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Surprising benefits of drinking a glass of orange juice every morning

Freshly squeezed orange juice is one of the best beverages you can add to your morning diet for a burst of antioxidants, Vitamin C, and a wealth of nutrients like folate, and potassium. Sweet and tangy, a glass of refreshing orange juice can give a big boost to your immune…

The Times of India · Oct 6, 2024

Health chiefs launch review to tackle ‘poor care’ faced by many young sickle cell disease sufferers

It is estimated that around 300 babies are born in the UK with sickle cell disease each year

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2024

Smokers have a higher level of harmful bacteria in the mouth – new study

A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 8 million people die annually from smoking related complications. Despite efforts by governments and various organisations to create awareness about the dangers, around 1.3 billion people still use some form of tobacco and 80% of them live in low…

The Conversation · Oct 6, 2024

What is the deadly Marburg virus and where has it spread?

World Health Organization warns outbreak risk is ‘very high at the national level’ in Rwanda, but low globally.

Al Jazeera · Oct 5, 2024

RSV can be deadly—especially for older adults. Why aren’t more of them getting the new vaccine?

About 6,000 to 10,000 people 65 and older die from RSV in the U.S. annually, the CDC says.

Fortune · Oct 4, 2024

Bird flu patient had no apparent contact with animals – and there’s still no evidence of sustained human-to-human spread

Six healthcare workers in the US who were in close contact with a patient known to have bird flu developed mild respiratory symptoms, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The patient was not known to have had contact with livestock or other animals, raising the…

The Conversation · Oct 4, 2024

World-first ovarian cancer vaccine ‘hopes to wipe out disease’ ...Tech & Science Daily podcast

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Evening Standard · Oct 4, 2024

‘Amazing’ trial shows drug combination stops lung cancer advancing for longer

Exclusive: Global trial finds treatment with amivantamab and lazertinib halts progression for average of 23.7 months

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2024

Trees’ own beneficial microbiome could lead to discovery of new treatments to fight citrus greening disease

Citrus trees showing natural tolerance to citrus greening disease host bacteria that produce novel antimicrobials that can be used to fight off the disease, our recent study shows. We found the trees at an organic farm in Clermont, Florida.

The Conversation · Oct 4, 2024

50 Disturbing Facts To Make You Want To Crawl Under Your Bed And Stay There

From terrifying truths to unsettling facts, people shared the most horrifying pieces of information that will leave you questioning everything. The post 50 Disturbing Facts To Make You Want To Crawl Under Your Bed And Stay There first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Oct 4, 2024