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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…

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‘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

The Guardian - UK

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.

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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…

The Times of India

FDA failing children with rare disease

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

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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.

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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.

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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 Hindu

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.

The Conversation

World leaders to meet to discuss threat of hypothetical ‘Disease X’ pandemic in Davos

‘Disease X’ is ranked as a priority for awareness campaigning by the WHO alongside Covid-19, Ebola and Zika virus

The Independent UK

Oxford scientists launch first human vaccine trials for deadly Nipah virus

Nipah virus is a devastating disease that can be fatal in around 75% of cases, the researchers said. Outbreaks have occurred in countries in Asia, including Singapore, Malaysia, Bangladesh and India, with a recent one in Kerala in September last year, they said.

The Hindu

Revealed: Huge rise in women drinking themselves to death

Exclusive: Expert warns ‘incessant marketing of drinks towards women’ has helped fuel a surge in alcohol-related deaths, particularly liver disease

The Independent UK

Heart disease is the biggest killer of women under 75 - so why are heart attacks so often misdiagnosed?

The BHF reports that 50% of heart attacks in women are misdiagnosed, the experts explain why and how to prevent one

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Listen to your gut – it may be telling you something about your heart | Explained

The human microbiome, consisting of trillions of microorganisms, plays a crucial role in regulating health and diseases. Genomic studies reveal its impact on various aspects of well-being, including on heart health, colorectal cancer, and the colour of urine.

The Guardian - UK

Unlocking the truth about diabetes: ‘The science has been pretty awful’

More than 400m people around the world have diabetes, and many control the condition using insulin. But science writer Gary Taubes believes it’s this very treatment that is behind the current epidemic. Does his controversial case for a diet-based alternative to medicine have any bite?

The Hindu

The little matter of the waist

Discover the significance of waist measurement and how it can predict the risk of heart disease.

The Hindu

Alert against mumps in Alappuzha

The Health department has issued an alert against mumps in Alappuzha in the wake of a rise in the number of patients.

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The Conversation

Global deaths from fungal disease have doubled in a decade – new study

Eleven years ago, my colleagues and I estimated that about 2 million people around the world were dying from fungal infections annually. My latest estimate puts the figure today at nearly double that: around 3.8 million deaths.

The Independent UK

Landmark sickle cell drug axed by regulators

Exclusive: Crizanlizumab was hailed as first new drug to be introduced in over 20 years for people living with sickle cell disease

Fortune

‘Disease X’ could cause the next pandemic, according to the WHO—or Ebola, SARS, or Nipah. 9 pathogens researchers are keeping a watchful eye on

'Disease X' isn't a threat yet, as far as we know. Here are nine other pandemic threats the World Health Organization is keeping a watchful eye on.

The Times of India

Life threatening diseases rats living in your home can cause

Rats can spread some major diseases

Chicago Sun-Times

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s secrecy points up the stigma of prostate cancer

Even though prostate cancer is more prevalent, men still don’t want to talk about it.

The Guardian - UK

Cholera cases soar globally amid shortage of vaccines

Resurgence classified as grade 3 emergency by WHO, with southern Africa and Haiti among those hardest hit

International Business Times

How To Make Agriculture Work For Farmers, Consumers And The Planet

Reducing waste is one way to make meat production more sustainable -- not just for the environment, but for the people who produce and consume it.

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