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Weight-loss drugs can cut breast cancer risk by up to 30%, studies suggest

Three studies add to evidence that jabs could be part of cancer-fighting toolkit to cut risk of developing or dying from disease

The Guardian - UK

Vietnam to introduce pre-arrival health declaration requirement from July 1

Vietnam will implement a new health declaration rule for all international travellers starting July 1, 2026. This measure aims to track infectious disease threats. The Ministry of Health will determine specific diseases and enforcement dates based on global trends. A pilot program is already underway at Tan Son Nhat International…

The Economic Times

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic show promise for more than weight loss. But what’s science vs hype?

You’ve probably heard of Ozempic or Wegovy. These are the injectable drugs that have become household names for weight loss and diabetes.

The Conversation

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VIC:MP battling MND leads parliament in Daniher tribute

Parliamentarians have downed political weapons to remember the life of Neale Daniher after the 2025 Australian of the Year died from motor neurone disease.

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MP battling MND leads parliament in Daniher tribute

Parliamentarians have downed political weapons to remember the life of Neale Daniher after the 2025 Australian of the Year died from motor neurone disease.

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Fish bones and scorching hair: new research shows how Aboriginal people fought smallpox

As Aboriginal nations mounted a series of coordinated and strategic campaigns to defend Country against invading settlers, the smallpox epidemic spread across the southeast from 1830 to 1832.

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Emerging viruses

After the devastating Covid-19 pandemic, most people believe their lives have returned to normal. However, several recent outbreaks such as Ebola, Nipah virus, Hantavirus, mpox (monkeypox) and avian influenza, are under strict surveillance by global health agencies to reduce the risk of another pandemic.

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New AI tool to help curb NCD rates

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for 81% of deaths in Thailand, while 3.2 million people are considered at risk due to unhealthy behaviours, according to public health data.

Bangkok Post

What to know about the Bundibugyo virus, a species of Ebola causing an outbreak in Congo

The virus that has caused an outbreak in Congo suspected of killing more than 200 people is less common than others that cause Ebola disease

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Smart drug that strips cancer cells of ‘invisibility cloak’ can shrink tumours by 30%, trial shows

Experimental tablet produces encouraging results in patients with world’s most common forms of disease

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‘I was getting ready to say goodbye’: cancer patient’s hope after smart drug success

Pat Brogan preparing to walk his daughter down the aisle after trial of treatment designed to stop disease from hiding

The Guardian - UK

Colon Cancer Surge: Why So Many More People in Their 30s Are Being Diagnosed

For years, colon cancer was viewed as a disease that mainly affected older adults. That assumption is changing fast as doctors report growing numbers of patients in their 30s and 40s walking into clinics with alarming diagnoses. Researchers are still investigating the exact causes, but the rise in colon cancer…

Budget and the Bees

HEALTH ALERT: CDC Reports Valley Fever Cases Have Doubled in Phoenix Metro Over 17 Years — And the Fungal Lung Infection Is Spreading Beyond Its Historical Boundaries

A landmark federal surveillance study published in the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report on February 19, 2026 has confirmed what public health officials in Arizona have been warning about for years: Valley fever (coccidioidomycosis), the fungal lung disease caused by inhaling soil-borne Coccidioides spores, has approximately doubled in incidence…

Medical Daily

Corbus Pharmaceuticals Targets HPV-Linked Head and Neck Cancer With CRB-701 Study

Corbus Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:CRBP) executives and oncology specialists used an ASCO-linked discussion to outline the rationale for focusing the company’s CRB-701 program on recurrent or metastatic oropharyngeal head and neck cancer, particularly in patients whose disease is associated with human p

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A stomach bug called the ‘Winter Vomiting Disease’ is spreading across parts of the U.S. right now

The best protection is to thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water.

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Waters Introduces Unrivaled Sensitivity and Speed to Benchtop HRMS with Xevo MRT P10 MS, Accelerating Multiomics Research

MILFORD, Mass., June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 74th ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics—Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) today introduced the Waters Xevo™ MRT P10 Mass Spectrometer, a high-resolution Quadrupole Time-of-Flight (QToF) System for high-throughput multiomics, bioanalysis, and biopharmaceutical laboratories. The Xevo MRT P10 MS delivers up to 20x…

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Waters Unveils Cyclic IMS P20 MS: The New Benchmark in Structural and Spatial Omics

MILFORD, Mass., June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 74th ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics— Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) today announced the launch of the Waters Cyclic IMS P20 Mass Spectrometer, a high-resolution structural and spatial omics platform designed to help scientists see biology more clearly, and act on…

The Economic Times

Good news for diabetes & BP patients: Govt cuts prices of these 30 medicines, relief may reach pharmacies soon

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has fixed retail prices for 30 essential drug formulations, including those for diabetes, heart disease, and infections. This move aims to reduce treatment costs for millions of patients managing chronic illnesses, with benefits expected to reach consumers within two to three months as new…

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California on high alert after bat tests positive for rabies; officials issue urgent warning: Here's what you should do

A bat found near a public sidewalk in South Fremont, California, has tested positive for rabies, prompting a high alert for residents. The animal was discovered in an area frequented by pedestrians and pets, raising concerns about potential exposure. Authorities are urging the public to avoid contact with wildlife and…

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: Emma Barnett’s extremely painful battle with endometriosis

The broadcaster documents living with this debilitating, lifelong disease in a bid to help other sufferers. Plus: the soothing return of Springwatch. Here’s what to watch this evening

MarketBeat

Legend Biotech Conference Spotlights CARVYKTI’s Curative Potential, Earlier Use

Legend Biotech (NASDAQ:LEGN) used an investor and analyst event to highlight long-term data and physician perspectives supporting broader use of CARVYKTI, its BCMA-directed CAR T-cell therapy for multiple myeloma developed, manufactured and co-promoted with Johnson & Johnson. Chief Executive Of

Evening Standard

Doddie Weir’s wife to join Lewis Moody’s 500-mile ride to fund MND research

The 500-mile, seven-day cycling challenge will raise money for research into motor neurone disease.

The Guardian - UK

WHO calls for community cooperation to contain Ebola outbreak in DRC

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus makes appeal after protests against protocols for handling victims’ bodies in Ituri province

The Economic Times

Homeopathy doctor shares simple tips to reduce facial and belly fat; says your future self will thank you

Health experts warn that facial puffiness and belly fat, particularly visceral fat, are serious health indicators. Dr. Sayajirao Gaikwad emphasizes that reducing this deep abdominal fat significantly lowers the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and other metabolic disorders. Practical lifestyle changes like moderate calorie deficits, high-protein meals, and…

The Economic Times

What to know about the outbreak of a rare kind of Ebola as cases outpace response

A rare Ebola outbreak is spreading rapidly in Congo and Uganda. The Bundibugyo virus has no approved treatments. Health workers face challenges due to conflict and a distrustful population. International aid is arriving, but the response struggles to keep pace with the escalating crisis. The World Health Organization has declared…

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