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‘The field of human ancestry is rife with racism’: pioneering project to build cancer database in Africa

Less than 2% of human genomes analysed so far have been those of Africans. Yemaachi Biotech’s Africa Cancer Atlas aims to fill the research gap

The Guardian - UK

The paradox of weight loss: why losing pounds may not always lead to better health

One of the lasting memories from my teenage years is what I now recognise as an obsession with weight control. Thin was in, and magazines promoted a variety of diets, each claiming effectiveness, often accompanied by images of beautiful, slim models. Not much has changed.

The Conversation

Health experts reveal 24 infectious diseases that could pose major threat to public health - see full list

The list of 24 infectious diseases has been created to help scientists make new tests, vaccines and medication in preparation

The Independent UK

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5 high-level CDC officials are leaving in the latest turmoil for the public health agency

Five high-level officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are leaving

The Independent UK

Measles outbreak sends warning for future of infectious disease - Roll Call

A measles outbreak in Texas has spread, spurring concerns about the impact of a drop in vaccine uptake nationwide.

Roll Call

UK could lose low TB status amid rising cases, officials warn

It comes as the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) published its first annual report detailing the infectious diseases impacting England.

Evening Standard

As DJ Chris Stark reveals he has testicular cancer – 4 signs to watch out for

Lisa Salmon speaks to a doctor, a bereaved mum and a testicular cancer survivor about the disease.

The Independent UK

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Romania’s measles crisis: What’s driving Europe’s biggest outbreak?

A yearslong measles outbreak has exploded in Romania, fueled by anti-vaccine rhetoric, a floundering medical system, and conflicting health guidance. The rest of Europe is far from immune.

Euronews

Protecting the Underserved: J&Y Law's Commitment to Vulnerable Populations

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), unintentional injuries were the fourth leading cause of death in the country in 2020, affecting hundreds of thousands of lives.

International Business Times

Radio DJ Chris Stark reveals he has been diagnosed with testicular cancer

The 38-year-old revealed he has since had treatment for the disease.

Evening Standard

Heeding the lessons of COVID-19 in the face of avian influenza

Infectious disease outbreaks have a bad habit of piling on at the worst possible times.

The Conversation

Trump to tap Monarez to lead CDC - Roll Call

Monarez was named CDC’s acting director after serving as the deputy director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health since 2023.

Roll Call

Poor neighborhoods, health care barriers are factors for heart disease risk in Black mothers

Living in a disadvantaged neighborhood contributes to a rare form of heart failure known as peripartum cardiomyopathy, a potentially deadly disease that disproportionately affects Black mothers.

The Conversation

What is bird flu and what threat does it pose after being detected in sheep for the first time?

In the UK , bird flu cases have been confirmed in foxes, otters, seals and now sheep

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Evening Standard

Warning for farmers after first case of bird flu discovered in a sheep

The single case of avian influenza was found in a sheep on a farm in Yorkshire where the disease had been confirmed in poultry.

The Guardian - US

‘The goal is to disassemble public health’: experts warn against US turn to vaccine skepticism

As measles sickens hundreds and health secretary RFK Jr spreads dubious information, experts sound the alarm

Euronews

Tuberculosis cases are up among kids in Europe and Central Asia, health authorities warn

The report comes amid cuts to global aid, which health officials say could lead to a resurgence of TB.

The Conversation

Silicosis is ruining the lungs of construction workers. An AI-powered breath test can detect it in minutes

Silicosis is an incurable but entirely preventable lung disease. It has only one cause: breathing in too much silica dust. This is a risk in several industries, including tunnelling, stone masonry and construction.

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In a 1st, trial finds vitamin D supplements may slow multiple sclerosis. But questions remain.

A new clinical trial has shown for the first time that taking high doses of vitamin D could stave off the progression of multiple sclerosis. However, much more research is warranted to confirm these findings.

The Guardian - AU

Measles was eliminated from Australia. Experts warn US and Asia outbreaks may bring back this ‘heat-seeking missile’

There were 18 cases in NSW in 2024 – up from six in 2023 – while in Victoria there have already been 13 cases so far this year, compared with 16 in 2024

Fortune

This company is launching a genetic matching feature for future parents—and the CEO says ‘it has nothing to do with eugenics’

Nucleus Genomics claims to give couples a picture of their combined risk for passing down hundreds of conditions to their future children.

Euronews

Common herbs like rosemary may have inspired a breakthrough Alzheimer’s treatment

The mice tested with the drug showed cognitive improvement and less harmful protein build-ups in the brain.

The Guardian - UK

Ten lockdown lessons to learn for next time

Five years since Boris Johnson ordered the UK to stay home, steps to prepare for the next national emergency are clearer

Evening Standard

Linda Nolan’s brother Brian reveals cancer diagnosis weeks after her death

The 69-year-old is the fifth of eight Nolan siblings to face the disease

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How Longevity and Anti-Aging Science Can Help You Live Longer

Is immortality achievable? With longevity science booming, you (or your kids) might make it to age 150. We separate the hype from proven strategies.

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