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What is type 5 diabetes? Newly recognized form of the disease gets name

First spotted decades ago but largely forgotten, a newly named form of diabetes stems from undernutrition and is thought to affect millions.

LiveScience

Teenagers facing ‘emerging crisis’ of high death rates, global study warns

Non-communicable diseases like heart ailments, stroke and diabetes now account for nearly two-thirds of world’s total mortality and morbidity

The Independent UK

What is gingivitis? How do I know if I have it?

Do your gums look red and often bleed when you brush them, but they’re not painful? If so, you could have the gum disease gingivitis.

The Conversation

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Woman, 53, becomes UK’s longest survivor of heart and lung transplant

Katie Mitchell had procedure at 15 after being diagnosed with Eisenmenger syndrome, a rare congenital disease

The Guardian - UK

Thousands could benefit from new genetic test for ‘incurable’ cancer

The disease is considered incurable and affects around 33,000 people in the UK

The Independent UK

Advanced genetic tests could predict patients at risk of blood cancer relapse

It is hoped it will allow medics to better understand how cancer cells are behaving before planning treatment.

Evening Standard

High youth death rates are an ‘emerging crisis’, global health study warns

Alcohol, suicide and injuries driving rises among teenagers and young adults despite overall rates falling, authors say

The Guardian - UK

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5 Dental Risks Seniors Often Ignore Until It’s Painful

Many older adults prioritize vision or hearing care but overlook oral health until discomfort forces a dentist visit. Yet, dental problems can cause far more...

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CDC Reverses Hundreds Of Layoff Notices After Firing 1,300 Employees Amid Government Shutdown

On Saturday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) informed around 1,300 employees that they were being laid off.

Benzinga

A longevity expert says stress accelerates how fast you age—these are the two things he does to reduce his stress levels

Reduce your risk of age-related diseases by cutting back on stress

Fit & Well

Trump scrambles to rehire CDC experts working on Ebola, measles and disease forecasting who were axed in government shutdown cuts

Hundreds of the fired CDC workers may be brought back, but it’s unclear when they’ll return to work

The Independent UK

‘Friday night massacre’: After promising more jobs for Americans, Trump administration has laid off high-ranking scientists at CDC

During the late hours of Friday, Oct. 10, 2024, dozens of employees at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention received a devastating email announcing that they are no longer needed in the workforce. And here we thought Americans were about to get more jobs after mass deportations of immigrants.

The Mary Sue

8 Foods Seniors Should Drop ASAP to Protect Heart Health

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for older adults in the U.S., yet many daily eating habits quietly raise the risk. Even seemingly...

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Why Morning Dew Affects Disease Rates in Fall

Step outside on a crisp autumn morning and you’ll notice that glittering layer of dew coating every leaf, blade of grass, and car windshield. It looks beautiful—like the world hit refresh overnight—but that sparkling moisture is more than just a photo op for nature lovers. Morning dew plays a surprising…

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The Silent Battle: Understanding the Medullary Thyroid Cancer That Took Mike Greenwell

Former Boston Red Sox star Mike Greenwell died at 62 after battling medullary thyroid cancer, a rare and aggressive disease affecting only 1-2% of thyroid cancer patients.

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Danielle Jonas shares Lyme disease diagnosis

Danielle Jonas' hair began to fall out when she contracted Lyme disease.

The Independent UK

The common vegetables that can slow or even reverse dangerous liver disease

Study points to powerful health opportunities offered by a specific kind of dietary fibre

International Business Times

Telehealth Is the Lifeline Our Broken System Needs

Telehealth reduces missed appointments, improves chronic disease management, and expands access in rural areas, which are all key to prevention and recovery.

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Breakthrough Alzheimer’s Drug Could Reshape Senior Care

A new Alzheimer’s drug is offering hope where few options once existed. Recently approved by the FDA, it’s the first treatment shown to slow cognitive...

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10 Everyday Habits at Home That Quietly Ruin a Man’s Health

Most men don’t realize how much their daily routines at home affect their long-term health. While you may focus on exercise and diet, some small, overlooked habits can quietly erode your well-being. The comfort of home often disguises these risks, making them easy to ignore. Over time, these patterns can…

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Fears 'silent killer' too often goes undetected

There's concerns that chronic kidney disease is too often going undetected, sparking calls for greater screening and awareness among healthcare workers.

The Conversation

Joint pain or osteoarthritis? Why exercise should be your first line of treatment

Stiff knees, aching hips and the slow grind of chronic joint pain are often accepted as an unavoidable part of getting older. But while osteoarthritis is the world’s most common joint disease, experts say the way we treat and prevent it is badly out of step with the evidence.

The Conversation

Nobel laureate Shimon Sakaguchi on his immune system breakthrough – and the treatments he hopes it will unlock

Back in the 1980s, when Shimon Sakaguchi was a young researcher in immunology, he found it difficult to get his research funded. Now, his pioneering work which explains how our immune system knows when and what to attack, has won him a Nobel prize.

The Independent UK

Jeremy Clarkson forced to cull beloved Diddly Squat cow after TB outbreak

‘This morning, she was destroyed while pregnant with twins,’ TV star tragically reveals

Evening Standard

Prostate cancer patients ‘missing out’ on life-extending care, charity warns

Prostate Cancer UK also raised concerns about the proportion of men who were only diagnosed after their disease had spread.

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