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Austria shuts dozens of border crossings with Hungary and Slovakia due to foot-and-mouth outbreak

The disease poses no danger to humans and primarily affects cattle and other cloven-hoofed animals like swine, sheep and goats.

Euronews

$3 million Breakthrough Prize goes to scientists that completely changed our understanding of multiple sclerosis

Two prominent scientists who study multiple sclerosis — Dr. Alberto Ascherio and Dr. Stephen Hauser — are co-winners of a 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences.

LiveScience

Could recognising obesity as a disease help tackle fatphobia in France?

Obesity rates in France have doubled since the late 1990s, affecting around 10 million people. Behind those numbers are lives shaped not just by health concerns, but by judgment, exclusion, and silence. Now, a growing push to recognise obesity as a disease is challenging both medical norms and deep-rooted stigma.

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Reunion Island launches emergency health plan amid chikungunya epidemic

Health authorities in France's Reunion Island on Friday launched an emergency plan to boost staff in hospitals to deal with the spread of the chikungunya virus. This comes as the Indian Ocean territory reported over 6,000 new cases of the mosquito-borne disease last month.

Radio France Internationale

‘My father’s death saved my life’: director Steve McQueen on grief, gratitude and getting cancer

After his dad died at 67, the 12 Years a Slave film-maker knew it was only a matter of time before he would get prostate cancer, too. The disease kills 12,000 men a year in the UK – a disproportionate number of them black. Now, in a bid to save…

The Guardian - UK

Saturday Night Live star Kenan Thompson reveals new health diagnosis

Kenan Thompson has opened up about his experience of battling gastroesophageal reflux disease.

BANG Premier

Drug makes blood toxic to malaria-spreading mosquitoes

Nitisinone, a drug that is already used to treat two genetic diseases, could be repurposed to control the spread of malaria, according to new research.

LiveScience

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What is the deadly antibiotic-resistant superbug spreading in Malaysia? Could it be a global threat?

Report of a deadly superbug spreading in Malaysia has raised concern. This pathogen is everything that can disrupt the normal lives of human beings. It is antibiotic resistant, can cause severe disease and has a higher rate of circulation! Could it be a global threat?

The Times of India

Hormone therapy may cut cardiovascular risk in younger menopausal women

Menopause can have profound effects on heart health, yet many people are unaware of this important connection.

The Conversation

Endometriosis: Trauma and genetics may increase risk of chronic condition

ANALYSIS: Growing evidence suggests mental health may contribute to an increased risk on endometriosis. Dora Koller and Renato Polimanti reports

The Independent UK

The 10 early signs of Parkinson’s you might not know about

Initial signs can include stiffness, losing your sense of smell and smaller handwriting

The Independent UK

Too Young For Alzheimer's? Easy To Dismiss Symptoms 41-Year-Old Had Before Diagnosis

After being diagnosed at 41, an Australian dad is raising awareness that Alzheimer's isn't just a disease of old age.

Medical Daily

OPINION - A great American brain drain is brewing — and so is a golden opportunity for London

Some great news came out of Texas this week. Great, that is, if you happen to be one of the better-known viral diseases. Measles is going gangbusters, and in cases at the Covenant Children’s hospital in Lubbock, now comes as a twofer with liver poisoning caused by elevated levels of…

Evening Standard

Cardiologists have announced THIS vegetable as #1 for heart health

Well, no one would be surprised to find that vegetables are one of the most recommended objects of consumption for good heart health. According to a World Health Organization (WHO) report, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally, with an estimated 17.9 million deaths each year. Most…

The Times of India

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Victorian diseases on the rise due to damp housing and food inequality, doctors warn

Doctors raised concerns that damp housing and food insecurity is leading to more severe illness

LiveScience

Kids infected with measles face long-term health consequences. Vaccines can prevent all of them.

Measles can erase the immune system's "memory" and cause a rare but fatal health condition. The MMR vaccine prevents these repercussions, evidence shows.

The Conversation

This mucus-loving gut bacteria is important for health – here’s how to keep it happy

The microbial community living within our large intestine is a highly dense and complex ecosystem. While some of these microbes cause illness and disease (such as bacteria and viruses), others are friendlier to us and help keep us in good health.

The Guardian - UK

Eddie O’Gorman obituary

Businessman who founded Britain’s leading child cancer charity after the deaths of his son and daughter from the disease

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Can overeating vitamin C cure this deadly disease or harm our bodies for good?

Vitamin C is seen as a super-nutrient, known for boosting immunity, improving skin health, and even aiding in wound healing. However, there’s a growing debate about whether consuming large amounts of vitamin C can cure deadly diseases like cancer—or whether it could do more harm than good. Here is everything…

The Conversation

Susan Monarez, Trump’s nominee for CDC director, faces an unprecedented and tumultuous era at the agency

The job of director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention carries immense responsibility for shaping health policies, responding to crises and maintaining trust in public health institutions.

The Conversation

COVID modelling reveals new insights into ancient social distancing – podcast

Five years since COVID emerged, not only has the pandemic affected the way we live and work, it’s also influencing the way researchers are thinking about the past.

LiveScience

This rare bacterial infection triggers pus-filled sores in the lungs and brain

Nocardiosis is a rare bacterial infection that attacks the lungs, skin and brain.

The Times of India

100-year-old doctor shares 7 principles of good health and longevity

What does it take to live a long and healthy life? A 100-year-old man, Dr John Scharenberg, who has spent a lifetime studying health and wellness, shares seven key principles for longevity. These are not just theories but proven lifestyle habits that have helped many people avoid chronic diseases and…

Woman & Home

The best diet for longevity? Following 1 of these 8 in midlife helps you live longer, study shows

No one-size-fits-all approach works when it comes to the best diet for longevity, but sticking to one of these 8 has proven benefits, according to Harvard

The Times of India

Chardham Yatra 2025: Government on high alert as equine influenza hits Rudraprayag

With less than a month until the Chardham Yatra begins on April 30, the Uttarakhand government has sprung into action following the detection of equine influenza in Rudraprayag district. The highly contagious respiratory disease, confirmed in 18 horses and mules in the villages of Veeron and Basti, has prompted swift…

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