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Radio presenter Chris Evans diagnosed with skin cancer

Disease is in early stages, broadcaster reveals on Virgin Radio show, and says he has been told it is treatable

The Guardian - UK

Chris Evans reveals he’s been diagnosed with skin cancer: ‘It’s been caught early’

The former BBC Radio 2 host said the disease was found in the early stages

The Independent UK

5 common causes of kidney damage and how to protect your kidneys

Causes of kidney damage

The Times of India

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Highly-mutated Covid strain identified

Most people shouldn't be concerned about this highly mutated variant, but experts caution it has outbreak potential

Salon

Jason Leitch 'concerned' as 200 people in hospital with Covid

SCOTLAND's national clinical director has said he is concerned about winter Covid-19 cases as 200 people were admitted to hospital with the disease…

The National (Scotland)

Does Eating Apples Really Promote Health? A Nutritionist Reveals What the Data Actually Shows

Apples contain various bioactive substances that have biological effects on the body.

Inverse

A trial to test a new path for preventing Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer research made a breakthrough last month when Eli Lilly's drug donanemab slowed cognitive decline in 47% of those taking it. It follows two other drugs, lecanemab and aducanumab, that target amyloid protein buildup in the brain. However, these drugs can cause fatal brain bleeding and seizures. Oxidative stress hypothesis…

The Hindu

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Scotland in a 'fairly stable position' in face of new Covid variant

A new coronavirus variant with a “high number of mutations” has been detected in the UK.

The National (Scotland)

Evidence-based digital investments can help governments save up to 15% of health system costs: World Bank report

World Bank report finds health systems use less than 5% of available data to improve patient outcomes. Digital tech and data can help prevent and manage chronic diseases, care for young and ageing populations and prepare for health emergencies. India has shown the way with digital health and Ayushman Bharat.

The Hindu

Chikungunya virus surges in South America. But a new discovery could help outfox it

South America has seen a quarter million cases this year, as climate change is a boon for the mosquitoes that spread it. A study about how the virus infects cells could help inform future treatments.

WEKU

New Covid variant causing concern among scientists detected in London

It is unclear whether BA.2.86 causes more severe disease but its detection in several countries has put scientists on alert

The Guardian - UK

A new Covid variant is on the rise – how worried should we be?

It is important we stay level-headed as new subvariants emerge and mutate in the coming weeks and months, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

Lack of sleep can increase cardiovascular disease risk, finds study

We all have the habit of not sleeping well during the weekdays due to work, study, or any other purpose. We try to adjust to this lack of sleep during the weekends, which now has been proven to be insufficient to bring our normal sleep cycle back. When our sleep…

The Times of India

Newly-identified Molecule Could Hold Key To Targeting Obesity

This novel mechanism could also help combat obesity an important risk factor for all cardiovascular diseases.

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The Times of India

A simple mouth rinse can detect heart disease risk, finds study

A new research study has found that a simple mouth rinse with saline water can help detect the risk of heart disease. The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Oral Health, found that high white blood cells in the saliva is linked to poor flow-mediated dilation.

The Hindu

Platelets ‘can replicate benefits of exercise in brain’, shows study

A new research published in Nature Communications has found that an injection of specific blood molecules can replicate the benefits of exercise in the brain, paving the way for potential new treatments for age-related cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease patients.

The Hindu

How the deadliest virus in human history paved the way for new cures

CDC approved study of the virus that caused the 1918 pandemic. Researchers wanted to recreate the virus from its genetic material. CDC installed special security measures and only one man, Terrence Tumpey, was authorised to work on it. He found the virus’s haemagglutinin and RNA polymerase genes responsible for virus'…

WEKU

Three respiratory disease vaccines recommended for some central Kentuckians

The fall season is often a time when respiratory disease prevention comes front and center. That’s because certain vaccinations are typically administered to meet school health requirements as well as protecting older citizens.

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Negotiating a life with Amylotropic Lateral Sclerosis

ALS is a progressive, neurodegenerative disease with no effective cure. It affects motor neurons, leading to muscle atrophy and difficulty with diagnosis. Caregivers are uprooted from their routine and face financial and mental health issues. Infrastructural inefficiencies and lack of insurance cover add to the burden of PALS. With an…

LiveScience

In rare case, man's brain starts to bleed following tooth extraction at the dentist

After a standard dental procedure, a man turned up to the emergency department with bleeding in his brain.

Capital & Main

Black Angelenos Care for Alzheimer’s Patients — and Each Other

Support groups help manage the strain on caregivers in the epicenter of Alzheimer’s cases.

The Conversation

Potentially faulty data spotted in surveys of drug use and other behaviors among LGBQ youth

Federal data on LGBQ student health contain a significant amount of potentially exaggerated or untruthful responses, raising questions about how they might skew people’s understanding of risky behavior among teens. These inaccuracies affect some responses more than others. That’s according to an analysis my colleagues and I did of high…

The Walrus

Faith Healers Are Back, and They’re Getting Rich

Spiritual pseudoscience is everywhere on social media with promises to cure diseases. It may also be costing lives

Dynamite News

Studies shows teeth might preserve hundreds years old antibodies

According to a new study, teeth may be capable of storing antibodies for hundreds of years, allowing scientists to investigate the history of infectious human diseases. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Studies reveals medications of chronic diseases can affect body's temperature

A study has found that medications that are used to treat various chronic diseases may hinder the body’s ability to lose heat and regulate its core temperature to optimal levels. Read further on Dynamite News:

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