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Legionnaires’ disease outbreak across Melbourne grows to 33 cases as authorities investigate cause

Health warnings as a further 10 suspected cases detected in outbreak that first emerged Friday afternoon

The Guardian - AU · Jul 30, 2024

A Simple Blood Test Outperformed Doctors in Spotting This Devastating Memory Disease

A new study demonstrates that a blood test identifies Alzheimer's disease with greater accuracy than specialists and physicians using standard methods.

Inverse · Jul 29, 2024

How preventive medicine could be key to saving the NHS

Letters: Readers on how best to make disease prevention services effective, to ease the strains on both the health service and the economy

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2024

Is it possible to reverse diabetes? 5 mantras revealed by senior diabetologist

Diabetes is on a rapid rise in India and has already affected 30 per cent of the population. As per a Lancet study, almost 101 million people in India, around 11.4% of the country's population, have diabetes, while 136 million people, around 15.3% of the people have pre-diabetes. Amid the…

The Times of India · Jul 29, 2024

How common is lung cancer in non-smokers?

Lung cancer remains one of the most prevalent cancers globally and is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. The primary risk factor for this disease is tobacco smoking, with current estimates indicating that smoking is linked to approximately 80% of lung cancer fatalities.

The Times of India · Jul 29, 2024

Sinéad O’Connor died from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma, death certificate says

Irish singer’s cause of death confirmed one year after being found unresponsive at her London home at age 56

The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2024

Is the Secret to Becoming An Elite Athlete Hidden In Our Guts? This Microbiome Researcher Thinks So

When milliseconds can mean the difference between silver and gold, endurance athletes in sports like marathon running, cycling, rowing and swimming optimize every aspect of their physiology for a competitive edge.

Inverse · Jul 28, 2024

Portraits of dementia in Indian cinema raise important conversations about the condition

Movies can be effective media for spreading health information. Indian cinema, encompassing various regional film industries, holds sway over public perceptions and societal norms.

The Conversation · Jul 28, 2024

Blood tests for Alzheimer's may be coming to your doctor's office. Here's what to know

New research suggests certain blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease faster and more accurately

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2024

How to Plant and Grow Climbing Roses for Pretty Privacy — It's Time to Add Fragrance and Foliage to Your Plain Fence

Privacy doesn't need to be boring, you can add a burst of color to brighten your backyard while also creating a space where you can retreat to without prying eyes

Livingetc · Jul 28, 2024