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The world has a new leading infectious disease killer

A longtime leading killer retakes the lead.

Fortune

Trigger for deadly neurodegenerative disorder identified

The discovery of an important enzyme involved in Huntington's disease may pave the way for future treatments to prevent the condition, researchers say.

LiveScience

How worried should we be about the new mpox strain?

How worried should the UK public be about the new case of mpox identified in the UK? Health Correspondent Rebecca Thomas explains why the risk to the general population is currently very low

The Independent UK

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TB in Africa: global report shows successes, but Nigeria and DRC remain important hotspots

The World Health Organization’s 2024 Global Tuberculosis report reveals a sobering reality. Formidable challenges remain in the fight against the world’s most infectious disease: persistent poverty in high burden countries; increased rates of infection among vulnerable populations; the inability to find and treat all missing cases; and funding shortfalls.

The Conversation

Curbing Australia’s salt intake with new WHO limits could save almost 3,000 lives in a decade, study says

WHO food scientist says relying on voluntary measures to reduce salt in the country’s food supply is not enough

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Willis’ early dementia signs were mistaken for a childhood stutter

‘Die Hard’ star’s frontotemporal dementia was initially misdiagnosed due to his lifelong struggle with a stutter

The Independent UK

‘Huge breakthrough’ in breast cancer drug therapy ‘doubles survival time’

New three drug combination could be ‘transformative’ for breast cancer treatment, researchers say

The Independent UK

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Three-drug therapy ‘doubles breast cancer survival time without progression’

The trial included 325 patients from across 28 countries.

Evening Standard

First UK case of potentially deadly mpox strain detected in London

The person involved had been on holiday in Africa and travelled back to the UK on an overnight flight on October 21.

The Independent UK

WHO Reports Record 8 Million TB Cases In 2023

WHO reports record-high TB cases globally, urging intensified efforts to combat the disease and improve accessibility to testing.

Top News

Tuberculosis Cases Hit Record High: WHO

A record 8.2 million new tuberculosis cases were diagnosed worldwide last year, the World Health Organization said -- the highest number since it began global TB monitoring in 1995.

International Business Times

Are eyelid bumps a hidden danger? Know what it means for the heart health

Yellowish or flesh-colored bumps around the eyes are not only a cosmetic problem; sometimes they can be indicators toward health issues such as heart disease. These cholesterol-filled deposits, known medically as xanthelasma, appear around the eyes and act like markers for high cholesterol levels and potential cardiovascular disease.

The Times of India

Health experts set out necessary action to drive down deaths in Scotland

Non-Communicable Disease Alliance Scotland has set out a 10-year vision seeking to fundamentally change Scotland’s poor health.

The Independent UK

WHO says 2023 saw the highest number of tuberculosis cases on record

TB likely returned to being the world’s top infectious disease killer after being replaced by COVID-19

The Independent UK

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The Conversation

Encephalitis lethargica: the mysterious disease that inspired Awakenings is finally starting to give up some clues

“People have forgotten what life is all about,” Robert De Niro’s character says in the film Awakenings after being revived from the shut-down state he had been in for 30 years. “They’ve forgotten what it is to be alive.”

AAP

'Radical transparency' to restore trust lost post-COVID

Victoria's former health chief says organisations like a future Centre for Disease Control would go a long way to rebuilding trust in pandemic responses.

The Guardian - AU

South Australian tomato farms expected to remain in quarantine for several months

Virus threatening Australian tomato industry contained, but experts warn more infections inevitable

Al Jazeera

Conflict condemns Sudan to huge displacement, rampant sexual violence: UN

More than 14 million forced from their homes with hunger, disease and sexual violence rampant.

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The Medicines We Take Don’t All Break Down In Our Bodies — They End Up Here Instead

Modern pharmaceuticals have revolutionised disease prevention and treatment. But eventually, the chemicals can end up in rivers, oceans and soils.

Fortune

Top aging expert says these 4 FDA-approved drugs hold promise for extending life

Dr. Nir Barzilai says a successful gerotherapy will do these four things.

The Times of India

This is the surprising key to managing diabetes remission

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is of various types: type 1, type 2, genetically-mediated and others. The current discussion regarding remission of diabetes pertains only to type 2 DM. As of now, other types of DM cannot be put into remission. First, we need to clarify two terminologies which are often inter-changeably…

The Conversation

Australia’s COVID inquiry shows why a permanent ‘centre for disease control’ is more urgent than ever

The long-awaited independent inquiry into Australia’s COVID response was released today, with lessons on how the nation could better prepare for future pandemics.

The Independent UK

Sudan's warring forces are escalating attacks and outsiders are 'fueling the fire,' Guterres says

The U.N. chief says Sudan’s warring military and paramilitary forces are escalating attacks with outside powers “fueling the fire,” which is intensifying hunger and disease for millions

AAP

Nation's sick state of readiness for pandemics unmasked

Australia's healthcare, economy and public service have been exhausted by COVID-19 and a Centre for Disease Control will be set up to prepare for pandemics.

Evening Standard

Radical new cancer treatment shrinks man's deadly brain tumour by half

London hospital is leading a new clinical trial to treat glioblastoma

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