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OPINION - A 'fat free' Britain by 2035? Slim chance of that

It seems fair to say this government, turning one year old this week, has not yet achieved a reputation for speedy resolution of major national crises. Yet within the new 10 Year Health Plan is a radical plan – to make Britain “fat free” by 2035.

Evening Standard

Venus Williams reveals medical condition left her ‘laying on the locker room floor’ in pain before Wimbledon

Williams previously revealed her diagnosis with an autoimmune disease in 2011

The Independent UK

3 takeaways from a cardiologist and 'SuperAgers' researcher on how to live longer and healthier

Dr. Eric Topol says science can make “big inroads by preventing age-related diseases.”

Fortune

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Australian man dies from rare infection caused by ‘rabies-like’ bat virus

Fatality is only the fourth case ever recorded in country of Australian bat lyssavirus infection

The Independent UK

Arctic tern numbers down nearly a third at key breeding site, experts warn

Conservationists say the ‘red-listed’ birds are being hit by climate change and disease.

The Independent UK

Why is my indoor palm tree turning yellow? 5 possible reasons and expert solutions to bring your plant back to full health

Palm plants can fall victim to yellowing leaves for a variety of reasons, from natural causes to diseases that need immediate attention

Homes & Gardens

BMI should be replaced, experts argue — here's what the alternative could be

A new study compares body mass index (BMI) with body fat percentage and finds the latter is far more reliable in predicting obesity-related diseases and death.

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Common cough medicine revealed to slow down Parkinson's disease and dementia

A 12-month study found that Ambroxol helped stabilised psychiatric symptoms and protected against brain damage in genetically at-risk participants

Evening Standard

Could dengue spread in the UK? Experts fear climate change could bring tropical diseases to Europe

A warming world is pushing tropical infectious diseases northwards as pathogens thrive in hot and humid conditions

The Independent UK

US north-east sees record tick season as climate crisis sparks arachnid boom

Week of 20 June was highest level of risk for Fordham Tick Index as scientists remind people to take precautions

The Guardian - US

Changpeng Zhao Drops $10 Million In BNB On Vitalik Buterin's Biotech Charity, Gets Thanked For Keeping Humanity Safe From Airborne Diseases

Changpeng Zhao, the founder of cryptocurrency exchange Binance (CRYPTO: BNB), said Tuesday that he made a personal donation of $10 million to support Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin’s biotech initiative.

Benzinga

Gum disease, decay, missing teeth: why people with mental illness have poorer oral health

People with poor mental health face many challenges. One that’s perhaps lesser known is that they’re more likely than the overall population to have poor oral health.

The Conversation

The disease impacting Indigenous kids' development

Early detection is key to ensure children thrive as clinical data reveals more than a third of Indigenous children experience "fluctuating" ear disease.

AAP

7 Canned Goods Whose Prices Are Vulnerable to Market Shocks

Canned goods are the foundation of a stable pantry. They are affordable, long-lasting, and convenient. We often think of their prices as being relatively stable. However, the journey from farm to can to shelf is a complex process. This process is subject to various agricultural and economic shocks. The price…

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The Guardian - AU

Australia’s life expectancy gap narrows but men in disadvantaged areas dying almost seven years earlier

Major causes of death contributing to inequality are lung cancer, respiratory illness and heart disease, ANU researchers say

The Conversation

Decades of South African research reveal key strategies to reduce water contamination in fruit and veg

Water is essential at all stages of food production, from irrigation to food processing to washing fruit and vegetables before we eat them. Crops and livestock need it to grow, but water can also be contaminated by pathogens (any organism that causes disease), heavy metals, and chemicals.

The Independent UK

High levels of Alzheimer‘s-linked protein found in healthy newborn babies

For years, scientists have assumed high levels of p-tau217 always spell trouble. The new research suggests they’ve been wrong

The Conversation

Babies have more of this Alzheimer’s-linked protein than dementia patients – study raises hope for future treatments

A protein long blamed for the brain damage seen in Alzheimer’s disease has now been found in astonishingly high levels in healthy newborn babies, challenging decades of medical dogma.

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The Conversation

From sore muscles to smartwatches and stubborn belly fat: answers to six of the most common fitness questions

In a world flooded with fitness fads and “quick-fix” workout plans, solid evidence can often get drowned out. Yet the science is clear: jogging for just five to ten minutes a day can lower your risk of dying from heart disease and even reduce your overall risk of dying from…

The Independent UK

First case of highly infectious viral disease detected on French cattle farm

France detected a case of lumpy skin disease in the Savoie region near the Alps

The Conversation

The US’s asbestos U-turn: why the Environmental Protection Agency is reconsidering its ban

Once asbestos enters the lungs, it doesn’t leave. Its sharp, microscopic fibres scar tissues, trigger inflammation and can cause deadly diseases like mesothelioma, lung cancer and laryngeal cancer. That’s why over 60 countries have banned it – and why the US mostly phased it out.

International Business Times

Travere Therapeutics Draws Institutional Interest from Armistice Capital, Driehaus, and Wellington

Armistice Capital holds 8.9M shares in Travere Therapeutics as rare kidney disease stock climbs 110% following FILSPARI's full FDA approval.

Bangkok Post

Govt confirms hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak

The Department of Disease Control has confirmed that Thailand is facing an outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD), a highly contagious viral disease primarily affecting children under the age of five.

Radio France Internationale

From ruin to revival as Malawi’s banana growers plant a new future

Malawi’s once-thriving banana industry is battling for survival, brought to its knees by disease outbreaks, trade disruptions and years of neglect. In the hills of Thyolo, though, a quiet resurgence is taking root.

The Independent UK

A woman was told she had Alzheimer’s 13 years ago. Now she’s walking the width of the U.S. after reversing her illness

US LIFESTYLE: After getting a devastating diagnosis of Alzheimer’s — shortly after her own mother had died from the disease — Judy Benjamin thought her life was over. Then she met a doctor whose treatments helped her reverse the cognitive decline — and she’s walking across the country to tell everyone about…

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