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What is POLG? Everything we know about the genetic disease from which Prince Frederik of Luxembourg died

POLG disease depletes the body’s cells of energy

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2025

My son’s rare disease diagnosis spurred me to ditch Big Pharma for a biotech startup

Most individuals diagnosed with a rare disease won’t live to become teenagers or adults. I knew what I had to do.

Fortune · Mar 10, 2025

When is cancer considered cured, versus in remission?

Experts explain the difference between what it means to experience cancer remission versus being cured of the disease.

LiveScience · Mar 10, 2025

‘What voice do we have?’ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people faced unique challenges during the COVID pandemic

It’s now been five years since the World Health Organization declared COVID a pandemic.

The Conversation · Mar 9, 2025

Top 5 diseases that are silent killer for women

Woman’s health is often a neglected topic. Although the role of a woman in the household and society is pivotal, importance to her health is mostly low on priority. A Woman is very consumed with work and looking after her family, the to do list for her is so long…

The Times of India · Mar 9, 2025

Curing Alzheimer’s disease: Magic bullet or magic shotgun blast?

Why are researchers still fumbling in the quest to cure what is arguably one of the most important diseases confronting humankind — Alzheimer’s disease? Despite decades of research, there is still no curative treatment for Alzheimer’s – no “magic bullet” that stops this devastating degenerative brain disease in its tracks.

The Conversation · Mar 9, 2025

The Age of Diagnosis by Suzanne O’Sullivan review – are we really getting sicker?

A neurologist discusses the dangers of overdiagnosing conditions from Lyme disease to ADHD in an era where technology meets pathology

The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2025

No disease is deadlier in Africa than malaria. Trump's US aid cuts weaken the fight against it

Malaria season begins this month in a large part of Africa

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2025

Nigeria Seeks To Cash In On Soaring Cocoa Prices

Booming cocoa prices are stirring interest in turning Nigeria into a bigger player in the sector, with hopes of challenging top producers Ivory Coast and Ghana, where crops have been ravaged by climate change and disease.

International Business Times · Mar 9, 2025

“A Short Life Cut Away”: Prince Frederik Passes Away At The Age Of 22

"We are all so very proud of you, Frederik. I am so very proud of you! We love you!" The post “A Short Life Cut Away”: Prince Frederik Passes Away At The Age Of 22 first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Mar 8, 2025