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Vulnerability to financial scams in aging adults could be an early indicator of Alzheimer’s disease, new research shows

A brain region affected very early in Alzheimer’s disease may explain why some aging people are at greater risk of financial exploitation. That is the key finding of our new study, published in the journal Cerebral Cortex.

The Conversation

Former health secretary predicts Trump will bring in block grants for Medicaid

Tom Price, who served under Trump, says he expects the administration to try to allow skinnier insurance plans

The Guardian - US

Can you use regular toothpaste on dogs? We asked a vet to find out

Vet Joanna Woodnutt reveals the answer to: 'Can you use regular toothpaste on dogs?'

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Study finds how Alzheimer's disease may damage brain in two phases

Alzheimer's disease may cause brain damage in two stages, according to new research supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that uses sophisticated brain mapping methods. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sir Chris Hoy ‘openness’ sees surge in prostate cancer awareness, charity says

Nearly one in two men in Scotland will be affected by prostate disease at some point in their lives, according to Prostate Scotland.

Evening Standard

3 biggest misconceptions about Pancreatic Cancer: What we can do to reduce risk

Pancreatic cancer is an extremely dangerous disease which consumes most of the people afflicted. Although there are other cancers that do not have leading symptoms early on, pancreatic cancer is notoriously known as the silent killer. Many patients are discovered to have advanced disease despite seeking medical attention without delay.…

The Times of India

RNA editing is the next frontier in gene therapy – here’s what you need to know

The United States Food and Drug Administration has just approved the first-ever clinical trial that uses CRISPR-Cas13 RNA editing. Its aim is to treat an eye disease called wet age-related macular degeneration that causes vision loss in millions of older people worldwide.

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Tarzan star Ron Ely’s cause of death released

The star of 1960s ‘Tarzan’ series reportedly died from end-stage heart disease

The Independent UK

Public health surveillance, from social media to sewage, spots disease outbreaks early to stop them fast

A cluster of people talking on social media about their mysterious rashes. A sudden die-off of birds at a nature preserve. A big bump in patients showing up to a city’s hospital emergency rooms.

The Conversation

John Prescott's career highs and lows as the former deputy prime minister dies aged 86

Prescott passed away on Wednesday after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease, his family announced

Evening Standard

Is ‘fat but fit’ a real thing? Study says fitness better predictor of health than BMI

Brisk walking for 30 minutes a day can have big positive impact on unfit people, researchers say

The Independent UK

Butterfly disease: A disorder that makes skin as delicate as butterfly wings

"Butterfly disease" is a potentially fatal, inherited disorder that causes patients to blister very easily.

LiveScience

Blink review – family’s poignant bucket list trip turns into glossy travelogue

A couple who discover that three of their four children have a degenerative eye disease go on a round-the-world family holiday in this beautifully shot but saccharine documentary

The Guardian - UK

How air pollution increases the risk of Diabetes

A large number of epidemiological studies have highlighted the adverse effects of air pollution on diabetes. As per the Global Burden of Disease Study by Lancet estimated, approximately a fifth of the global burden of type 2 diabetes was attributable to PM2·5 exposure. With 99% of the global population residing…

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Think you're safe? Silent signs of high cholesterol to watch for

High cholesterol can be very well termed as the "silent killer." It catches on to this name because it rarely shows obvious symptoms until it leads to severe health complications. But how do we detect it before it's too late? By tuning into our bodies and understanding the hidden clues,…

The Independent UK

National park begins winter drive to edge closer to 100,000 tree planting target

It is also hoped to restore ‘majestic’ English elms to the land destroyed by disease by planting 400 new disease-resistant elm trees.

AAP

Plea to end the nation's kidney dialysis dependence

Kidney disease advocates are calling for earlier treatment, increased research and more organ transplants to end Australia's dependence on outdated dialysis.

Evening Standard

Researchers hit ‘major milestone’ in mapping cells of the human body

Experts have profiled more than 100 million cells from more than 10,000 people across the world.

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The Independent UK

What is COPD and what are the symptoms?

Every winter, GP surgeries and hospitals see an increase in visits from people with respiratory conditions.

Roll Call

FDA’s nutrition goals similar to Kennedy’s, experts say - Roll Call

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has gone so far as to suggest that the Food and Drug Administration should eliminate its nutrition operations.

The Conversation

Transplanting insulin-making cells to treat Type 1 diabetes is challenging − but stem cells offer a potential improvement

Diabetes develops when the body fails to manage its blood glucose levels. One form of diabetes causes the body to not produce insulin at all. Called Type 1 diabetes, or T1D, this autoimmune disease happens when the body’s defense system mistakes its own insulin-producing cells as foreign and kills them.…

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Pakistan Reports 50 Polio Cases, Struggles With Eradication Efforts

Pakistan struggles with 50 polio cases this year, facing challenges in eradicating the disease. Urgent efforts needed to ensure healthcare worker safety.

The Independent UK

Pakistan reports new polio case in northwest, raising nationwide tally to 50 cases this year

Officials say Pakistan has detected one more polio case in the restive northwest bordering Afghanistan, raising the country’s tally of the infectious disease to 50 cases this year

The Times of India

Could worsening air quality be triggering more COPD flare-ups?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) refers to long-term lung disease with symptoms like persistent coughing, wheezing, breathlessness, or tightness in the chest. COPD is linked to smoking, but it is also related to exposure to toxic fumes, dust, and even pollution in the environment. COPD causes the airways to become…

The Times of India

Could air pollution be the silent contributor to Chronic Kidney Disease?

The adverse effects of air pollution can be observed in respiratory, circulatory systems but also in renal function. The kidney is particularly vulnerable to toxic effects from environmental pollutants owing to its filtration functions; environmental and occupational exposures to pollutants remain common causes of kidney disease worldwide, especially in developing…

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