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Chronic diseases in the elderly: A growing challenge

India is undergoing a significant demographic transition. The elderly population, those aged 60 and above, is expected to reach 158.7 million by 2025, accounting for 11.1% of the total population. This rapid increase brings forth a pressing health challenge: the prevalence of chronic diseases among the elderly. According to the…

The Times of India

Scientists Studying Aging Are Finally Zeroing In On What Actually Triggers Age-Related Diseases

Does aging cause metabolic decline, or does metabolic disruption accelerate aging? Or both?

Inverse

8 practical ways to prevent post-meal blood sugar spikes

Blood sugar spikes are common post-meal, especially in people with diabetes, but they are no less harmful for people who do not have the lifestyle disease yet. People may experience a surge in glucose when they eat high-carb foods or foods with high glycaemic index, have irregular or large amounts…

The Times of India

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Sheep movement restricted in Norfolk and Suffolk amid bluetongue disease

Several cases have been confirmed and cattle are being kept in restricted zones

The Guardian - UK

Health Official Says Polio Vaccine Campaign Begins In War-torn Gaza

A health official said a polio vaccination campaign had begun in Gaza on Saturday after the war-torn territory recorded its first case of the disease in a quarter of a century.

International Business Times

Wanted: 1,000 women to help ‘get even’ with the agony of endometriosis

After battling endometriosis herself, a British entrepreneur backs £1m study hoping to improve understanding of the disease

The Guardian - UK

Nederlandse Kooikerhondje: Breed profile

Everything you need to know about Nederlandse Kooikerhondjes.

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New hope on heart disease as science offers early detection and prevention

Programme that monitored thousands of women leads to findings that could lead to better health outcomes for decades to come

The Guardian - UK

3 days, 640,000 children, 1.3M doses. The plan to vaccinate Gaza's young against polio

The U.N. is about to launch an ambitious campaign to vaccinate 640,000 children in Gaza against polio, a disease that doctors fear has spread in the territory due to the massive humanitarian catastrophe unleashed by Israel's military offensive there

The Independent UK

New York resident dies of eastern equine encephalitis — what is it?

Recent cases of a viral illness nicknamed "triple E" have occurred in New England. Here's what you should know about the disease.

LiveScience

Nursing home oversight would be tightened under a bill passed in Massachusetts

Massachusetts lawmakers have approved a bill designed to strengthen the state’s oversight of nursing homes, provide anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ nursing home residents, and help protect against the spread of infectious disease outbreaks

The Independent UK

Colon-cancer risk in young people linked to one amino acid, small study finds

A study has tied a substance in the blood to colorectal cancer in people under age 50. It may act as an early signal of the disease, scientists say, but that needs to be confirmed.

LiveScience

Why Catching Up On Sleep During Weekends Could Help Save Your Life

New research shows that people who catch up on their sleep during weekends may see their risk of heart disease fall.

Zenger

Mpox vaccines are available – why are they not reaching Africa?

Nigeria became the first African country this week to receive a batch of vaccines against mpox, a viral disease whose rapid spread led the World Health Organization to declare a global health emergency in mid-August. While more vaccine doses are available, experts say high costs and regulatory hurdles have prevented…

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Sleeping in on weekends could cut your risk of heart disease by up to 20%, new study shows

The National Sleep Foundation, however, warns that too much sleeping in could be harmful to your health.

Inverse

Inside the Quest To Uncover the Culprit Behind A Lung Disease Brewing Near A California Lake

Scientists have long understood there to be a connection between the dust and the region around the Salton Sea's poor respiratory health.

LiveScience

What to know about Oropouche virus — the deadly fever that has reached the U.S.

Cases of "sloth virus" have been reported in the U.S. and Europe for the first time. But what is it?

The Conversation

COVID-19, flu and RSV shots − an epidemiologist explains why all three matter this fall

The Food and Drug Administration approved and granted emergency use authorization on Aug. 22, 2024, for the newest, updated version of the COVID-19 vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention quickly endorsed the new shot to protect against severe illness.

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Inverse

Drinking Before Conception May Accelerate Aging — In the Next Generation

A recently published mouse study hints that chronic alcohol use from both parents has an enduring effect on the next generation's aging and susceptibility to disease.

The Times of India

TOI Medithon: Experts joined to discuss risks, complications, prevention and how to live well with diabetes

Diabetes can profoundly impact life. It may lead to dietary restrictions, affecting social and eating habits. The risk of complications such as heart disease, neuropathy, and vision problems can necessitate frequent lifestyle adjustments.

The Independent UK

Heart disease breakthrough as ‘gene silencer’ drug shows promise

Researchers found the risk of death and recurring ‘cardiovascular events’ – such as heart attacks or strokes – were reduced by 28% overall

Salon

Israel's war in Gaza poses polio risks

Public health organizations call for a ceasefire to distribute humanitarian aid and to address growing health risks

The Conversation

Mpox in the DRC: children are at high risk – health expert explains why

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that children, pregnant women and people with weak immune systems are at higher risk from the mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Reports confirm that children under five account for 39% of all cases in the country, and babies as young…

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Massachusetts Reports Second Case Of Eastern Equine Encephalitis

Massachusetts confirms second EEE case in humans and horses, highlighting the seriousness of the mosquito-borne disease and the importance of prevention me...

The Guardian - UK

Another worldwide alert – mpox is spreading. Here are three steps we can take to head it off

There’s no doubt we have ways to keep everyone safe – if we have the will, says Gordon Brown, former UK prime minister and WHO ambassador

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