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A drug that can extend your life by 25%? Don’t hold your breath

Every few weeks or months, the media reports on a new study that tantalisingly dangles the possibility of a new drug to give us longer, healthier lives.

The Conversation

Diabetes and obesity can damage liver

Liver disease is frighteningly common worldwide, but many people are unaware of the connection to diabetes

Salon

Floods and climate change blamed for surge in dengue in the Emirates as WHO warns of global spike

Since the United Arab Emirates witnessed its heaviest recorded rainfall ever three months ago, the desert nation has issued a multitude of warnings about dengue

The Independent UK

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The FDA chief is right: we are failing people with diabetes

The $400bn in diabetes-related annual expenditures is breaking the back of our healthcare system. But there is an alternative

The Guardian - US

What your gait says about your health

Walking requires a huge number of signals between your brain and the muscles in your arms, chest, back, abdomen, pelvis and legs. Something that looks relatively straightforward is in fact incredibly complex. And the pace and smoothness of your walk can be an indicator of your health and how well…

The Conversation

Scottish research firm awarded huge funding boost by Michael J Fox Foundation

A SCOTTISH firm developing medicines for those living with Parkinson’s has been awarded a major funding boost from the Michael J Fox foundation.

The National (Scotland)

Holiday from hell as woman forced to flee £740 apartment with cockroaches in the toaster

Melissa Hamilton, who was recovering from kidney disease, found cockroaches in the toaster

The Independent UK

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Easy and effective lifestyle changes to keep dementia at bay

People living with dementia have been on rise in the US. An astounding 7 million Americans are estimated to have Alzheimer's as per Alzheimer's Association. This number can almost double by 2050 to 13 million. Dementia comprises a range of neurological conditions where nerve cells are damaged and their connections…

The Times of India

What’s the difference between ‘strep throat’ and a sore throat? We’re developing a vaccine for one of them

What’s the difference? is a new editorial product that explains the similarities and differences between commonly confused health and medical terms, and why they matter.

The Conversation

Teflon flu is rising in US; symptoms, dos and don'ts while cooking in non-stick cookware

Can toxic fumes from your nonstick pan make you sick with the flu? While it may seem unheard of, this bizarre illness has been affecting many Americans. As per a Dailymail report, Teflon flu, also known as polymer fume fever, resulted in hospitalization of over 250 Americans last year. The…

The Times of India

JetBlue passenger claims their cancer returned after spat with flight attendant over emotional support bulldog

Exclusive: Oksana Kiritchenko claims her disease was in remission until she got thrown off a plane with her 23-pound frenchie

The Independent UK

Pinpointing bird flu mortality rate

Avian flu is reported to kill more than half the people it infects. The reality is much more complicated

Salon

NHS wards not capable of treating ME patients, expert tells Exeter inquest

Leading ME doctor said he wrote to hospital chief executive after Maeve Boothby O’Neill’s death

The Guardian - UK

Cancers pretend to be ‘super fit’ to steal nutrients from cells, study finds

Scientists hope that having a better understanding of the process will lead to new ways of treating the disease

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Weight-loss jab to be used to prevent other health problems

Some 17,600 people took part in the trial and were either prescribed Wegovy or a dummy drug

The Conversation

Leishmaniasis: this neglected tropical disease is spreading fast, and Europe is nowhere near prepared

In recent decades, Europe has seen a worrying increase in cases of vector-borne tropical diseases like dengue, malaria and chikungunya. The climate directly affects the spread and distribution of pathogen-transmitting insects like mosquitoes and sandflies, as their life cycle and survival are linked to temperature and humidity.

Dynamite News

Study finds how genetic diagnostics of ultra-rare diseases

Most rare diseases are caused by genetics. A molecular genetic diagnosis can be made more quickly and readily by identifying the underlying genetic change, for instance by exome sequencing (ES). Read further on Dynamite News:

The Conversation

Athletes looking for a competitive edge may find it within their gut microbiome

When milliseconds can mean the difference between silver and gold, endurance athletes in sports like marathon running, cycling, rowing and swimming optimize every aspect of their physiology for a competitive edge.

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Golf Monthly

Why You Must Be Wary Of These Disease-Ridden Creatures On The Golf Course

If you find yourself constantly looking for your golf ball in the long grass, you might need to take precautions...

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Cease-Fire Deal Progresses, Hostages In Gaza May Be Freed

Updates on Gaza conflict: Cease-fire talks, West Bank raid, disease concerns, unity government declaration, and Israeli bill targeting UNRWA.

The Guardian - UK

UK must move towards disease prevention to save economy and NHS, says expert

Personalised ‘pre-NHS’ could stop onset of disease and offer health checks in places people live, work and socialise

Player One

Pokemon GO Player Discovers 'Zelda-Like' Maze on Overworld Map

One Pokemon GO player discovered a maze on the game's overworld map that was later found to be a symbol for heart disease awareness and prevention.

The Times of India

14-year-old boy miraculously recovers from deadly amoebic meningoencephalitis in Kerala

In a rare case of recovery, a 14 year old from Kerala has recovered from the deadly amoebic meningoencephalitis. It is to be noted that the disease has an almost 97% mortality rate. State Health Minister Veena George announced that a 14-year-old boy undergoing treatment for the disease has recovered.…

The Conversation

Lethal bird flu could decimate Oceania’s birds. From vigilance to vaccines, here’s what we’re doing to prepare

Avian influenza viruses have infected the world’s birds for millennia. We first became aware of them in the 19th century, when mass deaths of poultry triggered interest in what was then called “fowl plague”.

The Times of India

Heart disease in women: Understanding the onset of the disease, symptomsand risk factors

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, with coronary artery disease being the major cause of heart-related deaths. There are some factors unique to women that influence the occurrence of these diseases. Among them, premature menopause, early menarche, gestational diabetes and preeclampsia, polycystic ovarian disease with metabolic…

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