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4 common dental issues facing seniors and how to handle them

With the right care and attention, many of these issues can be managed or even prevented.

The Independent UK

Can making the NHS cleaner slow the spread of disease?

Several weeks ago, I visited a local NHS urgent care centre with my toddler on what might be called a semi-annual pilgrimage related to having a child in nursery. Owing to what is now a typical three- or four-hour wait, during which he made a recovery, I had the time…

The Conversation

First case of measles reported in Kentucky as US battles spread of disease

Adult infected with highly contagious virus that claimed life of unvaccinated child earlier this week

The Guardian - US

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Israel’s bombing of Gaza caused untold environmental damage − recovery will take effort and time

The war in Gaza has come with an awful cost. Tens of thousands of Palestinian civilians have been killed, and thousands more are missing. And while a temporary ceasefire has allowed for increased aid delivery, easing the plight of those facing disease and hunger, experts predict malnutrition and health issues…

The Conversation

Elon Musk admits DOGE accidentally eliminated prevention measures combatting Ebola virus

USAID leads the government's efforts to combat the spread of infectious diseases before they land on American soil. Some experts claim Musk broke it.

Fortune

Deadly symptoms of mystery 'crying disease' in Congo that kills within hours, revealed: Complete list

After last year's Disease X, another mysterious and deadly illness that's being referred to as 'crying disease', is sweeping through parts of Congo. It has so far left over 50 dead and infected over 400 people. What's most terrifying about the disease is its ability to kill people within 48…

The Times of India

William praises Lindsey Burrow for memoir of ‘compassion, perseverance and love’

The prince wrote a foreword for the new book by the widow of motor neurone disease campaigner Rob Burrow and recorded his words for the audio version.

Evening Standard

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UK on alert after death toll from mystery illness in Congo rises

The outbreak of a mystery illness has now killed 60 people, the World Health Organisation said

The Independent UK

The deadly 'black fungus' infection that decimates flesh

Most people are exposed to the fungi that cause mucormycosis regularly, but in certain individuals, these microbes can cause a potentially deadly infection.

LiveScience

The sudden rise of meat snacks: why are they so beloved by gym bros?

Processed meat sticks increase the risks of high blood pressure, cancer and heart disease. So how did they become so popular with fitness enthusiasts and lifestyle gurus?

The Guardian - UK

1 in 20 women at higher risk of breast cancer, warns WHO: Preventive measures women of every age group must know

A new study published in Nature Medicine has once again drawn attention to a life threatening disease. It is being estimated that cancer, which currently claims millions of lives every year, can increase more intensely in the next few years.

The Times of India

Africa’s medical system risks ‘collapse in next few years’, warns health leader

Focusing foreign aid on infectious diseases has allowed a rise in cancer and diabetes that African governments don’t have resources to fight, says Dr Githinji Gitahi

The Guardian - UK

Pigeons, the messengers of old times, can be passengers of deadly lung diseases. How?

For centuries, pigeons have been considered the faithful messengers. They have crossed vast distances to deliver critical information. However, these birds, which symbolized communication and companionship, may hold an unknown threat against human health. Pigeons and their droppings are carriers of dangerous allergens and pathogens, leading to serious lung diseases.…

The Times of India

AI can use eye scans to predict kidney risk – study

It could mean many patients with kidney disease are found sooner.

Evening Standard

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The Conversation

We analysed almost 1,000 social media posts about 5 popular medical tests. Most were utterly misleading

When Kim Kardashian posted on Instagram about having had a full-body MRI, she enthused that the test can be “life saving”, detecting diseases in the earliest stages before symptoms arise.

LiveScience

US measles outbreak tops 600 cases — what to know about the disease

As measles outbreaks in the U.S. continue, here's what to know about how the disease spreads, what its symptoms are, and how to protect yourself and community from the illness.

The Times of India

Over 80% IT employees have fatty liver: 7 tips to help reduce the damage done to liver

The IT industry is booming, but so is a hidden health crisis—fatty liver disease. Long working hours, lack of movement, irregular eating habits, and stress have put IT professionals at a high risk of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD). A recent study conducted by the University of Hyderabad in…

The Conversation

We should care more about emerging infectious diseases, and the tools we need to fight them

Throughout human history, disease outbreaks have emerged and re-emerged. What’s different now is that with global travel, outbreaks can move quickly among and between populations.

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The Guardian - US

Unvaccinated child dies of measles in west Texas as outbreak worsens

First US death reported in a decade as outbreak spreads in region where 14% of children are exempt from vaccination

The Times of India

Is your urine color hiding a dangerous disease? Uncovering PNH

When you get up in the middle of the night, do you notice the colour of your urine? However, this is an important indicator for those living with a rare disease called paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH). This condition affects the red blood cells (RBCs) and can lead to a variety…

LiveScience

What are cancer vaccines?

Cancer vaccines harness the power of the immune system to stop tumors in their tracks. They work a little differently than regular vaccines intended to prevent infectious diseases, like measles or the flu.

The Times of India

Harvard expert recommends THIS 4-minute activity to boost brain health

While health experts are raising alarms about the growing incidence and early onset of dementia, it is essential to adopt healthy practices to keep the brain health in check.

Evening Standard

Simple blood test ‘could predict risk of major diseases decades later’

The highest risk of dementia was found in people whose immune system aged faster than usual – not in people whose brains aged more rapidly.

LiveScience

Mystery illness kills over 50 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

A yet-unidentified illness has killed 53 people and potentially infected hundreds more in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The World Health Organization is investigating the outbreak.

Latin Times

Mystery Disease Claims Dozens of Lives, Including Children Who Died After Eating a Bat

More than 50 people have died in the northwest Democratic Republic of Congo from a mystery illness that first appeared in three children who ate a bat.

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