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Pacific nation pledges to eliminate cervical cancer

Tens of thousands of women in Vanuatu will have access to cervical cancer screening, treatment and vaccines as the nation commits to eliminating the disease.

AAP

A 'dream' come true: Now there are 2 vaccines to slash the frightful toll of malaria

The head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.Tedros, says he used to "dream of the day when we would have a ... vaccine against malaria. Now, we have two."

WEKU

'Eve' author says medicine often ignores female bodies. 'We've been guinea pigs'

Author Cat Bohannon says there's a "male norm" in science that prioritizes male bodies. Female bodies have been left out of countless clinical studies, and research is only just starting to catch up.

WEKU

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Top 3 Biotech Stocks Leading the Way This October

The biotech industry is well-positioned for strong growth thanks to increasing demand for high-quality treatments for chronic diseases. Given this backdrop, quality biotech stocks Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ), Amgen (AMGN), and Gilead Sciences (GILD) could be solid buys for October. Read on….

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Scottish footballer opens up on facing incurable brain condition

Robbie McNab knows that one day he will likely be faced with the challenge of dealing with Huntington’s disease.

The National (Scotland)

Central study team likely to visit State tentatively by October 10

Agriculture Minister N. Chaluvarayaswamy announced that a Central study team will assess crop loss due to scanty rainfall in 195 taluks of Karnataka, of which 161 are severely drought-hit. The State govt. has requested ₹4,000 crore relief from Centre & released ₹148 crore to compensate farmers affected by wilt disease.…

The Hindu

Patients with liver disease three times more likely to have personality disorder

Sufferers of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) at increased risk of developing serious mental health issues

Evening Standard

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An Aus Influencer Detailed A Pedicure Experience That Was So Bad She Got A Pressure Headache

“I’m not a walking disease.”

Pedestrian.tv

Plant Protein Holds Promise For Treating Huntington’s Disease In Humans

Scientists discover a protein in plants that reduces clumping of proteins responsible for neurodegenerative diseases.

Zenger

Long COVID patients are much more likely to have multiple organ abnormalities

It wasn’t that long ago that some people speculated that long COVID was all in the mind – a psychosomatic illness. Thankfully, that period of speculation is now behind us. We have compelling evidence that long COVID is very real and can affect major organs in people who were previously…

The Conversation

Brush your teeth! Bad oral hygiene linked to cancer, heart attacks and renal failure

It’s normal to have bacteria in your mouth. But harmful bacteria have been linked to a host of health problems. Medical scientist Glenda Davison and microbiologist Yvonne Prince, who have researched the oral cavity, explain why it’s so important to practise good oral hygiene.

The Conversation

UN authorizes a second malaria vaccine. Experts warn it's not enough to stop the disease spreading

The World Health Organization has authorized a second malaria vaccine in a decision that could offer countries a cheaper and more effective option than the world’s first shot against the parasitic disease

The Independent UK

US health officials propose using a cheap antibiotic as a 'morning-after pill' against STDs

U.S. health officials plan to endorse a common antibiotic as a post-sex morning after pill that gay and bisexual men can use to avoid some increasingly common sexually transmitted diseases

The Independent UK

Experts Say Whole-body MRI Scans Aren't As Revolutionary As They Seem

Startup Prenuvo is offering whole-body MRI scans as a means of preventative health screening. Experts are wary of this latest health care trend.

Inverse

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France begins early vaccine programme as Covid-19 cases rise

A new vaccination drive against Covid-19 gets underway this Monday, with the French government having decided to bring the campaign forward to deal with a resurgence of the disease.

The Hindu

UK-based charity and NIMS Hyderabad save young lives

UK-based HLH and NIMS Hyderabad collaborate to bring hope to children with Congenital Heart Disease. First camp in March 2023 saw 9 surgeries, second in Sept 15 surgeries. 3000 surgeries needed annually in Telangana, 1500-2000 in govt hospitals. Initiative bridges healthcare gap, trains local teams, swift response seen in baby's…

The Guardian - UK

Let it shine: the unexpected benefits of sun exposure on skin

For years we’ve been told to avoid sun to prevent skin cancer. But research suggests a dose of rays can boost your immune system and increase lifespan. We look on the bright side

The Independent UK

Pakistan officials consider a new way to boost polio vaccination: prison

Authorities in one province of Pakistan are turning to a controversial new tactic in the decades-long initiative to wipe out polio: prison

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“Walking up 5 flights of stairs daily can cut down heart disease risk”

Several studies have found that walking 10,000 steps promotes good health. However, the findings of a new study have opened up new dimensions to how a good body can reap the benefits of walking.

The Canberra Times

What is Dupuytren's disease?

It's sometimes called 'The Viking's disease' and there are a few ways to treat it.

Salon

What biomarkers say about Alzheimer's

There's still no established cause for Alzheimer's, but emphasizing some symptoms can have unintended consequences

The Independent UK

Billy Connolly says ‘cruel’ Parkinson’s disease has made it difficult to walk

Actor and comedian has lived with the brain disorder for a decade

Evening Standard

Billy Connolly suffers ‘serious falls’ amid Parkinson’s battle

Sir Billy, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 10 years ago, said that he has noticed his balance is ‘deteriorating’

The Guardian - AU

Australian gardener becomes first person to survive deadly flesh-eating bacteria

Woman treated with antibiotics and hyperbaric oxygen therapy to survive infection by pathogen that causes blackleg disease in cattle and sheep

The Independent UK

Alarming case of deadly brain disease linked to Covid-19

This isn’t the first time the disease has been associated with Covid, experts say

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