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Tenderness and Rage: how groups affected by HIV found power, comfort and joy in Aids activism

London exhibition explores how care and protest improved rights and dignity of those living with disease

The Guardian - UK

'If Ebola comes, we'll be wiped out': Democratic Republic of Congo conflict-displaced

Dorcas Mapenzi fears the worst if Ebola comes to the Kingonze camp, where she lives alongside more than 25,000 other displaced people in the conflict-hit eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. - 'Everyone will die' - No infection has yet been recorded at the Kingonze displaced persons' camp, which was built…

The Economic Times

Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo: Mongbwalu residents split over disease threat and government response

An Ebola outbreak is devastating Mongbwalu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Many residents deny the virus's existence, complicating response efforts. Healthcare workers face challenges with limited resources. The outbreak has spread to nearby provinces and Uganda. The World Health Organization declared it an international emergency. Authorities are working to…

The Economic Times

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WHO chief says Ebola 'can be stopped' as he lands in DR Congo

KINSHASA - The UN health chief said on Thursday the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo which has claimed over 200 lives can be stopped, as he arrived to oversee the fight against the highly infectious disease.

Bangkok Post

Researchers fear another hot summer could further cripple Florida’s already struggling coral reefs

Decades of warming oceans, disease outbreaks and pollution have already decimated more than 90% of Florida’s coral cover

The Independent UK

How a simple blood test could spot signs of Alzheimer’s ‘decades before symptoms’

A simple blood test may be able to spot signs of Alzheimer’s disease long before someone shows symptoms, a new study has revealed

The Independent UK

Blood test could detect signs of Alzheimer’s ‘decades before symptoms’ – study

The findings show that Alzheimer’s may be present in midlife and already linked to cognitive differences, researchers said.

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5 Balance Exercises Every Senior Should Do Today to Help Reduce Fall Risk This Year

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls among adults 65 and older caused more than 38,000 deaths in 2021 and led to...

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7 Bio-Age Indicators: Why Cellular Health Is Becoming a Bigger Talking Point in 2026 Senior Wellness

Biological age is becoming critically important to gauge a person’s overall health. It is a more accurate predictor of disease risk, healthspan (years lived disease-free),...

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About 8% of the country lacked health insurance in 2025, new data shows. That could rise next year

The proportion of Americans without health insurance held steady at around 8% of the population in 2025, according to new findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Rare Ebola Strain Border Panic Triggers Swift US Travel Bans Following Controversial Health Funding Cuts

The WHO declared an Ebola outbreak in Africa a global health emergency, prompting the US and other countries to impose travel restrictions

International Business Times UK

UK’s £21m for Ebola crisis currently just 5% of total sent during last massive outbreak

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is said to be assessing what a long-term response could require

The Independent UK

Could GLP-1 Drugs Do More Than Aid Weight Loss? Some Studies Link Them to Lower Tumor Risk

GLP-1 medications already changed the conversation around weight loss, diabetes care, and metabolic health. Now researchers explore an even more intriguing question: could these drugs influence cancer risk as well. Early studies continue to spark interest because they show patterns that go beyond appetite control and blood sugar regulation.

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Experimental Drug Shows Promise in Stopping Progression of Severe Fatty Liver Disease

While the fight against fatty liver disease continues to challenge the United States and much of the world, driven by rising rates of high-calorie diets and sedentary lifestyles, new hope has emerged in the form of an experimental therapy.

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International Business Times UK

How Did Pierre Deny Die? Real Cause of Death as Emily in Paris Fans Mourn Netflix Star

French actor Pierre Deny, known for 'Emily in Paris', has died at 69 from ALS. His passing highlights the disease's severity and raises awareness about ALS research and treatment advancements.

The Guardian - UK

Most UK men should not be offered prostate cancer screening, experts say

Government will consider committee’s guidance that says mass screening ‘likely to cause more harm than good’

The Independent UK

WHO chief calls for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Democratic Republic of Congo as number of suspected Ebola cases nears 1,000

Director-general of the WHO Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus wrote in a post on social media that the region is facing a ‘catastrophic collision of disease and conflict’

Evening Standard

Prostate cancer screening: Final guidance recommends against testing all men

Only men with a specific gene variant and a family history of certain cancers should be screened, experts have said.

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The Independent UK

Majority of men in UK will not be offered routine prostate cancer screening

Black men have double the risk of prostate cancer

The Guardian - UK

‘Among the things he feared most was death’: the doctors and nurses dying on the Ebola frontline

Medics battling the incurable disease in Democratic Republic of the Congo working in ‘agonising’ conditions

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Don’t Ignore This: Why Professional Primary Care Services Are Essential for Better Health

Many health conditions begin quietly without obvious symptoms. People often assume they are healthy simply because they do not feel sick, but hidden issues such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease can slowly develop over time.

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Is Ebola Entering India? What You Must Know

One hospital quarantine in Bengaluru was enough to trigger fear across the country. After a woman returning from Uganda showed Ebola-like symptoms, panic spread rapidly online, with many wondering whether the deadly virus had finally reached India. Although her test later came back negative, the scare has pushed health authorities…

The Independent UK

About 8% of the country lacked health insurance in 2025, new data shows. That could rise next year

The proportion of Americans without health insurance held steady at around 8% of the population in 2025, according to new findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

International Business Times UK

Pam Bondi Cancer Diagnosis Exposes the Hidden Voice Changes Women Must Watch Out For

Pam Bondi, former Florida Attorney General, reveals her thyroid cancer diagnosis following her departure from public office, highlighting the importance of early detection and understanding of this rare disease.

The Economic Times

India sends emergency medical supplies for Ebola outbreak response in Congo

India has provided crucial pharmaceutical supplies to aid the fight against the Ebola outbreak in Congo. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the donation's arrival in Uganda. These essential materials will be deployed to affected communities in eastern DR Congo. India's commitment to health security across the…

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