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WHO confirms first fatal human case of H5N2 bird flu

A 59-year-old resident of the State of Mexico has died from bird flu in the first confirmed case of a human infected with the H5N2 variant, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Wednesday. The patient passed away on April 24 after experiencing fever, shortness of breath, diarrhea, and nausea.…

The Times of India

What toilet paper and game shows can teach us about the spread of epidemics

How can we explain and predict human behaviour? Are mathematics and probability up to the task, or are humans too complex and irrational?

The Conversation

1 in 5 deaths are caused by heart disease, but what else are Australians dying from?

Nobody dies in good health, at least in their final moments. But to think the causes of death are easy to count or that there is generally a single reason somebody passes is an oversimplification.

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Australia's leading cause of death revealed

The majority of deaths in Australia have multiple causes but heart disease contributed more than any other, research shows.

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FLiRTing with a COVID summer surge? What to know about the newest family of Omicron subvariants

These JN.1 spinoffs are more immune-evasive than subvariants past, scientists say.

Fortune

Scientists discover major cause of inflammatory bowel disease

IBD is the umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, which are becoming more common, data suggests.

The Independent UK

Bowel disease breakthrough as researchers make ‘holy grail’ discovery

Scientists pinpoint driver of IBD and other disorders with work under way to adapt existing drugs to treat patients

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What is summer patch? How to identify and combat this destructive lawn disease

A good all-round annual lawn care regime is the best way to avoid summer patch misery

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Can nose picking increase Alzheimer’s risk? How?

Do you mindlessly pick your nose? Well, you need to be careful right now. Picking your nose can be dangerous to your health.

The Times of India

An active brain can protect you from dementia, but stress might eat up your ‘cognitive reserve’ – new study

Some people have the biological hallmarks of Alzheimer’s – proteins called amyloid and tau that gum up the brain – but have no disease symptoms. Researchers suggest that this could be because some people build up a “cognitive reserve” – the brain’s ability to find new ways to handle and…

The Conversation

More Than Half Of Americans Will Develop Cardiovascular Disease In 30 Years: Report

Around 61% of U.S. adults are expected to have some type of cardiovascular disease within the next 30 years, according to a recent report from the American Heart Association.

Medical Daily

Bad breath despite brushing twice? 5 diseases it can indicate

We all have been there when we have bad breath during an important moment like an interview or on a date, and trust me, you would not wish it on anybody. Bad breath is medically known as halitosis and it can be an embarrassing and persistent issue despite our efforts…

The Times of India

I told my high school friend we’d battle sickle cell together. But she didn’t make it past 18

Sickle cell is an agonising blood disease that kills thousands of children each year in Africa. As a ‘sickler’ in my 30s, I’m one of the lucky ones

The Guardian - UK

As France braces for 15 million Olympics visitors, its ‘dengue detectives’ are hunting for tiger mosquitoes to prevent an outbreak

The so-called detectives will track down disease hotspots, seek out mosquito eggs, and help curb the spread of the virus in French cities.

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Colorectal Cancer: Symptoms, diagnosis and important facts to know

One of the cancers in human beings is colorectal cancer. In general, it is the third most common kind of cancer across the board and every one of us has roughly 4 to 5 percent lifetime chances of developing colorectal cancer. Furthermore, it was initially thought that perhaps this is…

The Conversation

Mental illness, psychiatric disorder or psychological problem. What should we call mental distress?

We talk about mental health more than ever, but the language we should use remains a vexed issue.

The Conversation

Whose health matters? The diversity deficit in clinical trials

Most people are aware that the process of bringing new medical products to market is rigorous, complex and tightly regulated. Diagnostic tests, therapies and treatments all go through lengthy, expensive trials to make sure they’re safe and effective before being approved for public use. The gold standard for clinical trials…

The Guardian - UK

‘Enormous potential’: weight-loss drugs cut cancer risk by a fifth, research shows

Experts believe injections such as Wegovy could play a big role in preventing and treating the disease

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US health officials advise using antibiotic as a ‘morning-after pill’ against STDs

U.S. health officials now recommend that some people consider taking an antibiotic as a morning-after pill to prevent certain sexually transmitted diseases

The Independent UK

Amy Hardcastle: Leeds want to do Rob Burrow proud in Women’s Challenge Cup final

Burrow died on Sunday after a four-and-a-half-year battle with motor neurone disease.

The Conversation

Sierra Leone’s bushmeat markets pose serious health hazards – we studied two for six months to find solutions

You are walking through the bustling centre of Bo, Sierra Leone’s third largest city.

The Independent UK

Viewers ‘in pieces’ as Rob Burrow delivers final message in ‘heartbreaking’ BBC documentary

‘Don’t waste a moment’ the Rugby legend urged

The Guardian - UK

Badger culls to continue in England despite lack of scientific evidence

Exclusive: Defra issues new cull licences despite government adviser saying there is ‘no justification’

The Times of India

Sugar, Sugar, Sugar- How sugar isn't the only cause of diabetes

Diabetes is a complex and multifactorial disease that affects millions of people globally. While the consumption of sugar is often highlighted as the primary cause of diabetes this perspective just oversimplifies the main issue. Diabetes, particularly type-2 diabetes is influenced by a number of factors like genetics, lifestyle choices, and…

The Conversation

Mpox is on the rise in Australia. Here’s what to know about the virus – and who should get vaccinated

Australia appears to be experiencing a re-emergence of the infectious disease mpox, formerly called monkeypox.

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