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The breakthrough was hailed as ‘wonderful’ and a ‘perfect natural model for Alzheimer’s’ by scientists who worked on it.

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The US looks set to import more Australian beef as American herds continue to dwindle, while tariffs and disease threaten other top export nations.

Samoa, Fiji and Tonga among the worst affected amid warning the disease and others will become ‘more common and more serious’ as the planet warms

The breakthrough was hailed as a “perfect natural model for Alzheimer’s” by scientists who worked on it

Overtreatment of the disease can lead to side effects such as erectile dysfunction or incontinence, charity Prostate Cancer UK said.

When most people think of vaccines, they picture childhood shots and school immunization records. But staying protected doesn’t end when you become an adult—some vaccines are just as critical later in life. From preventing serious respiratory infections to protecting against diseases that can cause long-term complications, certain immunizations are essential…

New research reveals ultra-processed foods increase cancer risk by 2% and dementia risk by 25% per 10% intake increase. Learn which everyday foods pose the biggest threat to your health.

Gene therapies hold immense promise for treating sight loss. These therapies use a modified, harmless virus to deliver therapeutic genes directly to diseased cells, helping them to function normally again.

A genetics startup founded by scientists Tobias Wolfram and Alex Strudwick Young has left stealth mode, with Futurism reporting that Herasight claims its embryo screening platform can forecast a baby's intelligence and the likelihood of developing 17 diseases.

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