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Yes, you can get syphilis of the eye – professor of ophthalmology explains

A cluster of cases of ocular syphilis has been reported in Michigan, US. The five women infected all contracted the disease from the same sexual partner.

The Conversation

Veterinarians say fears about 'mystery' dog illness may be overblown. Here's why

Reports of an "outbreak" of some as yet unidentified canine respiratory illness are scaring dog owners. But veterinarians and researchers aren't panicking.

WEKU

Kevin Sinfield on running for Rob Burrow and MND: ‘It’s why I’m on this Earth’

The rugby league legend will run seven ultra-marathons in seven days in support of Motor Neurone Disease charities and his inspirational friend and former teammate Rob Burrow

The Independent UK

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Nearly half of new HIV cases among young people

Nearly half of the 9,000-plus new HIV infections in Thailand each year are people aged between 15-24 years old, according to the Department of Disease Control.

Bangkok Post

When should one have a heart checkup done

Heart health is vital for our overall well-being and quality of life. However, many people may not be aware of the risk factors and symptoms of heart disease, or when they should get a heart check up. According to Dr. Mohit Tandon, Consultant Non Invasive Cardiologist, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Okhla…

The Times of India

AIDS can be stopped with science-backed tools

Globally 39M living with HIV; 2.4M in India. Prevention interventions not enough; no vaccine. Involve communities, invest in testing, implement WHO guidelines to prevent advanced HIV. Antiretroviral therapy saves lives, India produces generic HIV meds. PrEP & long-acting injectable PrEP can prevent HIV. By 2025, 95% of PLHIV should have…

The Hindu

Denmark and Netherlands report surge in child pneumonia as China battles outbreak

Danish health experts warn spike in bacteria illness is high enough to be considered epidemic

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What are the early signs of Alzheimer’s? Medical experts demystify the symptoms

The early signs of Alzheimer's can include short-term memory loss, alongside some more unexpected symptoms, doctors and brain health specialists reveal

Woman & Home

US dogs suffer mystery respiratory illness: What we know so far

Across the country, pet dogs are falling sick with a flu-like illness, but scientists don't yet know what's causing it.

LiveScience

Climate crisis a ‘substantial risk’ to fight against malaria, says WHO

New report says disease-carrying mosquitoes thrive in rising temperatures, leading to transmission in hitherto unaffected areas

The Guardian - UK

Rahul promises Rajasthan model healthcare scheme across country if voted to power in 2024

Rahm Gandhi hails Rajasthan's healthcare prog. for poor; says if Cong. wins 2024 LS polls, similar initiatives will be rolled out nationwide. He noted disparity in access to quality healthcare, stressing need for reevaluation of healthcare at nat'l level.

The Hindu

Air Pollution From Fossil Fuels Kills 5 Million People Every Year: Study

The disease burden due to air pollution is now estimated to be on par with other major global health risks.

International Business Times UK

Artificial intelligence is already in our hospitals. 5 questions people want answered

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already being used in health care. AI can look for patterns in medical images to help diagnose disease. It can help predict who in a hospital ward might deteriorate. It can rapidly summarise medical research papers to help doctors stay up-to-date with the latest evidence.

The Conversation

We encouraged my aunt with Alzheimer’s to move into aged care. But what good is a safe life if it’s not the life you wish to live?

Staff are employed to fill out paperwork, provide meals and assist with showers and laundry. This is what dementia care looks like for Australians who aren’t rich

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UK Biobank and the masses of medical data that became key to genetic research

The resource, which is on the move to Manchester, now ranks as the world’s most important health database

The Independent UK

UK Biobank releases world’s largest set of whole genome sequencing data

Among other things, the data could enable researchers to look at a person’s individual risk of common disease.

Zenger

Early Onset Heart Disease Linked To Higher Dementia Risk, Study Finds

People with coronary heart disease before 45 have 36% increased risk of dementia, according to research

The Conversation

Nanoplastics linked to Parkinson's and some types of dementia – new study

Since it was first produced at the start of the 20th century, synthetic plastic – and especially plastic packaging – has been an ever-present fixture in everyday life. Yet all the convenience plastic has given us comes at a price.

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First case of swine flu in humans detected in UK – expert Q&A

A British man has contracted swine flu, the first detected human case recorded in the UK. Here’s what you need to know about the disease.

The Conversation

3 ways AI can help farmers tackle the challenges of modern agriculture

For all the attention on flashy new artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT, the challenges of regulating AI, and doomsday scenarios of superintelligent machines, AI is a useful tool in many fields. In fact, it has enormous potential to benefit humanity.

The Conversation

MicroRNA is the master regulator of the genome − researchers are learning how to treat disease by harnessing the way it controls genes

The Earth formed 4.5 billion years ago, and life less than a billion years after that. Although life as we know it is dependent on four major macromolecules – DNA, RNA, proteins and lipids – only one is thought to have been present at the beginning of life: RNA.

Dynamite News

Study sheds light on link between neuroinflammation, Alzheimer's disease

Researchers discovered how genetic abnormalities in particular types of brain cells may lead to the inflammatory response found in Alzheimer's disease. Read further on Dynamite News:

International Business Times UK

Deaths Due To Disease In Gaza May Surpass Deaths From War, says WHO

Lack of clean drinking water, toilets, and clean food could lead to typhoid and cholera outbreaks.

The Independent UK

US life expectancy rose last year, but it remains below its pre-pandemic level

U.S. life expectancy rose last year, but it still isn’t close to what it was before the COVID-19 pandemic

The Hindu

Doctors at American Oncology Institute in Vijayawada give new lease of life to two-year-old

A two-year-old baby diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) was successfully treated by doctors at the American Oncology Institute in Vijayawada. After initial evaluations revealed an alarmingly high WBC, low platelet count, and anaemia, intensive chemotherapy was administered. Within one month, the disease was under control and complete remission was…

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