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Parents in UK urged to ensure children get measles jab before new school term

Health agency warns of surge in cases of potentially serious disease as MMR vaccination uptake falls below 95%

The Guardian - UK

2nd TOI Medithon: Experts discuss risks, complications, prevention and how to live well with diabetes

Diabetes can profoundly impact life. It may lead to dietary restrictions, affecting social and eating habits. The risk of complications such as heart disease, neuropathy, and vision problems can necessitate frequent lifestyle adjustments.

The Times of India

Global Efforts To Eradicate Polio By 2026

Learn about the history, impact, and ongoing efforts to eradicate polio, a viral disease affecting children worldwide.

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Type 2 diabetes drug associated with 35% lower risk of dementia, study finds

Large Korean study suggests sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors, may lower the risk of dementia

The Guardian - UK

Florida attorneys reject halting execution of inmate over Parkinson's disease causing 'needless pain'

Last year, the state of Florida conducted six executions, the most in a single year since 2014 (8)

Latin Times

Wasn't polio wiped out? Why it is still a problem in some countries

Police has been eliminated in most parts of the world, but the infectious disease is still spreading in a small number of countries

The Independent UK

Catching Up On Sleep On the Weekend Might Actually Be Really Good for Your Heart

A study from Beijing found that people who used the weekends to catch up on sleep were 19 percent less likely to develop heart disease than those who didn't.

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More people at risk of genetic heart disease than previously thought, study reveals

ATTR amyloidosis could be deadly within six years if left untreated

Evening Standard

What is bluetongue disease? UK's first case of the year confirmed on Norfolk farm

Earlier this year, farmers were urged to remain vigilant for a new strain of the virus — amid a ‘high probability’ of infected midges blowing over from Europe

Evening Standard

Drinking alcohol before conceiving a child could accelerate their aging – new research in mice

The conditions within a person’s home, family and community affect their ability to stay healthy. Scientists studying these social determinants of health are trying to understand whether nature or nurture has a stronger effect on a person’s ability to fight disease.

The Conversation

Ulcers, cracks and sores – what your mouth can tell you about your health

The Greek philosopher Zeno of Citium once said that we have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak. It’s a sentiment many parents, grandparents – and US TV personality Judge Judy – are fond of repeating. And for good reason too.

The Conversation

London ranks second in world for preventing heart disease thanks to Ulez and junk food ads ban on Tube

The UK capital’s efforts to combat air pollution and boost ‘active travel’ have been applauded in a new global ‘City Heartbeat Index’

Evening Standard

Finger-prick test could screen for early Alzheimer's

GPs could soon be able to quickly screen patients for Alzheimer's disease using a simple, handheld device developed by Monash University engineers.

AAP

Top mosquito-borne illnesses that are spreading in the US

In recent years, mosquito-borne illnesses have been on rise in the US and some of these diseases can have severe complications ranging from coma, seizures to brain damage. Recently, a rare case of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) was found in Massachusetts. The infection poses a serious death risk and is…

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Medical Daily

Best Quercetin Supplements To Prevent Age-Related Diseases And Improve Overall Health

Quercetin is an antioxidant, especially abundant in onions and black tea, and ferulic acid, found in corn, tomatoes and rice bran.

Dynamite News

Study finds new gene in progression of Huntington's disease

Berlin : A novel gene has been linked by researchers in Berlin and Dusseldorf to the development of Huntington's disease in a brain organoid model. Earlier than previously believed, the gene may play a role in brain disorders. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Mpox outbreak: What are the symptoms and how worried should I be about the new variant in the UK?

A new variant of the disease is mutating more rapidly than expected, scientists say

The Times of India

New virulent monkeypox strain on the loose: Do we have robust vaccine and testing methods to tackle this global outbreak?

Monkeypox, a viral zoonotic disease endemic to Central and West Africa, has emerged as a significant health concern globally and poses a notable challenge for India. With its recent spread beyond traditional boundaries, the disease's symptoms and transmission mechanisms underscore the urgency for robust preparedness and response strategies.

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Africa Faces Mpox Crisis Due To Neglect And Vulnerability

Learn about the recent surge in mpox outbreaks in Africa, the global emergency declared by WHO, and the urgent need for funding to combat the disease.

The Conversation

Full-body scans to look for hidden disease are a bad idea – here’s why

For a not insubstantial fee, many private clinics in the UK offer full-body MRI scans to detect disease and abnormalities at the earliest stage. Kim Kardashian and Kate Hudson are fans. (Other celebrity endorsements are available.)

The Independent UK

Mpox outbreaks in Africa result from neglect and global community's inability to stop epidemics

A leading African scientist says the rising mpox outbreaks in Africa that triggered the World Health Organization’s emergency declaration are largely the result of decades of neglect and the global community’s inability to stop sporadic epidemics among a population with little immunity against the smallpox-related disease

The Times of India

Health Ministry considering setting up a Technical Expert Group on Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Rare diseases are receiving increased attention from the Indian Government in recent years, with treatment of patients going above Rs 80 crores in some diseases like the Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

International Business Times

As Climate Warms, S. Korea Fights New Border Threat: Malarial Mosquitoes

Near the heavily fortified border that divides North and South Korea, a monitoring device is working 24-7 -- not tracking missiles or troop movements, but catching malaria-carrying mosquitoes that may cross the border.

The Independent UK

New York City to spray pesticides to help prevent spread of mosquitoes and potential diseases

About 1 in 150 of those infected with West Nile become severely ill

Salon

Springsteen: "I ain't going anywhere"

The New Jersey rocker had taken a break from performing in 2023 to in order to treat peptic ulcer disease

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