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The community laundry working to reduce heart disease in the Northern Territory

Access to a working laundry reduces rates of scabies, which is widespread in many remote Indigenous communities and can increase the risk of rheumatic heart disease

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NYC records first Legionnaires’ disease death as cases linked to AC systems climb

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Zimbabwe’s gold rush adds fuel to a deadly surge in malaria

In Zimbabwe, open pits left by informal gold miners and filled with stagnant water create breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Health experts say mining is worsening a surge in malaria infections, already spiralling due to funding cuts and climate change.

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Trump’s deep public health cuts hinder response to record US cyclosporiasis outbreak

Experts say layoffs, reduced disease surveillance and Medicaid cuts have made the foodborne parasite more difficult to track and contain

The Guardian - US

Jesy Nelson's SMA Victory Highlights How Early Diagnosis Can Rewrite the Future for Babies with Rare Diseases

Jesy Nelson's campaign has helped bring newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy to England, highlighting how early diagnosis can give babies access to life-changing treatment before symptoms appear.

Medical Daily

What Shatavari Actually Does to Female Hormones: 5 Research-Backed Effects on Women

It Works Differently Depending on Where You Are in Your Hormonal CycleShatavari (Asparagus racemosus) does not push estrogen in one fixed direction. It contains steroidal saponins called shatavarins that behave as phytoestrogens, they bind to estrogen receptors but produce a weaker signal than the body's own estradiol. In women with…

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Neem's Bitter Compounds Target Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Inflammation Better Than You Knew

The Bitterness Is the PointNeem's flavour is the first thing most people want to get past. Chew a fresh leaf and the bitterness hits the back of the throat in a way that feels medicinal before you've thought about it. That sensation is not incidental. The bitter compounds in neem,…

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6 Ayurvedic Herbs With Real Clinical Evidence: Ashwagandha, Turmeric, and More

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)The most clinically studied adaptogen in the Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia, ashwagandha has accumulated enough trial data to move beyond wellness-counter claims. A 2019 randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial published in Medicine found that 240 mg of standardised ashwagandha root extract daily reduced serum cortisol by 23% over 60 days. Participants…

Times Life

First Legionnaires’ disease death in New York City as health officials struggle to find origin of outbreak

Much of the focus has been on air conditioning systems atop large buildings, which can release water vapor containing the bacteria

The Independent UK

What's on tap for the Thai shrimp industry?

The shrimp industry has become a hot topic for the government after Malaysia suspended imports of Thai shrimp on June 1. Although this trade dispute may soon be resolved following meetings in early July, Thailand's shrimp industry continues to grapple with a longstanding and more significant challenge that has persisted…

Bangkok Post

Hal Williams' Final Curtain Call at 91 Raises Questions About What Natural Causes Really Mean

Actor Hal Williams has died at 91 from natural causes, prompting renewed interest in what the term means and how it differs from a specific medical cause of death.

Medical Daily

Serotonin May Speed Heart Valve Deterioration in Certain Patients, Columbia Research Shows

Columbia researchers find serotonin may accelerate mitral valve disease in patients with a specific genetic variant. New questions about SSRIs and heart risk.

Medical Daily

Phoenix Leads the Nation in West Nile Virus Deaths as 2026 Season Becomes Worst in Over Two Decades

Maricopa County reports 29 West Nile cases and 4 deaths — the worst early-season start in over 20 years. CDC confirms 48 cases in 23 states. What Phoenix residents need to know now.

Medical Daily

Do patients who suffer heart attack have more micro and nanoplastic in their blood? New study assessed

Microplastics are a big environmental issue. They’ve been found in oceans, drinking water, seafood, the air we breathe, and increasingly throughout the human body, from the placenta to the brain.

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The Independent UK

Beverley Callard shares cancer treatment update as Coronation Star opens up about disease

The Coronation Street actress said she had been diagnosed with the disease in February

The Economic Times

Novo Nordisk's obesity drug Wegovy wins India approval to fight silent fatty liver killer

India's drug regulator approved Novo Nordisk's Wegovy for MASH treatment. This drug targets a serious progressive form of fatty liver disease. The approval follows a committee recommendation for adults with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis. Wegovy, containing semaglutide, was previously approved for chronic weight management. This marks a significant expansion…

The Economic Times

WHO adds air pollution to dementia risk factors, says up to 45% of cases may be prevented

New World Health Organization guidelines highlight preventing dementia through lifestyle changes. Addressing factors like air pollution and chronic diseases can delay dementia cases. The agency now advises against routine vitamin and omega-3 supplements for prevention. These updated recommendations are crucial as dementia cases are expected to rise. India faces a…

Evening Standard

Coronation Street legend Beverley Callard gives major cancer treatment update

The soap opera legend underwent radiotherapy after her breast cancer diagnosis earlier this year

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Fatty Liver? These 3 Science-Backed Drinks May Help

Fatty liver disease often develops silently, showing few or no symptoms until the condition becomes more serious. Modern lifestyles, processed foods, lack of exercise, and excess alcohol have made it increasingly common worldwide. While there is no magic drink that can cure fatty liver, experts say that combining a healthy…

Medical Daily

A Heart Under Fire: The Circumstances That Left Beloved Reggae Singer, Fantan Mojah, Dead at 49

Reggae singer Fantan Mojah has died at 49 after reported heart-related complications. His passing is drawing attention to the risks of advanced heart disease and the importance of early treatment.

Times Life

What Triphala Consistently Does to Your Gut, Digestion, and Microbiome Over Time

The First Two Weeks: Motility Before Anything ElseThe first thing Triphala changes is mechanical. Chebulic myrobalan (Terminalia chebula), one of the three fruits in the formula, contains anthraquinone glycosides that stimulate peristalsis, the wave-like muscle contractions that move stool through the colon. A 2011 study published in the Journal of…

Medical Daily

The Alzheimer's Protein Long Blamed for Dementia May Actually Be Critical for Memory, Scientists Find

Flinders University study in Nature Communications finds tau is essential for long-term memory formation — not just Alzheimer's pathology. What this means for drug development.

The Economic Times

Merck gets US FDA nod for first-in-its-class oral cholesterol drug

The U.S. FDA has approved Merck's new cholesterol-lowering pill, Lipfendra. This oral medication works by blocking the PCSK9 protein, which helps lower bad cholesterol. Lipfendra offers an alternative for patients who dislike injectable treatments for heart disease. The drug is priced at $10.50 daily and will be available soon. Merck…

The Guardian - UK

Offer teenagers a meningitis B vaccine on NHS, advisers tell UK government

JCVI says children should have one or two doses of menB vaccine at age 15, depending on if they had vaccine as a baby

Medical Daily

Ozempic Shows Early Anti-Aging Promise, but the Evidence Still Has Major Gaps Researchers Cannot Ignore

UC San Diego RCT found semaglutide slowed biological aging by 9%. But the study had 108 patients, all with HIV. Here is what the evidence shows and what it does not.

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