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Guinea worm disease could be second ever human illness to be eradicated

As cases fall, the condition that once affected millions of people in Africa and Asia could also be the first to be wiped out without medicines

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New anti-ageing injection could 'rewind your heart's age by 10 years'

Scientists have discovered the jab after carrying out experiments and mice, and say it could prevent heart disease or even cure heart failure in the elderly.

Daily Record

Archie Roach, Claudia Karvan among those recognised in Australia Day 2023 Honours

Some of the recipients of this year's Australia Day honours are well-known personalities, while others have been quietly working away behind the scenes. The awards have also posthumously recognised songwriter and activist Archie Roach.

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Commentary: Too soon to celebrate new Alzheimer’s drug

A treatment that improves Alzheimer’s disease would be a great advance, but Leqembi (lecanemab), which recently received accelerated approval from the FDA, is not that drug. Yes, lecanemab slows decline to an extent detectable on a test, but not to an extent that a relative or caretaker would notice. This…

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Vaping causes lung damage just like smoking cigarettes, new research claims

E-cigs found to cause cellular and molecular changes that could lead to disease over time

Wales Online

Possible link between Alzheimer's disease and gut microbiome found in mice – new study

Researchers may have found an unlikely contributor to the development of Alzheimer’s disease: the bacteria in your gut. Their study, published in the journal Science, suggested that certain gut bacteria increase the brain damage seen in mice with an Alzheimer’s-like disease.

The Conversation

Effort to eradicate Guinea worm disease enters ‘last mile’

The final years of the eradication effort, led by the US’s Carter Center, will be the ‘most difficult’, expert says.

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Guinea worm eradication effort enters ‘most difficult’ phase

The Carter Center said Tuesday that only 13 human cases of Guinea worm disease were reported worldwide last year

The Independent UK

Born with kidney disease in a Bangladeshi refugee camp, it's been a long journey to the Transplant Games for Rezwan Mohammed

After coming to Australia from a Bangladeshi refugee camp, Rezwan Mohammed suffered from kidney disease throughout his childhood. Not allowed to play contact sports, he turned to badminton to get his sporting fix.

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Having An Education May Actually Protect Your Gut: Study

The findings suggest that education might be a way to lower the risk of gut disorders

Zenger

Humanitarian crises could worsen in Haiti, Venezuela, says aid group

The humanitarian crises in Haiti and Venezuela that have subjected millions to hunger, violence and disease could worsen this year without more aid, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Family attacked by fleas as rat infestation causes son to develop flesh-eating disease

A mum-of-three claims that her son had to have life-saving surgery after he developed a flesh-eating disease from a rat and flea infestation that's has taken over her garden

Daily Mirror

Wearable tech may help fight paralysis

London researchers develop ‘body sensor suit’ which could predict progress of two incurable degenerative diseases

Evening Standard

Boxing legend Ricky Hatton shows off scars after contracting rare disease

GRAPHIC IMAGE WARNING: Hatton was recently diagnosed with Dupuytren's disease, a rare disease that affects the hand, but succesful surgery has now put him on the road to recovery

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Commentary: Obesity is a complex, chronic disease. There are now options for treatment

When I first started taking care of children and adolescents as a pediatrician in the late 1980s, obesity in childhood was rarely seen as a medical issue. Many colleagues wondered why I was interested in kids with obesity and why they would need a doctor’s help. A common misperception —…

Inverse

Is alcohol bad for your health? Here's what the science actually says

Most Americans are unaware of the relationship between alcohol consumption and some cancers.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish researcher wins 'prestigious' £440,000 prize for pioneering research

A University of Dundee scientist has been awarded one of the most prestigious prizes in his field.

The Independent UK

'Diamond' of pro-Trump commentary duo dies of heart disease

Conservative political commentator Lynette Hardaway died earlier this month of a heart condition, according to a death certificate obtained by The Associated Press

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1 in 3 don't attend cervical screening in Newcastle - as charity urges Government to act to 'eliminate' heartbreaking disease

The Government has been urged to do more to bring down rates of cervical cancer - especially by boosting attendance at checkups.

Tribune News Service

Michael J. Fox shares struggle with alcohol after Parkinson’s diagnosis in new doc ‘Still’

Michael J. Fox says he fled deeper into alcoholism when he was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

Daily Mirror

'Super-gonorrhea' warning as people urged to reduce number of sexual partners

The new strain of the sexually transmitted disease proved resistant to five different antibiotics leading scientists to become concerned of the possibilites of a wider outbreak

Daily Mirror

Heartbroken mum describes moment she was told 'bubbly' baby daughter had a month to live

Parents Orla and Andrew Haugh are raising awareness of Gaucher's Disease type 2 after "beautiful and bubbly" baby Ellen was diagnosed with the condition last year and died a month later

Inverse

Can spicy food boost our gut health? Here's what the science says

Our gut microbiome is involved in a wide array of health outcomes. Do spices help or hurt?

WEKU

The FDA considers a major shift in the nation's COVID vaccine strategy

The new approach would simplify vaccination guidance so that, every fall, people would get a new shot, updated to try to match whatever variant is dominant.

Miami Herald

Some health risks from climate change in Florida may surprise. This one affects millions

Some of the health impacts of climate change are obvious and already apparent in Florida, such as more cases of heat stress and mosquito-borne tropical diseases. But it may be surprising that as climate conditions intensify, health experts say it also will increase the risk of sickness and death for…

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