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Eric Dane: How the late Grey’s Anatomy star brought his heroic ALS fight to the screen

TRIBUTE: The Californian actor, who has died at age 53, never shied away from speaking out about his ALS diagnosis. Kevin E G Perry looks back at how he used a guest appearance on ‘Brilliant Minds’ to raise awareness of the motor neuron disease

The Independent UK

Trump ditched the World Health Organization. His new plan will cost three times as much, report says

Public health experts have said leaving the health organization will hamstring global cooperation on fighting disease

The Independent UK

‘It’s chronic disease, stupid!’ The central challenge facing health care

“The economy, stupid!” is an aphorism coined by James Carvill during Bill Clinton’s 1992 U.S. presidential campaign to keep workers focused on a key message. It has since been adapted countless times to refocus debates over challenging situations, and it can be applied to the central challenge facing health care:…

The Conversation

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Nearly one in four US adults with diabetes are unaware they have it

Researchers announced Thursday that they had taken a major stride in treating the chronic disease

The Independent UK

Dementia: how brain resilience, immune health and the menopause play a role in women’s risk

Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with dementia. While researchers have some idea of the factors that elevate risk, it’s still not entirely clear why this happens. But a recent study suggests that the menopause could play a key role in increased vulnerability to Alzheimer’s disease.

The Conversation

John Dobbs obituary

Other lives: Researcher whose work brought about shifts in the approach to chronic brain disease

The Guardian - UK

The virus nearly everyone has and its possible role in MS

Over 95% of the world’s adult population is infected with Epstein–Barr virus (EBV), but most people never realise it. The infection often causes few symptoms and then stays in the body for life.

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One by one, children in this Indian village started to drop dead with liver disease. Nobody can explain why

ON THE GROUND: Health workers are rushing to assess a sudden outbreak of deadly illness in a small village in northern India. Rumours are spreading in the absence of a clear cause, and families are grieving amid a climate of fear and uncertainty. Namita Singh reports from Chhainsa

The Independent UK

Your BMI at this age is likely linked to diabetes and heart disease

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The Independent UK

Viagra and Shingles Vaccine Emerge as Surprising Front-Runners in Alzheimer's Drug Repurposing

Discover how Viagra and the shingles vaccine are emerging as leading candidates in Alzheimer's drug repurposing, with new evidence suggesting potential protection against dementia.

Medical Daily

Trump admin appoints Covid lockdown critic Dr Jay Bhattacharya as CDC chief

The director of the National Institutes of Health is poised to take on one of the most powerful roles in American public health. Dr Jay Bhattacharya, an Indian-origin physician and health economist, is set to become acting head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), according to reports…

The Times of India

Snuggles and Sleep? The Pros and Cons of Sleeping With Your Cat

What to consider when cuddling with a cat ?

Proper grooming and regular vet care make co-sleeping with cats safer and healthier.

While a cat’s independent nature may make it seem like it will do whatever it wants, many of our furry family members do like a cuddle. However, there…

Times Pets

What Vets Wish Indian Pet Owners Knew About Pet Nutrition ?

The Fundamentals of Feeding Your Pet:

Proper nutrition results in a shiny coat, strong immunity, and an active lifestyle in pets.

When you bring your pet in for a check-up, your vet is doing a visual and hands-on assessment, and it all boils down to one thing: Is this diet…

Times Pets

The Grocery Store Seed Hack Saving Gardeners Hundreds — And Why It Might Ruin Your Harvest

Plant a tomato from your refrigerator, and you might grow dinner for months…or you might grow a lesson in disappointment. The grocery store seed hack promises cheap abundance, and sometimes it delivers. Other times, it hands you bland fruit, weak plants, or nothing at all.

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The Independent UK

NIH's Bhattacharya will also run the CDC while Trump administration looks for a permanent director

The director of the National Institutes of Health is also taking over as acting head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to an administration official

The Conversation

The next cancer breakthrough may be stopping it before it starts

Cancer treatment follows a familiar pattern: doctors spot symptoms, diagnose the disease and start treatment. But scientists are now exploring a radical shift in how we tackle cancer. Instead of waiting for tumours to appear, they want to catch the disease decades before it develops.

The Independent UK

Long-term exposure to bushfire smoke linked to increased risk of heart disease

Researchers found people living in areas with higher average smoke exposure over a three-year period were more likely to be admitted to hospital for heart conditions

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Why Men Are Dying From Colon Cancer More Often Before 55

Colon cancer used to carry an unspoken label: older person’s disease. That label no longer fits. Men under 55 now face rising rates of colon cancer, and too many of them lose their lives because they never imagined they stood in the danger zone. The shift demands attention, urgency, and…

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The Guardian - US

Long Covid is still here. I know – my life came to a stop because of it

With more than 200 possible symptoms, long Covid isn’t easy to treat and diagnose. Rolled-back federal funding has led longhaulers to ask: is this all in my head?

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Feeling Tired or Dizzy?5 Hidden Heart Attack Signs That Could Save Your Life

Silent heart attacks are extremely dangerous because they often show very mild or no obvious symptoms but can cause significant heart damage. Many people mistake early signs for fatigue, stress, or minor discomfort and ignore them. Heart specialists emphasize that recognizing subtle warning signals is critical for prevention and timely…

Medical Daily

Alzheimer's Breakthrough: Scientists Discover Brain Switches That Boost Neprilysin and Clear Amyloid Plaques

Scientists uncovered brain receptor "switches" that boost neprilysin, clear Alzheimer's amyloid plaques, and improve memory in mice, opening a promising path toward safer, oral dementia treatments.

The Guardian - UK

Excruciating tropical disease can now be transmitted in most of Europe, study finds

‘Shocking’ data shows the climate crisis and invasive mosquitos mean chikungunya could spread in 29 countries

Medical Daily

The Science of Feeling Younger: Proven Longevity Habits That Extend Healthspan

Longevity science reveals how exercise, nutrition, sleep, and social bonds support healthy aging and extend healthspan beyond genetic limits.

The Conversation

Does exercise really work for osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative joint disease that causes pain, stiffness and swelling, and reduces your range of motion. It often affects the knees, hips and hands, although it can also occur in other joints throughout the body.

AAP

Measles curb at risk amid vaccine fear, cost and travel

Measles outbreaks globally and less than ideal vaccination rates for children are negative signs as clusters of the contagious disease emerge in two states.

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