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Why is heart cancer so rare? A biologist explains

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com.

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Bluetongue has been detected in England. Here’s what you should know

The whole of England has been classed as an ‘infected area’ due to a bluetongue virus strain that’s never been seen before

The Independent UK

Why scientists fear climate change could help Covid to thrive

As new variants continue to emerge, there is growing evidence that global warming could influence transmission of the virus

The Independent UK

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New pocket-size model of ALS 'breathes and flows like human tissue'

A stem-cell-based "organ-on-a-chip" model of ALS mimics early biological changes seen in the degenerative disease.

LiveScience

Wellness Stocks to Invest in Now

Breakthroughs that help us live longer, healthier lives can also create opportunities for investors.

Kiplinger

Second case of rare mpox strain discovered in traveller

Health authorities have confirmed the second case of a strain of mpox in Australia in a traveller who returned from overseas.

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Nurseries in England bring in Covid-style protocols as measles cases rise

Staff deploy infection controls and step up cleaning as cases pass 500 for year to date and after one child dies

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Bill Gates Warns US Cuts To TB Aid Could Lead To 2 Million Additional Deaths Worldwide

Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft Corp., in a recent video, highlighted the potential consequences of the U.S. reducing its support for global tuberculosis (TB) treatment and diagnosis efforts.

Benzinga

Malaria ‘back with a vengeance’ in Zimbabwe as number of deaths from the disease triple

Withdrawal of USAID funds threatens decades of progress, say experts, with cuts to research and shortage of mosquito nets putting thousands at risk across the country

The Guardian - UK

RSV jab in pregnancy can ‘significantly’ cut baby’s infection risk, study finds

Researchers looked at the cases of 537 babies in England and Scotland who were admitted to hospital with severe respiratory disease.

Evening Standard

10 Reasons the CDC Says You Should Never Wash Your Chicken Again

For generations, many home cooks believed rinsing raw chicken under water was just good kitchen hygiene. But according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), that old habit could be doing far more harm than good. While it might feel like you’re cleaning off bacteria, what you’re really…

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10 Gas Station Foods That Are Linked to Health Warnings

Gas stations offer quick, convenient food options for people on the go, but that convenience often comes at a steep nutritional price. Many of the most popular gas station snacks and meals are ultra-processed and loaded with ingredients that health organizations warn against. These foods frequently contain excessive sodium, unhealthy…

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Bluetongue outbreak endangers UK livestock – what you need to know about the virus

A tiny midge, no bigger than a pinhead, is bringing UK farming to its knees. The culprit? A strain of the bluetongue virus that’s never been seen before.

The Conversation

The underdiagnosed and undertreated condition putting women’s health at risk

Experts say Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) needs greater awareness and attention so that we can improve and save women’s lives

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Is Chronic Venous Insufficiency Fatal? Trump's Chronic Disease Explained - Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Health experts say that CVI is more likely to develop in people over the age of 50 and is commonly linked to ageing, obesity, inactivity, and prolonged standing or sitting.

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Michael Madsen's death certificate details health issues

Michael Madsen died after suffering cardiac arrest, with contributing factors including cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and chronic alcoholism.

The Conversation

Trump has ‘chronic venous insufficiency’. Is it dangerous? Can it be treated?

US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with “chronic venous insufficiency” after experiencing some mild swelling in his lower legs.

The Conversation

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a big threat to women’s health, but it’s still under-recognized, under-diagnosed and under-treated

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal imbalance that affects ovaries, periods and fertility in about one in 10 Canadian women. Different from ovarian cysts, PCOS is associated with infertility, pregnancy complications, heart disease and a general decreased quality of life, and yet fewer than half of those affected even…

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Rare flesh-eating bacteria has already killed four beachgoers in Florida this year

Record number of cases of the life-threatening Vibrio bacteria in Florida last year after Hurricanes Milton and Helene

The Guardian - US

Cory Booker pitches bill to allow lawsuits against pesticide makers over ‘toxic products’

Pesticide Injury Accountability Act would ensure that Bayer, Syngenta and others can be held responsible for allegedly causing health issues

The Independent UK

What your eyes might be telling you about your overall health

A routine eye exam can reveal early signs of various health conditions, including diabetes, high blood pressure, and even autoimmune diseases.

The Conversation

Data can show if government programs work or not, but the Trump administration is suppressing the necessary information

The U.S. has the highest rate of maternal mortality among developed nations. Since 1987, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has administered the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System to better understand when, where and why maternal deaths occur.

Euronews

Healthy babies born in UK using DNA from 3 people to prevent hereditary diseases

The births mark a milestone in reproductive science - and a potential lifeline for families with a history of mitochondrial disorders.

The Guardian - UK

‘I can’t believe not everyone catastrophises!’: Liz Stokes of Kiwi band the Beths on anxiety, ambition and being anti-optimisation

The New Zealand indie band have had a charmed rise – but behind the scenes, their frontperson was dealing with Graves’ disease and depression. Digging deep helped her realise not everything can be fixed

The Guardian - UK

Sudan’s children face growing threat of deadly infectious diseases as vaccination rates halve

The country, beset by war, has the world’s lowest rates of vaccination, says the World Health Organization, as global immunisation drive also stalls

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