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As tuberculosis cases rise in the US and worldwide, health officials puzzle over the resurgence of a disease once in decline

An outbreak of tuberculosis, or TB – a lung disease that is often accompanied by a hacking cough – began in January 2024 in Kansas City, Kansas, and two nearby counties and continues as of early March 2025. To date, 147 people have been reportedly diagnosed with TB in the…

The Conversation

The rare genetic disorder that causes severe itchiness and liver failure

Patients with PFIC develop liver failure as a result of a buildup of a digestive fluid known as bile.

LiveScience

Where did U.S. public health go wrong?

The field’s failure to integrate medical services in the mid-20th century set the stage for its current troubles

Salon

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Every sexually active individual should NOT ignore these 5 symptoms that can be STD

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are more common than many people realize, and they often go unnoticed due to their subtle or mild symptoms. While some infections may resolve on their own, many can lead to severe complications if left untreated. Early detection and treatment are crucial to prevent long-term health…

The Times of India

Scientists discover new part of the immune system - and it could help solve our antibiotics crisis

Experts say the findings have the potential to transform the treatment of infectious diseases

The Independent UK

The link between menopause and heart health: Why it matters

Perimenopause is the time frame preceding the menopause. Even if your periods have not ended, you may begin to experience menopausal symptoms during perimenopause. Usually, your estrogen levels begin to decline prior to the cessation of your periods.

The Times of India

Nearly half of women in Africa will be obese or overweight by 2030 – study

Stigma, lack of treatment and disproportionate rise of the disease in women draws comparisons with HIV epidemic

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Parkinson’s cases could top 25 million worldwide by 2050, study suggests

The research suggests cases in the UK could climb to 307,000 by 2050.

The Independent UK

What is melioidosis and why do cases spike after flooding and heavy rainfall?

As Tropical Cyclone Alfred bears down on Queensland, authorities warn rare but potentially fatal bacterial disease occurs when people have significant contact with contaminated water or soil

The Guardian - AU

COVID-19 is the latest epidemic to show biomedical breakthroughs aren’t enough to eliminate a disease

The COVID-19 pandemic transformed over the past five years from a catastrophic threat that has killed over 7 million people to what most people regard today as a tolerable annoyance that doesn’t require precaution. Nonetheless, COVID-19 continues to kill over 2,000 people per month globally and cause severe illness in…

The Conversation

Wastewater sampling could be key to early warning of new disease outbreaks

Monitoring pathogens in sewer systems would be ‘major improvement’ on current techniques, new research shows

The Guardian - US

Mandatory health testing for flat-faced dogs introduced at Crufts for first time with non-invasive breathing assessment

Dogs from three breeds will be assessed for brachycephalic obstructive airway disease

PetsRadar

Is fatty liver in kids a bigger threat than we know? Could it lead to cirrhosis?

Childhood obesity is rising at an alarming rate, bringing with it a hidden but serious health concern—Pediatric Fatty Liver Disease (PFLD), now recognized as Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD). Too frequently underdiagnosed, this disease can quietly advance to advanced liver damage, cirrhosis, and even liver failure if not treated.

The Times of India

Hrithik Roshan's sister Sunaina Roshan reveals how she reversed grade 3 fatty liver with just two changes

Sunaina Roshan, the sister of actor Hrithik Roshan, has made headlines for being honest about her health issues. Sunaina has been a great advocate for adopting a better lifestyle, having battled cancer and fatty liver disease. She recently took to social media and expressed how she was able to overcome…

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Intermittent fasting and fatty liver: Is it safe?

Intermittent fasting (IF) has taken the health and wellness world by storm, praised for its potential to aid weight loss, improve metabolic health, and even boost brain function. But what about its impact on fatty liver disease, a condition affecting nearly 25% of the global population? While most articles touch…

Medical Daily

Can Gynecological Issues Raise Risk Of Heart Diseases? Here're Two Conditions That Pose Greatest Danger

A recent study revealed that two common gynecological issues are linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases.

The Independent UK

RFK Jr praises unconventional treatments but not vaccines in Fox interview about Texas measles outbreak

‘We’re going to be honest with the American people for the first time in history,’ Kennedy claims

The Conversation

Beyond blame: The role of malfunctioning fat tissue in the disease of obesity

Many people who have struggled with their weight have been told to “eat less and move more.” Others have spent years juggling trendy diets, from keto to fasting, with minimal results. Despite their best efforts, what they often hear from physicians, friends, family and even strangers, is that they lack…

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Evening Standard

Cancer treatment, AI and green research companies coming out of London university attract £3bn in investment

Firms working on cures for rare cancers, using AI to create green technology and treatments for motor neurone disease are among the 95 active "spinout" businesses to come out of UCL

The Times of India

Slim is out, fat is in: Over half the world set to be overweight or obese by 2050; how it will impact health

The world is getting fatter by the day and in the next 25 years over half of us could be overweight or obese, a new study published in The Lancet journal has warned. Not that this can't be reversed, but it would demand a series of bold and drastic measures…

The Times of India

Walking and doing these two exercises for few hours a week can prevent fatty liver disease

Fatty liver is a growing health concern. Health experts and fitness enthusiasts are urging people to take care of the liver because the liver does not show any symptoms of fat deposition but has serious consequences.

Evening Standard

Doddie Aid 2025 raises more than £1 million for motor neurone disease research

Thousands of participants walked, ran, swam and cycled more than one million miles for charity during the first five weeks of 2025.

The Conversation

Out-of-balance bacteria is linked to multiple sclerosis − the ratio can predict severity of disease

Multiple sclerosis is a disease that results when the immune system mistakenly attacks the brain and spinal cord. It affects nearly one million people in the U.S. and over 2.8 million worldwide. While genetics play a role in the risk of developing multiple sclerosis, environmental factors such as diet, infectious…

The Times of India

Can a 19-year-old develop Alzheimer's disease? What causes early-onset disease in young

Alzheimer's disease is known to affect the elderly, and one would never expect a teenage individual to develop the neurodegenerative condition. However, this extremely rare case happened in China, and the researchers are yet to understand its underlying cause.

The Conversation

‘All in your head’: when doctors misdiagnose autoimmune disease as psychosomatic

Feeling disbelieved when knowing that there is something very wrong with your body can have devastating and long-term consequences. One of the most obvious consequences is that you won’t get the correct treatment and support.

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