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It’s unlikely a magic bullet will ever cure Alzheimer’s – maybe a magic shotgun can

For much of the 21st century, one theory has dominated research efforts to cure Alzheimer’s disease: the amyloid hypothesis. Beta-amyloid is a protein that builds up in clumps, or plaques, in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease and is linked to their cognitive decline.

The Conversation

As measles outbreak continues, new parents in Lubbock face unexpected fears

Many of the patients are being treated in Lubbock, a medical hub for the South Plains where the outbreak originated.

The Texas Tribune

Australia approves new drug to treat early Alzheimer’s disease

Kisunla is first new treatment registered by TGA in 25 years but could cost patients more than $80,000 and less than one in five will be eligible

The Guardian - AU

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Could cold sores increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease? A new study is no cause for panic

A new study has found the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), which causes cold sores, may be linked to the development of Alzheimer’s disease.

The Conversation

Mother who beat breast cancer discovers years later disease has moved to brain during ‘vertigo’ treatment

Carrie Howard rang the bell to mark the end of her treatment in 2023 – she now faces another battle

The Independent UK

RFK Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' report worries farmers, Republicans ahead of release

A much-anticipated White House report about childhood diseases has provoked a tug-of-war that’s pitted farmers and some prominent Republican lawmakers against health secretary Robert F

The Independent UK

Top Heart Doctor Reveals Surprising Daily Habit That Saves Lives

A top heart doctor is urging people to make two simple habits part of their daily routine and it’s probably not what you'd expect.

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Four Seasons creator Alan Alda gives health update after Parkinson’s disease diagnosis

The MASH star was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2015

The Independent UK

Dr John Froude obituary

Other lives: Infectious diseases specialist who worked in Africa, the Middle East and the US

The Guardian - UK

‘Barcodes’ in the DNA could prevent disease and slow down ageing, researchers say

The discovery could offer a new understanding of how blood ages over time

The Independent UK

DNA ‘barcodes’ shed light on how the blood ages

The discovery could help prevent diseases years before symptoms appear, as well as paving the way for the exploration of rejuvenation therapies.

Evening Standard

Over 50 and Healthy: Here’s 10 Foods You Should Stop Eating Once You Turn 50

As we age, our bodies change in ways that can surprise us. Suddenly, foods that never bothered us before can start to cause issues, and our nutritional needs shift. If you’re over 50, you might notice it’s a little harder to keep your energy up, maintain a healthy weight, or…

Clever Dude

Dealing with disease “down there”

Joe Biden did more for cancer research than any president in recent memory

Salon

What we know about the mad cow disease case on Essex farm

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Common fabric could save lives from most deadly disease

Artificial arteries made from a common natural fabric material could save many lives from Australia's most deadly disease after a scientific breakthrough.

The Independent UK

Measles cases have now spread to 30 states

The Centers for Disease Control has reported in an update that a total of 1,024 cases of the disease across the U.S. and 14 outbreaks had been reported since the beginning of the year

The Independent UK

Scientists ‘slash risk of Alzheimer’s’ with medicine used to treat cold sores

Researchers made a surprising connection between certain viral diseases and Alzheimer’s

Evening Standard

Treating cold sores with anti-virals ‘may slash risk of developing Alzheimer’s’

A study found that people who had suffered the herpes virus had an 80% increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

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Biden's office says his 'last known' prostate cancer screening was in 2014

Former President Joe Biden's office says his “last known” prostate cancer screening was in 2014, and he had never been diagnosed with the disease before last week

The Guardian - US

FDA says it will limit access to Covid-19 boosters for Americans under 65

Critics say shift will negatively affect people who are not high risk but want to be vaccinated against the disease

The Conversation

The Queensland melioidosis outbreak is still growing. What’s keeping this deadly mud bug active?

The outbreak of the deadly “mud bug” melioidosis in north Queensland has not yet abated since it began at the start of this year.

The Conversation

Biden is getting prostate cancer treatment, but that’s not the best choice for all men − a cancer researcher describes how she helped her father decide

“Me encontraron càncer en la pròstata,” my father told me. “They found cancer in my prostate.”

Fortune

Is coconut oil a healthy fat?

Here's what one expert has to say about the so-called superfood.

Evening Standard

Mad cow disease explained: What is BSE and can humans get it?

The Animal and Plant Health Agency has reported a case of BSE in Essex

The Independent UK

A ‘groundbreaking’ pandemic agreement for tackling disease outbreaks has been agreed. What does it mean?

ANALYSIS: Negotiations to ensure richer countries share vaccines and drugs with poorer countries during health emergencies had threatened to derail negotiations, writes Rachel Schraer

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