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How menopause symptoms could predict women’s risk of dementia

ANALYSIS: Menopause can provide early warning signs, write Jasper Crockford, Maryam Ghahremani and Zahinoor Ismail

The Independent UK

Menopause symptoms may be critical to understanding Alzheimer’s disease risk in women

Hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, urinary tract infections, irregular periods, low libido, trouble sleeping, brain fog, mood swings — and in rare cases, even a burning tongue sensation. What might all these symptoms have in common? They can all be signs of menopause.

The Conversation

Teachers and librarians are among those least likely to die by suicide − public health researchers offer insights on what this means for other professions

Where you work affects your risk of dying by suicide. For example, loggers, musicians and workers in the oil and gas industries have much higher rates of suicide than the rest of the population.

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People with coeliac disease should not fear kissing gluten-eaters, say scientists

Small experiment monitored transfer of gluten after couples had kissed with tongues for at least one minute

The Guardian - UK

Is it dangerous to kiss someone who’s eaten gluten if you have coeliac disease?

Coeliac disease is not a food allergy or intolerance. It’s an autoimmune disease that makes the body attack the small intestine if gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye and barley) reaches the gut. Even a small amount – a tiny bread crumb – can cause damage and inflammation.

The Conversation

Experts share how to clean terracotta pots effectively in 5 simple steps to restore their look and keep plants healthy

Spruce up your favourite pots and protect your plants from disease with these 5 easy steps

Ideal Home

Cuts have eliminated more than a dozen US government health-tracking programs

More than a dozen data-gathering programs that track deaths and disease appear to have been eliminated in the tornado of layoffs and proposed budget cuts in the Trump administration’s first 100 days

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Why is measles spreading in Canada, Mexico and the US?

The northern Americas are at “high” risk of measles compared with a “moderate” risk globally, according to the WHO.

Al Jazeera

World's first computer that combines human brain with silicon now available

The CL1 computer is the first in the world that combines human neurons with a silicon chip. It could be used in disease modeling and drug discovery before it expires after six months.

LiveScience

World may be ‘post-herd immunity’ to measles, top US scientist says

As infections pummel communities in the US, Mexico and Canada, fear of ‘the most contagious human disease’ grows

The Guardian - US

What causes gums to recede – and how to fix it

The good news is that there are solutions

The Independent UK

From vigorous brushing to clear aligners, here’s what might be causing your gums to recede

One of the most common concerns patients bring to the dental chair is receding gums. Often, the immediate assumption is: “I must have gum disease.” While this can be true, gum recession isn’t always a clear-cut sign of disease. In fact, many people don’t notice any problem until they begin…

The Conversation

The truth about how gum disease and tooth decay could lead to problems with your heart

Steven W Kerrigan reports on how your oral health might be impacting your heart

The Independent UK

The Women’s Health Initiative has shaped women’s health for over 30 years, but its future is uncertain

Women make up more than 50% of the population, yet before the 1990s they were largely excluded from health and medical research studies.

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Measles in Europe: Tracking cases of one of the world's most contagious diseases in 2025

A handful of countries have reported measles outbreaks this year, with Romania reporting by far the highest number of cases. Here's where else is seeing a high number of cases in 2025.

AAP

Tunnel diggers are facing a 'full-blown disease crisis'

Cancer-causing silica dust from major tunnelling projects are a hazard construction workers cannot avoid simply by wearing a mask, an inquiry has been told.

The Guardian - UK

Stark social divides in infectious disease admission rates in England, study finds

UKHSA says people in most deprived areas almost twice as likely to be admitted to hospital as those in least deprived

International Business Times UK

Michael Bolton Brain Cancer: What Is Glioblastoma, What Are the Symptoms and Can You Prevent It?

Poprock legend Michael Bolton, 72, recently opened up about his cancer diagnosis and what his symptoms were— but what is glioblastoma, the disease killing 10k Americans yearly?

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Thirty years on, our research linking viral infections with Alzheimer’s is finally getting the attention it deserves

The common cold sore virus, which is often caught in childhood, usually stays in the body for life – quietly dormant in the nerves. Now and then, things like stress, illness or injury can trigger it, bringing on a cold sore in some people. But this same virus – called…

The Conversation

How your mouth could be killing your heart

The mouth is often described as a window to overall health – and for good reason. A growing body of research reveals a significant link between poor dental hygiene and cardiovascular disease. While these two areas of health may seem unrelated, the condition of your oral health can have far-reaching…

The Conversation

As heated tobacco products reenter the US market, evidence on their safety remains sparse – new study

Heated tobacco products are often marketed by tobacco companies as less harmful than cigarettes, but they can pose health risks to users, according to a new review I co-authored in the journal Tobacco Control. Evidence on their health risks in people who smoke is limited, sometimes contradictory, and hard to…

The Texas Tribune

Weary from COVID deaths, Hispanic Texans embraced vaccines. It saved their lives.

In the deadly summer of 2020, Hispanics in Texas were half of all COVID-19 deaths, spurring many to vaccinate. Today, in a startling flip, Hispanics make up less than a quarter of deaths from the disease.

The Independent UK

Princess offers lifeline for celebrity hairdresser struck by serious illness

She nearly lost her business before a call from a royal changed her life

The Independent UK

Boy with ‘death sentence’ disease living a normal life after breakthrough gene therapy

Four-year-old Eisa can now play football and go to school – things his family feared he may never do

Evening Standard

London hospital gene therapy breakthrough gives boy with ‘death sentence’ disease a normal life

Eisa Hussein took part in a clinical trial testing the new gene therapy at Great Ormond Street Hospital

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