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ICMR starts revising current National Essential Diagnostics List for first time

ICMR has begun the process of revising the current National Essential Diagnostics List, saying that considerable time has passed since the first such list was released in 2019

The Hindu

First polar bear to die of bird flu – what are the implications?

Climate change is a threat to polar bear’s survival. Now they have a new deadly challenge facing them: bird flu. It was recently confirmed that a polar bear from northern Alaska has died from the disease.

The Conversation

World leaders to meet to discuss threat of hypothetical ‘Disease X’ pandemic in Davos

‘Disease X’ is ranked as a priority for awareness campaigning by the WHO alongside Covid-19, Ebola and Zika virus

The Independent UK

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Oxford scientists launch first human vaccine trials for deadly Nipah virus

Nipah virus is a devastating disease that can be fatal in around 75% of cases, the researchers said. Outbreaks have occurred in countries in Asia, including Singapore, Malaysia, Bangladesh and India, with a recent one in Kerala in September last year, they said.

The Hindu

Revealed: Huge rise in women drinking themselves to death

Exclusive: Expert warns ‘incessant marketing of drinks towards women’ has helped fuel a surge in alcohol-related deaths, particularly liver disease

The Independent UK

Heart disease is the biggest killer of women under 75 - so why are heart attacks so often misdiagnosed?

The BHF reports that 50% of heart attacks in women are misdiagnosed, the experts explain why and how to prevent one

Woman & Home

Listen to your gut – it may be telling you something about your heart | Explained

The human microbiome, consisting of trillions of microorganisms, plays a crucial role in regulating health and diseases. Genomic studies reveal its impact on various aspects of well-being, including on heart health, colorectal cancer, and the colour of urine.

The Hindu

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Unlocking the truth about diabetes: ‘The science has been pretty awful’

More than 400m people around the world have diabetes, and many control the condition using insulin. But science writer Gary Taubes believes it’s this very treatment that is behind the current epidemic. Does his controversial case for a diet-based alternative to medicine have any bite?

The Guardian - UK

The little matter of the waist

Discover the significance of waist measurement and how it can predict the risk of heart disease.

The Hindu

Alert against mumps in Alappuzha

The Health department has issued an alert against mumps in Alappuzha in the wake of a rise in the number of patients.

The Hindu

Global deaths from fungal disease have doubled in a decade – new study

Eleven years ago, my colleagues and I estimated that about 2 million people around the world were dying from fungal infections annually. My latest estimate puts the figure today at nearly double that: around 3.8 million deaths.

The Conversation

Landmark sickle cell drug axed by regulators

Exclusive: Crizanlizumab was hailed as first new drug to be introduced in over 20 years for people living with sickle cell disease

The Independent UK

‘Disease X’ could cause the next pandemic, according to the WHO—or Ebola, SARS, or Nipah. 9 pathogens researchers are keeping a watchful eye on

'Disease X' isn't a threat yet, as far as we know. Here are nine other pandemic threats the World Health Organization is keeping a watchful eye on.

Fortune

Life threatening diseases rats living in your home can cause

Rats can spread some major diseases

The Times of India

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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s secrecy points up the stigma of prostate cancer

Even though prostate cancer is more prevalent, men still don’t want to talk about it.

The Guardian - UK

Cholera cases soar globally amid shortage of vaccines

Resurgence classified as grade 3 emergency by WHO, with southern Africa and Haiti among those hardest hit

International Business Times

How To Make Agriculture Work For Farmers, Consumers And The Planet

Reducing waste is one way to make meat production more sustainable -- not just for the environment, but for the people who produce and consume it.

The Independent UK

Human vaccine trials begin in UK for brain swelling Nipah Virus

Nipah virus is a devastating disease that can be fatal in 75 per cent of cases

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The Conversation

The US once withheld syphilis treatment from hundreds of Black men in the name of science. Newly public records are helping us understand how it could happen

In 1972, a whistleblower revealed that the United States Public Health Service (USPHS) had withheld syphilis treatment from hundreds of Black men as part of a 40-year study observing the natural course of the disease. The experiment’s subjects – the majority of whom were sharecroppers from rural Alabama – believed…

The Guardian - UK

Cape Verde becomes fourth African country to eliminate malaria

With no recorded cases since 2017, the archipelago has had a long journey to become free of the disease, which killed 608,000 people globally in 2022

The Hindu

DNA from ancient Europeans reveals surprising multiple sclerosis origins

DNA obtained from the bones and teeth of ancient Europeans who lived up to 34,000 years ago is providing insight into the origin of the often-disabling neurological disease multiple sclerosis, finding that genetic variants that now increase its risk once served to protect people from animal-borne diseases.

International Business Times UK

Prince William Says Mike Tindall Apologised For Revealing His Cheeky Nickname

The former rugby player said he calls the Prince of Wales "One-Pint Willy" because he is "not the best of drinkers".

The Guardian - UK

Healthcare to go: roadside clinics help keep Kenya’s truckers rolling

A life on the road puts drivers at risk of hypertension and diabetes but often puts doctors out of reach. A network of clinics on key routes is helping to combat lifestyle diseases

Evening Standard

OPINION - London's vaccination rates are terrible and measles is on the rise — it's time to act

Seven years ago the World Health Organisation declared that measles was “eliminated” from Britain. This was an approximation, of course — it meant jumpy public health authorities were able to catch the disease in time when it snuck in at airports or harbours. This seems like a tricky thing to…

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Recognition for Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield's Motor Neurone Disease Advocacy

Learn about the exceptional contributions of Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield in raising awareness and funds for Motor Neurone Disease, recognized and honored...

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