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‘It is shameful’: why the return of Victorian-era diseases to the UK alarms health experts

There has been a surge in cases of scabies and measles – both highly contagious – as well as rickets and scurvy, conditions we thought had been eradicated. Are public health cuts to blame?

The Guardian - UK

Family of patient with Huntington’s Disease donates brain to NIMHANS for research

The family of a patient with Huntington’s Disease (HD), a rare inherited disorder that causes progressive neuro-degeneration, donated her brain to NIMHANS for research last week. Doctors said this is the first brain donation at NIMHANS of a patient with HD.

The Hindu

Record long-term sickness bodes ill for UK economic growth

Years of austerity, followed by Covid, have left Britain with unhealthy workers and businesses struggling to recruit, but the road to recovery, of all kinds, will be long

The Guardian - UK

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Smoking cigarettes has long-term negative effects on the immune system

Learn how smoking affects the immune system long-term, increasing vulnerability to infections and chronic diseases in a recent study.

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True romance: how to keep the love alive when one of you has a chronic illness

It’s 11 years since I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, and my husband has seen me in some terrible states. But we refuse to let that define our relationship

The Guardian - UK

5 Trees You Should Prune in Your Backyard in February — 'It Makes Much Sense to Cut These Ones Back Now'

If you think pruning trees is best left to spring, think again. These trees all could use some cutting back now for several very important reasons

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What our ancestors’ genomes can tell us about modern health | Explained

Ancient DNA studies provide insights into the genetic makeup, diseases, and lifestyles of our ancestors, with implications for modern healthcare.

The Hindu

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Outbreak: 'no-swim' warning after parasite spreads

Swimming in contaminated water usually causes the disease.

Newcastle Herald

Ebola vaccine cuts death rates in half — even if it's given after infection

Ebola is one of the most feared infectious diseases, with more than half of those infected dying. A vaccine has now been shown to cut that mortality rate in half.

WEKU

What is lawn rust?

Lawn rust can ruin a garden if not fixed quickly. Find out how with expert insight.

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The 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals 2024, from Fortune/PINC AI

We evaluated 940 U.S. hospitals based on mortality rates, operational efficiency, patient experience, and more.

Fortune

Rescued Gulf of Mexico coral in a Galveston aquarium could help the species’ survival

A new report found that coral off Texas’ coast could die off by 2040 because of climate change.

The Texas Tribune

A man died from Alaskapox last month. Here's what we know about the virus

The first known fatality was an elderly man who lived alone in a forested area and was immunocompromised. Scientists say there's no evidence of human-to-human transmission of the virus so far.

WEKU

FDA approves new chemotherapy treatment for pancreatic cancer patients

Learn about the FDA-approved chemotherapy treatment for pancreatic cancer that offers hope to patients, with insights from experts and real-life survivor s...

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Bubonic plague detected in Oregon; public health monitoring urged

Learn about the bubonic plague, its transmission, and the importance of a functioning public health system in dealing with diseases carried by animals.

The Guardian - US

British Columbia fights to stop spread of fatal ‘zombie deer disease’

Chronic wasting disease, which affects deer and other cervids, confirmed in Canada but experts divided over risk to humans

The Hindu

Animal health workers at village-level soon: A-HELP programme launched in State

Two thousand A-HELP workers will be trained and appointed at village-level as task force of the Animal Husbandry department to effectively implement department’s schemes and disease control.

WEKU

So you think you know all about the plague?

A case in Oregon is a rarity in the United States. It is not expected to spread. But this ancient and deadly disease remains a threat around the world.

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The Hindu

KFD: Seven more cases reported on Wednesday

Seven more cases of Kyasanur Forest Disease reported in Karnataka, bringing the total to 97; 32 under treatment.

Evening Standard

What is bubonic plague? New case of human infected with black death disease in the US

Bubonic plague is passed from animal fleas to humans – and can prove deadly

Dynamite News

Health: Pregnancy complications can also affect child's health later in life

Two of the most frequent pregnancy-problems">pregnancy problems are hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and gestational diabetes (GDM), which increase pregnant people's risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - US

A case of bubonic plague was reported in Oregon. Here’s what to know

US cases of plague are exceedingly rare, and modern therapies are effective when patients are treated in time

The Guardian - UK

Trial offers hope for millions that jab could prevent rheumatoid arthritis

An existing drug for the chronic disease could slow or stop its progression, researchers say

The Guardian - UK

Storyville: The Eternal Memory review – a beautiful, heart-rending portrait of Alzheimer’s disease

Family videos and self-shot footage provide an intimate, moving chronicle of the lives of former Chilean government minister Paulina Urrutia and her ex-journalist husband

Space

Astronauts may accidentally threaten Mars missions with their gut bacteria, scientists warn

New research has shown that disease-causing bacteria carried in the human gut can also survive in Martian soil, a discovery with implications for future crewed exploration of Mars.

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