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World-first endometriosis saliva test wins support of French health body

France’s scientific health authority has urged the government to cover a newly developed saliva test for endometriosis – a debilitating disease affecting one in 10 French women. The Lyon-based start-up behind the test, which uses AI technology, says the move is a major breakthrough for women’s health.

Radio France Internationale

Women with four or more children or on HRT at higher risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis

Women are three times more likely to develop the autoimmune disease which causes pain, swelling and stiffness in joints

The Independent UK

Kentucky officials work to monitor Chronic Wasting Disease in deer population

Deer and elk populations in Kentucky are facing a concerning threat to their health

WEKU

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Stepping up screening for cervical cancer in India: Every woman’s right

India is home to over 500 million women and girls who are at risk of cervical cancer. More than 120,000 women are diagnosed with the disease each year across India, with 8,000 of these cases reported in my state of Maharashtra. Around 77,000 women die from the disease annually in…

The Times of India

A Common Virus Could Be Triggering MS — And We Might Finally Know How

A new study finds the body’s T-cell response to the Epstein-Barr virus may play a critical role in causing damage in people with multiple sclerosis.

Inverse

Rabies is an ancient, unpredictable and potentially fatal disease − two rabies researchers explain how to protect yourself

A feral kitten in Omaha, Nebraska, tested positive for rabies in November 2023. It died of the raccoon variant of the virus, which is typically found only in the Appalachian Mountains. Detecting this variant hundreds of miles away in the Midwest raised concerns about a potential outbreak and launched a…

The Conversation

Top 4 Pharma Picks for January 2024 Growth

The pharmaceutical industry’s future is increasingly promising, spurred by a rise in healthcare expenditure amid escalating chronic and rare disease cases and a burgeoning aged population. The industry's bright outlook is also strengthened by consistent forays into research and development. Against this backdrop, quality pharma stocks Pacira BioSciences (PCRX), Eli…

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Gene variant guards against Parkinson's and could lead to therapies

A study uncovers the likely reasons why a rare genetic quirk is tied to protection against Parkinson's disease.

LiveScience

Parkinson's disease: New study sparks hope for early detection

Imagine a world in which early detection of Parkinson's disease, even in the absence of symptoms, was possible. We are getting closer to that reality thanks to research from Harvard University's Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Their research has revealed a molecular assay platform…

The Times of India

You're going to hear even more about leaky gut in 2024 – here's how to tell if you have it

Time to investigate the viral phenomenon.

Marie Claire

New, highly mutated COVID variants ‘Pirola’ BA.2.86 and JN.1 may cause more severe disease, new studies suggest

“We cannot ignore the evidence” that Omicron may be evolving into a more severe form of itself, one researcher told Fortune.

Fortune

Size matters in new worker tests for dust lung diseases

Testing of airborne particles and their effect on workers' lungs may be failing to identify harmful materials, despite a recent ban on engineered stone.

AAP

'Unsustainable': Disease halves profits of Scottish salmon farming firm

THE profits of a major fish farming company in Scotland have been halved due to the impact of disease.

The National (Scotland)

Coronavirus FAQ: My partner/roommate/kid got COVID. And I didn't. How come?

Infectious disease doctor Abraar Karan says it's the question he's asked most often about SARS-CoV-2. So how does that happen? Here's his answer.

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How to identify dollar spot on lawns and get rid of the fungal problem

Dollar spot is a really common lawn disease - but what exactly is it?

Dynamite News

Healthy omega-3 fats may slow deadly pulmonary fibrosis: Study

Could the healthy fats found in nuts and fish help to slow the progression of potentially fatal lung scarring known as pulmonary fibrosis and hence postpone the need for lung transplants? Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Drug war: On use of antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance

Infectious diseases specialists and critical-care experts have for long been waving the red flag over antimicrobial resistance, or AMR, calling for rational prescription of antibiotics

Zenger

Poor Sleep In Midlife Tied To Memory Issues And Alzheimer’s Risk

Disrupted sleep in midlife linked to memory problems and potential Alzheimer's risk, study finds

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The Conversation

Scabies: UK facing unusually large outbreaks – and treatment shortages appear mostly to blame

Scabies is an unpleasant skin infection that’s common all around the world. Outbreaks happen regularly – with an estimated 450 million cases occurring globally each year. But since the start of winter, outbreaks in the UK have been higher than normal. In November 2023 alone, cases were double the seasonal…

International Business Times

Why Medicare Advantage Plans Continue To Deny Life-saving Ventilators To ALS Patients

Often referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease, ALS is an incurable disease that progressively weakens the muscles, robbing patients of voluntary movements like walking or talking. As the disease advances, many patients need a ventilator to breathe.

The Guardian - US

US faces ‘tragic’ rise in syphilis cases with life-saving drug in short supply

Incidence of serious sexually transmitted disease at 27-year high and demand for preferred antibiotic is straining manufacture

WEKU

Flu and COVID are on the rise, but there are fewer severe COVID cases than last year

Flu is rising, and COVID levels are higher than last season's peak. But COVID hospitalizations and deaths are down. Nonetheless, COVID is still the most dangerous virus circulating.

Medical Daily

National Glaucoma Awareness Month: Experts Share Insights On Signs, Risk Factors And Importance Of Screening

Glaucoma currently has no cure. Nevertheless, early detection and treatment can halt the progression of the disease, potentially preventing blindness.

USAFacts

Heart disease causes one in five American deaths

According to the CDC, one person in the United States dies from heart disease every 33 seconds.

Zenger

Night Owls Face Higher Risk Of Heart Disease, New Study Finds

Link between late-night habits and artery calcification, emphasizes importance of circadian rhythms in preventive treatment.

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