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The gene that could hold key to taming one of world’s deadliest cancers

The disease has taken the lives of high-profile patients such as Alan Rickman, Sir John Hurt, Steve Jobs and Patrick Swayze

The Independent UK

Can high cholesterol alone give you a heart attack? Here’s good news

Cholesterol is often portrayed as the villain in heart health, but the reality is different from this. It's like a balancing act — our bodies need cholesterol to function properly, but too much of the wrong kind can lead to problems.

The Times of India

Finland offering workers bird flu shots

Experts debate the merits of vaccinating farmworkers to prevent an H5N1 pandemic

Salon

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Shelley Duvall has died of complications from diabetes. Here's what that means.

Actress Shelley Duvall died of diabetes complications this week. An expert explains the possible meanings.

Fortune

Rob Burrow’s legacy will long endure – Sir Lindsay Hoyle pays tribute

Burrow died last month at the age of 41 after a battle with motor neurone disease.

The Independent UK

A look at the 1966 World Cup team England’s current crop look to emulate

England face Spain in Berlin on Sunday.

The Independent UK

MP with incurable brain disease to quit politics

A newly elected Queensland MP diagnosed with an incurable brain disease the day he was sworn into parliament is quitting politics to focus on his young family.

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Who is Chantelle Reid? Team GB boxer ready to seize improbable Olympic chance: ‘The journey isn’t over’

Reid had been forced to stop boxing at the age of 18 after a crippling diagnosis of degenerative disc disease

The Independent UK

NBA legend Magic Johnson says playing at the 1992 Olympics after his HIV diagnosis ‘was the greatest moment’ of his life

After sponsors dropped him and other players refused to work with him, Johnson used the game to shatter stigma around the disease.

Fortune

‘Frog saunas’ could save species from deadly fungal disease, study finds

Australian scientists create brick refuges in greenhouses to help green and golden bell frogs survive infection

The Guardian - UK

The experts: oncologists on the simple, doable, everyday things they do to try to prevent cancer

Cancer doctors know better than anyone how you can give yourself the best possible chance of avoiding a disease that one in two of us will get. Here, they share the tips that they live by

The Guardian - UK

Ex Menudo Adrián Olivares' cause of death revealed: How to help his daughters

A GoFundMe page created by a friend revealed the cause of death of ex-Menudo Adrián Olivares, the only Mexican in the history of the boy band, who died at 48 years old.

Latin Times

‘Everyone was paddling to get away’: seals with rabies alarm South Africa’s surfers

Seals have been biting people in the first big outbreak of the disease in marine mammals, writes Nick Dall in Cape Town

The Guardian - UK

A look at the 1966 World Cup team England’s current crop look to emulate

A look back at Alf Ramsey’s team from 1966 as England reach another men’s major final.

The Independent UK

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Plague strikes person in Colorado

Colorado health officials have confirmed a human case of plague in the state.

The Times of India

WHO prequalifies, OraQuick HCV, the first self-test for hepatitis C virus

In a remarkable feat, we are inching closer to diagnosis and treatment of a life threatening disease. The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday prequalified the self test against hepatitis C. WHO recommended HCV self-testing (HCVST) in 2021, to complement existing HCV testing services in countries. The recommendation was based…

The Conversation

Toxoplasma is a common parasite that causes birth defects – but the US doesn’t screen for it during pregnancy

Imagine the shock of your baby being born with a swollen brain, blindness and debilitating seizures. Now imagine learning that these devastating conditions could have been prevented if you took a simple test for the common parasite Toxoplasma gondii.

Medical Daily

Colorado Confirms Rare Case Of Human Plague: Essential Facts, Safety Tips

Health officials in Colorado have confirmed a rare case of human plague, a potentially life-threatening disease transmitted from infected rodents.

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The Guardian - UK

Hit Netflix show Supacell is raising awareness of sickle cell anaemia

Supacell follows a group of south Londoners who develop superpowers, interspersing real-life issues that affect Black and mixed-race Britons

The Times of India

Joe Biden is not being treated for Parkinson's disease, says White House

US President Joe Biden's health caught global attention at his June 27 debate against Republican Donald Trump where people noticed his frail appearance. He also lost his thought at times, which generated a wave of reporting concerning his health.

The Conversation

Is it still a good idea to take aspirin to prevent heart disease? Here’s what the evidence says

You might have heard that taking a daily low-dose aspirin can reduce your risk of developing heart disease. But, unless you have been told to take aspirin by your doctor, recent news should make you think again, because, for many, the risks outweigh the benefits.

International Business Times

White House Says Biden Hasn't Seen Neurologist Outside Annual Check-Ups, Dismisses Parkinson's Rumors

The doctor's statement comes in response to speculation over visits by Dr. Kevin Cannard, a Parkinson's disease expert, to the White House.

Salon

Neck thickness is overlooked in health

Experts agree that neck thickness is a key factor which correlates with strokes, heart attacks and other diseases

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Powdery mildew on plants - Experts explain what causes this harmful disease and how to get rid of it for good

Powdery mildew isn’t always fatal, but you still need to act fast

The Times of India

Dengue prevention in monsoon: Safety tips to keep in mind

Dengue, a viral disease transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes which are favored by warm and humid conditions and hence the monsoon season is sensitive to its control and prevention. If one learns the nature of the disease, and follows proper preventive measures then the chances of being infected by the disease…

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