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London scientists developing tools to identify women at high breast cancer risk

Major 40-year study reaches halfway mark after helping thousands of women

Evening Standard

Laughter Found As Effective As Eye Drops In Treating Dry Eyes: Study ‌

Chinese scientists propose laughter therapy as a primary treatment for dry eye disease, showing promising results in recent research.‌ ‌

Zenger

‘It’s the only disease where you’re not supported to fight for your life’: why Kate Swaffer is demanding dementia rights

When Swaffer was diagnosed with younger onset dementia at 49, she was told to prepare for the end. Instead she embarked on a mission

The Guardian - AU

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Antibacterial discovery: how scavengers avoid infection and what we can learn from them

Antibacterial discovery has become a pressing global challenge. Rising antibiotic resistance and difficult-to-treat infections mean we urgently need new antibacterial drugs and infection prevention measures. Food production problems such as bacterial crop disease and food spoilage are driving demand for innovations too.

The Conversation

Extreme heat due to climate crisis puts people at greater risk of kidney disease

Researchers are finding heat-related illnesses can also contribute to heart disease and cognitive impairment

The Guardian - US

WHO grants first mpox vaccine approval to ramp up response to disease in Africa and beyond

The World Health Organization says it has granted its first authorization for use of a vaccine against mpox in adults, calling it an important step toward fighting against the disease in Africa and beyond

The Independent UK

Texas’ battle against deer disease threatens breeding industry

Texas has seen a record number of chronic wasting disease cases this year. The state is looking for new ways to contain the spread without driving deer breeders out of business.

The Texas Tribune

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New blood test detects ALS with 98% accuracy, offering hope for earlier diagnosis

Many patients with ALS die within three to five years of their symptoms starting, so early diagnosis of the disease is critical for treatment.

LiveScience

Morning Mail: dementia prescriptions reveal crisis point, Trump rejects debate rematch, fire ants threaten koalas

The number of Australians taking medication for the disease has increased 50% in the past decade

The Guardian - AU

Mpox deaths rise by 107 in a week as Africa CDC calls the toll unacceptable

The Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention has recorded more than 100 mpox-related deaths in a week, a toll the agency's director-general described as “not acceptable.”

The Independent UK

Scientists invent tool to see how 'healthy' your gut microbiome is — does it work?

A new tool can reveal whether someone has a "healthy" gut microbiome with a simple score — but how does it work?

LiveScience

Dementia prescriptions jump 46% in a decade as Australia urged to prepare for ‘full impact’ of disease

Neuroscientist says rapidly ageing population puts country at forefront of a health crisis

The Guardian - AU

The menopause can increase your likelihood of developing heart disease, type 2 diabetes and hypertension — but exercise can help lower risk

The menopause affects all women differently – and each person’s experience is unique. While some women view menopause as a new lease of life, others can experience a host of new symptoms and changes to their body. Many of these changes can have an effect on health, too — even…

The Conversation

Dry Eyes? Laughter May Be The Best Medicine, Says Study

The study suggests that laughter could be a safe, low-cost remedy for those struggling with dry eyes.

Medical Daily

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Newcastle Herald

'Protect babies': disease dubbed the 100-day cough hits record numbers

NSW Health urged people to get vaccinated for the disease.

The Conversation

Which gut drugs might end up in a lawsuit? Are there really links with cancer and kidney disease? Should I stop taking them?

Common medicines used to treat conditions including heartburn, reflux, indigestion and stomach ulcers may be the subject of a class action lawsuit in Australia.

The Independent UK

Experts find laughter is as good as drops for treating eye issue

Experts examined almost 300 people aged 18 to 45 with dry eye disease

Inverse

Science Shows A Way More Fun Way To Take Care of Your Dry Eyes

A new study becomes the latest to delve into health conditions that laughter might be able to treat -- this time, dry eye disease, which outperformed eyedrops.

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The Conversation

Your eyes could reveal the first signs of many diseases

Melissa, a 30-year-old educator, came to the emergency department with a sudden onset of double vision. She had not been in an accident or suffered any trauma and had never experienced this symptom before. However, she noted that a few months earlier, the vision in one of her eyes had…

The Conversation

Global media tell only part of Africa’s story – new report shows which outlets perform best and worst

Media coverage of Africa has always been dominated by narratives of disease, poverty, conflict and political instability. These portrayals, rooted in colonial histories, continue to shape global perceptions and policy decisions.

The Times of India

60% of Indians constantly worry about getting cancer

Cancer has become one of the most feared illnesses in India. It might seem a surprise but the country is paralysed by its dread of cancer in many ways. One significant barrier in the fight against cancer is the fear surrounding the disease, even with advances in medical research and…

The Conversation

Childhood diabetes cases have risen sharply over the last 30 years in Europe, but some countries are affected more than others – new study

Diabetes is a global health problem. Those who suffer from this disease produce little or no insulin, or have an ineffective response to insulin that causes their high blood sugar levels to be abnormally high.

The Independent UK

Pancreatic cancer has the lowest survival rate of all common cancers. A new tool could change that

Pancreatic cancer is very difficult to diagnose at an early stage

The Guardian - UK

Most people over 70 should consider taking statins, study finds

Researchers say cost-effective treatment that cuts heart disease and stroke risk is linked to better health in older age

The Conversation

Meningococcal: what to know about this potentially deadly disease affecting Australian children

Three children in far north Queensland have recently become unwell with meningococcal disease, a life-threatening infection caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis.

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