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Rodent-borne disease that kills 5,000 every year could worsen. Here’s why

Lassa fever causes 5,000 deaths every year and it is particularly dangerous in pregnancy

The Independent UK · Sep 29

Politician beaten to death after radio interview promoting Ebola awareness

The deadly disease has killed nearly 4,000 people since May as the DRC struggles with a shortage of healthcare workers

The Independent UK · Sep 29

How do Denmark and the UK compare when it comes to alcohol and drinking habits?

For decades, Denmark and the UK have been known as countries where alcohol plays a big role in people’s social lives. In this way, the two countries make an interesting comparison when it comes to alcohol consumption because they both have a strong drinking culture.

The Conversation · Sep 29

Why More Hispanic Adults Are Dying of Heart Disease Than Cancer — and What's Blocking Care

Heart disease has overtaken cancer as the top killer of U.S. Hispanic adults. Here's what's driving it — and where Houston and L.A. patients can get help.

Latin Times · Sep 29

Major breakthrough in treatment for ultra-rare 'second skeleton' disease

Patients grow extra bones where they don’t belong, including within muscles and tendons

The Independent UK · Sep 28

How does a bird virus infect a person? Surprising findings from B.C.’s human case of H5N1 avian flu

How do we know when an animal virus might pose a risk to humans? Canada confirmed a human case of H5N1 avian influenza (often called “bird flu”) in 2024, the first ever known to have been acquired in Canada. The patient, a thirteen-year-old British Columbian, suffered severe symptoms including respiratory…

The Conversation · Sep 28

Can You Plant Potatoes From the Grocery Store? Here’s the Catch

We’ve all found one: a forgotten potato at the back of the pantry with several determined-looking sprouts growing from its eyes. Throwing it away feels wasteful, especially when those sprouts make it look ready to become an entire crop of free potatoes. Technically, planting grocery store potatoes can produce plants…

Frugal Gardening · Sep 28

DRC politician beaten to death after radio appearance about Ebola outbreak

Marie-Celestin Karondwa was attacked on Sunday after promoting measures to prevent spread of disease, his party says

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28

What glucosamine may be doing inside the brain has scientists taking a closer look at its possible link to dementia progression

Researchers at the University of Florida found links between glucosamine use and higher dementia progression in individuals with mild cognitive impairment. The study analyzed electronic health records and reported statistical associations but did not prove causation. In experiments with mice, glucosamine increased sugar attachment to proteins, negatively impacting memory performance.…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

An Abnormal Heart Vessel Became a Lifeline, Carrying Blood Around a Man's Fully Blocked Coronary Artery

A 57-year-old with chest pain had a fully blocked heart artery. A rare branch draining into his heart chamber supplied most of the backup blood flow.

Medical Daily · Sep 28