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Dementia: why prescription drugs like antibiotics and vaccines have been linked to lower risk of the disease

There’s currently no cure for dementia. Although some recently developed drugs show promise in slowing the progress of the disease, these are both costly and may have limited benefit for many patients.

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This new sickle cell treatment could be a gamechanger – if the NHS really starts to care about black people’s health

Dating, holidays, work: this genetic disease changes everything. Gene therapy could be a lifeline, if it’s accessible to all, says Tobi Oredein, founder and CEO of Black Ballad

The Guardian - UK

Dwyane Wade diagnosis: What to know about kidney cancer

Retired NBA legend Dwyane Wade revealed his kidney cancer diagnosis on a recent podcast episode. Here's what to know about the disease.

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Restless legs syndrome is incurable – here’s how to manage the symptoms

Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom Disease, is a neurological condition that affects about 7% of people.

The Conversation

Could lifestyle changes reverse the growing diabetes epidemic? Experts weigh in at TOI Medithon Part-6

Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects millions worldwide, leading to severe health complications if not managed properly. It occurs when the body either does not produce enough insulin (Type 1 diabetes) or cannot effectively use insulin (Type 2 diabetes). Without proper control, diabetes can result in heart disease, kidney…

The Times of India

3 women of colour on what others should know about breast cancer

There are lot of myths surrounding the disease.

The Independent UK

King Charles shares emotional video featuring Sir Chris Hoy, Amy Dowden and Tom Daly to mark World Cancer Day

Olympic cyclist Chris Hoy told cancer patients ‘We’re all in this together’

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Withdrawing from WHO puts US at risk

The Trump administration is limiting the nation’s ability to respond to infectious disease as Marburg, Ebola rise

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Guillain-Barre Syndrome: Five dead as India faces outbreak of nerve disease

People urged to drink boiled water and avoid uncooked meat and stale food

The Independent UK

What causes cancer? The 12 most dangerous things you can do for your health

Dr Liz O’Riordan, a breast cancer surgeon and three-time cancer patient, shares the surprising things that raise the risk of getting cancer

Evening Standard

The aspirin mistake: 29 million take it daily, not realizing costs outweigh benefits

Daily, low-dose aspirin is no longer recommended for the prevention of stroke and heart attack in older adults not at higher risk of heart disease.

Fortune

Colorectal cancer: Detection of early symptoms and prevention

Colorectal cancer is increasingly becoming a public health concern in India. It has steadily increased over the past two decades. Though the incidence of CRC is still much lower in India compared to the West, urban areas are increasingly seeing an alarming trend, particularly in people under 50 years. According…

The Times of India

Is AI the future of prostate cancer treatment?

Worldwide, prostate cancer is the most diagnosed cancer and the third leading cause of cancer death in men. In India there are almost 37 thousand new cases and 18 thousand deaths from this disease every year according to Globocan 2022. The mortality rate was found to be increased with an…

The Times of India

WHO Urges Global Leaders To Reverse US Withdrawal Decision

Learn about the impact of the U.S. withdrawal from WHO on global health cooperation and disease response efforts.

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IIT Madras launches first-of-its-kind cancer genome database

Cancer is one of the most fatal health problems globally. A recent Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) report indicated that the number of people living with this deadly disease continues to rise. The National Cancer Registry Program reported that one in nine people in India are likely to develop…

The Times of India

World Cancer Day 2025: Theme and significance to know

World Cancer Day is observed on February 4 every year. The day serves as a global effort to raise awareness about cancer and promote its prevention, detection, and treatment. Initiated by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) in 2000, this day has evolved into a significant event, mobilizing individuals,…

The Times of India

Women with this type of pregnancy are at higher risk of heart disease, claims study

A recent study has found that women who give birth to twins are at a significantly higher risk of developing heart disease later in life compared to those who have single births. The research highlights a concerning link between twin pregnancies and cardiovascular health, shedding light on the long-term health…

The Guardian - UK

‘I have this shadow over me’: lupus patients share their experiences living with the disease

From debilitating symptoms to ‘medical misogyny’, patients describe an uphill battle, despite improving treatments

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Black people in England eight times more likely to be hospitalised with lupus

Exclusive: Experts say ‘stark’ inequality with white people could be a result of delayed diagnoses

The Independent UK

Ugandan health authorities are set to begin an Ebola vaccine trial after new outbreak kills a nurse

Ugandan officials are preparing to deploy a trial vaccine as part of efforts to stem an outbreak of Ebola in the capital, Kampala

Tom’s Guide

5 plants to prune in February for healthy spring growth

Pruning back old and diseased growth now will help these five different plants thrive later in the year, so you can enjoy a greater flowering season.

Fortune

It's not just forgetfulness: 8 early warning signs of dementia

Nightmares and changes in vision can both be early warning signs of dementia.

Latin Times

CDC Removes Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation and HIV Web Pages Following Trump's DEI Purge

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) scrubbed references to gender equity, sexual orientation and HIV-related content on its website to comply with President Donald Trump's directives against DEI.

The Times of India

Uganda Ebola outbreak kills 1; top signs and symptoms of the deadly disease

A fresh Ebola outbreak has been reported in Uganda two years after the last one ended in the landlocked country in January 2023, Uganda's ministry of health has confirmed. A 32-year-old male nurse died of the deadly viral hemorrhagic fever in Kampala. The patient exhibited a series of deadly symptoms…

The Conversation

How satellites have become Earth’s new health and nature watchdogs

Satellite-derived Earth observation (EO) data helps researchers like me unlock new insights into monitoring both environmental and human health.

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