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Marburg virus: Rwanda begins vaccine trials amid fears of outbreak of deadly disease

Virus kills around half of people it infects

Evening Standard

Baby boomers living longer but are in worse health than previous generations

Obesity, type 2 diabetes, cancer, heart disease and other diseases all affecting people at younger ages, say experts

The Guardian - UK

Why heart patients have trouble sticking to a healthy diet, and 3 things that help them eat better

Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of death worldwide, and managing it effectively requires more than just medical intervention: what you eat plays a crucial role in your heart’s health.

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Surprising benefits of drinking a glass of orange juice every morning

Freshly squeezed orange juice is one of the best beverages you can add to your morning diet for a burst of antioxidants, Vitamin C, and a wealth of nutrients like folate, and potassium. Sweet and tangy, a glass of refreshing orange juice can give a big boost to your immune…

The Times of India

Health chiefs launch review to tackle ‘poor care’ faced by many young sickle cell disease sufferers

It is estimated that around 300 babies are born in the UK with sickle cell disease each year

The Independent UK

Smokers have a higher level of harmful bacteria in the mouth – new study

A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 8 million people die annually from smoking related complications. Despite efforts by governments and various organisations to create awareness about the dangers, around 1.3 billion people still use some form of tobacco and 80% of them live in low…

The Conversation

Study of new personalised cancer therapies could ‘transform’ how the disease is treated

Large-scale clinical project could give real-time view of how well treatments are working and lead to earlier diagnoses

The Guardian - UK

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How does chikungunya spread and what are its symptoms

Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. The virus mainly affects tropical and subtropical regions. There’s no specific treatment, so prevention focuses on mosquito control and protection.

The Times of India

The week in audio: The English Disease; Mag Hags; Parents vs the Internet; Between the Ears – review

A thoughtful study of football hooliganism; glossy mags of yore amusingly revisited; the mother of murdered teen Brianna Ghey on online safety; and it’s a wonderful pond life

The Guardian - UK

Congo finally begins mpox vaccinations in drive to slow outbreaks declared a global emergency

Congolese authorities have started vaccinations against mpox, nearly two months after the disease outbreak that spread from Congo to several other African countries and beyond was declared a global emergency

The Independent UK

What is the deadly Marburg virus and where has it spread?

World Health Organization warns outbreak risk is ‘very high at the national level’ in Rwanda, but low globally.

Al Jazeera

RSV can be deadly—especially for older adults. Why aren’t more of them getting the new vaccine?

About 6,000 to 10,000 people 65 and older die from RSV in the U.S. annually, the CDC says.

Fortune

Bird flu patient had no apparent contact with animals – and there’s still no evidence of sustained human-to-human spread

Six healthcare workers in the US who were in close contact with a patient known to have bird flu developed mild respiratory symptoms, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The patient was not known to have had contact with livestock or other animals, raising the…

The Conversation

World-first ovarian cancer vaccine ‘hopes to wipe out disease’ ...Tech & Science Daily podcast

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The Guardian - UK

‘Amazing’ trial shows drug combination stops lung cancer advancing for longer

Exclusive: Global trial finds treatment with amivantamab and lazertinib halts progression for average of 23.7 months

The Conversation

Trees’ own beneficial microbiome could lead to discovery of new treatments to fight citrus greening disease

Citrus trees showing natural tolerance to citrus greening disease host bacteria that produce novel antimicrobials that can be used to fight off the disease, our recent study shows. We found the trees at an organic farm in Clermont, Florida.

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50 Disturbing Facts To Make You Want To Crawl Under Your Bed And Stay There

From terrifying truths to unsettling facts, people shared the most horrifying pieces of information that will leave you questioning everything. The post 50 Disturbing Facts To Make You Want To Crawl Under Your Bed And Stay There first appeared on Bored Panda.

The Independent UK

Ovarian cancer vaccine: What you need to know about breakthrough jab that could wipe out disease

There are around 7,500 new ovarian cancer cases in the UK every year

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The Independent UK

World’s first vaccine for ovarian cancer ‘could wipe out the disease’

The hope is the jab could be given to all women preventatively on the NHS to eliminate the disease, which is the sixth most common cancer in women.

The Independent UK

World-first ovarian cancer vaccine being developed in UK

‘A few decades ago the idea of a cancer vaccine was science fiction’ – but it is now becoming more of a reality, says Dr Claire Bromley from Cancer Research UK

Evening Standard

Australian TV presenter announces her own death in heartbreaking social media note

An Australian TV star wrote a message sharing news of her own death, following a lengthy battle with motor neurone disease (MND).

The Conversation

Why women are still being underdiagnosed with heart disease

Women in the UK continue to be underdiagnosed and under-treated for cardiovascular diseases, a recent statement from the British Cardiovascular Societies has concluded. While there are many reasons for this, part of the problem is that cardiovascular disease is still seen as a “man’s condition”.

The Independent UK

Australian TV host announces her own death at 67 in touching social media post: ‘I have left the building’

Fiona MacDonald, known for hosting Australian shows ‘It’s a Knockout’ and ‘Wombat,’ was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2021

PetsRadar

Liver shunt in dogs: Vet explains the symptoms, causes, and treatment

Shunting the issue - Liver shunts in dogs. This article will discuss what exactly a liver shunt is, how to recognize the signs of a liver shunt, what treatment options are available, and how to manage the disease. Read on to find out more!

The Independent UK

Marburg virus outbreak: What you need to know as Europe fears cases

Virus, which has similarities to Ebola, has killed at least twelve people during an outbreak in Rwanda

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