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Necrotizing fasciitis: The 'flesh-eating' infection that bores holes in the body

Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare, life-threatening illness caused by bacteria that aggressively attack the soft tissue of the body.

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How One Caregiver Is Navigating a Loved One's Dementia

She's spent many hours doing research and speaking with other caregivers to find her way to resources designed to help caregivers.

Kiplinger

Why is blood pressure control crucial for people with diabetes?

High blood sugar will make complications from diabetes much worse. Complications from diabetes are higher risks to heart, kidneys, eyes, and your general health in individuals with both high blood pressure and diabetes. Let's discuss some of the reasons why managing blood pressure becomes important for people with diabetes and…

The Times of India

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800 million diabetics worldwide and most aren't getting treatment, finds study

On World Diabetes Day, the findings of a study has shed light on the growing menace of the disease. World Diabetes Day is a crucial platform where global awareness around the disease and its impact on public health is discussed largely. The theme for this year, ‘Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps,’…

The Times of India

RFK Jr.'s 'MAHA' views offer clues into how health policies might change

President-elect Donald Trump has said he will let RFK Jr. “go wild” on health care.

Fortune

Which animals carry mpox? Our study identified African forest dwelling rodents as one source

Mpox is a disease caused by the highly infectious monkeypox virus. It’s quite easily passed on from one person to another. But it originally came from infected animals.

The Conversation

What makes walking so great for your health and what else do you need to do

Health experts say walking is an easy way to improve physical and mental health, bolster fitness and prevent disease

The Independent UK

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World Diabetes Day 2024: Date, history, theme, significance of the day

Diabetes has been on the rise at an alarming rate across the globe. With each passing year, the chronic disease has been broadening its impact, as more and more people are getting diagnosed with and battling with its many complications. A chronic disease, diabetes occurs when the pancreas is not…

The Times of India

Less than half of eligible people received NHS ‘midlife MOT’ since 2019, says watchdog

Health check, which looks for signs of illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes, is available to people over 40

The Guardian - UK

‘I have seen how the arts has changed people’: remembering Roz Hervey and her contribution to Australian dance

Much loved and respected Adelaide-based dancer, choreographer, director and producer Roz Hervey passed away last week. Her passing followed the diagnosis of motor neurone disease (MND) in 2022.

The Conversation

Fewer than half take part in NHS midlife MOT – report

Experts said that if more people took up the offer, it would ‘save lives and public money’.

The Independent UK

Pete Waterman becomes patron of Brain Tumour Research in honour of son Paul

Waterman is backing the charity’s calls to increase national investment in brain tumour research to £35 million per year.

Evening Standard

Why Americans are drinking more post pandemic and how it is impacting their health

Pandemic-induced alcoholism is showing no signs of decline. A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine has found how the alcohol consumption in the United States continues to be high even after two years of pandemic.

The Times of India

Mouth-taping to treat sleep apnoea – here are the risks

An unhealthy diet and an indolent life are well known causes of heart disease and stroke. But sleep apnoea – where people temporarily stop breathing while asleep because their airway collapses – is also a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

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Evening Standard

Scientists receive funding for development of MND treatment

The condition is a rapidly progressive neurodegenerative disorder leading to wasting, paralysis and eventual death from respiratory failure.

The Times of India

Join TOI Medithon-3 to learn about diabetes, risk factors, complications and how to live well

Health experts are more worried about diabetes than before because the onset of the disease has migrated to younger individuals these days. This silent epidemic is bringing quality life to a halt for many individuals at a young age. What is more concerning is that though a lot is being…

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AI-Driven Healthcare: How Technology is Improving Diagnostic Accuracy

The success of healthcare depends on accurate diagnosis, as misdiagnosis can lead to severe consequences like incorrect treatment, unnecessary procedures, or death. Technological advancements like AI are reshaping diagnostic processes by improving accuracy and enabling faster, more reliable results.

The Independent UK

Black man with sickle cell disease died ‘naked and alone’ in cell after complaining of breathing difficulties

The 43-year-old was found unresponsive in a cell on the healthcare unit at HMP Pentonville on 17 May 2022

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Is Ayurveda the right path to take for cancer treatment?

A cancer diagnosis profoundly affects not only the individual but also their family and close associates. The emotional toll of the disease extends beyond the patient, creating a ripple effect that touches each member of their support network. Cancer brings uncertainty and fear, challenging the stability and hope of those…

The Independent UK

How to avoid the chest infection the whole country seems to have

Lung diseases were attributed to 13% of deaths last year

Medical Daily

Milk Intake May Increase Heart Disease Risk In Women; Yogurt Healthier Alternative: Says Study

Researchers have found that non-fermented milk intake could raise heart disease risk in women while switching to a fermented alternative like yogurt might reduce the risk.

Evening Standard

Could red wine prevent bowel cancer? Trial could have 'big implications' for disease

The Colo-Prevent trial has been hailed as a ‘unique experiment’ by scientists

The Guardian - UK

Breathing issues cause more emergency NHS admissions than any other condition

Figures for England show one in eight of all unplanned hospital admissions in 2023-24 were for respiratory system diseases

The Independent UK

Lung diseases ‘silently suffocating’ the NHS, charity warns

Analysis by Asthma and Lung UK found lung diseases were responsible for one in eight emergency hospital admissions in England last year.

The Independent UK

Trial to investigate if chemical in red wine can prevent bowel cancer

The study will use a purified form of the natural compound, with the trial also testing if drugs like aspirin and metformin can prevent the disease.

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