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Young men making quartz countertops are facing lung damage. One state is taking action

Countertops made of the engineered stone "quartz" are incredibly popular, but public health experts say cutting this material unsafely can expose workers to deadly dust.

WEKU

NIMHANS study aims at addressing depression and anxiety in patients with non-communicable diseases

Study finds behavioural activation effective in managing depression, anxiety in NCD patients in India

The Hindu

What is bowel cancer and how can I spot the early signs?

BBC journalist George Alagiah has died aged 67, nine years after being diagnosed with the disease

The Guardian - UK

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Jeremy Hunt shares cancer fight and calls for investment to tackle disease that killed his parents

The chancellor’s family has been hit by the disease and he received treatment for skin cancer

The Independent UK

More than 170 dead as Bangladesh grapples with dengue ‘epidemic’

At least 176 people – 31 of them children below 14 – have died of the mosquito-borne fever this year, officials say.

Al Jazeera

Jeremy Hunt says he was ‘blessed’ with early cancer diagnosis

Jeremy Hunt’s family has been hit by the disease and he received treatment for skin cancer

Evening Standard

Chancellor calls for investment to help ‘lift the curse’ of cancer - old

Jeremy Hunt’s family has been hit by the disease and he received treatment for skin cancer.

The Independent UK

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Planet-friendly diet could reduce risk of disease death by a quarter – research

Scientists found those who followed a more sustainable diet were 25% less likely to die of cancer or other chronic diseases.

The Independent UK

Why Mizoram is often hit by livestock diseases

According to Mizoram’s Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department, the possibility of infected animals coming in or procured from across the long international and interstate borders of the State is a major factor.

The Hindu

Should I worry about my belly fat?

Excess fat around your middle can mean a higher risk of disease later in life. The good news is, there are several ways to combat it – and only one is giving up beer

The Guardian - UK

We’ve caught the distraction disease – we do anything to avoid the problems we face

Politicians aren’t the only ones to blame for a lack of focus on real issues, as culture war debates waste ever more of our time and energy

The Guardian - UK

‘In some ways, Parkinson’s has meant a new lease of life’: meet the Movers and Shakers

Tim Adams joins Jeremy Paxman and five high-flying friends as they record the second series of their unmissable podcast about living with the disease

The Guardian - UK

MoU signed for infectious diseases, pandemic preparedness centre

The Hindu

Avian flu may have killed millions of birds globally as outbreak ravages South America

Virus has spread around the world, with 200,000 wild birds dead in Peru alone and concerns Australia could be next

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How deadly are these heatwaves – and how hot will they get?

As record-breaking temperatures hit the planet, stresses on the body heatstroke and heart, kidney and lung disease

The Independent UK

‘Lost opportunity’ to carry out test on boy who died of rare disease – inquest

Rohan Godhania died from a rare genetic condition that was not identified until the recipient of his donated liver fell ill.

The Guardian - AU

Marine heatwave off north-east Australia sets off alarm over health of Great Barrier Reef

Experts fear for health of corals and other marine life as about 1m sq km of ocean experience prolonged elevated temperatures

The Independent UK

Tony Bennett death: Carole King and Nile Rodgers lead celebrity tributes to legendary American singer

Known for his recordings of show tunes and jazz standards, Bennett was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2016

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Chicago Sun-Times

Tony Bennett, iconic interpreter of the Great American Songbook, dies at 96

His publicist confirmed his passing, saying he died in his hometown of New York. There was no specific cause, but Bennett had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2016.

The Hindu

Why the oral polio vaccine is still crucial to eradicate polio

Polio vaccination has reduced cases by 99.9% since 1988. Recent cases in unvaccinated people and silent transmission of polioviruses raise questions. OPV has advantages but can cause VDPV, whereas IPV has strong systemic immunity but no mucosal immunity.

Zenger

Consuming Whole Dairy May Slash Risk Of Premature Death

Studies show full-fat products protect against cardiovascular disease.

Homes & Gardens

Tomato diseases – expert tips and techniques to help avoid and deal with common problems

Spotting the early signs of diseases is often key to helping plants survive

The Times of India

Korean singer-actor Chung Lim dies of colon cancer

The Hindu

The real price of tomato farming

Tomato traders from across India flock to Kolar, Karnataka. Prices have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels, with a 15 kg box selling for ₹2,200. Farmers are suffering losses due to leaf curl disease, with yields reduced by 30-40%. Input costs have also increased, leading to further losses. The Union govt. and…

Zenger

Retired Teacher Helps Disabled Teen Linked To WWII Hero

A retired teacher is raising funds for a teenager suffering from a rare disease, whose great-great-grandfather saved her father's life during World War Two.

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