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An Aus Influencer Detailed A Pedicure Experience That Was So Bad She Got A Pressure Headache

“I’m not a walking disease.”

Pedestrian.tv

Plant Protein Holds Promise For Treating Huntington’s Disease In Humans

Scientists discover a protein in plants that reduces clumping of proteins responsible for neurodegenerative diseases.

Zenger

Long COVID patients are much more likely to have multiple organ abnormalities

It wasn’t that long ago that some people speculated that long COVID was all in the mind – a psychosomatic illness. Thankfully, that period of speculation is now behind us. We have compelling evidence that long COVID is very real and can affect major organs in people who were previously…

The Conversation

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Brush your teeth! Bad oral hygiene linked to cancer, heart attacks and renal failure

It’s normal to have bacteria in your mouth. But harmful bacteria have been linked to a host of health problems. Medical scientist Glenda Davison and microbiologist Yvonne Prince, who have researched the oral cavity, explain why it’s so important to practise good oral hygiene.

The Conversation

UN authorizes a second malaria vaccine. Experts warn it's not enough to stop the disease spreading

The World Health Organization has authorized a second malaria vaccine in a decision that could offer countries a cheaper and more effective option than the world’s first shot against the parasitic disease

The Independent UK

US health officials propose using a cheap antibiotic as a 'morning-after pill' against STDs

U.S. health officials plan to endorse a common antibiotic as a post-sex morning after pill that gay and bisexual men can use to avoid some increasingly common sexually transmitted diseases

The Independent UK

Experts Say Whole-body MRI Scans Aren't As Revolutionary As They Seem

Startup Prenuvo is offering whole-body MRI scans as a means of preventative health screening. Experts are wary of this latest health care trend.

Inverse

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France begins early vaccine programme as Covid-19 cases rise

A new vaccination drive against Covid-19 gets underway this Monday, with the French government having decided to bring the campaign forward to deal with a resurgence of the disease.

Radio France Internationale

UK-based charity and NIMS Hyderabad save young lives

UK-based HLH and NIMS Hyderabad collaborate to bring hope to children with Congenital Heart Disease. First camp in March 2023 saw 9 surgeries, second in Sept 15 surgeries. 3000 surgeries needed annually in Telangana, 1500-2000 in govt hospitals. Initiative bridges healthcare gap, trains local teams, swift response seen in baby's…

The Hindu

Let it shine: the unexpected benefits of sun exposure on skin

For years we’ve been told to avoid sun to prevent skin cancer. But research suggests a dose of rays can boost your immune system and increase lifespan. We look on the bright side

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan officials consider a new way to boost polio vaccination: prison

Authorities in one province of Pakistan are turning to a controversial new tactic in the decades-long initiative to wipe out polio: prison

The Independent UK

“Walking up 5 flights of stairs daily can cut down heart disease risk”

Several studies have found that walking 10,000 steps promotes good health. However, the findings of a new study have opened up new dimensions to how a good body can reap the benefits of walking.

The Times of India

What is Dupuytren's disease?

It's sometimes called 'The Viking's disease' and there are a few ways to treat it.

The Canberra Times

What biomarkers say about Alzheimer's

There's still no established cause for Alzheimer's, but emphasizing some symptoms can have unintended consequences

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The Independent UK

Billy Connolly says ‘cruel’ Parkinson’s disease has made it difficult to walk

Actor and comedian has lived with the brain disorder for a decade

Evening Standard

Billy Connolly suffers ‘serious falls’ amid Parkinson’s battle

Sir Billy, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 10 years ago, said that he has noticed his balance is ‘deteriorating’

The Guardian - AU

Australian gardener becomes first person to survive deadly flesh-eating bacteria

Woman treated with antibiotics and hyperbaric oxygen therapy to survive infection by pathogen that causes blackleg disease in cattle and sheep

The Independent UK

Alarming case of deadly brain disease linked to Covid-19

This isn’t the first time the disease has been associated with Covid, experts say

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The Independent UK

Climbing more than five flights of stairs a day can decrease the chances of heart disease, study suggests

Muscles such as the glutes, quads, hamstring and calves are activated and cardiovascular health improves

Fortune

Marijuana addiction may raise the risk of a first heart attack or stroke by 60%

Cannabis use disorder appears to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

The Times of India

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar shares health and diet secrets of his grandmother

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a world-renowned humanitarian said, “Health is not a mere absence of disease. It is a dynamic expression of life – in terms of how joyful, loving and enthusiastic you are.” He has improved people's lives all around the world with his advice around fitness, mindfulness and…

Evening Standard

London hospital trials use of blood pressure medication to treat liver disease

Researchers to assess whether beta blocker could be used to treat cirrhosis

Dynamite News

Health: Climbing stairs between five floors everyday can reduce risk of heart disease, says latest research

The study found that climbing more stairs daily especially reduced risk of cardiovascular disease in those who were less susceptible. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

What is silicosis? The incurable disease sickening young California workers who cut countertops

Silicosis is causing men in their twenties and thirties to have severe disease and, in some cases, death

The Times of India

World Heart Day 2023: Here's all you need to know about history and significance

World Heart Day is observed annually on September 29th to raise awareness about cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and promote heart-healthy lifestyles worldwide. Here's a brief overview of its history and significance:

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