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Insurers Must Ditch Short-term Focus On Alzheimer's And Go For Zentara's Revolutionary Regime

Zentara, a groundbreaking new company, is pushing to steer the conversation away from these ineffective tactics to cutting-edge AD prevention using affordable blood-based biomarkers.

International Business Times

5 years on, COVID remains NZ’s most important infectious disease – it still demands a strong response

This Friday, February 28, marks five years since COVID-19 was first reported in Aotearoa New Zealand. At a population level, it remains our most harmful infectious disease, with thousands of hospitalisations and 664 deaths last year.

The Conversation

Mystery deadly disease kills over 50 people in Congo within hours; know symptoms and other details

A mysterious and deadly illness is sweeping through northwestern Congo at an alarming rate, and has claimed over 50 lives. Doctors on the ground and the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed on Monday that the victims succumb to the disease within just 48 hours of showing symptoms, a worrying development…

The Times of India

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British Olympian Dismissed Fatigue as Aging – Then Discovered a Deadly Disease

Olympic medallist Roger Black, famed for his sprinting prowess in the 1996 Atlanta Games, has undergone open heart surgery to address a problem first identified.

The Fashion Central

Omega-3s ‘could be vital in motor neurone disease and dementia protection’

Experts specifically looked at alpha linoleic acid (ALA), a type of omega-3 fatty acid found in flaxseed, walnuts and soybean and vegetable oils.

Evening Standard

The simple diet change that could protect against dementia and motor neurone disease

Boosting your consumption of certain fats could help to keep your brain healthy

The Independent UK

We know so little about taking weight-loss drugs without prescription – is it really worth it?

Studies show that they’re effective for overweight people, but if you’re healthy, there are less risky ways to lose weight, says Devi Sridhar of Edinburgh University

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New Way To Detect Alzheimer's? Your Breathing Pattern Could Be An Early Sign

A recent study suggests that a higher breathing rate could be an earlier sign of Alzheimer's that might help identify the disease before more obvious symptoms appear.

Medical Daily

Mystery Illness Kills 50 In Congo: Officials Raise Alarm As Fatalities Occur Within Hours After Symptoms Appear

The unknown disease, believed to have entered a second outbreak in February, is raising alarm among health officials as most victims have died within 48 hours of developing symptoms.

Medical Daily

Mystery Killer Disease Strikes Fast—Over 50 Dead in Hours as Doctors Sound the Alarm

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that over 50 people have succumbed to the unidentified disease in the country's northwest as it spreads at an alarming rate.

The Fashion Central

How likely are you to get breast cancer when you hit 60? What you need to know

The impact of breast cancer on women over 60 is particularly significant

The Independent UK

Key to tackling rheumatic heart disease in Australia

More needs to be done to tackle rheumatic heart disease in Australia, but among the best prevention programs are those which are community-led, researchers say.

AAP

Pruning saw mistakes – experts reveal 6 missteps the pruning pros never make, and how to avoid them

These common pruning saw mistakes can kill your plants

Homes & Gardens

Studies of Parkinson’s disease have long overlooked Pacific populations – our work shows why that must change

A form of Parkinson’s disease caused by mutations in a gene known as PINK1 has long been labelled rare. But our research shows it’s anything but – at least for some populations.

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Breast cancer diagnoses and deaths expected to surge worldwide, says WHO

Cases in UK set to rise by 21% and deaths by 42%, while globally one in 20 women will be diagnosed with disease

Evening Standard

Breast cancer cases and deaths set to rise dramatically by 2050, data suggests

The International Agency for Research on Cancer said one in 20 women globally will develop breast cancer in their lifetime.

The Independent UK

White House plans to bring back Title 42 to limit border crossings, report says

Trump administration could invoke public health order that smears asylum-seeking immigrants as possible disease carriers that could spread tuberculosis

The Times of India

Unlock the secrets to a healthier heart: How small changes can make a big impact

Heart disease stands out as a major cause of death globally; however, its good news lies in the ability to manage risk factors or turn them around just by changing certain lifestyle habits. By focusing on diet, exercise, stress management, and other healthy habits, people can significantly reduce their chances…

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Evening Standard

Vaping could put users at risk of dementia, heart disease and organ failure, finds first study of its kind

Vaping may be worse for people’s long-term health than smoking, the author of a new study has claimed.

Radio France Internationale

South Africa faces HIV crisis as Trump’s aid freeze halts treatment and research

South Africa has more people living with HIV than any other country, and US President Donald Trump’s aid freeze has hit patients hard – as well as researchers, who were close to a breakthrough in the development of a vaccine for the disease.

The Conversation

There’s an outbreak of melioidosis in north Queensland. Here’s what to know about this deadly ‘mud bug’

Seven people have now died from melioidosis in flood-ravaged north Queensland this year.

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Advanced Spinal Disc Repair Solutions at Vertrae®

Back and neck pain can be life-altering, making even simple daily activities a struggle. If you’re dealing with a herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, or spinal instability, finding the right solution is crucial.

The Conversation

Falling vaccination rates put children at risk of preventable diseases. Governments need a new strategy to boost uptake

Child vaccination is one of the most cost-effective health interventions. It accounts for 40% of the global reduction in infant deaths since 1974 and has led to big health gains in Australia over the past two decades.

LiveScience

See heartbreaking photos of 'bumpy' giraffe in South Africa with viral disease rarely seen in these tall animals

At Kruger National park, a wildlife photographer spotted a giraffe covered in hundreds of skin lesions that may be caused by a rare bovine papillomavirus.

The Conversation

Measles: A resurgent threat in Canada

In the landscape of public health, few stories are as compelling as the unexpected return of a disease we once thought was conquered. Measles, a highly contagious viral infection formally considered eliminated from Canada in 1998, is making a surprising comeback, challenging our public health systems and communities at large.

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