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Sam Altman–backed AI biotech announces $1 billion to extend human life span

Retro Biosciences will back clinical trials for three drugs—including a potential Alzheimer’s disease treatment set to begin studies this year.

Fortune

Charlotte Raven obituary

Editor of the Modern Review and Guardian columnist who later chronicled her experience of Huntington’s disease

The Guardian - UK

Mpox in the DRC: residents of the slum at the centre of Kinshasa’s epidemic have little chance of avoiding this major health crisis

Walking through the crowded streets of the Pakadjuma neighbourhood in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, I am struck by the vibrant atmosphere around me.

The Conversation

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The gender gap in Alzheimer's: Why women are at higher risk

Alzheimer's is the progressive mental deterioration that can occur in the middle or old age, having impacts on memory and cognitive function. In simple words, this disorder slowly destroys memory and thinking abilities and eventually the ability to carry out every day, simple tasks. One of the most concerning facts…

The Times of India

Should we stop feeding birds, what happens if we do and does it spread disease?

Half of British households put food out for birds but there is increasing concern it can spread disease

The Guardian - UK

Trump opens RFK's war on public health

RFK's hearing hasn't even started yet and the White House has already attacked vaccines, birth control and the WHO

Salon

Why regular screening is crucial for cervical cancer prevention

Cervical cancer is the most common female cancer in low- and middle-income countries and ranks fourth in the cancers of the womankind. In more than 95% cases of cervical cancer are associated with persistent HPV or Human Papilloma Virus infection. HPV is a common sexually transmitted infection, which do not…

The Times of India

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Katie Price gives health update on her lungs amid mother Amy's terminal disease

Price also had fears about her lungs due to her vaping habit of a year

Evening Standard

Mental health matters: Strategies for building a fulfilling life

WHO (World health organization) defines health as a statement of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not just the absence of disease or infirmity.

The Times of India

Guillain Barre Syndrome outbreak: Dos and don'ts to follow

Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS), a post-infection disease, is spreading faster in Pune. A total of 67 cases, including one death, have been identified so far. Doctors are sharing dos and don'ts to educate people on social media.

The Times of India

Nature lovers urged to take part in UK bird count amid fears over climate and disease

Birdwatch survey comes as concerns grow over infection risks posed by garden bird feeders

The Guardian - UK

'I Rip Out My Lashes To Ease Pain': Eye Disease Afflicts Ethiopia

Scheicho Scheifa is haunted by the fear of going blind. "The fear of going blind worries me whenever the pain strikes."

International Business Times

In Texas’ Rio Grande Valley, a push for residents to lose weight and curb diabetes

In Brownsville, the city and local hospital have helped residents lose more than 23,000 pounds since 2008.

The Texas Tribune

What is Capnocytophaga? How an innocent dog lick can trigger a fatal infection

Capnocytophaga infections in humans are rare, especially in historically healthy individuals, but when it occurs, the disease can be deadly.

LiveScience

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The Times of India

Neglecting high blood pressure can lead to this dangerous disease

High blood pressure more commonly known as a silent killer. It doesn’t just harm our heart—it could also impact our brain. A study published in Neurology reveals that neglecting hypertension can increase the risk of developing cognitive issues like dementia. But there’s hope—simple lifestyle changes and proper blood pressure management…

Medical Daily

Doctor Reveals 5 Signs Of Fatty Liver You Can Check At Home

The symptoms of liver damage may be subtle and are easy to miss in the early stages. A gastroenterologist from California, reveals five key symptoms of fatty liver disease that everyone should watch for.

The Conversation

Several years ago, a little-known drug named Ozempic – previously used only to treat diabetes – emerged as a promising new drug for weight management.

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3 Under-the-Radar Biotech Stocks Revolutionizing Healthcare

Hidden gems in the biotech sector are reshaping healthcare with breakthroughs in personalized medicine and rare disease treatments. Given the sector’s growing potential, I have highlighted three biotech stocks, Immunocore Holdings (IMCR), BioCryst Pharmaceuticals (BCRX), and Harmony Biosciences Holdings (HRMY) that you might consider adding to your portfolio. Read more….

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Another reason to avoid red meats

"Eating processed red meat . . . was linked to a 16% higher risk of dementia and a faster rate of cognitive aging"

The Guardian - UK

Charlotte Raven, ‘exhilarating’, trail-blazing journalist, dies aged 55

Raven came to prominence on Modern Review in 1990s and later developed degenerative illness Huntington’s disease

The Times of India

Do COVID-19 vaccines have AIDS causing virus?

Millions of lives were saved globally by the swift development of COVID-19 vaccinations, but hundreds of false reports followed the major development. One such allegation is that COVID-19 vaccinations contain viruses that cause AIDS or could cause the disease. These are the facts that everyone needs to be aware of…

The Times of India

Not just weight loss, GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic can help with 175 conditions; says groundbreaking study

In a surprising discovery, it was found that weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro can have a positive impact on a whopping 175 diseases and conditions. Apart from weight loss and diabetes control, GLP-1 medications can have a range of benefits, some of which are unexpected including how these…

The Times of India

7 things one should do daily to reduce the risk of heart attack

Heart attacks don’t usually come out of nowhere; they result from years of unhealthy habits. As per the data from the World Health Organisation, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally, taking near to 1.8 crore lives each year. The good news is that small, consistent changes…

The Conversation

Processed red meat isn’t just bad for your heart, it’s also associated with dementia

Less red meat is good for the planet and a growing number of people have started the new year resolving to pursue a meat-free diet.

Salon

FDA proposes new nutrition labels

If approved, the new "Nutrition Info box" would accompany the agency’s traditional Nutrition Facts label

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