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Air pollution speeds progression of lung diseases, UK study finds

Study adds to growing evidence that health harm from air pollution accumulates through our lifetimes

The Guardian - UK

Genetically engineered bacteria can detect cancer cells in a world-first experiment

As medical technology advances, many diseases could be detected, prevented and cured with cells, rather than pills.

The Conversation

How much red meat should you consume?

"The bottom line is that red meat can still be enjoyed as part of a healthy diet, if not eaten in excess"

Salon

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What is a functional food?

A deep-dive into the age-old adage, according to a nutritionist . . . is there actually some truth to it?

Salon

A daily glass of cold drink can trigger liver cancer

Indian Researchers in the United States discovered that women who consume sugar-sweetened beverages on a regular basis have a higher risk of acquiring liver cancer and dying from chronic liver disease. The observational study, headed by Brigham and Women's Hospital researchers in the United States, involved 98,786 postmenopausal women from…

The Times of India

Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? A nutritionist explains the science behind 'functional' foods

We’ve all heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but how true is that?

The Conversation

Lab-grown ‘ghost hearts' work to solve organ transplant shortage by combining a cleaned-out pig heart with a patient’s own stem cells

Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. The World Health Organization estimates that 17.9 million people lose their lives to it each year, accounting for 32% of global deaths.

The Conversation

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How heat makes health inequity worse, hitting people with risks like diabetes harder

Heat is dangerous for the many people with common conditions like diabetes or heart disease. And vulnerable communities face greater exposure to heat and fewer resources to escape it.

WEKU

Tips to quickly cure eye flu and also prevent the pink eye infection

Conjunctivitis is one of the most commonly occurring infections during monsoon and this season the cases have seen a surge across India. The disease is highly infectious and is also quite painful. So what should be done to stay safe from the disease? Here are some professional tips from a…

The Times of India

Studies shows people with low levels of vitamin K have less healthy lungs

According to a study published in ERJ Open Research people with low levels of vitamin K in their blood are more likely to have impaired lung function and to suffer from asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and wheezing. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Cyprus treats island’s sick cats with batch of human Covid pills

The health ministry is tackling an outbreak of a viral disease caused by feline coronavirus

Evening Standard

COVID-19 took a toll on heart health and doctors are still grappling with how to help

COVID-19 has taken a toll on the nation's heart health but how profound is only starting to emerge

The Independent UK

Raised blood sugar levels ‘linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease’

According to the study, when it comes to blood sugar levels within the normal range, it is a case of the lower the better in protecting against CVDs.

The Independent UK

Winter flu and COVID cases fall, with spring in sight

'Influenza-like illness and bronchiolitis were stable.'

Newcastle Herald

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Type Of Acid Reflux Drug Could Increase Dementia Risk

The medication has been previously linked to higher risk of stroke, broken bones and kidney disease.

The Independent UK

‘Humanised’ liver in mice may help treat chronic diseases, researchers say

Liver disease has been difficult to study in animal models, scientists say.

The Guardian - AU

‘It’s really only the beginning’: are we on the cusp of a breakthrough in endometriosis?

After generations of inaction and very few novel ideas, researchers and activists are hopeful a new path is being charted in understanding and treating the crippling chronic condition

Salon

My dad's bittersweet hospital homecoming

Carville looked more like a prep school than a leprosarium — but it was surrounded by a barbed wire fence

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China Mpox cases surge as virus spreads to more parts of country

BEIJING: China’s confirmed cases of Mpox rose nearly five-fold in July to a new high as government efforts to contain the infectious disease’s spread ramp up.

Dynamite News

Study reveals how brain stimulation improves gait function in Parkinson’s disease patients

Patients with Parkinson's disease (PD), an illness that affects millions of people worldwide, experience gait-related abnormalities that significantly lower their quality of life. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Weight-loss jabs can cut risk of heart attacks or strokes

Risk of heart attack or stroke cut by fifth, researchers say

The Hindu

UoH research team develops novel sensor

Hyderabad research team develops high-sensitivity Helmholtz PA cell sensor for low-level detection of acetone biomarker. It can detect PPT levels of acetone, potentially revolutionising disease detection. It can also detect trace explosives, pollutants, solvents, etc. The technique is based on Alexander Graham Bell's 1880 invention and is published in Spectrochimica…

The Guardian - UK

Seals practise social distancing, aerial survey of North Sea shows

Research suggests behaviour may reflect evolutionary response to previous outbreaks of disease

The Hindu

Trial done in India shows nutrition support prevents TB, related deaths

A large trial undertaken in India has underscored the role of nutritional supplementation in sharply cutting down tuberculosis disease rate in the household contacts of an index patient

The Conversation

Can physical activity boost our resilience to rising temperatures?

Climate change, a high prevalence of chronic diseases and alarming levels of physical inactivity are three of the central challenges we face in the 21st century.

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