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These genes were thought to lead to blindness 100% of the time. They don't.

New research finds that retinal diseases thought to map one-to-one to genetic mutations are more complicated than that.

LiveScience

Controversial US study on hepatitis B vaccines in Africa ‘cancelled’

$1.6m project drew outrage over ethical questions about withholding vaccines proven to prevent disease

The Guardian - US

More than 170 measles cases confirmed in outbreaks across nine states this year

Experts have blamed a decline in the rate of people taking the measles vaccine on skepticism from the Trump administration

The Independent UK

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Kids with brain cancer were already in a life and death struggle. Then came Trump

The US president vowed to ‘end childhood cancer’. But his administration is dismantling the search for a cure and sending families scrambling for treatment

The Guardian - US

Pesticide linked to cancer found in children’s playgrounds in the UK

Glyphosate, used as a weedkiller, has been linked to a range of health conditions and chronic diseases, including cancer

The Independent UK

Why the deadliest animal on earth is being forced to feed more on humans

Researchers say findings can help guide disease prevention efforts

The Independent UK

Doctors accuse 4-year-old boy of faking his symptoms for attention, then mum discovers the horrifying truth

His ribs were showing and they still said "for attention."

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Huntington’s disease: treatments are finally on the horizon after research breakthroughs

Huntington’s disease (HD) has long been impossible to cure, but new research is finally giving fresh hope. HD is a progressive, hereditary brain disease that affects movement, cognition and emotions. Doctors often diagnose HD when people show clear movement problems, typically around 30-50 years of age, after which patients live…

The Conversation

Cousin With Cancer Wants To Borrow Baby To Experience Motherhood: “It’s Really Creepy”

Finding out that you have cancer is a tragedy. And it’s natural for your loved ones to support you during this incredibly tough time. That being said, having a life-changing disease doesn’t give you a blank cheque to do whatever you want to other people. You still need to be…

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Ahead of the Curve: Mark Bouzyk's 2006 Genomics Predictions

In 2006, a forward-thinking article profiled the emerging field of medical genomics and its potential to transform healthcare. The piece, written by Mark Bouzyk, was published in Emory's Momentum Magazine and focused on the establishment of biobanks, the falling costs of genetic sequencing, and the promise of personalized medicine.

Medical Daily

Scientists reveal this five-minute exercise could help you live longer

Two new studies have identified the small changes people can make to reduce their risk of death

The Independent UK

The “Shuffle Walk”: 7 Physical Signs of Dementia That appear Before Memory Loss

When we think of dementia, we instinctively picture memory loss. We visualize lost keys, forgotten names, and confusion about dates. We assume that the brain fails first. However, medical research increasingly suggests that the body often signals the decline before memory issues become severe. Dementia is not a single disease…

Budget and the Bees

LGB+ people in England and Wales ‘much’ more likely to die by suicide than straight people

ONS analysis also shows LGB+ people more likely to die from drug overdoses and alcohol-related disease

The Guardian - UK

Colorado ranks among the highest states in the country for flu – an emergency room physician describes why the 2025-26 flu season is hitting hard

Colorado is in the midst of a record-breaking flu season. In the week ending Dec. 27, 2025, 831 people were hospitalized with influenza – the most since the state started tracking flu cases two decades ago. Hospitalizations eased the following week to 737 but still remain higher than prior years.

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Countries must raise taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol to curb preventable disease, WHO says

Low taxes, which are not in line with inflation, are ineffective in reducing alcohol or sugary drink consumption, the World Health Organization warns.

Medical Daily

Tuberculosis Warning Signs: Persistent Cough, Night Sweats, and Other Lasting Symptoms

Learn about tuberculosis symptoms like persistent cough, night sweats, fever, and weight loss, how TB spreads, and why long-lasting signs require medical evaluation.

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Dad with Q fever should have had scans before death

A rural meat worker's risk of a disease spread by livestock should have been identified before his death from a blood clot on the lungs, a coroner has ruled.

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Why Oral Health Is a Key Indicator of Overall Health

Oral health is often viewed as separate from the rest of the body, but research and clinical experience consistently show that the mouth is deeply connected to overall health.

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5 daily tasks that can double as exercise

Raising your heart rate for just one to two minutes, three to four times per day, can lower your risks of cardiovascular disease and early death.

The Independent UK

Jamie-Lynn Sigler praises Eric Dane’s ALS role ahead of her own Grey’s Anatomy MS storyline

Exclusive: Sigler, who has MS, spoke to 'The Independent' ahead of her guest role on 'Grey's Anatomy,' where she plays a character navigating the same disease. The episode is set to air weeks after Dane, who has ALS in real life, played a firefighter struggling with the same disorder on…

The Independent UK

Forever chemicals are tied to dangerous fatty liver disease in teens, researchers warn

The disease leaves kids at an increased risk of liver cancer and permanent liver scarring

International Business Times

Reducing Injection Anxiety: Painless World Aims to Give Patients the Confidence to Inject at Home

From chronic disease management to fertility treatments and hormone therapies, millions of patients are now expected to administer injections at home rather than in clinical settings. The global self-injection devices market is expected to reach over $19 billion by 2030.

The Independent UK

The Traitors medical check-up revealed ‘serious heart disease’, says contestant Amanda

‘I’m very, very grateful for the show,’ said the banished player

Medical Daily

Chest Tightness Without Pain? Chest Tightness Causes Behind Breathing Discomfort And Anxiety Symptoms

Explore chest tightness causes, breathing discomfort, and anxiety symptoms. Learn how doctors assess non-painful chest tightness and when to seek urgent medical care.

The Conversation

High cholesterol and insulin resistance are rising among young South Africans – what that means for public health

In a small mining town in South Africa’s Limpopo province, young people are showing worrying signs of diseases that were once thought to affect only older adults.

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