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Rise in dengue fever outbreaks across the Pacific driven by the climate crisis, experts say

Samoa, Fiji and Tonga among the worst affected amid warning the disease and others will become ‘more common and more serious’ as the planet warms

The Guardian - AU

‘Outdated guidance’ sees thousands at risk of prostate cancer ‘overtreatment’

Overtreatment of the disease can lead to side effects such as erectile dysfunction or incontinence, charity Prostate Cancer UK said.

Evening Standard

Cats develop dementia like humans – and may hold clues to treating it

The breakthrough was hailed as a “perfect natural model for Alzheimer’s” by scientists who worked on it

The Independent UK

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5 Vaccines Adults Should Never Ignore, Experts Warn

When most people think of vaccines, they picture childhood shots and school immunization records. But staying protected doesn’t end when you become an adult—some vaccines are just as critical later in life. From preventing serious respiratory infections to protecting against diseases that can cause long-term complications, certain immunizations are essential…

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Is Your Morning Cereal As Dangerous As Bacon? Experts Warn Ultra-Processed Foods Are Linked To Cancer And Dementia

New research reveals ultra-processed foods increase cancer risk by 2% and dementia risk by 25% per 10% intake increase. Learn which everyday foods pose the biggest threat to your health.

International Business Times UK

Gene therapy can be less effective in women – and my research in mice brings us one step closer to understanding why

Gene therapies hold immense promise for treating sight loss. These therapies use a modified, harmless virus to deliver therapeutic genes directly to diseased cells, helping them to function normally again.

The Conversation

Can AI Predict Your Baby's Intelligence? New Genetics Startup Herasight Says Yes—Sparking Fears Of Eugenics 2.0 In IVF

A genetics startup founded by scientists Tobias Wolfram and Alex Strudwick Young has left stealth mode, with Futurism reporting that Herasight claims its embryo screening platform can forecast a baby's intelligence and the likelihood of developing 17 diseases.

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Health authorities fear mosquito-borne disease deaths could surge

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Three new cancer drugs approved for use for NHS Scotland

Three new treatments for cancer have been approved for use by the NHS in Scotland ...

The National (Scotland)

Your finger nails can reveal more about your health than you think

Changes in the colour and texture of your nails can indicate health issues

The Independent UK

Chris Hemsworth's diagnosis changed his outlook

Chris Hemsworth is, biologially, eight to ten times more likely than other people to develop Alzheimer's disease.

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CDC shooter blamed COVID vaccine for depression; union demands statement against misinformation

A Georgia man who had blamed the COVID-19 vaccine for making him depressed and suicidal has been identified as the shooter who opened fire late Friday on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters, killing a police officer

The Independent UK

Georgia authorities identify suspect in CDC shooting as a 30-year-old man from suburban Atlanta

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has identified the man who opened fire at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as 30-year-old Patrick Joseph White of Kennesaw, Georgia

The Independent UK

For some Zimbabwe children with heart disease, a rare lifeline restores hope

Ten children in Zimbabwe have received free open-heart surgery from a visiting team of Egyptian surgeons working alongside local doctors

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New study reveals the best type of milk to consume

A decades-long study has revealed that consuming full-fat milk increases the risk of heart disease and death, while low-fat milk is associated with lower risks.

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WHO Warns of Global Chikungunya Risk As China Outbreak Surges Past 10,000 And Reaches New Country

“Chikungunya is not a disease that is widely known, but it has been detected and transmitted in 119 countries globally."

Benzinga

Genmab/AbbVie Partnered Blood Cancer Combination Drug Cuts Risk Of Disease Progression By 79%

Genmab A/S (NASDAQ:GMAB) released results Thursday of the Phase 3 EPCORE FL-1 trial evaluating subcutaneous epcoritamab in combination with rituximab and lenalidomide (R2) versus R2 alone for adult patients with relapsed or refractory (R/R) follicular lymphoma (FL).

The Conversation

The key to a centenarian’s long life may be their superhuman ability to avoid disease – new research

Humans may be living longer on average these days, but, even so, only a fraction of us will live to see our 100th birthday. Yet the reasons why only a select few will become centenarians still remains a mystery to scientists.

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10 Foods That Help Burn Belly Fat Naturally

Stubborn belly fat, also known as visceral fat, is more than just a cosmetic concern; it’s a key risk factor for serious health issues like heart disease and type 2 diabetes. While spot reduction is a myth, you can significantly reduce abdominal fat by adopting a healthy lifestyle that includes…

The Independent UK

The summer herb staple that can protect you from cancer and cardiovascular disease

This summer salad staple has immune boosting nutrients and has been used for thousands of years

The Independent UK

The vaccine that could lower the risk of dementia by 20 per cent

A new study could change the way we understand and treat dementia and other degenerative disorders of the brain

The Guardian - UK

Don’t wait! Prune your stone-fruit tree now, and ensure a healthy winter

Cutting while the weather’s warm reduces the risk of fungal and bacterial diseases invading

The Guardian - AU

Alarm in China that efforts to control Chikungunya virus are infringing on rights

Many say control measure for mosquito-borne disease hark back to the zero-Covid era, in which people’s daily lives were strictly monitored

International Business Times

WHO Says Nearly 100,000 Struck With Cholera In Sudan

The World Health Organization on Thursday said nearly 100,000 cholera cases had been reported in Sudan since July last year, as it warned of more hunger, displacement and disease to come.

Evening Standard

Patients to be fast-tracked on to new head and neck cancer vaccine trial

The jab uses mRNA technology to train the immune system to fight cancer.

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