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Immune health is all about balance – an immunologist explains why both too strong and too weak an immune response can lead to illness

For immune health, some influencers seem to think the Goldilocks philosophy of “just right” is overrated. Why settle for less immunity when you can have more? Many social media posts push supplements and other life hacks that “boost your immune system” to keep you healthy and fend off illness.

The Conversation

No Liability for Supposed Medical Journal Article Misrepresentation About How to Treat Lyme Disease

From the Fifth Circuit's decision Thursday in Torrey v. Infectious Diseases Soc'y of Am., written by Judge Kyle Duncan, joined by Judges Carl Stewart and Edith Jones; seems quite right to me: A professional society specializing in the study and treatment of infectious diseases published guidelines in a peer-reviewed medical…

Reason

43% increase in global measles deaths from 2021 to 2022; experts blame it on declining vaccination rates

Measles deaths up 43% globally in 2021-22 due to low vaccination rates; 33M children missed vaccine dose; 10 countries account for over half of missed doses; WHO urges urgent action to protect communities.

The Hindu

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Should I worry about my cough?

It’s a natural defence against disease that helps clear our airways. But what are the signs that it signifies something more serious?

The Guardian - UK

Impact of stress on women’s health

Stress is a natural reaction to challenges or changes in one's life. While it can provide a short-term burst of enthusiasm or energy, chronic stress may lead to severe health issues. Women are more likely to report health problems than men, such as headaches and gastric upset. Stress shows up…

The Times of India

What ‘SuperAgers’ can teach us about fighting off age-related diseases

For those who did not win the genetic lottery, it may be possible some day to benefit from therapeutics that will be based on studies of superagers.

Fortune

What is fungal pneumonia? Learn about its symptoms, risk groups, occurrence, and management

Pneumonia is an infection affecting the lung air sacs, known as alveoli. In individuals with pneumonia, these alveoli become congested with pus and fluid, resulting in discomfort during breathing and a diminished intake of oxygen. The condition can be attributed to various infectious agents, including viruses, bacteria, and fungi. Fungal…

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District Surveillance Officers raise alert on diabetes cases in Yadgir

District Surveillance Officers have expressed a serious concern over the rising number diabetic patients, the number of deaths due to diabetes and urged the public to take initiatives to protect themselves against the disease in a timely manner.

The Hindu

Autoimmune disease patients hit hurdles in diagnosis, costs and care

Despite the prevalence of autoimmune conditions, like the thyroid disease Hashimoto's, finding help can prove frustrating and expensive. Patients may rack up big bills as they search for a diagnosis.

WEKU

First known case of ‘zombie’ deer disease found in beloved national park

Horrendous and deadly ailment is spreading among herds across the nation

The Independent UK

Dogs are coming down with an unusual respiratory illness in several US states

Veterinary laboratories in several states are investigating an unusual respiratory illness in dogs

The Independent UK

First known case of ‘zombie’ deer disease found in beloved national park

Horrendous and deadly ailment is spreading among herds across the nation

The Independent UK

Chickenpox vaccine recommended for NHS – here’s why a jab is better than getting the disease

The chickenpox vaccine is already offered as part of childhood immunisation programmes in several countries, including Canada, the US, Australia and New Zealand. Now the UK government’s Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has recommended it be included as part of the routine immunisations children receive in the UK.

The Conversation

New blood tests for dementia announced, but what can they tell us and who will benefit?

A five-year, £5 million initiative has just been launched to investigate the feasibility of using new blood tests in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s Research UK and the Alzheimer’s Society are working with the National Institute for Health and Care Research to use these blood tests in the NHS.

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UN warns of Gaza starvation as concerns rise about safety in the south

Warning that supplies of food and water are practically nonexistent as fears grow for people crowded into the south

Al Jazeera

‘Starvation and disease’ stalk Gaza as fuel shortages block aid: Agencies

UN aid deliveries to Gaza are suspended again due to shortages of fuel and a communications shutdown.

Medical Daily

Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Expert Dispels Common Misconceptions About The Disease

It is the third most common type of cancer in the U.S. Nearly 240,000 Americans will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year, according to the American Cancer Society.

Fortune

U.S. women now live 6 years longer than men—and a lack of male-targeted mental health care might be to blame

The gap in life expectancy between women and men during the pandemic would have widened even further had there not been a rise in maternal deaths.

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The Independent UK

Measles deaths worldwide jumped 40% last year, health agencies say

The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say measles deaths globally spiked by more than 40% last year

The Independent UK

Lab-grown small blood vessels ‘indicate treatment for major cause of stroke’

Researchers have identified a drug target that can plug leaks in small blood vessels and prevent so-called small vessel disease in the brain.

WEKU

WHO says we can 'write the final chapter in the story of TB.' How close are we?

The pandemic brought notable setbacks in the effort to eradicate tuberculosis, which is likely to regain its notorious title of deadliest infectious disease in 2023. But there are signs of progress.

Evening Standard

Outbreaks of disease and hunger ‘inevitable’ in Gaza, UN says

The World Health Organization has already warned about 'an unusually large number of cases of diarrhoeal disease in Gaza'

The Conversation

FDA's latest warnings about eye drop contamination put consumers on edge − a team of infectious disease experts explain the risks

The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning in late October 2023 urging consumers to avoid purchasing and to immediately stop using 26 over-the-counter eye drop products because of risk of eye infection that could result in partial vision loss or even blindness. More products were soon added to the…

The Independent UK

Scientists reveal what you should have for breakfast to reduce heart attack risk

The study also found that replacing butter with olive oil could reduce the risk of heart disease

The Independent UK

UK becomes 1st country to approve gene therapy treatment for sickle cell, thalassemia

Britain’s medicines regulator has authorized the world’s first gene therapy treatment for sickle cell disease, in a move that could offer relief to thousands of people with the crippling disease in the U.K. In a statement on Thursday, the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency said it had approved Casgevy, the…

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