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Individually, rare diseases are rare, but there are so many rare diseases that over 400 million people are affected worldwide. Together, rare diseases aren’t so rare.

Researchers found that people who ate a plant-based diet of mostly non ultra-processed foods had a lower risk of both fatal and non fatal cardiovascular events.

In September 2023, several people came down with dengue fever in Paris, France. The presence of this mosquito-borne disease was notable for two reasons. It was the most northerly outbreak ever recorded, and none of the people had travelled recently. This demonstrated it is now possible for dengue to be…

Climate change creating ‘more favourable conditions’ for invasive mosquitos, say experts

Researchers discovered that ultra-processed plant-based foods do not offer health benefits and are actually linked to an increased risk of heart disease and heart-related mortality.

In Kenya's capital, a woman cooking with firewood engulfs herself in smoke as she heats herself some tea

Imagine a future where the smell of menthol could alleviate some of the worst symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. This might sound like science fiction, but innovative new research is making it a potential reality.

"I hope that being on the show inspires anyone to pursue their dreams," Jacobs told Salon Food

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