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Rabies is an ancient, unpredictable and potentially fatal disease − two rabies researchers explain how to protect yourself

A feral kitten in Omaha, Nebraska, tested positive for rabies in November 2023. It died of the raccoon variant of the virus, which is typically found only in the Appalachian Mountains. Detecting this variant hundreds of miles away in the Midwest raised concerns about a potential outbreak and launched a…

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Top 4 Pharma Picks for January 2024 Growth

The pharmaceutical industry’s future is increasingly promising, spurred by a rise in healthcare expenditure amid escalating chronic and rare disease cases and a burgeoning aged population. The industry's bright outlook is also strengthened by consistent forays into research and development. Against this backdrop, quality pharma stocks Pacira BioSciences (PCRX), Eli…

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Gene variant guards against Parkinson's and could lead to therapies

A study uncovers the likely reasons why a rare genetic quirk is tied to protection against Parkinson's disease.

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Parkinson's disease: New study sparks hope for early detection

Imagine a world in which early detection of Parkinson's disease, even in the absence of symptoms, was possible. We are getting closer to that reality thanks to research from Harvard University's Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Their research has revealed a molecular assay platform…

The Times of India

You're going to hear even more about leaky gut in 2024 – here's how to tell if you have it

Time to investigate the viral phenomenon.

Marie Claire

New, highly mutated COVID variants ‘Pirola’ BA.2.86 and JN.1 may cause more severe disease, new studies suggest

“We cannot ignore the evidence” that Omicron may be evolving into a more severe form of itself, one researcher told Fortune.

Fortune

Size matters in new worker tests for dust lung diseases

Testing of airborne particles and their effect on workers' lungs may be failing to identify harmful materials, despite a recent ban on engineered stone.

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'Unsustainable': Disease halves profits of Scottish salmon farming firm

THE profits of a major fish farming company in Scotland have been halved due to the impact of disease.

The National (Scotland)

Coronavirus FAQ: My partner/roommate/kid got COVID. And I didn't. How come?

Infectious disease doctor Abraar Karan says it's the question he's asked most often about SARS-CoV-2. So how does that happen? Here's his answer.

WEKU

How to identify dollar spot on lawns and get rid of the fungal problem

Dollar spot is a really common lawn disease - but what exactly is it?

Homes & Gardens

Healthy omega-3 fats may slow deadly pulmonary fibrosis: Study

Could the healthy fats found in nuts and fish help to slow the progression of potentially fatal lung scarring known as pulmonary fibrosis and hence postpone the need for lung transplants? Read further on Dynamite News:

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Drug war: On use of antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance

Infectious diseases specialists and critical-care experts have for long been waving the red flag over antimicrobial resistance, or AMR, calling for rational prescription of antibiotics

The Hindu

Poor Sleep In Midlife Tied To Memory Issues And Alzheimer’s Risk

Disrupted sleep in midlife linked to memory problems and potential Alzheimer's risk, study finds

Zenger

Scabies: UK facing unusually large outbreaks – and treatment shortages appear mostly to blame

Scabies is an unpleasant skin infection that’s common all around the world. Outbreaks happen regularly – with an estimated 450 million cases occurring globally each year. But since the start of winter, outbreaks in the UK have been higher than normal. In November 2023 alone, cases were double the seasonal…

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International Business Times

Why Medicare Advantage Plans Continue To Deny Life-saving Ventilators To ALS Patients

Often referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease, ALS is an incurable disease that progressively weakens the muscles, robbing patients of voluntary movements like walking or talking. As the disease advances, many patients need a ventilator to breathe.

The Guardian - US

US faces ‘tragic’ rise in syphilis cases with life-saving drug in short supply

Incidence of serious sexually transmitted disease at 27-year high and demand for preferred antibiotic is straining manufacture

WEKU

Flu and COVID are on the rise, but there are fewer severe COVID cases than last year

Flu is rising, and COVID levels are higher than last season's peak. But COVID hospitalizations and deaths are down. Nonetheless, COVID is still the most dangerous virus circulating.

Medical Daily

National Glaucoma Awareness Month: Experts Share Insights On Signs, Risk Factors And Importance Of Screening

Glaucoma currently has no cure. Nevertheless, early detection and treatment can halt the progression of the disease, potentially preventing blindness.

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Heart disease causes one in five American deaths

According to the CDC, one person in the United States dies from heart disease every 33 seconds.

Zenger

Night Owls Face Higher Risk Of Heart Disease, New Study Finds

Link between late-night habits and artery calcification, emphasizes importance of circadian rhythms in preventive treatment.

International Business Times

A Doctor And Mother's Plea To FDA To Help Save Children With Rare Disease

Despite what appears to be a major medical breakthrough on treatments for Sanfilippo, the Food and Drug Administration has refused to funnel the medicine through a faster approval process.

The Conversation

Drugs of the future will be easier and faster to make, thanks to mRNA – after researchers work out a few remaining kinks

Vaccines have been reliably and affordably protecting people from diseases worldwide for centuries. Until the COVID-19 pandemic, however, vaccine development was still a long and idiosyncratic process. Traditionally, researchers had to tailor manufacturing processes and facilities for each vaccine candidate, and the scientific knowledge gained from one vaccine was often…

International Business Times UK

First Case Of Polar Bear Death Due To Bird Flu Confirmed In Alaska

The experts fear that more polar bears may have fallen prey to the disease.

Newcastle Herald

Maddy is an 'iPad' kid, but taking some time back is key to battling 'sedentary disease'

'One of the most important issues we face as a society is sedentary disease.'

The Guardian - UK

Badger culls are not best way to cut bovine TB, report finds

Exclusive: Badger Trust analysis comes 10 years after government started culls in England against scientific advice

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