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People with blood disorders not eligible for reservation in jobs, says Centre

Centre informs Parliament that people suffering from blood disorders like thalassemia, haemophilia and sickle cell disease are not eligible for reservation in government jobs under the Persons with Disabilities category.

The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023

New method could aid to estimate wildlife disease spread

A new method could be developed to evaluate disease prevalence in free-roaming wildlife and to predict how many samples are required to diagnose a disease. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 19, 2023

This Morning addresses Vanessa Feltz backlash over coeliac disease remarks

Broadcaster’s comments about the condition have been branded ‘ignorant’ by ITV viewers

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023

Eating Red Meat And Ultra-processed Food Significantly Increases Alzheimer’s Risk: Study

A new study found that diets that included saturated fats can also cause Alzheimer’s. 

Zenger · Dec 19, 2023

Early Life Diseases Linked To Lifetime Childlessness: Study

Researchers found a "significant" link between 74 early-life diseases and the risk of being childless throughout life.

Medical Daily · Dec 19, 2023

Students could get more sleep and learn better if school started a little later

Nearly three-quarters of high school students do not get enough sleep on school nights, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Conversation · Dec 18, 2023

Get Your Shots Immediately: CDC Warns Of 'Urgent Need' To Boost Vaccine Coverage As Respiratory Illnesses Surge

Low vaccination rates against influenza, COVID-19 and RSV, along with an increase in respiratory diseases, could pose a potential strain on the healthcare system, the CDC warned.

Medical Daily · Dec 18, 2023

Meal Timings Affect Cardiovascular Disease Risk; Here's The Best Time To Have Breakfast And Dinner

Researchers recommend adopting the habit of having early breakfast (by 8 a.m.) and dinner (8 p.m.) to prevent cardiovascular disease.

Medical Daily · Dec 18, 2023

Patients’ experiences of disease should be taken more seriously, says study

Clinicians ranked patient self-assessments as the least important type of evidence during diagnosis

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2023

Ava’s doctors hadn’t heard of maple syrup urine disease – but a new helpline for rare conditions could help those like her

Australians with rare and complex conditions hope new federally funded program will help them access better support and services

The Guardian - AU · Dec 17, 2023