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Kentuckians can access FDA, CDC approved new COVID vaccine targeting Omicron subvariants in coming d

As new variants of COVID are making the rounds, the Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have approved a new round of COVID-19 vaccines.

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CDC advisers back broad rollout of new COVID boosters

A panel of doctors and scientists advising the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted to recommend that people 6 months of age and older get new COVID boosters this fall.

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Sarah Beeny underwent gene testing after breast cancer battle to find out family’s risk of developing disease

Sarah Beeny has revealed she underwent genetic testing to determine her family’s risk of developing cancer following her breast cancer battle.

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How evasive and transmissible is the newest omicron offshoot, BA.2.86, that causes COVID-19? 4 questions answered

The latest variant, or sublineage, of SARS-CoV-2 to emerge on the scene, BA.2.86, has public health experts on alert as COVID-19 hospitalizations begin to rise and the new variant makes its way across the globe.

The Conversation

Scottish experts to help present disease-detecting technology at United Nations event

A pioneering programme involving a University of Glasgow professor is aiming to bring disease detection tech to Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Australia weighs cat curfews and neutering requirements to rein in feral felines

Tanya Plibersek, Australia's Minister for the Environment and Water, declared "war" on feral cats officials say harm other species and carry disease. Critics say the feline threat is overblown.

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COPD cure could come from transplanting patient’s own lung cells, say scientists

Researchers have shown damaged lung tissue can be repaired in a small number of patients.

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What you should know about new COVID shots

Updated COVID-19 shots will be part of a trio of fall vaccines that doctors hope will help avoid another “tripledemic.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Why staying up late puts you more at risk of developing diabetes

A study in the US found those who stay up all hours are at more risk of developing the disease

The Independent UK

This Tiny Engineering Marvel Could Usher In A Revolution In Medicine

Tiny, engineered nanoparticles that can target specific immune cells may be a way to treat both cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Inverse

Sputum color can help determine outcomes in common lung disease, finds large study

A study of nearly 20,000 patients, suffering from a common lung disease called bronchiectasis, has found that the color of the phlegm or sputum can indicate the degree of inflammation in their lungs and predict their future results. The study has been presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress…

The Times of India

Avian flu is devastating National Trust seabird colonies, charity says

More than 7,000 birds have died this year at five of the trust’s sites in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

The Guardian - UK

This Common Weather Phenomenon Plays A Key Role In Viral Spread

Research shows humidity can kill viruses and help thwart infections.

Inverse

Is It Dangerous to Kiss Your Pet? Disease Experts Explain the One Real Risk

A pet that has a zoonotic pathogen might not always look sick, and although the risk is low, it can pass those diseases on to us.

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Health & Fitness: Older persons may not be aware that they have glaucoma

A common eye condition called glaucoma damages the optic nerve and subsequently the field of vision. Glaucoma can, in its most severe forms, result in blindness. Read further on Dynamite News

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Family members of patients with fatty liver disease are at higher risk of liver cancer: Study

A recent national study published in The Journal of Hepatology has shed light on a concerning trend that close relatives of individuals with Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MASLD), formerly known as NAFLD, are at a significantly higher risk of developing liver cancer and experiencing advanced liver-related disorders. This study, conducted…

The Hindu

India reports far fewer people with orphan diseases

Rare diseases, often referred to as "orphan diseases," are those that affect a small portion of the population. Awareness and genomic technologies have increased interest in treatments, but costs remain prohibitive. Globally, 300 million people are affected by 7,000 rare diseases, with India having 70 million cases. Citizen initiatives, such…

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Study reveals how resistant starch intake lowers liver triglycerides in people with fatty liver disease

Resistant starch is a nondigestible fibre that ferments in the large intestine and has previously been shown in animal studies to improve metabolism. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Unraveling long COVID: Here's what scientists who study the illness want to find out

At a recent medical gathering, researchers presented their latest hypotheses about what causes – and what could treat – the lingering disease.

The Guardian - UK

‘Very little yield’: has genetically targeted medicine really made us healthier?

Billions were sunk into the promise of treatments personalised to the individual. Now many believe the money might have been better spent on public health interventions

The Hindu

Monkeypox surveillance helps identify variant of virus causing chickenpox

ICMR-NIV finds Clade 9 variant of varicella zoster virus in India for first time. Study published in Annals of Medicine journal found 28 cases of VZV with primary presentation of vesicular rashes. Symptoms of monkeypox disease is often mistaken for VZV. Further studies needed to explore evolution of VZV in…

The Independent UK

Republicans' opposition to abortion threatens a global HIV program that has saved 25 million lives

The United States government two decades ago created what it describes as the largest commitment by any nation in history to combat a single disease, AIDS

The Independent UK

The reason exercise can prevent Alzheimer’s disease has been discovered and could lead to new treatments

A hormone released during a workout reduces the plaques and tangles in the brain thought to cause the incurable condition

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Newly developed at-home test for gingivitis safeguards oral health: Research

Engineers at the University of Cincinnati have created a new device that can warn consumers about the early signs of tooth decay caused by diseases like gingivitis and periodontitis. Read further on Dynamite

The Conversation

Anemia afflicts nearly 1 in 4 people worldwide, but there are practical strategies for reducing it

Anemia is a major health problem, with nearly 2 billion people affected globally. It afflicts more people worldwide than low back pain or diabetes – or even anxiety and depression combined.

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