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Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2024

Can Alzheimer’s really be reversed, as a new documentary claims?

Two people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s claim to have conquered the disease through simple lifestyle changes.

The Conversation · Jun 6, 2024

Three more babies die after developing whooping cough, says UKHSA

Total of eight infants have died from the disease this year, as experts urge pregnant women to get vaccinated

The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2024

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The disproportionate toll that COVID-19 took on people with diabetes continues today

At the start of the pandemic, many people living with diabetes were wondering what COVID-19 meant for them. Diabetes was already known to put people at higher risks from other infectious diseases, including flu. Would it be the same with COVID-19? At the time, all scientists could do was make…

The Conversation · Jun 6, 2024

Scientists develop first test that can predict dementia nine years before diagnosis

The test developed by researchers at Queen Mary University is 80% accurate at predicting disease

Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2024

Latino adults in the U.S. will be most at risk of cardiovascular disease by 2050

The American Heart Association also revealed that Hispanic children are projected to have the highest obesity rates

Latin Times · Jun 6, 2024

Push for defibrillators in schools becomes personal - Roll Call

As advocates fight for increased access to defibrillators in schools, lawmakers'find a personal connection to the issue.

Roll Call · Jun 6, 2024

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WHO confirms first fatal human case of H5N2 bird flu

A 59-year-old resident of the State of Mexico has died from bird flu in the first confirmed case of a human infected with the H5N2 variant, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Wednesday. The patient passed away on April 24 after experiencing fever, shortness of breath, diarrhea, and nausea.…

The Times of India · Jun 6, 2024

What toilet paper and game shows can teach us about the spread of epidemics

How can we explain and predict human behaviour? Are mathematics and probability up to the task, or are humans too complex and irrational?

The Conversation · Jun 5, 2024

1 in 5 deaths are caused by heart disease, but what else are Australians dying from?

Nobody dies in good health, at least in their final moments. But to think the causes of death are easy to count or that there is generally a single reason somebody passes is an oversimplification.

The Conversation · Jun 5, 2024

Australia's leading cause of death revealed

The majority of deaths in Australia have multiple causes but heart disease contributed more than any other, research shows.

AAP · Jun 5, 2024

FLiRTing with a COVID summer surge? What to know about the newest family of Omicron subvariants

These JN.1 spinoffs are more immune-evasive than subvariants past, scientists say.

Fortune · Jun 5, 2024

Scientists discover major cause of inflammatory bowel disease

IBD is the umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, which are becoming more common, data suggests.

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2024

Bowel disease breakthrough as researchers make ‘holy grail’ discovery

Scientists pinpoint driver of IBD and other disorders with work under way to adapt existing drugs to treat patients

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2024

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Homes & Gardens · Jun 5, 2024

What is summer patch? How to identify and combat this destructive lawn disease

A good all-round annual lawn care regime is the best way to avoid summer patch misery

The Times of India · Jun 5, 2024

Can nose picking increase Alzheimer’s risk? How?

Do you mindlessly pick your nose? Well, you need to be careful right now. Picking your nose can be dangerous to your health.

The Conversation · Jun 5, 2024

An active brain can protect you from dementia, but stress might eat up your ‘cognitive reserve’ – new study

Some people have the biological hallmarks of Alzheimer’s – proteins called amyloid and tau that gum up the brain – but have no disease symptoms. Researchers suggest that this could be because some people build up a “cognitive reserve” – the brain’s ability to find new ways to handle and…

Medical Daily · Jun 5, 2024

More Than Half Of Americans Will Develop Cardiovascular Disease In 30 Years: Report

Around 61% of U.S. adults are expected to have some type of cardiovascular disease within the next 30 years, according to a recent report from the American Heart Association.

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The Times of India · Jun 5, 2024

Bad breath despite brushing twice? 5 diseases it can indicate

We all have been there when we have bad breath during an important moment like an interview or on a date, and trust me, you would not wish it on anybody. Bad breath is medically known as halitosis and it can be an embarrassing and persistent issue despite our efforts…

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2024

I told my high school friend we’d battle sickle cell together. But she didn’t make it past 18

Sickle cell is an agonising blood disease that kills thousands of children each year in Africa. As a ‘sickler’ in my 30s, I’m one of the lucky ones

Fortune · Jun 5, 2024

As France braces for 15 million Olympics visitors, its ‘dengue detectives’ are hunting for tiger mosquitoes to prevent an outbreak

The so-called detectives will track down disease hotspots, seek out mosquito eggs, and help curb the spread of the virus in French cities.

The Times of India · Jun 5, 2024

Colorectal Cancer: Symptoms, diagnosis and important facts to know

One of the cancers in human beings is colorectal cancer. In general, it is the third most common kind of cancer across the board and every one of us has roughly 4 to 5 percent lifetime chances of developing colorectal cancer. Furthermore, it was initially thought that perhaps this is…

The Conversation · Jun 4, 2024

Mental illness, psychiatric disorder or psychological problem. What should we call mental distress?

We talk about mental health more than ever, but the language we should use remains a vexed issue.

The Conversation · Jun 4, 2024

Whose health matters? The diversity deficit in clinical trials

Most people are aware that the process of bringing new medical products to market is rigorous, complex and tightly regulated. Diagnostic tests, therapies and treatments all go through lengthy, expensive trials to make sure they’re safe and effective before being approved for public use. The gold standard for clinical trials…

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2024

‘Enormous potential’: weight-loss drugs cut cancer risk by a fifth, research shows

Experts believe injections such as Wegovy could play a big role in preventing and treating the disease

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