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We Lost the Lyme Vaccine. Under Rand Paul's New Vaccine Liability Bill, We'll Lose More.

The End the Vaccine Carveout Act would expose vaccine makers to lawsuits that once drove companies out of the industry.

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UK’s care sector blasted as ‘utter s****’ by inquiry chief

Baroness Louise Casey blasted the NHS medicines regulator NICE for rejecting a new ‘expensive’ Alzheimer’s drug

The Independent UK

37 Doctors Share Which Diseases Should Scare People More Than They Do

Advancements in technology and medicine have made many of us less worried about serious ailments. However, we tend to forget the potentially life-threatening consequences that these diseases bring, especially when not taken seriously. Here are examples from the people of Reddit, some of whom are medical professionals.

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Billions of dollars, decades of progress spent eliminating devastating diseases may be lost with undoing of USAID

In Greek mythology, King Sisyphus was condemned by the god Zeus to spend eternity rolling a boulder up a hill only to have it roll back down, having to start anew every day.

The Conversation

8 Symptoms of ‘Silent’ Heart Attacks Women Often Misinterpret

We have all seen the movie version of a heart attack: a man clutching his chest and falling to the floor in agony. Honestly, this image has done a massive disservice to women, whose symptoms are often far more subtle and easily dismissed. You might think you are just dealing…

Budget and the Bees

Pollution, noise and climate stress all pose a serious threat to heart health

In an unprecedented collaboration, the European Society of Cardiology, the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association and the World Heart Federation have issued a joint statement calling for immediate action against environmental stressors – pollution, noise, climate stress – to reduce cardiovascular mortality.

The Conversation

Think Today Is Bad? 20 Historical Years That Were Much Darker

Think today's headlines are the worst in history? These 20 dark years make modern life look survivable. Discover the moments when humanity stood on the brink, and endured.

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Child obesity crisis looms as cases set to hit 228 million by 2040, report finds

By 2040 there will be more children who are overweight than not for the first time in history, a new report has found.

Euronews

We discovered lethal new fungal diseases in wild Australian reptiles. It’s time to act fast

When a coastal carpet python was brought into a wildlife hospital in South East Queensland in August 2024, vets were confronted with something they didn’t recognise. The python had damaged scales, crusted lesions across its body and a mysterious fungal infection that defied explanation.

The Conversation

AI could help us more accurately screen for breast cancer – new research

At least 20,000 Australian women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. And more than 3,300 die from the disease.

The Conversation

Syngenta says it will stop making pesticide linked to Parkinson’s disease

Company will halt production of controversial paraquat weed killer by end of June as it faces thousands of lawsuits

The Guardian - US

Briton was diagnosed with rabies after psychiatrist raised fears, inquest told

Yvonne Ford, who died after scratch from dog in Morocco, was referred to mental health expert by perplexed medics

The Guardian - UK

Obesity is on the rise in Africa: 5 essential reads on what to do

Obesity – which the World Health Organization classifies as a disease – is not just an individual issue; it is shaped by the systems people live in. Research shows that urbanisation, economic status and food marketing strategies, for example, play a role along with more personal factors.

The Conversation

The No. 1 Killer in America Often Starts Quietly — The Prevention Moves That Work Early

We often spend our time worrying about high-profile health scares. Yet the most significant threat to your life is likely a quiet, systemic issue. Heart disease remains the absolute leading cause of death in America today. It claims more lives annually than all forms of cancer combined. According to the…

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Medical Daily

7 Protein Myths Debunked: The Truth About Protein Intake, Muscle & Kidney Health

7 protein myths debunked with science-backed protein intake facts, kidney health insights, and realistic guidance on high protein diets.

International Business Times UK

Trump Rash Explained: What's Behind the Visible, Crusty Neck Irritation and What We Actually Know

President Trump attended a Medal of Honour ceremony with a visible skin irritation, prompting public and media interest. His physician clarified it as a side effect of a routine treatment.

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Eric Dane’s Official Cause Of Death Has Been Revealed

Eric Dane’s official cause of death has been revealed as respiratory failure with ALS as an underlying cause.

The Conversation

Emptying bins and photocopying: nurses’ skills are too often wasted in general practice

Australians are living longer, but we’re also living longer with disease and disability. Half of us now have at least one chronic condition.

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The Independent UK

GLP-1 weight loss drugs could increase risk of osteoporosis and gout, new research finds

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This 1 Habit After Every Meal Is More Powerful Than Medication

Modern lifestyles and diets have increased risks of heart disease, diabetes, and brain fog. Surprisingly, prevention may not require expensive medicine or intense workouts. According to a diabetologist with 24 years of experience, a 10–15 minute walk after each meal breakfast, lunch, and dinner can reduce heart attack risk by…

Times Life

Heart Surgeon Shares 4 Habits He Quit for Heart Health

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body that makes sure that each and every corner of our system receives the right amount of oxygen and circulation. Did you know that your heart beats almost 1 lakh times a day? However, the truth is, today’s stressful…

Ideal Home

7 lawn diseases that could be eating your lawn – identify and treat them before they take over

Snow mould, fairy rings and more

AAP

Push to list gambling harm as a public health issue

Harm reduction advocates want to list gambling harm as a public health issue so the Centre for Disease Control can develop a better insight into its impact.

The Independent UK

Michael J Fox has fans ‘tearing up’ with surprise appearance at Actor Awards

The ‘Back to the Future’ star was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991

The Independent UK

Mother of boy with rare disorder known to affect only 200 people told he is ‘unlikely to survive past teens’

Frankie, now 10, was born in 2015 after Amy said she had a normal pregnancy and planned C-section, noting ‘no issues from birth’

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