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Global vaccine alliance GAVI to buy 500,000 doses of mpox vaccine

The global vaccine alliance Gavi says it will buy 500,000 doses of vaccine against mpox to fight outbreaks of the disease in African countries

The Independent UK

5 deadly viruses that can impact the brain

Infectious diseases are on the rise and one of the common complications of the diseases is brain inflammation, which could eventually prove to be life-threatening, if not tackled on time. Encephalitis is one such complication which can cause inflammation of the active tissues of the brain. Many times this can…

The Times of India

Why light pollution may be linked to greater risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Light pollution is a growing issue. Over the past 25 years, artificial lighting has surged by 49% worldwide. For perspective, the brightness of the night sky has risen by almost 10% per year over the last 12 years. Around 80% of the global population is now affected by light pollution.

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7 shocking ways ultra-processed foods affect children

You’ll be surprised how much ultra-processed food can affect your child - from short-term behaviour to long-term illnesses…

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Biological drugs — or biologics made from bacteria or living cells — are a boon for many kinds of autoimmune diseases and even cancer. But very few people in India have a clear idea about them. Umesh Isalkar speaks to Dr Syamasis Bandyopadhyay, senior consultant rheumatologist at Kolkata’s Apollo Multispecialty…

The Times of India

Drinking This Much Coffee Could Reduce Your Risk of Developing Common Metabolic Diseases

A new study looks at how intake of caffeine, coffee, and tea impact the risk of co-occurring cardiometabolic diseases.

Inverse

Superbugs to kill 40 million by 2050; 5 deadly ways they affect our body

Superbugs may kill almost 40 million people by 2050, a new study by The Lancet assessed. The growing threat of antimicrobial resistance or AMR could mean challenges in treating diseases which could lead to significant mortality.

The Times of India

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Crohn’s disease: What you need to know as Daisy Cooper discusses life-threatening experience

From symptoms to treatement

The Independent UK

Which parent is more likely to pass down Alzheimer’s disease? New research has the answer

Alzheimer's can be passed down from parents to children, but new research reveals whether a particular parent is more likely to be responsible.

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Severe flooding in northeast Nigeria impacts one million, sparks disease, food shortage fears

Severe flooding continues to wreak havoc in northeastern Nigeria, impacting over one million people and raising concerns about the spread of diseases and widespread food shortages. Authorities are currently working to coordinate relief efforts for those affected by the disaster.

Radio France Internationale

Tooth sensitivity during pregnancy and after birth: 9 things dentists want you to know

How pregnancy and birth might affect your teeth – and how to manage sympotoms

GoodToKnow

'Virus Hunters' Track Threats To Head Off Next Pandemic

A global network of doctors and laboratories is working to pinpoint emerging viral threats, including many driven by climate change, in a bid to head off the world's next pandemic.

International Business Times

Do repetitive head injuries really cause the degenerative brain disease CTE? New research questions the link

Concerns about the long-term impacts of concussion and head injury have become prominent in recent years, particularly among participants and stakeholders of contact and collision sports.

The Conversation

In this upcoming Netflix documentary, parents discover their son's other life in World of Warcraft after he died of a degenerative muscular disease

Before his death, Mats Steen spent tens of thousands of hours as the dashing rogue, Ibelin.

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The Conversation

‘Pirate birds’ force other seabirds to regurgitate fish meals. Their thieving ways could spread lethal avian flu

It’s not easy finding food at sea. Seabirds often stay aloft, scanning the churning waters for elusive prey. Most seabirds take fish, squid, or other prey from the first few metres of seawater. Scavenging is common.

Evening Standard

'Crohn’s disease almost killed me', says Lib Dem deputy leader Daisy Cooper

Daisy Cooper’s weight plummeted to just seven stone and she was given just four days to live unless she had major surgery

The Times of India

Health benefits of 2-inch belly fat loss you wouldn't believe

Belly fat loss seems to be an arduous journey and every small win must be celebrated in order to be motivated for the long way ahead. Abdominal fat or a deep layer of visceral fat could be adding bulge to your belly, increasing chances of many chronic diseases. Your belly…

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Taliban Suspends Polio Vaccination Campaign In Afghanistan

Taliban's suspension of polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan raises concerns about disease spread and impacts global eradication efforts.

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Evening Standard

London scientists developing tools to identify women at high breast cancer risk

Major 40-year study reaches halfway mark after helping thousands of women

Zenger

Laughter Found As Effective As Eye Drops In Treating Dry Eyes: Study ‌

Chinese scientists propose laughter therapy as a primary treatment for dry eye disease, showing promising results in recent research.‌ ‌

The Guardian - AU

‘It’s the only disease where you’re not supported to fight for your life’: why Kate Swaffer is demanding dementia rights

When Swaffer was diagnosed with younger onset dementia at 49, she was told to prepare for the end. Instead she embarked on a mission

The Conversation

Antibacterial discovery: how scavengers avoid infection and what we can learn from them

Antibacterial discovery has become a pressing global challenge. Rising antibiotic resistance and difficult-to-treat infections mean we urgently need new antibacterial drugs and infection prevention measures. Food production problems such as bacterial crop disease and food spoilage are driving demand for innovations too.

The Guardian - US

Extreme heat due to climate crisis puts people at greater risk of kidney disease

Researchers are finding heat-related illnesses can also contribute to heart disease and cognitive impairment

The Independent UK

WHO grants first mpox vaccine approval to ramp up response to disease in Africa and beyond

The World Health Organization says it has granted its first authorization for use of a vaccine against mpox in adults, calling it an important step toward fighting against the disease in Africa and beyond

The Texas Tribune

Texas’ battle against deer disease threatens breeding industry

Texas has seen a record number of chronic wasting disease cases this year. The state is looking for new ways to contain the spread without driving deer breeders out of business.

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