days after government performed U-turn on election pledge to stop killing native mammal

The Independent UK

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New Covid vaccines targeting KP.2 variant approved; 5 things to know

As the summer wave, dominated by FlirT variants, takes over the United States, The Food and Drug Administration has approved updated Covid-19 vaccines that specifically target recent variant of the disease - KP.2.

The Times of India

A bird flu outbreak is spreading among cows in the US. Scientists are hunting for answers

At first glance, it looks like an unassuming Iowa farm

The Independent UK

Mpox outbreak widens as different strains reach Côte d'Ivoire, Thailand

Côte d'Ivoire has reported cases of mpox Clade 2 for the first time since the start of the multi-country outbreak in 2022, while Thailand has confirmed Asia’s first known case of a new, deadlier strain of mpox in a patient who had travelled to the country from Africa.

Radio France Internationale

National Animal Disease Center Researching Bird Flu In Cows

Discover how the National Animal Disease Center in Ames, Iowa, is researching a cow vaccine to combat the bird flu outbreak affecting U.S. animals.

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Can calcium supplements increase heart attack risk?

From a glass of milk to a handful of makhana, there are several ways we nourish our body with calcium, because it is an essential mineral to keep the bones healthy.

The Times of India

Thailand confirms Asia’s first known case of new deadlier mpox variant

The department of disease control said tests on a traveller had confirmed he was infected with the Clade 1b strain of mpox

The Guardian - AU

Lung cancer vaccine: Breakthrough jab could improve survival rates

The vaccine, known as BNT116, utilises messenger RNA (mRNA), the same technology used in the Covid jab

The Independent UK

Man whose lung cancer was found ‘by coincidence’ first to have jab for disease

Janusz Racz, who lives in London, received the vaccine as part of a phase one clinical trial.

The Independent UK

Ozempic could help overweight people with heart failure, study finds

Previous research showed those with heart disease could be helped by weight loss drug semaglutide

The Independent UK

Being a ‘weekend warrior’ could be as good for brain health as exercising throughout the week, new study shows

With the responsibilities of adulthood, free time can be a rare commodity. Many of us find ourselves asking, “I barely have time to cook dinner. How can I find time to exercise regularly during the week?”

The Conversation

What links aging and disease? A growing body of research says it’s a faulty metabolism

Aging is a biological process that no one can avoid. Ideally, growing old should be a time to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Aging also has a darker side, however, often linked to disease.

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Mapped: New mpox cases reported. What countries have it now?

New, potentially more deadly strain of virus is rapidly spreading in Africa and has been discovered in Asia and Europe.

Medical Daily

The Importance of Early Detection in Preventive Health

Catching potential health issues early can make a world of difference in overall well-being and quality of life down the road.

The Conversation

Why eating seaweed might help prevent Parkinson’s disease

Eating the seaweed Ecklonia cava may be able to slow down or prevent Parkinson’s disease, according to a 2024 study.

The Times of India

Mpox danger signs: 6 severe symptoms to watch out for amid outbreak

The new and deadlier mpox strain Clade 1B has been leading the current surge of infections across several countries, even outside the African continent. As Thailand, Philippines, Sweden, Pakistan and a range of African countries report an outbreak of the zoonotic disease, it has been declared a global health emergency…

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The Independent UK

What are the symptoms and treatments for Alzheimer’s – as new drug is rejected

Lecanemab has been deamed too expensive for use on the NHS.

The Independent UK

UK drug regulator approves Alzheimer's drug but government likely won't pay for it

Britain’s drug regulator has authorized the Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi, saying that it’s the first medicine to show some impact in slowing progression of the neurodegenerative disease

The Independent UK

What you need to know about lecanemab – the Alzheimer’s drug rejected for NHS use

The drug has been developed by Eisai, a Japanese pharmaceutical company, and is sold under the brand name Leqembi

The Independent UK

First drug to slow Alzheimer’s progression will not be made available on the NHS

The spending watchdog has recommended that a drug shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease should not be rolled out on the NHS.

The Guardian - UK

UK health regulator rejects lecanemab as treatment for Alzheimer’s

Decision by Nice to rule out drug being available on NHS comes despite medicines licensing body giving green light

Radio France Internationale

France to donate 100,000 mpox vaccines as it prepares for outbreak at home

France will donate 100,000 mpox vaccine doses to countries hit by an outbreak of the disease as it readies vaccination centres at home, outgoing Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said this week.

The Conversation

Constipation increases your risk of a heart attack, new study finds – and not just on the toilet

If you Google the terms “constipation” and “heart attack” it’s not long before the name Elvis Presley crops up. Elvis had a longstanding history of chronic constipation and it’s believed he was straining very hard to poo, which then led to a fatal heart attack.

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