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Warning for farmers after first case of bird flu discovered in a sheep

The single case of avian influenza was found in a sheep on a farm in Yorkshire where the disease had been confirmed in poultry.

Evening Standard

‘The goal is to disassemble public health’: experts warn against US turn to vaccine skepticism

As measles sickens hundreds and health secretary RFK Jr spreads dubious information, experts sound the alarm

The Guardian - US

"Tuberculosis does not discriminate": How this entrepreneur turned her TB struggle into a mission

Overcoming tuberculosis is no small feat. The body has fought a tough battle and is inching towards renewed strength and vitality. Meet Laxmi Asrani, Entrepreneur, Director at Skinwood Clinic, a TB survivor whose story is one of survival and inspiration, proving that even in the face of hardship, one can…

The Times of India

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Tuberculosis cases are up among kids in Europe and Central Asia, health authorities warn

The report comes amid cuts to global aid, which health officials say could lead to a resurgence of TB.

Euronews

Silicosis is ruining the lungs of construction workers. An AI-powered breath test can detect it in minutes

Silicosis is an incurable but entirely preventable lung disease. It has only one cause: breathing in too much silica dust. This is a risk in several industries, including tunnelling, stone masonry and construction.

The Conversation

In a 1st, trial finds vitamin D supplements may slow multiple sclerosis. But questions remain.

A new clinical trial has shown for the first time that taking high doses of vitamin D could stave off the progression of multiple sclerosis. However, much more research is warranted to confirm these findings.

LiveScience

Measles was eliminated from Australia. Experts warn US and Asia outbreaks may bring back this ‘heat-seeking missile’

There were 18 cases in NSW in 2024 – up from six in 2023 – while in Victoria there have already been 13 cases so far this year, compared with 16 in 2024

The Guardian - AU

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This company is launching a genetic matching feature for future parents—and the CEO says ‘it has nothing to do with eugenics’

Nucleus Genomics claims to give couples a picture of their combined risk for passing down hundreds of conditions to their future children.

Fortune

Common herbs like rosemary may have inspired a breakthrough Alzheimer’s treatment

The mice tested with the drug showed cognitive improvement and less harmful protein build-ups in the brain.

Euronews

Ten lockdown lessons to learn for next time

Five years since Boris Johnson ordered the UK to stay home, steps to prepare for the next national emergency are clearer

The Guardian - UK

Linda Nolan’s brother Brian reveals cancer diagnosis weeks after her death

The 69-year-old is the fifth of eight Nolan siblings to face the disease

Evening Standard

Want to Live Longer? Here's What Works

With longevity science booming, you might make it to age 150. We separate the hype from proven strategies. Because the "science is extremely promising."

Kiplinger

‘Putting the unvarnished history out there’: art and activism during the Aids crisis

A new series of events and exhibitions aim to remember the art made during a devastating time, centered on the powerful Aids quilt

The Guardian - US

Simple blood tests could be the future of cancer diagnosis

Blood tests that detect early cancer are coming to market. Could they lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment?

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Are you protected against measles? Do you need a booster shot? Everything you need to know about immunity

There have been hundreds of measles cases reported in the U.S. since the beginning of the year. Here's what you need to know about measles immunity.

Evening Standard

Katherine Ryan opens up about new cancer battle after shocking misdiagnosis

The 41-year-old comedian opened up about her melanoma diagnosis in the latest episode of her podcast Telling Everybody Everything

Radio France Internationale

Two die from chikungunya as virus spreads on France's Reunion Island

A mosquito-borne disease called chikungunya has killed two elderly people on France's Reunion Island, local authorities said on Friday.

The Times of India

Doctor busts egg-cholesterol myth, says he eats 28 eggs per week

For years, eggs have been blamed for raising cholesterol and increasing heart disease risk. “Don’t eat too many eggs, or your cholesterol will shoot up!”—sounds familiar, right?

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Koalas 'closer to extinction' with new disease outbreak

A potentially devastating disease has been found in one state's last healthy koala population, further endangering the species.

The Guardian - AU

Chlamydia detected in Sydney’s only disease-free koala population

Two animals tested positive after being rescued in Appin, prompting biosecurity measures to stop the disease spreading

The Independent UK

Rage and autoimmune disease: is there a link between suppressed anger and the women’s health crisis?

In the midst of a women’s health crisis, could bottled rage be the source of what ails us?

LiveScience

Biological secrets of world's oldest woman, Maria Branyas Morera, revealed after death

A study of a woman who died in 2024 as the oldest person on Earth attempts to untangle the factors that enable some people to ward off disease in old age.

Latin Times

Anti-Vaxx Mom Whose Daughter Died From Measles Says Disease 'Wasn't That Bad'

The parents of a Texas child who died from measles appeared in a video formulated by an anti-vaccine group where they continued to push against vaccines.

Euronews

Global aid cuts are ‘crippling’ the fight against the world’s deadliest infectious disease, WHO says

Nine countries are struggling to access TB drugs, which could impact people’s treatment.

The Conversation

Insomnia can lead to heart issues − a psychologist recommends changes that can improve sleep

About 10% of Americans say they have chronic insomnia, and millions of others report poor sleep quality. Ongoing research has found that bad sleep could lead to numerous health problems, including heart disease.

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