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Mosquitoes carrying malaria are evolving more quickly than insecticides can kill them – researchers pinpoint how

The fight against infectious disease is a race against evolution. Bacteria become resistant to antibiotics. Viruses adapt to spread more quickly. Diseases transmitted by insects present another evolutionary front: Insects themselves can evolve resistance to the poisons that people use to kill them.

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Hand, foot and mouth disease symptoms after three die in Vietnam

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The Independent UK

What to know about shingles, a painful infection that vaccination can prevent

NBA star Tyrese Haliburton was recently diagnosed with shingles. The news drew attention to an illness that many people rarely talk about but is far more common than many realize.

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From the lab to clinical trials – why a preventative lung cancer vaccine could soon be a reality

It’s the third most common cancer in the UK, causing tens of thousands of deaths annually. But what if the disease, often only diagnosed when it’s too late, could be stopped before it even begins?

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Secrets of the ‘super-avoiders’ – why do some people just not get cancer?

Not all people at high risk of developing cancer ever do, but we don’t know much about why. Now, a team of researchers is seeking to understand this in the hope that it could revolutionise prevention and treatment

The Guardian - UK

Trojan horses: four experimental treatments that could outsmart cancer

From innovative gene therapies to cutting the lines of communication between cancer cells, researchers are devising advanced new therapies to combat the disease

The Guardian - UK

The four types of dementia most people don’t know exist

What most people think of when they hear the word “dementia” is memory problems and forgetfulness. But what people often don’t know is that dementia can cause many different symptoms – affecting speech, behaviour, sleep, motor function and more.

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Mark Cuban Says SNAP Could Be Better If These Changes Happen — a Healthcare Doctor Weighs In

Should lawmakers follow Cuban's advice and increase SNAP benefits to promote healthy living and reduce health care costs? Read on to find out.

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Aspirin Therapy and Daily Aspirin Use for Heart Health and Blood Thinner Benefits

Learn how aspirin therapy supports heart health, acts as a blood thinner, and when daily aspirin use can pose bleeding risks according to medical guidance.

Medical Daily

Vagus nerve stimulation shows promise as a way to counter Alzheimer’s disease- and age-related memory loss

Most people think of Alzheimer’s disease as an illness of aging. But in fact, the brain changes that characterize it begin much earlier – sometime around the third decade of life.

The Conversation

Three dead in major outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease in Vietnam

Health experts are concerned over the rise of the high virulent strain

The Independent UK

Jeddah hospital in Saudi Arabia achieves medical milestone: Robots take over paediatric surgery to treat rare Hirschsprung’s disease

Saudi Arabian doctors successfully performed a complex robotic surgery on a two-year-old child with Hirschsprung’s disease. The advanced robotic system provided enhanced precision and control, crucial for navigating the delicate anatomy of a young patient during the Soave pull-through procedure. This case demonstrates the growing role of technology in paediatric…

The Times of India

Prostate cancer breakthrough as HRT patches prevent disease spreading

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The Independent UK

The early signs and symptoms that could indicate Alzheimer’s disease

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Hidden breast cancer costs increase burden of disease

The financial, emotional and social cost of breast cancer has been revealed in a report that has found many Australians delay or skip treatment due to costs.

The Conversation

Parks are sanctuaries but can also harbour disease – here’s how to protect yourself

Parks are vital public spaces. This is especially true if you’re a parent with energetic children, or an office worker searching for a peaceful lunch spot.

The Independent UK

Seven months later, the government still hasn't fixed CDC's shot-up windows

The federal government has not yet replaced the bullet-pocked windows that serve as a grim reminder of an attack at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention more than seven months ago

The Conversation

Importing queen bees won’t solve Canada’s beekeeping problems

Every spring, Canadian beekeepers await the arrival of queen bees crucial to their industry. The queens that populate Canadian bee colonies through the season largely do not come from Canada at all.

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Scientists are racing to save Australia's 'zombie tree' from a fast-spreading fungal disease

A fast-spreading fungal disease has left the newly named Australian "zombie tree" unable to produce flowers, fruit or seeds, and scientists warn that 16 other species may be heading down the same path.

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'AI will also present new threats to society' — Sam Altman issues stark warning as $1 billion plan is revealed

Sam Altman says AI could help cure diseases — but warns it will also create serious new threats that no single company can control.

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Anthrax-causing bacteria have dwelled in soil for centuries – cycling through people, animals and earth

The bacteria that cause deadly anthrax disease persist in the earth, a place their ancestors preferred over petri dishes and blood-filled tissues.

Medical Daily

The Rise of Longevity Medicine: How Anti-Aging Clinics Promise Longer, Healthier Lives

Longevity medicine and anti aging clinics promise longer, healthier lives with biomarker testing, gene therapy, and personalized treatments.

Times Pets

Dog vaccination guide: The importance of timely vaccines for your pet’s health

Dogs are considered to be human’s best friend. However, to keep them healthy, one has to be extremely cautious about providing the necessary care and attention to the pets at every stage of their lives. Starting from the early stages of their lives as puppies to the later stages of…

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Durga Saptashati Mantra for Health, Peace & Protection

Goddess Durga is worshipped as the principal warrior Goddess in Hinduism. Indeed, Durga Devi represents the supreme feminine energy or Shakti and the prevalence of good over evil. She killed the strong, shape-shifting buffalo demon Mahishasura, in order to create balance throughout the universe. As a result of this act…

The Conversation

We showed a 20% tax on junk food would save more lives than a sugar tax

Every Australian shopper knows the pull of cheap junk foods lining supermarket shelves. Meanwhile, the cost of fresh fruit and vegetables continues to climb.

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