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Drinking alcohol before conceiving a child could accelerate their aging – new research in mice

The conditions within a person’s home, family and community affect their ability to stay healthy. Scientists studying these social determinants of health are trying to understand whether nature or nurture has a stronger effect on a person’s ability to fight disease.

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Ulcers, cracks and sores – what your mouth can tell you about your health

Ulcers, cracks and sores – what your mouth can tell you about your health

The Greek philosopher Zeno of Citium once said that we have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak. It’s a sentiment many parents, grandparents – and US TV personality Judge Judy – are fond of repeating. And for good reason too.

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London ranks second in world for preventing heart disease thanks to Ulez and junk food ads ban on Tube

The UK capital’s efforts to combat air pollution and boost ‘active travel’ have been applauded in a new global ‘City Heartbeat Index’

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Finger-prick test could screen for early Alzheimer's

GPs could soon be able to quickly screen patients for Alzheimer's disease using a simple, handheld device developed by Monash University engineers.

Top mosquito-borne illnesses that are spreading in the US

In recent years, mosquito-borne illnesses have been on rise in the US and some of these diseases can have severe complications ranging from coma, seizures to brain damage. Recently, a rare case of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) was found in Massachusetts. The infection poses a serious death risk and is…

The Times of India

Best Quercetin Supplements To Prevent Age-Related Diseases And Improve Overall Health

Quercetin is an antioxidant, especially abundant in onions and black tea, and ferulic acid, found in corn, tomatoes and rice bran.

Study finds new gene in progression of Huntington's disease

Berlin : A novel gene has been linked by researchers in Berlin and Dusseldorf to the development of Huntington's disease in a brain organoid model. Earlier than previously believed, the gene may play a role in brain disorders. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Mpox outbreak: What are the symptoms and how worried should I be about the new variant in the UK?

Mpox outbreak: What are the symptoms and how worried should I be about the new variant in the UK?

A new variant of the disease is mutating more rapidly than expected, scientists say

The Independent UK

New virulent monkeypox strain on the loose: Do we have robust vaccine and testing methods to tackle this global outbreak?

New virulent monkeypox strain on the loose: Do we have robust vaccine and testing methods to tackle this global outbreak?

Monkeypox, a viral zoonotic disease endemic to Central and West Africa, has emerged as a significant health concern globally and poses a notable challenge for India. With its recent spread beyond traditional boundaries, the disease's symptoms and transmission mechanisms underscore the urgency for robust preparedness and response strategies.

The Times of India

Africa Faces Mpox Crisis Due To Neglect And Vulnerability

Africa Faces Mpox Crisis Due To Neglect And Vulnerability

Learn about the recent surge in mpox outbreaks in Africa, the global emergency declared by WHO, and the urgent need for funding to combat the disease.

Full-body scans to look for hidden disease are a bad idea – here’s why

Full-body scans to look for hidden disease are a bad idea – here’s why

For a not insubstantial fee, many private clinics in the UK offer full-body MRI scans to detect disease and abnormalities at the earliest stage. Kim Kardashian and Kate Hudson are fans. (Other celebrity endorsements are available.)

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Mpox outbreaks in Africa result from neglect and global community's inability to stop epidemics

Mpox outbreaks in Africa result from neglect and global community's inability to stop epidemics

A leading African scientist says the rising mpox outbreaks in Africa that triggered the World Health Organization’s emergency declaration are largely the result of decades of neglect and the global community’s inability to stop sporadic epidemics among a population with little immunity against the smallpox-related disease

The Independent UK

Health Ministry considering setting up a Technical Expert Group on Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Health Ministry considering setting up a Technical Expert Group on Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Rare diseases are receiving increased attention from the Indian Government in recent years, with treatment of patients going above Rs 80 crores in some diseases like the Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

The Times of India

As Climate Warms, S. Korea Fights New Border Threat: Malarial Mosquitoes

As Climate Warms, S. Korea Fights New Border Threat: Malarial Mosquitoes

Near the heavily fortified border that divides North and South Korea, a monitoring device is working 24-7 -- not tracking missiles or troop movements, but catching malaria-carrying mosquitoes that may cross the border.

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New York City to spray pesticides to help prevent spread of mosquitoes and potential diseases

About 1 in 150 of those infected with West Nile become severely ill

Springsteen: "I ain't going anywhere"

The New Jersey rocker had taken a break from performing in 2023 to in order to treat peptic ulcer disease

The Independent UK

The world’s deadliest animal is in the spotlight again

Diseases are spreading

The Times of India

15 benefits of 15 minutes of climbing stairs

Ditching lift and taking stairs is a small lifestyle change that can make a big difference to your fitness and well-being. If you are trying and failing to shed those extra pounds, this simple workout done consistently over a period of time can do the trick.

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Dr. Anthony Fauci was hospitalized for West Nile virus after a mosquito bite. Who is most at risk?

The infectious disease doctor was hospitalized after “developing fever, chills, and severe fatigue.”

Every Extra Hour Of TV In Your 20's Raises Heart Disease Risk, Study Says

The study suggests that every additional hour spent watching TV could increase the risk of heart disease by 26% in young adults.

STI screening call after spike in unborn baby deaths

A concerning spike of unborn babies dying from a treatable condition has prompted doctors to urge people to undergo sexual health screenings.

The Independent UK

Israel says more polio vaccines are delivered to Gaza, where aid groups seek pause in fighting

Israel’s military says polio vaccines for more than 1 million people have been delivered to Gaza, after the first confirmed case of the disease in the territory in a quarter-century

Polio Vaccines Arrive In West Bank For Gaza Delivery

Polio vaccines have arrived in the West Bank and await delivery to Gaza following recent detection of the disease in sewage water, amidst ongoing conflicts...

The Guardian - UK

‘Everyone was afraid’: DRC’s most vulnerable on the mpox frontline

Response to virus made harder by lack of knowledge and humanitarian crisis that has forced people into crowded displacement camps

Dr. Fauci Hospitalized With West Nile Virus, Now Recovering

Former top U.S. infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, hospitalized with West Nile virus. Learn about symptoms, transmission, and prevention.

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