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Manor Lords isn't getting the much-requested bubonic plague as the medieval city builder's creator thinks "plague and disease are not real game mechanics"

He's not ruled out adding a sanitization level mechanic, though

GamesRadar · Jun 18, 2024

What is cervical cancer and how can it be prevented? Answers to key questions

In 2020 the World Health Organization rolled out a global strategy to eradicate cervical cancer by 2030. This is the fourth-most common cancer among women, claiming an estimated 350,000 lives globally in 2022. More than 80,000 of these deaths were recorded in sub-Saharan Africa. Currently, one woman dies every two…

The Conversation · Jun 18, 2024

6 sneaky and early signs of liver disease

The liver is a quiet workhorse, tirelessly processing everything from nutrients to toxins. But when things go in the wrong direction, it often whispers before it shouts. Detecting liver disease early can make a huge difference in outcomes, but its signs can be subtle and easy to overlook. Here are…

The Times of India · Jun 18, 2024

Aaron Lazar attends 2024 Tony Awards in wheelchair months after rare disease diagnosis

The ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ actor revealed his diagnosis of the rare neurodegenerative disease in January

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2024

Alzheimer’s disease on mother’s side linked to ‘increased risk’ of the condition

People with a history of Alzheimer’s on either their mother’s side, or both parents’ sides, had increased proteins linked to the disease.

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2024

Scientists reveal study on if you inherit Alzheimer’s from mother’s or father’s side

The researchers looked at the family history of older adults from a trial aimed at Alzheimer’s prevention

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2024

46-year old undergoes surgery at district hospital for 'suicide disease'

Ever heard of suicide disease? Few years before it was in the news, after Salman Khan opened about it in an interview. Medically known as Trigeminal neuralgia, suicide disease is termed so because of the unbearable pain it puts on the patients.

The Times of India · Jun 17, 2024

'Black blobs in my belly': over 45s urged to do 'life-saving' test

In our district, 1362 people died from the disease in four years.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 17, 2024

The Secret Cognitive-Enhancing Powers of Menthol

Inhaled menthol could be an unexpected treatment for Alzheimer's Disease if preliminary research pans out.

Inverse · Jun 16, 2024

The loneliness trap: it is said to be as bad as smoking. So will it shorten my lifespan?

Lonely people are more likely to get heart disease, strokes, anxiety, depression, dementia … Add it all up, and they’re 26% more likely to die early. How do you avoid joining the unhappy millions?

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2024