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Promising Blood Test Shows Early Alzheimer's Detection Potential

A new study suggests a promising blood test that could diagnose Alzheimer's disease accurately and early, potentially revolutionizing dementia care.

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Blood test could 'revolutionise' Alzheimer's diagnosis by detecting early signs of disease

Scientists hope test could pave way for screening programme for patients with memory issues

Evening Standard

Disadvantaged regions at risk of dental decay: study

Responsibility for water fluoridation should return to the Queensland government say researchers who found disadvantaged areas had greater dental disease risk.

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Cardiovascular disease: early deaths in England at highest rate in more than a decade

British Heart Foundation says its figures reveal ‘the worst heart care crisis in living memory’

The Guardian - UK

Understanding the complexities of cardiovascular disease in men

It is believed that cardiovascular diseases are more prevalent in the male gender. Men are shown to have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease and have a higher mortality rate arising as a result of this.

The Times of India

Nearly 2 in 3 cervical cancer patients in India die annually due to late detection, says doctor

Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in Indian women accounting for about 18% of all cancers occurring in this demographic group. Every year, over 1,20,000 new cases of this disease are diagnosed out of whom more than 77,000 cases succumb to death owing to diagnosis during advanced stages…

The Times of India

Arctic zombie viruses in Siberia could spark terrifying new pandemic, scientists warn

Threat of outbreak from microbes trapped in permafrost for millennia raised by increased Siberian shipping activity

The Guardian - UK

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Health secretary accused of failing to act on shortages of motor neurone disease drug

Exclusive: Shortages of riluzole, which can delay the onset of ventilator dependence, were flagged to DHSC in September

The Guardian - UK

Kids who face stress during childhood are more likely to heart patients later

Stress may have a greater impact than we realize on the hectic path from childhood to adulthood. A worrying link between childhood stress and the impending risk of cardiovascular disease in later life is being revealed by recent research. Journal of the American Heart Association, 2024, mentions that young adults…

The Times of India

‘The pigs have disappeared’: swine fever threatens food source for millions as disease hits wild herds

Scientists call for urgent intervention, as bearded pig populations are devastated by the deadly virus on islands such as Borneo

The Guardian - UK

Parts of human DNA remained unchanged for over 65 million years: scientists

Scientists discover that hundreds of thousands of DNA sequences have remained unchanged in primates for over 65 million years, potentially playing a role in human health and disease.

The Hindu

UK and US Announce Partnership to Tackle Biological Threats For Future Pandemics

A new biological threat-tackling partnership has been formed between the UK and the US building on the Atlantic Declaration signed last year to strengthen biosecurity surveillance like disease outbreaks.

International Business Times UK

New Study Uncovers How Alzheimer’s Butchers Brain Cells

Alzheimer’s results in a substantial loss of brain cells known as neurons.

Zenger

What’s the Best 2024 Pharma Stock Buy Among These 3 Stocks?

The pharma industry's potential for sustained growth is reinforced by an aging population, escalating healthcare demands, and the increase in chronic diseases. Therefore, let’s assess the fundamentals of pharma stocks Eli Lilly (LLY), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), and Abbvie (ABBV) to determine the most promising choice for the current year….

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Measles cases surge, travelers warned, vaccines remain key defense.

Health officials are warning about a potential resurgence of measles, with cases reported in multiple states. Vaccination is crucial to prevent the spread ...

The Times of India

COVID JN.1 variant: How timely identification and intervention can help

The rise of the JN.1 variant indicates it might be more infectious or more adept at bypassing our immune defence compared to other variants according to the US Centre of Disease Control (CDC). Health authorities such as the Union Health Ministry of India, World Health Organization (WHO), and the US…

The Guardian - UK

‘Deadliest outbreak ever seen’: climate crisis fuels Bangladesh’s worst dengue epidemic

Mosquito-borne disease once largely limited to Dhaka spreads countrywide as higher rainfall and heat lead to fivefold rise in cases in a year, with children the hardest hit

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Will These 3 Medical Stocks Make Gains in 2024?

Technological advances, rising healthcare costs, and the robust demand for medicines and healthcare services due to an aging population and the rise in chronic diseases are boosting the prospects of the medical sector. So, should you invest in Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), Tenet Healthcare (THC) and LifeVantage (LFVN) for gains?…

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What are the top causes of death for people 65 and older?

The top cause of death for those 65 and over between 2020 and 2021 was heart disease in 47 states and Washington, DC.

The Times of India

How does hypertension take a toll on your heart health

Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a chronic medical condition characterized by elevated blood pressure levels in the arteries. It is a significant risk factor for various cardiovascular diseases, including those that affect the heart. Understanding hypertension and its impact on heart health is crucial for preventing complications…

Salon

FDA failing children with rare disease

The FDA is holding potential Sanfilippo syndrome therapies to an impossible and inhumane standard

AAP

Fresh Sydney measles alert after second infant infected

People returning from Asia and the Middle East are being urged to look out for measles symptoms after a second infant arrived in Sydney with the disease.

AAP

First vaccine approved for infectious respiratory virus

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has for the first time approved a vaccine against the highly contagious respiratory syncytial virus.

The Hindu

ICMR starts revising current National Essential Diagnostics List for first time

ICMR has begun the process of revising the current National Essential Diagnostics List, saying that considerable time has passed since the first such list was released in 2019

The Conversation

First polar bear to die of bird flu – what are the implications?

Climate change is a threat to polar bear’s survival. Now they have a new deadly challenge facing them: bird flu. It was recently confirmed that a polar bear from northern Alaska has died from the disease.

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