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Importance of early diagnosis and treatment for lung cancer patients

The incidence of lung cancer is increasing across the country. Lung cancer is the leading cause of death among cancer patients. However, if this disease is diagnosed and treated early, the patient has a better chance of recovery. Six out of ten people with lung cancer survive more than five…

The Times of India

Second person dies after being diagnosed with legionnaires’ disease amid Melbourne outbreak

Man in his 60s died on Thursday, following the death of a woman in her 90s who had presented to hospital on Tuesday

The Guardian - AU

Second Legionnaires' patient dies, outbreak slows

A second person with Legionnaires' disease has died in Victoria, while the number of new cases appears to be decreasing

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What happens to your body when you sleep at 10 pm every day

The benefits of going to bed early have been long known. While our busy schedules may not always permit us to set an early bedtime routine, doing so can bring multiple benefits for our heart health, mental health and overall well-being. Several studies have proved that early bedtime is associated…

The Times of India

7 pruning mistakes that could damage your tomato plant

Pruning is an important part of plant maintenance, but tomatoes can suffer if you prune the wrong way. Here are 7 common mistakes that could be hindering, not helping, growth.

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Fatty liver diet: Best and worst foods for your liver

Fatty liver disease is on the rise in modern times due to a range of lifestyle factors like a sedentary routine, a diet rich in processed food, alcohol consumption, and certain health conditions like diabetes. While alcohol is a major risk factor for this chronic condition, a faulty lifestyle and…

The Times of India

Teens are getting colorectal cancer at unprecedented rates—but a little-known IRA provision is blocking new lifesaving treatments

Colorectal cancer rates in children soared 500% in the past two decades. A simple fix by Congress would put cancer research back in the fast lane.

Fortune

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New Genetic Variant Found To Protect Against Alzheimer's Disease

New genetic variant linked to reduced Alzheimer's risk offers potential for future treatments.

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Bird flu cases going undetected: study

Testing for bird flu among farmworkers remains rare, but new research suggests many cases go underreported

Salon

Study finds strains of tuberculosis that are most infectious

According to a recent study evaluating how various strains migrate across mixed populations in cosmopolitan cities, the chances of an exposed person becoming infected with TB vary depending on whether the human and the bacterium share a hometown. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Outbreak of Oropouche virus in Brazil should be a ‘wake-up call’, say experts

The disease, spread by midges and mosquitoes, has been linked to two deaths as cases surge in previously unaffected areas

The Guardian - UK

Pain, organ damage, infertility: the neglected disease that leaves millions of women in agony

Parasites in ponds and rivers cause female genital schistosomiasis – easily treated but rarely diagnosed. A health campaign in Kenya aims to change this

The Guardian - UK

Victoria records 71 legionnaires’ disease cases and outbreak’s first death as search for source narrows

Chief health officer Clare Looker says woman in her 90s died after becoming ill on Tuesday as others in intensive care battle severe pneumonia

The Guardian - AU

Plea to avoid panic as 'unusual' deadly outbreak grows

Victoria's legionnaires' disease outbreak has grown to 71 confirmed cases and a further seven suspected, following the death of an infected woman in her 90s.

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Remember the ice bucket challenge? 10 years later, the viral campaign is again fundraising for ALS

The Massachusetts governor, several sports stars and dozens more dumped cold water on themselves to mark the 10th anniversary of the ALS ice bucket challenge

The Conversation

Over half of UK adults will have dental disease by 2050, according to our research

Oral diseases, such as tooth decay and gum disease, are among the the most widespread chronic illnesses globally – affecting an estimated 3.5 billion people. They pose a significant problem not just because of how common they are, but because they can cause serious health complications.

The Conversation

Menopause increases your risk of STIs due to how aging changes your body

Diagnoses for sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, are increasing in older adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the number of people older than 65 diagnosed with chlamydia, gonorrhea or syphilis in the U.S. increased about three-, five- and sevenfold, respectively, from 2010 to 2023. Data also suggests…

The Independent UK

Mpox cases have surged by 160% in Africa in the last year, but few treatments and vaccines available

African health officials say mpox cases have surged by 160% in the last year, warning the risk of further spread is high given the lack of treatments or vaccines on the continent

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Melbourne’s ‘explosive’ legionnaires’ disease outbreak surges to 60 confirmed cases

Victorian premier says hunt for contaminated water source continues as number of cases rises by 20

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Growing legionnaires' outbreak shows no sign of slowing

Australia's health system can manage the impact of a legionnaires' outbreak "very well", authorities say as cases continue to soar.

The Independent UK

Mpox outbreaks declared in Kenya and Central African Republic. The race is on to contain the spread

Kenya and the Central African Republic have declared new outbreaks of mpox as Africa's health officials are racing to contain the spread of the disease in a region lacking vaccines

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Africa Faces New Mpox Outbreaks Amid Vaccine Shortage

New outbreaks of mpox in Nairobi and Central African Republic raise concerns in Africa due to limited vaccine access. Learn about the recent cases and chal...

The Conversation

What happens in an autopsy? A forensics expert explains

Sometimes it’s unclear how or why a person died. A detailed examination of the body after death, known as an autopsy or postmortem, can help find answers.

The Conversation

Changes to U.S. dog import regulations: What they are and why they matter for dogs and for people

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is implementing new border rules for dogs entering the United States as of Aug. 1. However, the new rules going into effect are not as onerous as the ones originally planned.

The Conversation

Britain’s ‘broken’ water system: a history of death, denial and diarrhoea

In the spring of 2024, residents of the south Devon harbour town of Brixham kept falling ill. Their symptoms – including “awful stomach complaints, bad diarrhoea and severe headaches” – went on for weeks. A retired GP who ventured to the pub after finally recovering from the illness recalled that,…

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