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Tuberculosis alert with cases in London at six-year high

Capital’s infection rate almost double any other region in England

Evening Standard

Melanoma ‘no longer the leading cause of skin cancer deaths’

Researchers fear ‘alarming figures’ may be underestimated

The Independent UK

2.2 million years lost to cancer annually, analysis finds

Experts said they hoped their research would show the impact of cancer through ‘a different lens’.

The Independent UK

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Girl, 6, has surgery in which half of her brain is ‘disconnected’ to stop debilitating seizures

The child’s seizures are caused by an extremely rare condition that affects only around 500 children worldwide

The Independent UK

Parkinson’s disease detectable before physical symptoms show, Australian research finds

Exclusive: synthetic compound highlights neurodegeneration when injected into patients at early stages of disease, study shows

The Guardian - AU

ESPN’s Barry Melrose Stepping Away From Network Due to Parkinson’s Disease

The longtime hockey analyst will retire from ESPN after over two decades at the network.

Sports Illustrated

Battle against mosquitoes: One vector-control activity to be conducted every Thursday in T.N.

TN to carry out vector-control activities every Thurs. to reduce burden of vector-borne diseases. DPH has asked deputy directors to carry out tyre removal, Aedes-free campaigns in schools, colleges, hospitals, PHCs, UPHCs & govt. buildings. Awareness to be created for community mobilisation & sustainability.

The Hindu

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Live Aid led to the patronising ‘save Africa’ industry. We don’t need a musical about it

Thirty-eight years since the concert, the false narrative about a broken continent plagued by poverty, conflict, corruption and disease still persists

The Guardian - UK

Surge In New Tree Diseases Threatens Global Forests, Europe At Frontline

Emerging infectious diseases in trees double every 11 years, posing a growing threat to tree populations worldwide.

Zenger

Brucellosis confirmed in two people at Vembayam

Both patients—a father-son duo—are said to be doing well.

The Hindu

Smartphones could be used to monitor liver disease patients at home

Study finds cameras are able to pick up signs of jaundice that indicate cirrhosis

Evening Standard

Can cooking and gardening at school inspire better nutrition? Ask these kids

WEKU

Study by Karnataka researchers finds high rate of paediatric TB infection in household contacts of index patients

A study by Karnataka researchers has found high rates of paediatric TB infection among household contacts of TB patients. While 50% of the 686 children (below 15 years) examined in the study were found to be infected, the infection had developed into the disease in 3%.

The Hindu

This Dangerous Infectious Disease Could Radically Change Over the Next Century

Disease-causing fungi are likely to thrive in a warmer, stormier world — and more of them might be poised to make the leap to infecting people

Inverse

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The Independent UK

Bruce Springsteen health update given to concerned fans

Springsteen was forced to cancel and postpone his remaining 2023 shows last month

The Hindu

Non-communicable diseases burden on a steady rise in people aged above 30 in Karnataka, shows data

At over 62%, Karnataka’s burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) has surpassed the burden due to communicable and infectious diseases since 2000. According to clinical data from district hospitals, taluk hospitals, and community health centres collated under the National Health Mission’s National Programme for prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular…

The Independent UK

Steven Van Zandt gives Bruce Springsteen health update to concerned fans

Springsteen was forced to cancel and psotpone his remaining 2023 shows last month

The Times of India

COVID infection triggered deadly brain disease in man?

While there has been enough evidence about COVID-19 triggering and worsening neurodegenerative diseases, a recent case was highlighted by the American Journal of Case Report discovering a correlation between COVID and a fatal brain disorder. The case in discussion was about a man aged 62 admitted to Mount Sinai Queens…

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The Times of India

Why fatty liver disease is rising in kids: Full report

Fatty liver disease, also known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is a condition characterized by the accumulation of fat in liver cells. While it's commonly associated with adults, there has been a concerning rise in the prevalence of this disease among children. The liver, a vital organ in the…

The Conversation

Dengue: why is this sometimes fatal disease increasing around the world?

Something unusual seems to be happening with dengue, a potentially fatal mosquito-borne viral disease found across swathes of tropical Africa, Asia and the Americas. As with most infectious diseases, the number of cases tends to rise and fall over the years as epidemics come and go, but recently changes seem…

Evening Standard

Chris Hemsworth details major lifestyle changes since learning of Alzheimer’s risk

Chris Hemsworth has shared the changes he’s made to his lifestyle after discovering his predisposition to developing Alzheimer’s disease.

Evening Standard

Britney Spears’ father Jamie ‘hospitalised with serious infection’

Reports suggest that Jamie, 71, is undergoing treatment in a special infectious disease facility

Fortune

Does Medicare cover vaccines? The new rules for shots that protect against COVID, flu, RSV, and more

Since immune systems weaken as we age, vaccinations are especially important for older adults to avoid potential complications from common illnesses.

Salon

Should hospitals be bringing back masks?

Some doctors are calling for more preventative measures to protect vulnerable patients in medical settings

The Conversation

Medicine or food? People with diabetes in Liberia sometimes have to choose between the two

Diabetes is on the rise globally. Since the 1980s the number of people living with the disease has quadrupled from 108 million to 537 million.

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