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Moderate amounts of alcohol increase heart disease risk in women

A new study has found that even consuming moderate amounts of alcohol can be a threat to the heart in women. The study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session has revealed that young to middle-aged women who drank more than one alcoholic beverage per day were…

The Times of India

Hospital admissions for waterborne diseases in England up 60%, report shows

Labour party analysis of figures since 2010 shows raw sewage was discharged for more than 3.6m hours last year

The Guardian - UK

Anthrax alert in Thailand after Laos reports over 50 cases

54 cases of anthrax have been reported in Laos, and Thailand, which shares a border with it, has put government officials on alert. Thai authorities have been working closely with those in Laos after receiving reports of the outbreak and have prepared vaccines in case of infections being detected in…

The Times of India

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Cattle test negative after suspected botulism deaths

Cattle bound for Indonesia have tested negative to exotic diseases as imports from an NT station were banned due to 100 animals dying from suspected botulism.

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This diet could help prevent Alzheimer's disease, says study

New findings from a study conducted on mice suggest that following a ketogenic (keto) diet might offer a potential defence against the onset of Alzheimer's disease. The study, led by researchers from the University of California, Davis (UC Davis), revealed that a keto diet, characterised by low-carbohydrate and high-fat intake,…

The Times of India

‘People assume you’re crazy for doing it’: the Melbourne clinic infecting healthy patients

Australia’s first unit dedicated to human challenge trials for novel vaccines and treatments has opened. But what are the ethics of infecting healthy people – and who would do it?

The Guardian - AU

CDC Warns Of Increase In Rare Bacterial Illnesses

CDC warns of rising cases of invasive meningococcal disease in the U.S. Learn about symptoms, treatment, and vaccination recommendations.

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Rare meningitis and bloodstream infections on the rise in the US, CDC warns

The CDC issued a health alert about an uptick in invasive meningococcal disease in 2023 that appears to be continuing into 2024.

LiveScience

Russian propaganda usurps RFI report and French armed forces website

Russian disinformation has created a fraudulent report purporting to come from our sister radio station RFI, insinuating that "Ukrainian soldiers sent for tuberculosis treatment in France" are responsible for France's recent rebound in the disease. Meanwhile, French authorities have taken down a fake French armed forces website, which invited French…

France 24

Just how harmful is sugar?

"It's hard to avoid sugar when it's become a normal part of diets and when we celebrate special times . . . "

Salon

“Dead To Me” Star Christina Applegate Details Her Painful Experience With Multiple Sclerosis

"This is the worst thing that's happened to me in my entire life." The post “Dead To Me” Star Christina Applegate Details Her Painful Experience With Multiple Sclerosis first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Arnaud De Lie diagnosed with Lyme disease after pulling out of Spring Classics

Antibodies for disease found in Belgian rider’s blood

Cycling Weekly

'Struggle, struggle, struggle.' What new and expecting mothers are facing in Gaza

Women who are pregnant or who have recently given birth in Gaza face serious challenges amid daily airstrikes, continued ground fighting, high rates of disease and a growing lack of food and water.

WEKU

Is menopausal hormone therapy a long-term solution for menopause in women?

Menopausal hormone therapy, also known as hormone replacement therapy, has been a popular treatment option for women experiencing menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness. While this therapy has been effective in providing relief for many women, there is ongoing debate about its long-term safety and…

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India achieves 16% decline in new TB cases, 18% reduction in mortality since 2015: report

India's TB incidence and mortality rates have decreased significantly since 2015, with a target to eliminate the disease by 2025.

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Active ingredient in Viagra tied to lower Alzheimer's risk — but don't get too excited

Once more, sildenafil, the main active component of the "little blue pill," has been found to be associated with a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

The Texas Tribune

Cows at two Texas dairy farms have bird flu, another blow to Cattle Country following wildfires

Federal officials said the nation’s milk supply should be not at risk after a bird flu outbreak hits dairies in Texas, New Mexico and Kansas.

The Canberra Times

New clinic to keep people out of Canberra Hospital's cancer centre

An Australian-first facility has started up at the centre.

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Dover health authority says inland border facility will be ‘open door for disease’

Sevington site was never designed to handle volume of imports envisaged by post-Brexit changes due in April, port’s health chief warns

The Times of India

Melanoma: All about the risks, symptoms, and common myths

Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops in the cells called melanocytes, which produce melanin, the pigment responsible for skin color. Melanoma, a type of skin cancer, often arises on sun-exposed areas, but can also occur elsewhere that are not typically exposed. Generally, people have many misconceptions regarding…

WEKU

Why the mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is worrying disease docs

With a dramatic jump in cases — and a strain of mpox that is deadlier than the virus that went global in 2022 — specialists are scrambling to reign it in.

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How and When to Spray Your Fruit Trees — Avoid Pests and Disease (Without Harming Bees)

Even if you look after fruit trees carefully you may need to spray them to stop pests or diseases getting a hold

The Guardian - AU

Japan dietary supplement recalled amid investigation into two deaths and 100 hospitalisations

Cholesterol-lowering supplements containing ‘beni koji’ recalled by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical over possible link to kidney disease

The Guardian - UK

‘Everybody has a breaking point’: how the climate crisis affects our brains

Scientists are just starting to discover how extreme heat and weather is linked to neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s and motor neurone disease – and can even affect babies in the womb. What can we do about it?

The Hindu

How subpar treatment options allow sickle cell disease to persist | Explained

Access to healthcare for sickle cell disease in India, including gene-editing technology, raises equity and access concerns.

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