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How food companies ‘sweetened the world’ – and increased the risk of disease

The hard sell of ultra-processed foods in developing countries as being ‘good for you’ gives children a taste for sugar and salt that could have lasting effects on their health

The Guardian - UK

Why are there fears of a London measles outbreak and what can be done?

Low MMR vaccine uptake in some areas means there could be a surge in cases of the infectious disease

The Guardian - UK

UK officials warn low measles immunization rates could lead to tens of thousands of cases in London

Britain’s Health Security Agency said that measles vaccination rates in parts of London have dropped so low that the capital could see tens of thousands of cases of the rash-causing disease

The Independent UK

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Not brushing or flossing regularly? You could be hurting your body’s ability to fight off Alzheimer's disease. What you need to know

Oral health is whole-body health—you probably heard the adage at your dentist’s office, or way back in high school health class. New research proves it to be true to an even greater extent.

Fortune

Regular monitoring is ‘vital’ to catching zucchini diseases early and saving your plants

Learn the signs to look out for and measures to take to help keep zucchini healthy

Homes & Gardens

Indo-Japanese researchers develop ‘disease-modifying’ treatment for Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy

Researchers have developed a disease-modifying treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a rare genetic disease, using a food additive — a beta-glucan produced by N-163 strain of a yeast Aureobasidium pullulans.

The Hindu

WKU bicyclists to stop in Lexington during cross-country fundraiser to battle Alzheimer’s Disease

The latest bicycle trip across America by a group raising money for Alzheimer’s Disease research and support will pause for a fundraiser in Lexington Friday afternoon.

WEKU

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Young-onset Alzheimer’s can be diagnosed from as early as 30 – and the symptoms are often different

Alzheimer’s disease is often thought of as a condition that only affects the elderly. But around 3.9 million people worldwide aged 30-64 live with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease – a form of dementia in which symptoms appear before the age of 65.

The Conversation

Time to Capitalize on These 3 Hot Biotech Stocks

The biotech industry is well-positioned for growth thanks to rising demand for quality healthcare, the prevalence of chronic diseases, and the government’s push to boost domestic biotech production and research. To that end, it could be wise to buy fundamentally strong biotech stocks Corcept Therapeutics (CORT), Ligand Pharmaceuticals (LGND), and…

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White Sox’ Liam Hendriks receives Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at ESPYs

Hendriks told the audience that he pitched much of the 2022 season with non-Hodgkin lymphoma before being diagnosed with an advanced stage of the disease.

Chicago Sun-Times

RFK Jr. is building a presidential campaign around conspiracy theories

The latest member of the Kennedy dynasty to run for president regularly shares a dizzying range of falsehoods and conspiracy theories on podcasts and at other campaign appearances.

WEKU

Dire wolves and saber-toothed cats may have gotten arthritis as they inbred themselves to extinction

Bones from the two ancient predatory species were found in the La Brea tar pits in what is now West Hollywood and showed signs of bone disease not normally seen in wild animals.

LiveScience

Ice Age sabre-tooth cats and dire wolves suffered from diseased joints – study

Today the developmental bone disease is known to affect the joints of vertebrates, including humans and various domesticated species.

The Independent UK

Health department issues renewed alert against dengue fever and leptospirosis

The Health department has called for renewed alert against dengue fever and leptospirosis as intermittent rain continues across the State, creating a conducive environment for a spurt in both diseases.

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Common diabetes drug metformin could protect against long COVID

There are no drugs to treat long COVID – a condition that affects around 2 million people in the UK alone – so you can imagine the excitement when a cheap diabetes drug called metformin was shown to decrease the risk of getting the disease.

The Hindu

Costs to cut risk of sickle cell disease beyond reach of most in India: Lancet Commission

The costs required to reduce the risk of sickle cell disease are beyond the reach of most individuals in India and sub-Saharan Africa, where the disease is most prevalent, says a new Commission published in The Lancet Haematology journal.

Chicago Sun-Times

Want to improve air quality? Hop on a bus or train

With more than one million trips per day, emissions from public transit vehicles make up less than 2% of the region’s transportation emissions, writes Regional Transportation Authority Chairman Kirk Dillard.

The Independent UK

Tourists warned off visiting idyllic Scottish beach as disease kills hundreds of birds

More birds could be washed up on the shore, says council

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Salon

Sanders: Alzheimer's drug too expensive

"The high price of Leqembi threaten Medicare's finances, it will also negatively impact seniors on fixed incomes"

The Times of India

Dengue symptoms: 136 dengue cases reported in Delhi; learn about warning signs of infection

With the onset of monsoon, Delhi has been witnessing heavy rains over the past few days – drowning cars, turning roads to rivers and even taking lives. The collection of more standing water increases the number of cases of several mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue.

Wales Online

Warning to holidaymakers over disease danger on UK beaches

People are being urged to report signtins to the authorities and to avoid contact

Zenger

Fastball EEG Test Receives Funding Boost To Improve Early Detection Of Dementia

Revolutionary £1.5M Test Aims to Detect Dementia Earlier with Brain Wave Analysis

Bristol Post

New portable dementia test developed in Bristol and Bath could diagnose disease years earlier

It has been described as 'simple but revolutionary'

The Independent UK

New portable dementia test could ‘catch cases sooner’

The test, known as Fastball EEG, could lead to patients getting treatments sooner, scientists said.

Nottingham Post

Scientists question link between ultra-processed foods and health issues

They have been linked to issues such as some cancers, weight gain and heart disease

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