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Polio Resurgence In Pakistan Sparks Urgent Vaccination Campaign

Learn about the challenges faced by Pakistan in eradicating polio and efforts to combat the disease amidst rising cases.

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Cancer study finds nuts could hold key to stopping spread of disease

The research found that cancer cells are in great need of selenium

The Independent UK

Denying cancer cells Brazil nut ingredient could halt spread of disease – study

Preventing breast cancer cells from receiving selenium could stop them from spreading, research has shown.

Evening Standard

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'Terrible monster': the man taking on devastating childhood cancers

Professor Matt Dun set for big honour at press club on Tuesday.

Newcastle Herald

Broadcaster John Stapleton reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis

Veteran journalist says he is ‘pragmatic’ about disease getting worse but remains ‘positive’

The Guardian - UK

Tracking vampire worms with machine learning − using AI to diagnose schistosomiasis before the parasites causing it hatch in your blood

Blood samples of patients infected with a parasitic worm that causes schistosomiasis contain hidden information that marks different stages of the disease. In our recently published research, our team used machine learning to uncover that hidden information and improve early detection and diagnosis of infection.

The Conversation

Chris Hoy reveals his wife was diagnosed with incurable disease within weeks of his devastating cancer news

Hoy’s children know nothing of their mother’s MS and have not yet been told their father’s disease is terminal

The Independent UK

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Woman Learns A Secret Parents Have Been Hiding For 28 Yrs, They Beg Her Not To Tell Her Siblings

A woman wondered if she was wrong to call her parents selfish for having her when they knew there was a high chance she would inherit an incurable disease. The post Woman Learns A Secret Parents Have Been Hiding For 28 Yrs, They Beg Her Not To Tell Her Siblings…

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Ignored, blamed, and sometimes left to die – a leading expert in ME explains the origins of a modern medical scandal

There is a city nearby that we hide from view. Its people are of all ages, ethnicities and classes. What unites them is a disease: all are diagnosed with myalgic encephalomyelitis, or ME.

The Conversation

Now AI-driven nanotechnology to treat artery blockages without surgery

Heart diseases are killing close to 18 million people every year, says the World Health Organisation (WHO). Out of the different heart related ailments, atherosclerosis plays a major contributory role.

The Times of India

Twin study reveals signs of MS that might be detectable before symptoms

Changes in the gene activity of immune cells may help flag people who have multiple sclerosis or are likely to develop it, a study of twins hints.

LiveScience

Surprising benefits of celery and unique ways to relish it

Celery belonging to the same family as carrots and can pack a powerful nutritional punch. The veggie is especially beneficial for your heart as it is full of plant compounds and antioxidants that can reduce risk factors of heart disease like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and blood vessel inflammation.…

The Times of India

The hidden risks of Osteoporosis: What your bones aren't telling you

Osteoporosis is defined as a bone disease that is characterised by decreasing bone mineral density and bone mass, making bones weaker, leading to a decrease in bone strength, which in turn may increase the risk of fractures. Often, there are no visible symptoms till a fracture occurs, spurred by a…

The Times of India

Does air pollution cause dementia? UK scientists launch study to find out

Research at the Francis Crick Institute could lead to new drugs to counter progress of diseases like Alzheimer’s

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The Times of India

Cognitive decline in parents: Ignorance is not bliss

For most of us, the thought of cognitive decline, particularly dementia, affecting our loved ones is often terrifying. Studies estimate that close to 9 million Indians over the age of 60 have dementia. The WHO found that between 60 and 70 per cent of these cases are due to Alzheimer’s…

Inverse

The Abandonment Of This Early City Might Be Less Mysterious Than Many Think

Why abandon and dense and robust town? For early civilization the answer might lie in city planning — and disease.

The Guardian - UK

‘Bodies were dropped down quarry shafts’: secrets of millions buried in Paris catacombs come to light

Researchers hope to uncover how people died and how diseases have developed over 1,000 years

Al Jazeera

COVID, mpox, cholera: Is the world prepared for another pandemic?

About 4.5 billion people are currently without adequate access to essential healthcare.

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The Times of India

Understanding cervical cancer in India: Prevention, symptoms, and treatment options

Cervical cancer is one of the key causes of cancer-related deaths in women in India. However, it is a disease that can be both prevented and cured. Much of its burden can be reduced through early detection through screening and vaccination.

The Times of India

Airport and luggage malaria spreading fast: Why flyers need to be extra cautious

Cases of 'airport' and 'luggage' malaria are on rise in Europe which has been regarded as a troubling trend by health experts as it can lead to local spread of the mosquito-borne disease. Frequent travellers need to watch out for this type of Malaria which is growing in numbers with…

The Independent UK

9 monkeys who died in Hong Kong's zoo in 2 days had been infected with melioidosis, officials say

Nine monkeys who died in Hong Kong’s oldest zoo in two days this week had been infected with an endemic disease, possibly after some digging work near their cages, officials said on Friday

Medical Daily

Standing No Better Than Sitting: No Cardiovascular Benefits, Raises Circulatory Risks; Study Finds

The study revealed that for every additional 30 minutes spent standing beyond two hours, the risk of circulatory disease increased by 11 percent

Medical Daily

Whooping Cough Hits Decade High: Know Symptoms, Learn How To Protect Yourself

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that pertussis, which saw a decline during the pandemic, is now returning to pre-pandemic levels or even exceeding them.

The Guardian - UK

Pollutionwatch: Study reveals indoor pollution’s impact on people with COPD

Researchers find pollution in inside spaces – mainly from gas cooking – had greatest effect on those with the disease

The Times of India

Dengue prevention tips: How to identify dengue mosquito

Dengue cases are rising rapidly and if proper preventive measures are not taken at the right time the disease can spread faster and affect a large section of the population. One of the key preventive measures is to identify the presence of the dengue causing mosquito, which is the Aedes…

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