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The bias in medical research: Africa carries a huge disease burden but is missing from clinical trials

Modern medicine prides itself on being a universal science, built on evidence from clinical trials.

The Conversation

The mouth-brain link: how healthy gums could help protect against Alzheimer’s disease

Four tips for better oral health—which could mean better brain health too

Fit & Well

Walking 20 Minutes a Day Could Lower Heart Disease Risk for Seniors by 30%

If someone told you that a simple 20-minute walk could significantly reduce your risk of heart disease, would you take it seriously? For many seniors,...

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'Build AI that can accurately represent the full complexity of biology': Mark Zuckerberg wants to cure all diseases but needs far more data to deliver a digital twin of human cells—As genetic data becomes the next frontier, will you trust him with yours?

Mark Zuckerberg backs $500 million push to build AI models of human cells as part of long-term effort to cure disease.

TechRadar

Garden birds are dying and your bird feeder camera could be the unwitting accomplice

The RSPB’s findings link flat birder feeders to the spread of a deadly disease that’s killing certain species of garden birds at a frightening rate. Here’s what you can do to help…

Digital Camera World

Legionnaires’ disease connected to 5-star Wynn resort in Las Vegas, officials say

Cases of the disease – which kills 1 of 10 who fall ill – have been rising since the early 2000s

The Independent UK

Children Under Five Make Up Nearly Half of Cases in Latest Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Backyard Poultry

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports a Salmonella infection outbreak across 13 states, linked to backyard poultry such as chickens and ducks.

International Business Times UK

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Syphilis cases in expectant mothers have dramatically risen since the pandemic – here’s what’s driving the trend

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum.

The Conversation

How the UK quietly became a research powerhouse in the fight against malaria

ON THE GROUND: The UK is driving pioneering malaria research in areas including genetic engineering, vaccines, and medicines. In Tanzania, the scientists involved tell Nick Ferris why research to tackle the disease and save lives is so important, particularly given the foreign aid cuts that are taking place globally

The Independent UK

New study reveals that timing exercise to match your body clock 'chronotype' may lower cardiovascular disease and improve sleep quality — here's how

Want to sleep better, deeper and for longer? Scheduling your workouts to suit your unique body clock is key, experts explain

Tom’s Guide

UK Biobank has my data, but I’m not worried. I know the benefits are too great to consider pulling out

Longitudinal studies are a research jewel, shedding light on motor neurone disease, cot deaths, Alzheimer’s and more. Don’t let the security breach in China put you off joining one, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

What is lipoprotein(a) cholesterol, or Lp(a)? And can you lower yours?

Most people know about “good” and “bad” cholesterol. But few realise there is another type called lipoprotein(a). It can raise the risk of heart attacks and strokes, even in people who do everything right.

The Conversation

Beverley Callard ‘popping champagne’ after great news in breast cancer battle

The 69-year-old actress revealed she was diagnosed with the disease in February.

Evening Standard

Puffy legs, heavy aches, rippled skin: what is lipedema?

This underdiagnosed condition, which causes leg pain and swelling, affects one in 10 women, yet most doctors haven’t heard of it

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The Conversation

Warmer temps bring soaring tick populations – here’s how to stay safe from Lyme disease

Spring’s warmer weather lures people outdoors – and into possible contact with ticks that spread Lyme disease.

The Conversation

Heat and cold alter how animals fight disease. As the climate changes, this knowledge may be vital

Each animal species has an optimal temperature at which it can metabolise food and its immune system can best fight off pathogens.

The Guardian - UK

Raise tax on alcohol and junk food to cut deaths from liver disease, experts say

Report calls for tough action to combat ‘escalating and unsustainable burden’ of liver-related problems in Europe

LiveScience

'We can no longer ignore diseases in the deep human past': Malaria influenced early humans' migrations across Africa, study suggests

Prehistoric humans in Africa may have avoided areas infested with malaria-spreading mosquitoes, a new study suggests.

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TechRadar

I’ve been using bird feeder cameras for years, and new avian health warnings had me worried for the summer months — but this smart bird bath alternative, along with expert advice, will let me get my garden bird-watching fix responsibly

I’ve been using a bird feeder camera for years and new disease warnings had me worried for warmer months — but this smart bird bath alternative and RSPB advice will give me my garden birdlife-watching fix, responsibly

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California woman tries new pet food trend. Then tragedy strikes, and she has this warning: ‘Fought so hard’

The science is out on this pet care practice.

Times Pets

Most Dangerous Animals Humans Completely Underestimate

When people think of dangerous animals, the mind usually goes to obvious predators. Large cats, sharks, or venomous snakes dominate the imagination. But in reality, some of the most dangerous animals are not the ones that look threatening. They are small, familiar, or even seemingly harmless. What makes these creatures…

Medical Daily

How Estrogen And The Estrobolome Are Being Rewired By Industrialization And Gut Microbes

Explore how industrialization, gut microbes, and the estrobolome may shift estrogen recycling, revealing new links between modern lifestyles, hormone balance, gut health, and disease risk.

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Scientists Discover Life-Changing Side Effect Of Eating Eggs For Alzheimer Treatment

"Do chocolate mini eggs count?"

Evening Standard

House of The Dragon star Sir Simon Russell Beale reveals colon cancer diagnosis after pulling out of West End play

The renowned English stage actor has been battling the disease for the last eight months

LiveScience

Preeclampsia could be treated with 'blood filtering' therapy, early study hints

A blood-filtering therapy for preeclampsia is safe for pregnant patients and their babies, according to a new pilot study.

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