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Curbing Australia’s salt intake with new WHO limits could save almost 3,000 lives in a decade, study says

WHO food scientist says relying on voluntary measures to reduce salt in the country’s food supply is not enough

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Willis’ early dementia signs were mistaken for a childhood stutter

‘Die Hard’ star’s frontotemporal dementia was initially misdiagnosed due to his lifelong struggle with a stutter

The Independent UK

‘Huge breakthrough’ in breast cancer drug therapy ‘doubles survival time’

New three drug combination could be ‘transformative’ for breast cancer treatment, researchers say

The Independent UK

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Three-drug therapy ‘doubles breast cancer survival time without progression’

The trial included 325 patients from across 28 countries.

Evening Standard

First UK case of potentially deadly mpox strain detected in London

The person involved had been on holiday in Africa and travelled back to the UK on an overnight flight on October 21.

The Independent UK

US government issues serious warning for cruise passengers

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new cruise ship warning.

The Street

WHO Reports Record 8 Million TB Cases In 2023

WHO reports record-high TB cases globally, urging intensified efforts to combat the disease and improve accessibility to testing.

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Tuberculosis Cases Hit Record High: WHO

A record 8.2 million new tuberculosis cases were diagnosed worldwide last year, the World Health Organization said -- the highest number since it began global TB monitoring in 1995.

International Business Times

Health experts set out necessary action to drive down deaths in Scotland

Non-Communicable Disease Alliance Scotland has set out a 10-year vision seeking to fundamentally change Scotland’s poor health.

The Independent UK

WHO says 2023 saw the highest number of tuberculosis cases on record

TB likely returned to being the world’s top infectious disease killer after being replaced by COVID-19

The Independent UK

Encephalitis lethargica: the mysterious disease that inspired Awakenings is finally starting to give up some clues

“People have forgotten what life is all about,” Robert De Niro’s character says in the film Awakenings after being revived from the shut-down state he had been in for 30 years. “They’ve forgotten what it is to be alive.”

The Conversation

'Radical transparency' to restore trust lost post-COVID

Victoria's former health chief says organisations like a future Centre for Disease Control would go a long way to rebuilding trust in pandemic responses.

AAP

South Australian tomato farms expected to remain in quarantine for several months

Virus threatening Australian tomato industry contained, but experts warn more infections inevitable

The Guardian - AU

Conflict condemns Sudan to huge displacement, rampant sexual violence: UN

More than 14 million forced from their homes with hunger, disease and sexual violence rampant.

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The Medicines We Take Don’t All Break Down In Our Bodies — They End Up Here Instead

Modern pharmaceuticals have revolutionised disease prevention and treatment. But eventually, the chemicals can end up in rivers, oceans and soils.

Fortune

Top aging expert says these 4 FDA-approved drugs hold promise for extending life

Dr. Nir Barzilai says a successful gerotherapy will do these four things.

The Conversation

Australia’s COVID inquiry shows why a permanent ‘centre for disease control’ is more urgent than ever

The long-awaited independent inquiry into Australia’s COVID response was released today, with lessons on how the nation could better prepare for future pandemics.

The Independent UK

Sudan's warring forces are escalating attacks and outsiders are 'fueling the fire,' Guterres says

The U.N. chief says Sudan’s warring military and paramilitary forces are escalating attacks with outside powers “fueling the fire,” which is intensifying hunger and disease for millions

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AAP

Nation's sick state of readiness for pandemics unmasked

Australia's healthcare, economy and public service have been exhausted by COVID-19 and a Centre for Disease Control will be set up to prepare for pandemics.

The Independent UK

Man sees deadly brain tumour shrink by half thanks to a new treatment

New cancer trial is a ‘lifeline’, says 62-year-old Paul Read who would’ve had less than a year to live due to aggressive brain tumour

Evening Standard

Radical new cancer treatment shrinks man's deadly brain tumour by half

London hospital is leading a new clinical trial to treat glioblastoma

The Conversation

Olympic athletes live much longer than ‘average Joes’ – but elite AFL and rugby union players don’t

You would assume athletes who dedicate their lives to keeping fit and healthy would generally live longer lives.

The Conversation

Alzheimer’s drug approved in the UK, but it won’t be available on the NHS – here’s why

The UK’s drugs regulator – the MHRA – has approved the Alzheimer’s drug donanemab, but it won’t be available on the NHS.

The Conversation

Scabies outbreak in UK universities – what you need to know

Scabies is an itchy skin infection that sees outbreaks across the world.

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Vera Therapeutics Breaks Out On Promising Results For Kidney Drug

Vera stock catapulted and broke out on Monday after unveiling promising results for its kidney disease treatment.

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