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Former Puducherry MP and Speaker passes away; three-day State mourning declared

East Coast Hospital, where P. Kannan was admitted with low blood pressure and respiratory illness on November 1, in a release said Kannan died at 9:51 p.m. on November 5 following severe viral pneumonia.

The Hindu

High biological age may increase risk of dementia and stroke, study suggests

The findings claim that by slowing down the body’s biological ageing processes, it may be possible to reduce or delay the onset of disease.

The Independent UK

The hidden disease killing Australia's wombats

Mange affects almost all wombat populations across NSW and when it takes hold it causes an immune reaction that can be fatal to the short-legged marsupials.

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Experts underline importance of sustainable public health in preventing emerging and re-emerging diseases

Doctors, who participated in the seventh all-India conference of the Medical Service Centre underlined the importance of sustainable public health in preventing the spread of newly identified infectious diseases

The Hindu

RFK Jr pushes for ‘break’ in infectious diseases research

‘We’re going to give infectious disease a break for about eight years,’ independent presidential candidate says

The Independent UK

Health experts urge Kerala to invest in basic and clinical research

Health experts urges Kerala to invest in basic and clinical research

The Hindu

Gene-edited chickens could stop bird flu

Recent advances in gene editing technology could potentially be used to create disease-resistant animals. This could curtail the spread of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu.

The Hindu

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Moderna’s CFO on the $25 billion innovation plan to work past the post-COVID slump

“There’s a true organic growth opportunity here,” Jamey Mock says.

Fortune

What is Hashimoto’s disease? ‘Selling Sunset’ star reveals postpartum health battle

‘When [the doctor] told me what I had, I was in total shock,’ Heather Rae El Moussa said

The Independent UK

Patients given all clear for cancer after urgent referral 'still at higher risk'

London researchers say more support needed for those on urgent cancer pathway even if disease not found

Evening Standard

Mpox circulated for five years before global explosion in 2022, research finds

Discovery of hidden transmission of disease formerly know as monkeypox leads to calls for improved surveillance

The Guardian - UK

Low on salt: turning the spotlight on kidney organ donors

Kidney donors must be fully evaluated before donation. Age, blood group, and health are all factors. Minor ailments may not be a contraindication. Evaluation should favour donor. Follow-up is essential post-donation. Diet, exercise, and avoidance of drugs toxic to kidneys are key. Salt intake should be monitored as it can…

The Hindu

Bird flu could be eradicated by editing the genes of chickens - our study shows how

Recent advances in gene editing technology could potentially be used to create disease-resistant animals. This could curtail the spread of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu.

The Conversation

Covid wave: what are the rules around testing and vaccines in Australia?

When did cases start rising? Do you still need to report positive results? What does the latest coronavirus wave mean for health regulations?

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The Conversation

Amazon a time bomb for the emergence of diseases with pandemic potential – due to deforestation and climate change

Home to the greatest biodiversity on the planet, the Amazon is also a ticking time bomb for the emergence or resurgence of diseases with pandemic potential. This is because environmental degradation and altered landscapes are important factors in this process, which are exacerbated during periods of extreme drought, such as…

Evening Standard

Climate change 'threatens to reverse decades of progress on human health'

UN weather agency warns of heightened risk of disease and heat deaths

The Guardian - US

World’s second human recipient of pig heart dies six weeks after operation

Lawrence Faucette, who had terminal heart disease, received a pig heart genetically altered to be compatible with humans

AAP

Prevention better than cure to close rural health gap

A study of 66,000 private health patients in regional Australia has mapped out the rates of chronic disease and revealed poor access to specialist care.

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Karnataka CM writes to Prime Minister requesting waiver of import taxes on medicine for a baby with a rare disease

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking help for the treatment of a 15-month-old boy from Karnataka, who has been diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) type 2, a rare genetic disease.

WEKU

The American Cancer Society says more people should get screened for lung cancer

New guidelines say more current and former smokers should get screened on a yearly basis. New treatments for lung cancer make early detection of the lethal disease more important.

Zenger

Piling On The Pounds During Pregnancy Can Raise Risk Of Dying Young

Those who gain more than the now-recommended amount of weight during pregnancy had a higher risk of death from heart disease or diabetes.

The Conversation

Endometriosis afflicts millions of women, but few people feel comfortable talking about it

Endometriosis causes physical, sexual and emotional pain. About 190 million people around the globe have endometriosis, including one in 10 American women, but there has historically been a deafening silence about the disease and the pervasive impact it can have on a person’s life.

The Conversation

Cancer has many faces − 5 counterintuitive ways scientists are approaching cancer research to improve treatment and prevention

How researchers conceptualize a disease informs how they treat it. Cancer is often described as uncontrollable cell growth triggered by genetic damage. But cancer can also be seen from angles that emphasize mathematics, evolutionary game theory and physics, among others.

The Independent UK

Addiction can lead to financial ruin. Ohio wants to teach finance pros to help stem the loss

Across the country, family members of children, parents and other relatives struggling with the disease of addiction are facing new financial burdens whether it’s missing work, blowing through their savings or becoming parents again in their 60s and 70s

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32 common dog diseases to keep an eye out for

If you own a dog, their health is likely to be something you worry about. Here are 32 things to look out for that might indicate your pooch is sick

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