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An AI tool is trying to predict your risk of getting many diseases years in advance – here’s how it works

Being able to instantly and accurately predict the trajectory of a person’s health in the years to come has long been seen as the pinnacle of medicine. This kind of information would have a profound effect on healthcare systems as a whole – shifting care from treatment to prevention.

The Conversation

The common myths about Parkinson’s disease and treatments

People have lots of misconceptions about Parkinson’s disease and how it develops, here are the facts…

The Independent UK

8 things you need to know about Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s is often misunderstood, here are some key things to know…

The Independent UK

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Actor Lee Dong-gun Gets Devastating Diagnosis For A Disease Without Cure While On Air: What Is Ankylosing Spondylitis?

Actor Lee Dong-gun learned he has ankylosing spondylitis, a chronic spine disease, while filming My Little Old Boy.

International Business Times UK

Parkinson’s breakthrough could unlock treatments for devastating disease

Scientists have developed a groundbreaking new technique to visualise the brain clusters that may trigger Parkinson’s

The Independent UK

Scientists discover way to see tiny brain clusters that may trigger Parkinson’s

Researchers likened the breakthrough to ‘being able to see stars in broad daylight’.

Evening Standard

Gardening expert warns this one lawn mistake can invite pests and diseases in October

Avoid this one lawncare mistake to prevent pests and diseases this season — and it’s so simple.

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The 4 Most Dangerous Ingredients Found in Fast-Food Burgers

We all know fast food burgers aren’t healthy food. But beyond calories and saturated fat, some ingredients quietly do serious damage. These are the compounds that can drive inflammation, hormone disruption, chronic disease risk, and more. If you want to enjoy fast food burgers now and then while minimizing harm,…

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Children Worldwide Lose 8.45 Million Days of Healthy Life Yearly Due To Second-Hand Smoking, Research Claims

New research found that second-hand smoke affects children's health worldwide, causing them to lose 8.45 million days of healthy life every year.

International Business Times

Can Americans Trust RFK Jr.'s Health Advice? A Breakdown on Vaccines, Autism, Food Dyes, and More

As ever, be cautious about what you hear from the Department of Health and Human Services.

Reason

Merck's Winrevair Cuts Clinical Worsening Risk By 76% Among Hypertension Patients

Merck Co. Inc. (NYSE:MRK) announced results Tuesday from its Phase 3 HYPERION trial evaluating Winrevair (sotatercept-csrk) versus placebo (both in combination with background therapy) in recently diagnosed adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH, WHO Group 1) functional class (FC) II or III at intermediate or high risk of disease progression.

Benzinga

Bill Nye Reveals His Daily Habits For A Sharper Brain: Crosswords, Cycling, Creative Projects

Bill Nye, the science communicator, opens up about the brain-healthy routines he follows while raising awareness for the rare neurological disease that has affected his family.

Benzinga

Layoffs to hit beleaguered CDC if there's a shutdown - Roll Call

Unlike other health agencies, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will see significant layoffs if government funding lapses.

Roll Call

Shane Christie sustained multiple head injuries playing rugby. In death, he is still fighting for change

The former All Blacks Sevens player suspected he had CTE, a disease associated with head impacts, and has donated his brain to science to help understand the condition

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The Independent UK

Researchers sound alarm on junk food addiction that is affecting 1 in 5 young women today

An ultraprocessed diet has been linked to rising obesity rates in America, as well as an increased risk of heart disease, cancer and premature death

The Conversation

A new treatment for Huntington’s disease is genuinely promising – but here’s why we still need caution

Imagine knowing in your 20s or 30s that you carry a gene which will cause your mind and body to slowly unravel. Huntington’s disease is inherited, relentless and fatal, and there is no cure. Families live with the certainty of decline stretching across generations.

Benzinga

Enanta's RSV Pill Shows Promise In Cutting Recovery Time For High-Risk Adults

Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENTA) on Monday released topline data from RSVHR Phase 2b study of zelicapavir in outpatient adults with acute respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection who are at high risk of complications, including the elderly and/or those with congestive heart failure (CHF), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or…

The Independent UK

Liver disease breakthrough as scientists can now work out person’s risk in seconds

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Scientists can now predict if you might be struck by disease which kills 11,000 a year

Liver disease kills more than 11,000 people in the UK each year

International Business Times

What to Do Immediately After an Uber Accident in Miami: A Step-by-Step Checklist

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), car accidents remain one of the leading causes of traumatic brain injuries in the U.S., making it essential to seek medical attention even if you initially feel fine.

The Conversation

Prediabetes remission possible without dropping pounds, our new study finds

There’s a long-held belief in diabetes prevention that weight loss is the main way to lower disease risk. Our new study challenges this.

The Conversation

New hope for Huntington’s families as gene therapy shows remarkable results

A company called uniQure has announced promising results from a trial of a new gene therapy for Huntington’s disease. The news has spread quickly through families affected by this condition, who have been desperately waiting for a treatment that can stop or slow down this devastating illness.

The Conversation

What is lecanemab, the newly approved Alzheimer’s drug? Can it really slow down dementia?

Dementia is a condition that results in progressive memory or thinking problems. It’s now the most common cause of death in Australia. There are many different causes of dementia, but Alzheimer’s disease accounts for around 60–80% of all cases.

Evening Standard

Woman says finding cures should be priority after father’s heart attack aged 38

Billy Cunningham, from Cumbernauld, now lives with stage four heart disease, despite only just turning 40.

The Conversation

How alcohol contributes to the epidemic of liver disease

Research has revealed a steep increase in liver disease in recent years. Meanwhile, there is growing evidence of health harms from alcohol, including drinking at levels that were previously considered “moderate.” These developments make a persuasive case for viewing alcohol consumption from a public health perspective.

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