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How does boiling drinking water help? Water boss apologises for parasite outbreak in Devon

South West Water says it believes it has located the source where the parasite could have entered the water network

Evening Standard

Chad hepatitis E outbreak: how the dangerous liver disease spreads and how it can be treated

The World Health Organization recently announced an outbreak of hepatitis E in the eastern Ouaddai province of Chad. Between January and April 2024, 2,093 suspected hepatitis E cases were reported from two health districts. The Conversation Africa asked Kolawole Oluseyi Akande, a consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist, to explain the causes,…

The Conversation

Some people may have Alzheimer’s without any symptoms

Scientists found signs of altered gene activity in brains of resilient members

The Independent UK

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Climate change is linked to worsening brain diseases – new study

Climate change is making the symptoms of certain brain conditions worse, our new review has found. Conditions that can worsen as temperature and humidity rise include stroke, migraines, meningitis, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s.

The Conversation

KP.2: This is what China has to say about the new COVID variant

The new variant of COVID-19, known as KP.2, has been making headlines globally with nearly 100 cases in India alone. But what does China have to say about it? According to the National Administration of Disease Control and Prevention, this variant is unlikely to cause a new surge in infections…

The Times of India

Infertility Treatment Doubles Risk Of Heart Disease Within Year After Delivery: Study

The increased risk was most pronounced in the month following the delivery, particularly in those patients who experienced dangerously high blood pressure.

Medical Daily

Which states have the highest risk for Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases?

Lyme disease is the most common tickborne disease in the US. Tick bite-related ER visits are highest on average from April to July, and peak in May.

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32 scary parasitic diseases

Parasites can cause a wide range of diseases in humans, ranging from short-term to lifelong.

LiveScience

What's worse for disease spread: animal loss, climate change or urbanization?

Scientists are looking at the ways humans change the planet — and the impact that has on the spread of infectious disease. You might be surprised at some of their conclusions.

WEKU

Devon residents told to boil tap water over risk of parasitic disease

South West Water has detected ‘small traces’ of parasite in drinking supply that can cause diarrhoea-type disease

The Guardian - UK

Lots of drug companies talk about putting patients first — but this one actually did

When Amylyx Pharmaceuticals found out its ALS drug Relyvrio didn't work, the company took the unusual step of voluntarily pulling it off the market.

WEKU

Proteins in blood could provide early cancer warning ‘by more than seven years’

Study identifies 618 proteins linked to 19 types of cancer, which could lead to much earlier detection

The Guardian - UK

NHS Is Paying Obese Men £400 To Lose Weight and Texting Them to 'Avoid the Kebab Shop'

Cash for weight loss? UK experts say it could save NHS money on diabetes and heart disease, but mental health risks of obesity add complexity.

International Business Times UK

The challenge of extra-pulmonary TB

The twin challenges in tackling extra-pulmonary TB are lack of awareness, even among physicians, and lack of accurate diagnostic and treatment criteria

The Hindu

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The Guardian - UK

Can weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic also treat addiction and dementia?

Studies show active ingredient semaglutide can reduce the risk of heart attack, improve fertility and help treat diabetes

The Hindu

New breast cancer genes found in women of African ancestry, may improve risk assessment

Twelve breast cancer genes identified in women of African ancestry in a large study published on Monday may one day help better predict their risk for the disease and highlights potential risk differences from women of European descent.

Medical Daily

Low Testosterone In Men Affects Heart Health, Raises Risk Of Death: Study

Men who have testosterone levels below the normal range are at a 40 percent higher risk of death from all causes, and those with extremely low T are at a 60% higher risk of death from heart disease.

The Guardian - UK

The Jennings v Alzheimer’s review – how one letter caused a medical revolution

In the 80s, Carol Jennings wrote to scientists about her family history of Alzheimer’s. This extraordinary film shows how she could change the lives of millions

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How bird flu impacts cattle

"Producers who observe cows with clinical signs of bird flu should let their veterinarians know . . ."

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3 Top-Rated Pharma Stocks to Diversify Your Portfolio

The pharmaceutical industry is expanding owing to the rising incidence of chronic diseases, increasing investments in R&D, and the use of advanced technologies for drug development and manufacturing. Given this backdrop, investors could consider buying quality pharma stocks such as Elanco Animal Health (ELAN), Viatris (VTRS), and Astellas Pharma (ALPMY),…

The Times of India

Diet and lifestyle choices for expectant mothers in India's cancer-prone scenario

As expectant mothers begin their pregnancy journey, ensuring optimal health becomes paramount. It helps protect both mother and fetus from many dangerous diseases including cancer. According to the latest estimates of the global burden of disease by the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2022, there were more than 14.1 lakh…

The Hindu

U.S. official lauds State’s achievements in health sector

Graham Mayer, Minister-Counselor for Political Affairs, Embassy of United States of America in New Delhi, who met Health Minister Veena George here on Monday, has said that possibilities for co-operation in prevention of zoonotic diseases and geriatric care can be explored.

AAP

Cheaper drugs for cancer, kidney disease patients

Medicines to help women battling endometrial cancer and for people with symptoms of chronic kidney disease will be subsidised, saving patients thousands.

The Guardian - UK

Cost of dementia to UK could almost double to £91bn by 2040, study finds

‘Colossal’ costs of disease include health and social care as well as societal costs such as legal fees and lost economic consumption

WEKU

Advocates recognize statewide Better Hearing and Speech Month

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say hearing loss is the third most common chronic disease in the U.S. It affects more than 700,000 Kentuckians.

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