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Myrtle rust is devastating Australian forests. A new high-tech spray holds out hope for native trees

Around a decade ago, an invasive fungal disease called myrtle rust reached Australia and began to spread like a plague through certain plants. The disease affects plants of the Myrtaceae family, which includes eucalypts, paperbarks and lilly pillies, and makes up 10% of Australian plant biodiversity/

The Conversation

'Concerning downward trend': Childhood vaccination rates fall, measles rise

Younger children more at risk of severe disease from measles.

Newcastle Herald

Promising new gene therapies for sickle cell are out of reach in countries where they're needed most

New gene therapies promise a cure for sickle cell disease but experts say they are out of reach in places that need them the most

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CRISPR and other new technologies open doors for drug development, but which diseases get prioritized? It comes down to money and science

Prescription drugs and vaccines revolutionized health care, dramatically decreasing death from disease and improving quality of life across the globe. But how do researchers, universities and hospitals, and the pharmaceutical industry decide which diseases to pursue developing drugs for?

The Conversation

Dear Abby: Volunteers can test drug meant to prevent dementia

Harvard prof seeks people for trial of medication aimed at stopping Alzheimer’s before symptoms begin.

Chicago Sun-Times

Stigma and language barriers complicate treating Hispanics with Alzheimer’s disease

Border counties in Texas have some of the highest Alzheimer’s diagnosis rates in the nation, with rates ranging from 13% to 18% of people aged 65 and over.

The Texas Tribune

Single night binge drinking more likely to cause liver disease than a few drinks a week, says study

UCL research finds binge drinkers three times more likely to develop cirrhosis

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Cameron Green reveals he has lifelong kidney condition

The 24-year-old has had chronic kidney disease from birth.

The Independent UK

Australia will become the first country to ban engineered stone bench tops. Will others follow?

Ban is the culmination of a years-long campaign, driven by doctors, trade unions and workers involved in its cutting and handling

The Guardian - AU

Australia's Cameron Green reveals his battle with kidney disease

Australian all-rounder Cameron Green disclosed on Thursday that he has been battling a chronic kidney disease since childhood, and initially, his life expectancy was not anticipated to extend beyond the age of 12.

The Times of India

Strokes, terrible pain and early death: can Zambia help beat sickle cell by screening babies?

Early diagnosis and treatment could save lives from the disease, which kills 50% of affected children under five

The Guardian - UK

Green won't let chronic kidney disease cramp his style

Emerging star Cameron Green says he's thankful that his chronic kidney condition hasn't stopped him from living a normal life and representing Australia.

AAP

Flu, Covid or RSV? Warning issued as respiratory illness cases soar across US

The US could see a ‘syndemic’ this winter, an infectious diseases expert has warned

The Independent UK

Earliest known parasitic fungus discovered in fossilized plant frozen in time 400 million years ago

A fossilized plant in a museum collection contained the oldest known disease-causing fungus, with microscopic images showing it bursting through the plant's wall.

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Dear Abby: How do I help diabetic daughter change her ways?

Man watched the disease do damage to his father and worries when the young woman eats carelessly and gains weight.

The Conversation

Climate change risks triggering a spike in infectious disease outbreaks: three reasons why

Climate change is our planet’s most immediate existential threat, and will likely only worsen for the foreseeable future.

Medical Daily

Respiratory Illnesses Surging In US; 15 States See 'High' Or 'Very High' Levels, CDC Warns

The U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns of a surge in respiratory illnesses across the country, with 15 states facing "high" or "very high" levels of infections, including flu, COVID-19, RSV and common cold.

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Study identifies similarity between deficiency in vitamin B12, multiple sclerosis

Scientists have been observing for decades an intriguing resemblance between multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic disease where the immune system of the body attacks the central nervous system (CNS) and can cause neurodegeneration, and a deficiency in vitamin B12, an essential nutrient that supports healthy development and functioning of the…

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What happens to teeth as you age? And how can you extend the life of your smile?

A healthy smile helps us live long, well and happy lives. But just like our bodies, our teeth succumb to age-related changes.

International Business Times UK

UK Health Security Agency Warns of Tropical Disease Risks Amidst Rising Temperatures

In a recent report, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) sounded the alarm about the potential surge of up to 10,000 additional deaths annually in the UK by the 2050s.

The Hindu

Game-changer: On approval for gene therapy to treat sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia

Landmark decisions that mark the beginning of gene therapy using the CRISPR-Cas9 tool to treat diseases that could otherwise be cured only through bone marrow transplantation

The Texas Tribune

As suicide rate increases, gun safety advocates call for more firearm regulations

A recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report showed a new record for people using firearms in suicides. Texas gun safety and mental health advocates say the report highlights a need for gun laws the state does not have.

Medical Daily

WHO Warns Of Anthrax Outbreaks In 5 African Countries; Know Symptoms, Risk Factors Of Infection

Five countries in east and southern Africa are witnessing anthrax outbreaks, with more than 1,100 suspected cases and 20 related deaths reported this year.

Newcastle Herald

2000 seriously injured on Hunter roads, as trauma surgeon issues warning

Victims become more prone to chronic disease and die earlier.

The Hindu

BJP lashes out at Congress, says strict action against corruption is Modi's guarantee

The BJP on Tuesday targeted the Congress and its allies, saying they have spread the “disease of corruption” against which a movement has to be started not just by the government but also by the people.

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