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A Heart Under Fire: The Circumstances That Left Beloved Reggae Singer, Fantan Mojah, Dead at 49

Reggae singer Fantan Mojah has died at 49 after reported heart-related complications. His passing is drawing attention to the risks of advanced heart disease and the importance of early treatment.

Medical Daily

What Triphala Consistently Does to Your Gut, Digestion, and Microbiome Over Time

The First Two Weeks: Motility Before Anything ElseThe first thing Triphala changes is mechanical. Chebulic myrobalan (Terminalia chebula), one of the three fruits in the formula, contains anthraquinone glycosides that stimulate peristalsis, the wave-like muscle contractions that move stool through the colon. A 2011 study published in the Journal of…

Times Life

The Alzheimer's Protein Long Blamed for Dementia May Actually Be Critical for Memory, Scientists Find

Flinders University study in Nature Communications finds tau is essential for long-term memory formation — not just Alzheimer's pathology. What this means for drug development.

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Merck gets US FDA nod for first-in-its-class oral cholesterol drug

The U.S. FDA has approved Merck's new cholesterol-lowering pill, Lipfendra. This oral medication works by blocking the PCSK9 protein, which helps lower bad cholesterol. Lipfendra offers an alternative for patients who dislike injectable treatments for heart disease. The drug is priced at $10.50 daily and will be available soon. Merck…

The Economic Times

Offer teenagers a meningitis B vaccine on NHS, advisers tell UK government

JCVI says children should have one or two doses of menB vaccine at age 15, depending on if they had vaccine as a baby

The Guardian - UK

Ozempic Shows Early Anti-Aging Promise, but the Evidence Still Has Major Gaps Researchers Cannot Ignore

UC San Diego RCT found semaglutide slowed biological aging by 9%. But the study had 108 patients, all with HIV. Here is what the evidence shows and what it does not.

Medical Daily

Fantan Mojah's Final Heart Riddim Came Too Soon at 49, Highlights the Silent Warning Signs of Heart Disease

Reggae singer Fantan Mojah has died at 49 after reported heart-related complications, cutting short a planned return to the stage. His passing has renewed attention to the warning signs and risks of heart disease.

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West Nile Season Opens at a 22-Year High with 38 of 48 Cases Already Involving Brain Disease

CDC confirms 48 West Nile cases by June 30, 2026 — 38 involving brain disease. The earliest severe start in 22 years, with peak season still ahead. What to know now.

Medical Daily

NYC Legionnaires' Cluster Grows to 63 Cases on Upper East Side as Cooling Tower Investigation Continues

NYC confirms 63 Legionnaires' disease cases on the Upper East Side in ZIP codes 10028, 10075, and 10128. Active investigation ongoing. What residents should know now.

Medical Daily

How to avoid tick bites in your yard or while hiking in the woods, and what to do if one starts feasting on you

Ticks are small, and you might not notice when they bite, but the diseases they carry can dramatically harm your health.

The Conversation

Can speaking multiple languages really lower dementia risk? It’s not that simple

The risk of dementia rises as the brain ages. One reason is that connections between brain cells weaken over time. Diseases of the brain, such as Alzheimer’s and stroke, can speed this up, eventually leading to dementia, a loss of mental abilities and a loss of independence.

The Conversation

India aims for FMD-free status in nine states within two years, eyes Europe's dairy market

India aims for foot-and-mouth disease-free status in nine states within two years. This initiative seeks to unlock Europe's lucrative dairy market for Indian producers. Sustained vaccination efforts have significantly reduced disease outbreaks across the nation. The government is also developing indigenous vaccines for various animal diseases. Efforts are underway to…

The Economic Times

In 1968, John Calhoun created the perfect home for eight mice. The colony grew to more than 2,200 before it slowly vanished

In a laboratory in Maryland during the late 1960s, a small group of mice entered what looked, at least on paper, like an ideal home. There was no shortage of food, clean water arrived without fail, temperatures barely changed and disease had largely been removed from the picture. Every practical…

The Times of India

Canada Wildfires 2026: How people in US & Canada can protect themselves from toxic smoke that could put their lungs, heart and brain at serious risk; what studies say

Canada wildfires 2026 smoke drifts across North America, triggering air quality alerts and health concerns. Thousands of campers were evacuated from remote areas after lightning-sparked fires spread rapidly. Wildfire smoke contains harmful particles and gases affecting lungs and hearts, especially for vulnerable groups. Health experts warn that extreme heat combined…

The Economic Times

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All newborns in England to be screened for spinal muscular atrophy from 2027

Campaigners hail ‘landmark moment’ in early detection and treatment of rare muscle-wasting disease

Newcastle Herald

Second bird flu case confirmed in Hunter

Here's the latest health advice from authorities.

Medical Daily

New Research Shows That Where Your Sugar Comes From May Matter More Than How Much You Eat

New research suggests sugar from whole fruit, dairy, and added sugars affect heart health differently. Here's what the science says about where your sugar comes from.

Times Life

Chronic Lower Back Pain Is a Core Strength Problem Your Posture Has Already Confirmed

Why Your Back Is Doing a Job It Was Never Meant to DoThe lumbar spine is a load-bearing structure, not a load-moving one. When the deep core muscles, specifically the transversus abdominis and multifidus, fail to activate correctly, the spine stops being a supported column and starts being a crane…

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Heavy Chili Pepper Consumption Linked to Substantially Higher Esophageal Cancer Risk, Review Finds

A meta-analysis found that heavy chili pepper consumption is linked to higher esophageal cancer risk. Here's what the research actually shows about spicy food and cancer.

Medical Daily

The End of the Iron Lung Era Doesn't Mean the End of Polio Risk

The death of Martha Lillard, the last American to rely on an iron lung for polio, marks the end of an era but not the end of the disease's legacy. Her story highlights the lasting effects of polio, post-polio syndrome, and the importance of vaccination.

The Guardian - UK

Reducing ultra-processed foods could prevent thousands of heart disease deaths, study suggests

Researchers in Canada say that UFPs could be ‘substantial and potentially preventable’ contributor to the disease

Evening Standard

Ultra-processed food linked to quarter of heart disease cases and deaths – study

Data suggests deaths will fall if people cut their intake of UPFs.

MyLifeXP

The Health Tests You Should Get In Your 20s Even If You Feel Perfectly Healthy

Feeling healthy does not always mean everything is perfect inside your body. High cholesterol, vitamin deficiencies, diabetes, high blood pressure, and even certain infections can go unnoticed for years without causing obvious symptoms. Your 20s are the ideal time to create a baseline for your health. Regular screenings are not…

Medical Daily

Phoenix Dust Storm Wasn't Just a Weather Event: What Haboobs Mean for Your Lungs, Heart, and Brain

A massive dust storm swept across Phoenix this week, bringing more than poor visibility. Health experts warn that haboobs can expose people to harmful particles that may affect the lungs, heart and even the brain.,

The Economic Times

Could a newly discovered brain cell structure hold the secret to slowing Alzheimer's disease progression? Scientists uncover a hidden gatekeeper with shocking implications

Penn State scientists discovered a hidden structure within brain cells. This structure acts as a gatekeeper controlling what enters neurons. It regulates nutrient and protein uptake, which is vital for brain health. Disrupting this structure accelerates the absorption of harmful proteins linked to Alzheimer's. Preserving this cellular gatekeeper may offer…

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