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Health officials in Brazil say the first death from waterborne bacterial disease has been reported in the country's south, where floodwaters are slowly receding

Birmingham researchers have proven PEPITEM, a naturally occurring peptide (small protein) has potential as a novel therapy for osteoporosis and other illnesses that entail bone loss, with specific advantages over conventional medications. Read further on Dynamite News:

With so many high-profile people diagnosed with cancer we are confronted with the stark reality the disease can strike any of us at any time. There are also reports certain cancers are increasing among younger people in their 30s and 40s.

'The radio silence we've heard is extremely alarming.'

Other lives: Doctor and medical researcher who worked on improving public health and patient care

Researchers recommend doctors ask about nightmares in the hope it could flag the onset of certain diseases in patients earlier

The microbes that live in your gut are having their moment in the sun. But what about the ones in your brain?

For countless families in India, rare diseases are a crippling burden. Affecting less than 1 in 50,000 individuals, these conditions often leave patients and doctors entangled in a frustrating diagnostic labyrinth. Traditional methods can lead to delays and misdiagnosis, further jeopardizing timely intervention. However, a beacon of hope emerges in…

Nightmares are unpleasant, but perfectly normal – for most. However, my colleagues and I have recently discovered that they can also presage autoimmune diseases, such as lupus.