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The elimination of cervical cancer in NZ is within reach in our lifetime – but not without funding and a plan

After committing to a global plan to eliminate cervical cancer, New Zealand is lagging behind Australia and other countries in how it manages this preventable disease.

The Conversation

‘One of the most important species for science’: how the humble fruit fly transformed 4 fields of research

The common fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster), more correctly called the vinegar fly, is a frequent visitor to ripe fruit in households around the world, where it often deposits eggs on rotting flesh without being noticed. We have probably all consumed different body parts of fruit flies – without any known…

The Conversation

West Virginia patients are left in limbo over changing insurance coverage of obesity medications

While West Virginia's employee health insurance program covers drugs like Ozempic for people with type 2 diabetes, officials decided to indefinitely pause covering their use for weight loss patients because of the cost

The Independent UK

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Peripheral artery disease – the biggest killer you’ve probably never heard of

Imagine putting your socks on one morning and noticing your big toe, which has been painful for a few weeks, has started turning black. A trip to your doctor ends in being referred urgently to a specialist. They tell you a bypass operation of a blocked artery in your thigh…

The Conversation

Poorer children hit hardest as scurvy makes a comeback in France

Scurvy, a disease caused by severe vitamin C deficiency, is making a comeback in France. A new study links its resurgence, particularly among young children from low-income families, to rising food insecurity and inflation since the Covid pandemic.

Radio France Internationale

Doug Duren Wants You To Remember It's Our Turn To Take Care Of This Land

Caring about the future these days feels like it’s in short supply. Thinking about what happens to the world around us after we’re gone is even rarer. And doing good, leaving the world better...well, I can count on one hand the people who hope to do just that. I don't mean…

RideApart

This common cough syrup ingredient can treat a serious lung disease

Fibrotic lung disease or lung fibrosis is a life threatening condition where there is scarring of the lungs, making it difficult to breathe. The scarring in the lungs thickens the tissues in the lungs and makes it hard to absorb oxygen.

The Times of India

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Pig farmer with Parkinson’s disease to take part in charity press-ups challenge

Richard Longthorp raised £22,000 for St Paul’s, Goole Amateur Boxing Club and Parkinson’s UK last January by doing 1,000 press-ups a day.

The Independent UK

France boosts meningitis vaccinations to fight rise in deadly infections

France has expanded its vaccination programme against meningococcal disease from 1 January in response to a rise in cases, particularly among children and teenagers who are more vulnerable to severe forms of meningitis.

Radio France Internationale

NHS error meant hundreds of parents did not know children’s sickle cell status

More than 800 African-Caribbean heritage families in Derbyshire were not sent results of tests on their babies

The Guardian - UK

Cases of rare ‘rabbit fever’ disease rose by more than 50 percent in the U.S. in recent years

Cases of the sometimes deadly bacterial disease have been reported across the country

The Independent UK

Norovirus cases are growing in the US — here is what health officials say you can do to avoid it

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the number of outbreaks reported this year exceeds previous years

The Independent UK

Microplastics in our organs could be tied to disease, Chinese researchers say

Microplastics fill the air, water, and our bodies — but experts are still learning more about the particles’ effects on humans

The Independent UK

Kansas Chicken Deaths Now Confirmed to Be Bird Flu, Officials Say, As Concerns Over Rapid Spread Rise

The mysterious deaths of some backyard chickens in Kansas were caused by bird flu, officials say.

Latin Times

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The Carter Center CEO Praises Jimmy Carter's Legacy

Explore Paige Alexander's insights on Jimmy Carter's legacy and The Carter Center's commitment to promoting peace and fighting diseases worldwide.

The Independent UK

Nurse recalls attending MND lecture unaware she already had the disease

Sheree Gregg was diagnosed in 2019 aged just 28.

Al Jazeera

Jimmy Carter: Nobel-winning humanitarian and ex-US president dies aged 100

Carter served just one-term in the White House, but became one of the most active former presidents in US history.

The Times of India

Are you prioritizing heart health enough?

A healthy heart is the cornerstone of a healthy body. It tirelessly pumps blood, delivering vital oxygen and nutrients to every cell, while simultaneously removing waste products. When the heart functions optimally, it enhances energy levels, boosts cognitive function, strengthens the immune system, and promotes positive mental health. By prioritizing…

Evening Standard

Swinney signs up for charity fundraiser for motor neurone disease cure

The My Name’5 Doddie Foundation’s Doddie Aid campaign runs from January 1 until February 5.

The Times of India

These diseases, which claim 2 million lives each year, are likely to be the biggest emerging problem in 2025: Report

As we prepare to welcome the new year with hearts full of hope and prayers for good health, there are certain aspects we must pay close attention to. One such aspect is the lingering impact of the pandemic, which is still fresh in our minds.

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