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New blood test can spot breast cancer at earliest stages, say scientists

Researchers said the fast and non-invasive technique could pave the way for a screening test for multiple forms of cancer.

Evening Standard

Malaria Mortality Returns To Pre-Covid Levels: WHO

Malaria mortality has fallen back to levels seen before the Covid-19 crisis, the WHO said Wednesday, but called for faster progress against the disease that killed nearly some 597,000 people last year.

International Business Times

What is gene drive and how could it help in the fight against malaria?

The technology, which enables a gene to spread itself through a population, might prove a significant tool for disease prevention

The Guardian - UK

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WHO provides update on cause of ‘mystery disease’ in patients in Congo

Patients may be suffering from multiple diseases simultaneously

The Independent UK

Hopes new malaria vaccine can ‘significantly reduce’ deaths

The jab targets parasites after they pass through the liver and into the blood, which is the stage that causes symptoms including fever and chills.

The Independent UK

Florida school classrooms vacated after teacher dies of Legionnaires disease

School principal Donita Moody informed parents that children would be taught elsewhere while a reportedly hazardous air conditioning unit was fixed

The Independent UK

Fundraisers hit £6.8m target to build MND centre in honour of Rob Burrow

Rugby league player’s teammate Kevin Sinfield and fans enable building of motor neurone disease centre in Leeds

The Guardian - UK

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Parkinson's disease symptoms reduced by drug in late-stage trial

Tavapadon aims to treat Parkinson’s motor symptoms by mimicking dopamine in a once-a-day oral dose.

Fortune

You test your cholesterol levels. But what about lipoprotein(a)?

It’s not only cholesterol that’s worrisome: Elevated levels of lipoprotein(a) increase your risk of heart attack and stroke.

Fortune

What Dolph Lundgren’s journey from terminal diagnosis to ‘cancer free’ can tell us about cancer care

In a heartening turn of events, action movie star Dolph Lundgren recently announced that he is “finally cancer free” after a gruelling battle with the disease.

The Conversation

Seven Deadly Sins by Guy Leschziner review – the biology of human frailty

A look at wrath, gluttony and the rest from a medical perspective offers valuable insights – but is disease a good guide to normal functioning?

The Guardian - UK

Cancer one of top diseases to look for in older men with fatigue – study

Researchers said doctors should prioritise investigating cancer in men aged 70 and over with fatigue.

Evening Standard

Cruz: CEO shooter proves leftism disease

Commenting on Luigi Mangione's embrace of climate-change causes, Cruz says support from "leftists" has been "sick"

Salon

Culturally tailored patient education can improve heart health

For individuals from diverse backgrounds, managing heart disease effectively often depends on more than access to medical care — it requires culturally relevant education. Recent research reveals that adapting patient education to match cultural contexts can significantly improve health outcomes, offering hope in the fight against the world’s leading cause…

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Does menopause hormone therapy increase or decrease your risk of dementia? Here’s the science

By 2050, around 135 million people worldwide will be living with dementia. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. Women are more likely than men to develop Alzheimer’s disease, even after accounting for women living longer.

Benzinga

Editas Medicine Presents Data From RUBY Trial At ASH 2024, Showing Reni-Cel Achieves 96% VOE-Free Rate, Sustained Increases In Hemoglobin And Fetal Hemoglobin, And Clinically Meaningful Pain And Function Improvements In Severe Sickle Cell Patients; Safety Profile Consistent With Myeloablative Conditioning

Editas Medicine Reports Updated Clinical Data from the RUBY Trial of Reni-cel in Patients with Severe Sickle Cell Disease at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual MeetingGlobe NewswirePoster presentation at ASH

Benzinga

Beam Therapeutics Unveils New Safety, Efficacy Data From Sickle Cell Disease Candidate, Stock Gains

Beam Therapeutics unveiled BEAM-101 trial data at ASH, showing improved outcomes in sickle cell patients and promising preclinical BEAM-103 results.

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Peter Andre books 'emotional' trip to Australia to visit sick mom

Pop star Peter Andre has revealed he's booking a trip home to Australia to visit his sick mom after she was diagnosed with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease.

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Evening Standard

Ex-footballers’ higher dementia rates not driven by ‘lifestyle factors’ – study

The FIELD study at the University of Glasgow is investigating potential links between dementia and head impacts in sport.

Tom’s Guide

Broken sleep linked to liver disease, says new study

Researchers at the University of Basel’s Centre for Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases, have linked fatty liver disease to sleep disruption. We explore the findings.

Latin Times

Eating Candy and Cake Linked to Reduced Risk of Heart Disease in Stunning New Study

Indulging in sweet treats like cake, chocolate, and cookies could lower the risk of heart disease and stroke, according to a surprising new study.

The Conversation

African men most at risk of prostate cancer – new study flags genetic causes

A breakthrough study has identified the genetic risk factors that contribute to increased prostate cancer in African men. The study, the largest of its kind, recruited 7,500 men from eastern, southern and west Africa. The study is especially important because African men have a high risk of prostate cancer.

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AI supercharged the sciences in 2024, revealing a major breakthrough in Alzheimer's diagnosis

A surge of AI-powered breakthroughs reminds us of the good that artificial intelligence can do, when placed in the right hands.

The Times of India

Are you ignoring the early signs of Alzheimer's?

Brain fog and forgetfulness are common, but when these issues become more frequent or severe, they might be early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. In younger adults under 65, this is known as early-onset Alzheimer’s. Symptoms can include memory lapses, difficulty focusing, and confusion. For example, you may forget simple tasks…

Newslaundry

‘The cost of being a woman is pain’: How UP’s women are confronting a public health crisis

The windowsill of Manorama’s porch is dotted with bottles of Odomos, kachua chaap (mosquito coils) and sachets of mosquito-repellent oil. Her feet, now decorated with mehendi, once struggled to fit into the largest pair of slippers. “I know the cost of a mosquito bite better than anyone else,” says the…

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