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Male bias in medical trials risks women’s lives. But at least the data gap is finally being addressed

We know some medications work differently in men and women. Why is it taking so long for studies to reflect this, asks author Caroline Criado Perez

The Guardian - UK

A community-led health program in remote Arnhem land is showing promising results for First Nations locals

Indigenous Australians are more than twice as likely as non-Indigenous Australians to suffer from disease, particularly chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and kidney disease.

The Conversation

Canada medical mystery takes twist as study finds no evidence of brain illness

Researchers link suspected cases in New Brunswick to known diseases, suggesting ‘misdiagnosis and misinformation’

The Guardian - US

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Why are dementia cases rising more rapidly in China as compared to rest of world?

Women found to bear higher disease burden but men had higher death rates from dementia

The Independent UK

‘Get rid of the pseudoscience’: top doctor’s plan to improve America’s health

Eric Topol says we can prevent age-related disease and live fuller lives – but only if we reject anti-science ‘malarkey’

The Guardian - US

Don't Let Chronic Illness Drain Your Retirement Savings

If you have a chronic illness, you know that the proper care can be expensive and, in many cases, lifelong. Here's how to get the healthcare you need in retirement.

Kiplinger

A killer fungus is forecast to spread to the UK – Here is everything we know so far

A new study from researchers at The University of Manchester has found that the risk of fungal infection in Europe has increased

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What is a blood cholesterol ratio? And what should yours be?

Have you had a blood test to check your cholesterol level? These check the different blood fat components:

The Conversation

People with Down syndrome face a higher risk of cardiovascular disease

Down syndrome is most common chromosome-related condition in the US

The Independent UK

Men are more likely to get sick and less likely to seek care for 3 common diseases, study finds

Gender norms and lack of health care access and knowledge could be putting men at a disadvantage.

Fortune

A promising new approach to treating potentially deadly liver disease

An experimental new treatment is showing early promise in the fight against liver fibrosis – a serious and often silent condition that affects around 2 million people in the UK.

The Conversation

Addiction isn’t just about brain chemistry – but nor is it just bad choices

Consider someone addicted to alcohol, drugs, or a behaviour like gambling. Why do they continue, even when they say they want to stop? It’s a question that highlights a fundamental disconnect: the gap between intention and action.

The Conversation

Why south-east Asia must lead the fight against neglected tropical diseases

Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a persistent public health threat, and tackling them is not just a moral obligation, but a smart investment.

The Conversation

Measles could again become widespread as cases surge worldwide

Globally, measles is on the rise across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, South America and parts of Europe. In 2025, North and South America saw 11 times more cases than during the same period last year. In Europe, measles rates are at their highest point in 25 years.

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Measles cases hit six-year high in South Korea amid outbreaks across south-east Asia

South Korea passes annual tally for 2024 already, as Vietnam and Thailand continue to battle outbreaks

International Business Times UK

White Lotus Tourism Boom Spurs New Entry Rule in Thailand: What British Travellers Need to Know

Thailand's booming tourism, spurred by 'White Lotus,' has led to a new digital arrival card for all foreign tourists, including Britons.

The Independent UK

New AI model uses NHS data to predict future disease and complications

The AI, known as Foresight, is being trained using NHS data from 57 million people in England

The Independent UK

AI model being trained with NHS data from 57m people ‘could predict disease’

The research will boost the health service’s ability to ‘move quickly towards personalised, preventative care’, officials said.

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Aspartame: the artificial sweetener is calorie-free but not risk-free – a nutritionist explains

Sugar — sweet, satisfying, and everywhere. From fresh fruit and honey to processed table sugar and drinks, it sneaks into nearly everything we eat. While delicious, sugar delivers what nutritionists call “empty calories” — energy without any essential nutrients. And with overconsumption linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease…

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Alzheimer’s: certain combinations of prescription drugs may slow progression of the disease, says mice study

Millions of older adults take five or more prescription drugs every day to manage chronic illnesses. While polypharmacy is often necessary, this practice has also been linked to many negative health outcomes in older adults – including memory problems, increased risk of falls and greater frailty.

The Guardian - UK

GM mosquitoes: inside the lab breeding six-legged agents in the war on malaria

A British company is producing mosquitoes that carry a ‘self-limiting’ gene that kills off female offspring, limiting the spread of diseases such as malaria and dengue fever

The Independent UK

People with coeliac disease can kiss beer drinkers without health concerns, study says

The study found that there were only tiny traces of gluten transferred through kissing

Medical Daily

Vaccine To Prevent Heart Attacks And Strokes? This One May Last 8 Years

A routine vaccine typically given to older adults may protect against heart attacks and strokes.

The Conversation

What’s the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?

Arthritis – an umbrella term for around 100 conditions that damage the joints – affects 4.1 million Australians. This is expected to rise by 31% to 5.4 million by 2040 and cost the Australian health-care system an estimated $12 billion each year.

The Independent UK

3D heart scans have saved NHS millions since 2021 rollout, data shows

More than 24,300 patients have received the scan.

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