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Former mayor of London Ken Livingstone diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease

The retired 78-year-old former MP is ‘being well cared for by his family and friends’, his family announced

The Guardian - UK

New bacterial infection from dogs spreads to humans in the UK

In a concerning turn of events, Brucella canis, a bacterial infection typically found in dogs, has made its way to the UK and is now spreading rapidly among canines for the first time within the country. This bacterial disease is particularly worrisome as it is dominantly incurable and can lead…

The Times of India

Everything we know about the latest round of Covid boosters, including how to book an appointment

Updated vaccines will be especially important to high-risk people, such as pregnant women and the elderly

The Independent UK

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Stressful Jobs Can Double Risk Of Heart Disease In Men

Researchers followed more than 6,000 white-collar workers, with an average age of 45, for 18 years, from 2000 to 2018.

Zenger

Seven leopard cubs at Bannerghatta Biological Park succumb to highly contagious virus since August 22

Seven leopard cubs have died at the Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP) after being infected by Feline panleukopenia, a highly contagious viral disease.

The Hindu

What are Brucella canis symptoms and how can disease spread from dogs to humans?

Three Britons have contracted Brucella canis, a bacterial infection found in dogs that can cause meningitis in humans

The Independent UK

Nipah scare is far from over: CM

The Nipah scare is far from being over even though swift identification of the outbreak and efficient containment measures by the Health department in Kozhikode have been successful in preventing further spread of the disease, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said

The Hindu

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Vaccination drive against foot-and-mouth disease in Shivamogga

DC Selvamani appeals to farmers to vaccinate cattle against FMD. Vaccination drive from Sept. 26-Oct. 25. Pet shop owners must register firms and pay fee of ₹5,000. 95% progress achieved in 3rd round, 6,39,250 doses of vaccination procured.

The Hindu

Polycystic ovary syndrome and gut health: what you need to know

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects around 8% to 13% of women during their reproductive years. Symptoms include irregular menstrual cycles, acne, excessive facial hair growth, voice changes, ovarian cysts and challenges in conception. It can also increase your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

The Conversation

Three Britons catch rare dog disease that can cause meningitis in humans

Brucella canis, a bacterial infection that causes pain, lameness and infertility in canines has now infected three people

The Independent UK

Libyan leader says flooded city has been divided to create buffers in case of disease outbreaks

The prime minister of Libyan’s eastern administration says authorities have divided the flood-stricken city of Derna into four sections to create buffers in case of disease outbreaks

The Independent UK

Work stress has scary implications for your heart health—especially if you're a man

“The U.S. workforce is among the most stressed in the world, and these workplace stressors can be as harmful to health as obesity."

Fortune

First Minister to pledge £2.5m to fund fighting non-communicable diseases

The investment is expected to be announced at an event at the UN General Assembly in New York this week.

The Independent UK

Campaigners call on Government to make salt reduction a ‘priority’

Researchers claim reducing the nation’s salt intake could save thousands of lives per year.

The Independent UK

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The Conversation

Tests that diagnose diseases are less reliable than you’d expect. Here’s why

You feel unwell, and visit your doctor. They ask some questions and take some blood for testing; a few days later they call to say you have been diagnosed with a disease.

France 24

Protests erupt in Libya’s flood-hit Derna as UN flags threat of disease outbreak

Hundreds of protesters rallied in Libya's disaster-hit Derna on Monday, accusing the authorities of neglect after a huge flash flood devastated the coastal city and swept thousands to their deaths, with the United Nations warning that disease outbreaks could bring "a second devastating crisis".

AAP

The 'old person' disease killing as many kids as cancer

Overshadowed by its old-age equivalent, childhood dementia receives little attention, but it has a growing and deadly effect on the kids who suffer from it.

The Independent UK

US Rep. Wexton, a Democrat, won't seek reelection to Congress after new medical diagnosis

Northern Virginia Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton says she won’t seek reelection next year after learning that she has a severe form of Parkinson’s disease

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3 Healthcare Stocks to Buy Today

The POWR Ratings system points the way to 3 of the most attractive healthcare stocks on the market today. Read on below for why you should consider adding these 3 stocks to your portfolio: Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Amgen (AMGN) and AbbVie (ABBV).

Fortune

Priscilla Chan wants make medical research more diverse

Mark Zuckerberg's wife and co-founder and co-CEO of Chan Zuckerberg Initiative gives a rare interview about the organization's aims.

The Conversation

Dopamine is a brain chemical famously linked to mood and pleasure − but researchers have found multiple types of dopamine neurons with different functions

Dopamine seems to be having a moment in the zeitgeist. You may have read about it in the news, seen viral social media posts about “dopamine hacking” or listened to podcasts about how to harness what this molecule is doing in your brain to improve your mood and productivity. But…

The Conversation

Sickle cell disease can be deadly, and the persistent health inequities facing Black Americans worsen the problem

The pain from a heart attack is so bad that – if you can imagine – it can feel like an elephant sitting on you. Patients with sickle cell disease, a genetic condition affecting the red blood cells, report that this kind of pain begins before their first birthday and…

The Walrus

Are We Losing the War on Cancer?

For half a century, we have thrown everything we have at the disease, but we are no closer to curing it

Dynamite News

Treatment for snoring saves lives from heart disease: Study

According to a study, patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can lower their risk of dying from cardiovascular disease by sleeping with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Man struck down by deadly auto-immune disease after dream Bali holiday

British real estate agent had just started the life he had always hoped for when he fell ill

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