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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

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.

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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

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 Conversation

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

The Guardian - 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

The Independent UK

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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 Guardian - UK

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...

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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.

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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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Why Morning Dew Affects Disease Rates in Fall

Step outside on a crisp autumn morning and you’ll notice that glittering layer of dew coating every leaf, blade of grass, and car windshield. It looks beautiful—like the world hit refresh overnight—but that sparkling moisture is more than just a photo op for nature lovers. Morning dew plays a surprising…

International Business Times UK

The Silent Battle: Understanding the Medullary Thyroid Cancer That Took Mike Greenwell

Former Boston Red Sox star Mike Greenwell died at 62 after battling medullary thyroid cancer, a rare and aggressive disease affecting only 1-2% of thyroid cancer patients.

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Danielle Jonas shares Lyme disease diagnosis

Danielle Jonas' hair began to fall out when she contracted Lyme disease.

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