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Vor Bio's Collaborator Delivers Positive Results For Telitacicept In Autoimmune Disorder That Impacts Tears

Vor Bio (NASDAQ:VOR) stated on Tuesday that its collaborator, RemeGen Co. Ltd., had shared 48-week results from its Phase 3 study conducted in China evaluating telitacicept in primary Sjögren’s disease.

Benzinga

Michael J Fox shares desire for a peaceful death ‘without drama’ after 35 years with Parkinson’s

The actor was diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disease when he was 29 years old

The Independent UK

Is COVID Back? Mystery Flu Outbreak in Asia Sparks Panic, Experts Reveal the Disturbing Truth

A surge in flu cases across Asia, hitting Japan weeks early, has sparked global alarm. Experts warn this unpredictable, year-round spread could be the new normal.

International Business Times UK

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“It’s Terrible”: Michael J. Fox Shares Heartbreaking Update On His Health, Reveals How He Wants To Go

Michael J. Fox has a vision for exactly how he wants to say goodbye to this world after struggling with Parkinson’s disease for decades.

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Federal employees in mental health and disease control were among targets in weekend firings

Federal employees working on mental health services, disease outbreaks and disaster preparedness were among those hit by the Trump administration’s mass firings over the weekend

The Independent UK

In the early 20th century, thousands found themselves frozen like ‘statues.’ Experts still don’t know what caused it

Some other patients experienced extreme restlessness.

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‘Damage is done’: Mass firings and dysfunction at CDC spark chaos for public health, critics warn

Critics fear ‘reckless destruction’ at nation’s top public health agency threaten safety and lives

The Independent UK

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USDA plans to airdrop rabies vaccines across southeast US to combat outbreaks among wild animals

About 100,000 Americans are vaccinated against rabies following potential exposures each year

The Independent UK

Cullinan Therapeutics Cancer Drug Shows Efficacy In Brain Metastases Among Lung Cancer Patients With Certain Mutations

Taiho Oncology Inc. and Cullinan Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:CGEM) shared new data on Sunday from the central nervous system (CNS) involvement cohort of the REZILIENT2 study of zipalertinib for advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations (ex20ins) or uncommon non-ex20ins EGFR mutations.

Benzinga

10 Foods That Interfere with Common Senior Medications

As people age, prescription use increases—but few realize that certain everyday foods can make those medications less effective or even dangerous. The Centers for Disease...

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West Africa’s trade monitoring system has collapsed - why this is dangerous for food security

A decade ago countries in West Africa set up a unique trade monitoring mechanism. Its purpose was to track intra-regional trade in agricultural products and livestock in the region. But the system was closed down in 2022 due to a lack of funding by regional organisations.

The Conversation

Africa imports over 70% of its medicines. Making active ingredients locally would change this

Africa carries a heavy health burden. It accounts for 25% of the global disease burden despite having only 18% of the global population.

The Conversation

What is type 5 diabetes? Newly recognized form of the disease gets name

First spotted decades ago but largely forgotten, a newly named form of diabetes stems from undernutrition and is thought to affect millions.

LiveScience

Teenagers facing ‘emerging crisis’ of high death rates, global study warns

Non-communicable diseases like heart ailments, stroke and diabetes now account for nearly two-thirds of world’s total mortality and morbidity

The Independent UK

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What is gingivitis? How do I know if I have it?

Do your gums look red and often bleed when you brush them, but they’re not painful? If so, you could have the gum disease gingivitis.

The Guardian - UK

Woman, 53, becomes UK’s longest survivor of heart and lung transplant

Katie Mitchell had procedure at 15 after being diagnosed with Eisenmenger syndrome, a rare congenital disease

Evening Standard

Advanced genetic tests could predict patients at risk of blood cancer relapse

It is hoped it will allow medics to better understand how cancer cells are behaving before planning treatment.

The Independent UK

Thousands could benefit from new genetic test for ‘incurable’ cancer

The disease is considered incurable and affects around 33,000 people in the UK

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High youth death rates are an ‘emerging crisis’, global health study warns

Alcohol, suicide and injuries driving rises among teenagers and young adults despite overall rates falling, authors say

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5 Dental Risks Seniors Often Ignore Until It’s Painful

Many older adults prioritize vision or hearing care but overlook oral health until discomfort forces a dentist visit. Yet, dental problems can cause far more...

Benzinga

CDC Reverses Hundreds Of Layoff Notices After Firing 1,300 Employees Amid Government Shutdown

On Saturday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) informed around 1,300 employees that they were being laid off.

Fit & Well

A longevity expert says stress accelerates how fast you age—these are the two things he does to reduce his stress levels

Reduce your risk of age-related diseases by cutting back on stress

The Independent UK

Trump scrambles to rehire CDC experts working on Ebola, measles and disease forecasting who were axed in government shutdown cuts

Hundreds of the fired CDC workers may be brought back, but it’s unclear when they’ll return to work

The Mary Sue

‘Friday night massacre’: After promising more jobs for Americans, Trump administration has laid off high-ranking scientists at CDC

During the late hours of Friday, Oct. 10, 2024, dozens of employees at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention received a devastating email announcing that they are no longer needed in the workforce. And here we thought Americans were about to get more jobs after mass deportations of immigrants.

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8 Foods Seniors Should Drop ASAP to Protect Heart Health

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for older adults in the U.S., yet many daily eating habits quietly raise the risk. Even seemingly...

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