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Why you should think twice before rescuing a wild animal

Imagine you’re driving down a windy road when you spot an injured possum.

The Conversation

Heart Attack Deaths Have Fallen Dramatically Over 33 Years: A New Study Pinpoints Exactly What Worked

A JAMA Cardiology 33-year analysis found modifiable risk factors drove a dramatic decline in U.S. heart attack deaths. But BMI and blood sugar-related deaths are increasing.

Medical Daily

Bruce Willis' Rare Public Appearance Spotlights the Hidden Toll of Frontotemporal Dementia on Patients and Families

Bruce Willis was recently seen at a rare public outing amid his battle with frontotemporal dementia. Here's what FTD can do to communication, behavior, and families.

Medical Daily

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A Drug That Could Functionally Cure Hepatitis B Achieved That Goal in 1 in 5 Patients in Two Major Phase 3 Trials

Phase 3 B-Well trials published in NEJM showed bepirovirsen achieved functional cure in 20% of chronic hepatitis B patients — the first phase 3 evidence of this kind for the disease.

Medical Daily

How Parkinson's Disease Can Affect Health in Later Life: Lessons from Jo Whiley's Father's Journey

Jo Whiley's father, Martin, died after living with Parkinson's disease, highlighting the daily realities of the condition and why family support matters.

Medical Daily

The World's First CRISPR Gene Therapy Just Got Approved for Children as Young as 2 with Sickle Cell Disease

The FDA on July 1, 2026, expanded Casgevy CRISPR gene therapy to children as young as 2 with sickle cell disease. Here is what families need to know about eligibility and access.

Medical Daily

Sleeping More Than 8.5 Hours Every Night Is Tied to an Alzheimer's Blood Marker: What That Actually Means

A UT Health San Antonio study of 2,410 older adults found that regularly sleeping 8.5+ hours was linked to higher Alzheimer's blood marker p-tau181 — not as a cause, but as an early signal.

Medical Daily

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Former Coronation Street star Tracy Shaw shares tearful cancer update

The actress and singer, 52, revealed she was diagnosed with the disease in April.

Evening Standard

Pfizer and the $200 Billion-Dollar Cardiovascular Market

Pfizer's cardiovascular business highlights the intersection of drug pricing, marketing, patents, and competition in the rapidly growing $200 billion heart disease market.

International Business Times

Shatner's Final Frontier? 'Star Trek' Icon and Daughter Confront Stage 4 Cancer at the Same Time

William Shatner and his daughter Melanie reveal how they battled stage 4 cancers at the same time, with immunotherapy and targeted treatments helping both become cancer-free.

Medical Daily

The number of US measles cases just hit a 35-year high

Measles vaccines helped the U.S. eliminate measles 26 years ago

The Independent UK

Tick Season Is at Its Peak Right Now: Here Is the Full-Body Check You Need After Every Trip Outside

Tick-bite ER visits are at a decade-high in 2026. Here is the CDC-recommended full-body tick check, treatment guide, and when to see a doctor after a bite.

Medical Daily

In 1789, one mysterious outbreak changed Australia's history; scientists may have solved it

In 1789, a horrific outbreak devastated Indigenous Australians around Sydney Harbor. Up to 70% of local First Nations people died. For over 200 years, the cause remained a mystery. Now, scientists solved it. Computer modeling points directly to the British First Fleet. Dried smallpox scabs, carried in medical vials, likely…

The Economic Times

Wait for the End, or Go Out with a Bang? Understanding Medical Risk and Personal Choice

Sharon Osbourne revealed doctors warned Ozzy against his final concert due to Parkinson's disease, showing the result of ignoring medical advice.

Medical Daily

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Johns Hopkins Scientists Grew Miniature Brains From Alzheimer's Patients' Cells to Test How Different People Respond to the Same Drug

Johns Hopkins researchers grew Alzheimer's patients' brain organoids and found dramatic individual differences in drug response, a potential step toward personalized treatment.

The Conversation

Cerebral small vessel disease: new treatment possibilities for the little-known condition affecting millions of people

Cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD), which notably increases the risk of stroke and cognitive disorders, is estimated to affect more than 5 million people in France alone. In the absence of a curative treatment, the prevention of cardiovascular risk factors remains the most effective strategy today. However, promising new therapeutic…

Medical Daily

A Drug Developed for Spinal Cord Injury May Offer a New Approach to Alzheimer's by Repairing DNA in Brain Cells

A 2026 mouse study from King's College London found KCL-286, a spinal cord drug that passed Phase 1 trials, repaired DNA damage and reduced inflammation in an Alzheimer's model.

Evening Standard

Michael J Fox says acting ‘prolonged my life’ after Parkinson’s diagnosis

The 65-year-old Canadian-American was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s disease a year after Back To The Future Part III was released in 1990.

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India has undertaken transformative reforms to strengthen its healthcare system: J P Nadda

India hosted the 16th BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting in Chandigarh. The meeting established a network for mental wellness research and collaboration. BRICS nations adopted a declaration to deepen health cooperation and strengthen systems. Initiatives were launched to combat diseases driven by social determinants. Digital health and healthy lifestyle promotion were…

Medical Daily

West Nile Virus Deaths Rise in Arizona as 2026 Season Tracks at 5 Times the Historical Baseline

The 2026 West Nile virus season has recorded four deaths in Arizona and 48 national cases by late June, nearly five times the historical average. Peak season is still ahead.

The Guardian - UK

Risk of Parkinson’s disease may increase with prolonged exposure to road traffic noise

Pioneering study linking noise pollution to Parkinson’s finds 3% increase in risk for every 11.5dB rise in noise levels

Medical Daily

Ebola Kills 999 in DRC as Two Americans Are Evacuated and the Outbreak Shows No Sign of Slowing

The DRC Ebola outbreak has killed 999 people as of July 21, 2026. Two U.S. citizens have been evacuated to Germany. Here is what Americans need to know.

Fortune

The GLP-1 paradox: too expensive to cover, too effective to cut

A founder and a former HHS CTO agree: GLPs are breaking the healthcare system. We need to move away from drug-first or diet-first obesity care.

The Economic Times

India sends 4.5 tonnes of medical aid to Kenya to boost Ebola preparedness

India has delivered essential medical supplies to Kenya for disease preparedness. This assistance strengthens Kenya's capacity to respond to infectious disease outbreaks. The consignment included personal protective equipment and infection prevention materials. India previously supplied significant medical aid to the Africa Centres for Disease Control. Both nations are expanding health…

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Michael J Fox anonymously joined Parkinson's chatrooms to discuss his diagnosis after going public

Michael J Fox secretly joined Parkinson's chatrooms after going public with his diagnosis to see how they reacted to him living with the disease.

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