Scientists dismayed as UK ministers clear way for gene editing of crops - but not animals Advocates urge government to allow ‘precision breeding’ to combat disease, but RSPCA warns of ethical dangers The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2024
Could your cough be walking pneumonia? Here are the symptoms of the spiking bacterial illness Infections tend to be most common among older children and adolescents but in 2024 have been rampant among young children, the CDC says. Fortune · Nov 1, 2024
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Cancer drug goes out on a limb for cardiac patients A drug used in cancer treatment has the potential to save the limbs of thousands of cardiac patients with blocked arteries, a study has found. AAP · Nov 1, 2024
US lawmakers call on EPA to ban pesticide linked to Parkinson’s disease Politicians say use of common yet toxic paraquat can’t be justified due to apparent health and environment risks The Guardian - US · Nov 1, 2024
Glioblastoma: why immunotherapy may offer hope for brain cancer patients Glioblastoma is the most common and deadliest form of brain cancer. Patients face a bleak prognosis – the average survival after diagnosis is between 12 and 15 months. And just 6.9% of patients survive beyond five years, making it one of the most poorly survived cancers. The Conversation · Nov 1, 2024
Mpox outbreak: How can UK travellers stay safe from the virus? The UK Health Security Agency say the risk of mpox infection is ‘low for most travellers’ The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2024
Climate Shifts And Urbanisation Drive Nepal Dengue Surge Nepal is fighting a surge in dengue cases, a potentially deadly disease once unheard of in the country's high-altitude Himalayan regions, as climate change and urbanisation nurture fever-bringing mosquitoes in new zones. International Business Times · Nov 1, 2024
From eye exams to blood tests and surgery: how doctors use light to diagnose disease This is the next article in our ‘Light and health’ series, where we look at how light affects our physical and mental health in sometimes surprising ways. Read other articles in the series. The Conversation · Oct 31, 2024
Sugar restrictions in early life ‘may lower chronic disease risk in adulthood’ The findings are based on data gathered after the Second World War in the UK, around the time when sugar rationing ended. Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2024
Blood test could ‘reliably rule out’ Alzheimer’s, trial finds There are hopes it will offer reassurance to patients with cognitive decline and help them avoid unnecessary further testing, researchers said. Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2024
Alzheimer’s treatment donanemab is not a ‘miracle drug’ – not providing it on the NHS is the right choice There was frustration in some corners of the media when it was announced that a new drug to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s was not going to be made available on the NHS. The Conversation · Oct 31, 2024
The world has a new leading infectious disease killer A longtime leading killer retakes the lead. Fortune · Oct 31, 2024
Trigger for deadly neurodegenerative disorder identified The discovery of an important enzyme involved in Huntington's disease may pave the way for future treatments to prevent the condition, researchers say. LiveScience · Oct 31, 2024
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2024 How worried should we be about the new mpox strain? How worried should the UK public be about the new case of mpox identified in the UK? Health Correspondent Rebecca Thomas explains why the risk to the general population is currently very low
The Conversation · Oct 31, 2024 TB in Africa: global report shows successes, but Nigeria and DRC remain important hotspots The World Health Organization’s 2024 Global Tuberculosis report reveals a sobering reality. Formidable challenges remain in the fight against the world’s most infectious disease: persistent poverty in high burden countries; increased rates of infection among vulnerable populations; the inability to find and treat all missing cases; and funding shortfalls.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 30, 2024 Curbing Australia’s salt intake with new WHO limits could save almost 3,000 lives in a decade, study says WHO food scientist says relying on voluntary measures to reduce salt in the country’s food supply is not enough
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2024 Bruce Willis’ early dementia signs were mistaken for a childhood stutter ‘Die Hard’ star’s frontotemporal dementia was initially misdiagnosed due to his lifelong struggle with a stutter
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2024 ‘Huge breakthrough’ in breast cancer drug therapy ‘doubles survival time’ New three drug combination could be ‘transformative’ for breast cancer treatment, researchers say
Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2024 Three-drug therapy ‘doubles breast cancer survival time without progression’ The trial included 325 patients from across 28 countries.
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2024 First UK case of potentially deadly mpox strain detected in London The person involved had been on holiday in Africa and travelled back to the UK on an overnight flight on October 21.
Top News · Oct 30, 2024 WHO Reports Record 8 Million TB Cases In 2023 WHO reports record-high TB cases globally, urging intensified efforts to combat the disease and improve accessibility to testing.
International Business Times · Oct 30, 2024 Tuberculosis Cases Hit Record High: WHO A record 8.2 million new tuberculosis cases were diagnosed worldwide last year, the World Health Organization said -- the highest number since it began global TB monitoring in 1995.
The Times of India · Oct 30, 2024 Are eyelid bumps a hidden danger? Know what it means for the heart health Yellowish or flesh-colored bumps around the eyes are not only a cosmetic problem; sometimes they can be indicators toward health issues such as heart disease. These cholesterol-filled deposits, known medically as xanthelasma, appear around the eyes and act like markers for high cholesterol levels and potential cardiovascular disease.
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2024 Health experts set out necessary action to drive down deaths in Scotland Non-Communicable Disease Alliance Scotland has set out a 10-year vision seeking to fundamentally change Scotland’s poor health.