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New cell therapy offers ‘real hope’ for liver disease patients

Researchers hope the findings could reduce the need for liver transplants.

Evening Standard

New cell therapy has been a godsend for me, says liver disease sufferer

Sandra Watson suffers from primary biliary cholangitis which causes chronic itching and can lead to liver failure.

Evening Standard

Beyond hot flushes: what menopause can do to your heart – and why it matters

As women navigate hot flushes, sleep issues and changing waistlines, there’s another quieter change that can often occur during perimenopause and post-menopause that deserves just as much attention: heart health.

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2026 FIFA World Cup faces health risks from heat, infectious diseases and food safety, experts say

‘Any time so many people are traveling, there's always the possibility of various outbreaks or whatnot to happen,’ the CDC’s acting director said

The Independent UK

Quote of the Day by Plato: “Love is a serious mental disease.” What does it mean, its relevance and why it still feels true today

Quote of the Day: Plato's observation that "love is a serious mental disease" highlights its overwhelming and irrational power, leading to altered perceptions and hasty decisions. While not inherently negative, this quote emphasizes how unchecked love can override reason, causing emotional blindness and a loss of control. The idea remains…

The Economic Times

AFL:'Unaminously agreed': PM leads tributes to Daniher

Neale Daniher, the former AFL player and coach who became an inspiration for his fight against motor neurone disease, has died aged 65.

AAP

Daniher spirit lives on, Neale loses battle with beast

Former AFL player and MND stalwart Neale Danhier has lost his battle with the disease he called The Beast, but his legacy will live on thanks to FightMND.

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Why WHO Declared Ebola A Global Health Emergency

A deadly virus has once again pushed global health authorities into emergency mode. The World Health Organization has officially declared the Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa a global health emergency, raising fears of wider international spread. For many people, the word “Ebola” immediately brings back memories of panic, strict…

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Neale Daniher was ferocious and inspirational, whether on the footy field or fighting ‘the Beast’

Neale Daniher, the 2025 Australian of the Year who became the face of Australia’s battle against motor neurone disease (MND), has died aged 65.

The Conversation

Neale Daniher, AFL great and motor neurone disease campaigner, dies aged 65

Former player and coach, who was diagnosed with MND in 2013, died at home

The Guardian - AU

Why Some Birds Become Fearless On Remote Islands

Imagine a bird landing on a peaceful island thousands of years ago. No predators. No danger hiding in the shadows. No urgent need to escape into the sky every second. Slowly, generation after generation, something strange begins to happen. The bird changes. Its wings weaken. Its behavior softens. Its fear…

Times Pets

Keeping Organs Healthy Naturally With Healthy Lifestyle Habits for Heart Kidneys and Liver

Learn healthy lifestyle habits to support heart kidneys and liver function and improve organ health naturally for long term wellness and disease prevention overall better.

Medical Daily

Extreme heat imperils chronic disease patients in informal settlements

Within hours of sunrise, the two-room flats in the government-constructed apartment in New Rajarajeshwari Peta in Vijayawada feels like a pot on a stove.

Newslaundry

Dread and denial at heart of deadly DR Congo Ebola outbreak

MONGBWALU (DR CONGO) - Unlike other residents of Mongbwalu, a town at the heart of the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's latest devastating Ebola outbreak, Laureine Sakiya believes that the blood-letting virus exists after seeing some of her neighbours die.

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The Economic Times

How Congo is battling an Ebola outbreak complicated by aid cuts, armed rebels and anger

Ebola treatment centers in eastern Congo are being attacked. This violence stems from deep-seated issues like rebel conflict and displacement. International aid cuts have weakened health facilities. Local communities are angry, complicating efforts to control the outbreak. Authorities are implementing new burial protocols and increasing security.

The Economic Times

Hantavirus scare a wake-up call: Why India must build its disease X defences

A recent hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship echoes past pandemic scares. Experts warn Disease X, a future unknown pathogen, is a near certainty. This virus jumps from animals to humans. India faces challenges due to high human-animal contact. Prevention, not just response, is crucial. Better sanitation and consistent surveillance…

The Economic Times

Attacks on Ebola treatment centers are one of several problems affecting Congo's outbreak response

In the Eastern Congo, a troubling surge of Ebola is compounded by deliberate attacks on medical facilities, igniting frustration among the populace after years of conflict and state neglect. Aid reductions have crippled healthcare systems, and the Bundibugyo strain poses a unique challenge without any available vaccine.

The Independent UK

Suspected Ebola cases surpass 900 as treatment centre attacks hinder Congo response

Officials say a ‘devastating set of emergencies’ are converging at the epicentre of the outbreak

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Gilead Sciences Highlights Trodelvy Lung Data, Long-Acting HIV Pipeline at RBC Conference

Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD) Chief Medical Officer Dietmar Berger outlined several upcoming clinical and regulatory priorities across oncology, inflammation and HIV during a discussion with RBC Capital Markets senior biotech analyst Brian Abrahams. Berger said Gilead is focused on advancing Trodel

Medical Daily

Ebola Response Efforts in Africa Threatened by US Aid Cuts, Experts Warn

Ebola remains one of the world's most dangerous infectious diseases, with outbreaks in Central and East Africa repeatedly straining already fragile healthcare systems. And with the recent cuts to United States foreign aid, public health experts are raising concerns that could weaken Ebola surveillance and response efforts in parts of…

Frugal Gardening

5 Health-Boosting Soil Practices That Work Quickly

Healthy soil never just “happens” by accident, and every thriving garden starts with intentional care below the surface. Strong soil feeds strong plants, and strong plants resist pests, drought, and disease far more effectively. Gardeners who focus on soil improvement often notice faster growth, richer color, and more consistent harvests…

The Economic Times

India dispatches first tranche of urgent medical supplies in wake of Ebola health emergency

India has dispatched its first shipment of medical supplies and protective kits to the African Centre for Diseases Control and Prevention in response to the emerging Ebola public health emergency.

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Common Daily Habits That Secretly Harm Kidney Health and How to Avoid Them

Most people rarely think about their kidneys until something goes wrong. These bean-shaped organs work constantly to remove toxins, control blood pressure, maintain mineral balance, and support red blood cell production. Despite their importance, kidney damage often develops silently, with warning signs appearing only after significant harm has occurred. Modern…

The Economic Times

India issues advisory, warns against travel to parts of Africa as WHO declares Ebola outbreak global health emergency

According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has also officially declared the ongoing outbreak of Bundibugyo strain Ebola virus disease affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda as a Public Health…

AAP

FED:Not a 'me' disease: bowel cancer surge in young people

A mysterious rise in bowel cancer rates in young people has doctors stumped and is putting patients through a treatment regime unsuited to their stage of life.

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