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Scientists test world-first Nipah virus vaccine

It uses the same vaccine technology as the Oxford Covid jab.

The Independent UK

Origin of Multiple Sclerosis And These Common Diseases Lies in Ancient DNA

New studies find the origin of multiple sclerosis and other diseases originates from the spread of DNA during ancient human history in Europe.

Inverse

Ancient DNA Reveals Genetic Link Between Northern Europe and Multiple Sclerosis

Ancient DNA reveals that northern Europeans have a higher risk of multiple sclerosis due to genetic variants inherited from horseback-riding cattle herders...

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Europeans' ancient ancestors passed down genes tied to multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's risk

New research suggests that the risk of Europeans developing diseases such as multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's stems from ancient human migrations.

LiveScience

Ancient human DNA hints at why a modern disease affects so many northern Europeans today

Northern Europeans more prone to multiple sclerosis than other ancestries and now a study of ancient DNA hints at why

The Independent UK

Man undergoes laser angioplasty for triple vessel coronary artery disease

Papua New Guinea man with triple vessel coronary artery disease who opted for laser angioplasty over bypass surgery in Kauvery Hospital has returned home after treatment and expected to resume normal life soon

The Hindu

Ancient DNA reveals reason for high MS and Alzheimer’s rates in Europe – study

Researchers analysed the bones and teeth of almost 5,000 humans who lived across western Europe and Asia up to 34,000 years ago.

The Independent UK

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Breakthrough shines new light on ancient causes of multiple sclerosis

Study shines new light for researchers looking at ways to prevent multiple sclerosis, experts say

The Independent UK

High Tech Glove Stymies Parkinson's Disease Tremors

Roberta Wilson-Garrett looked at the glove keeping her right hand steady and smiled.

International Business Times

World-first endometriosis saliva test wins support of French health body

France’s scientific health authority has urged the government to cover a newly developed saliva test for endometriosis – a debilitating disease affecting one in 10 French women. The Lyon-based start-up behind the test, which uses AI technology, says the move is a major breakthrough for women’s health.

Radio France Internationale

Women with four or more children or on HRT at higher risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis

Women are three times more likely to develop the autoimmune disease which causes pain, swelling and stiffness in joints

The Independent UK

Kentucky officials work to monitor Chronic Wasting Disease in deer population

Deer and elk populations in Kentucky are facing a concerning threat to their health

WEKU

Stepping up screening for cervical cancer in India: Every woman’s right

India is home to over 500 million women and girls who are at risk of cervical cancer. More than 120,000 women are diagnosed with the disease each year across India, with 8,000 of these cases reported in my state of Maharashtra. Around 77,000 women die from the disease annually in…

The Times of India

A Common Virus Could Be Triggering MS — And We Might Finally Know How

A new study finds the body’s T-cell response to the Epstein-Barr virus may play a critical role in causing damage in people with multiple sclerosis.

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The Conversation

Rabies is an ancient, unpredictable and potentially fatal disease − two rabies researchers explain how to protect yourself

A feral kitten in Omaha, Nebraska, tested positive for rabies in November 2023. It died of the raccoon variant of the virus, which is typically found only in the Appalachian Mountains. Detecting this variant hundreds of miles away in the Midwest raised concerns about a potential outbreak and launched a…

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Top 4 Pharma Picks for January 2024 Growth

The pharmaceutical industry’s future is increasingly promising, spurred by a rise in healthcare expenditure amid escalating chronic and rare disease cases and a burgeoning aged population. The industry's bright outlook is also strengthened by consistent forays into research and development. Against this backdrop, quality pharma stocks Pacira BioSciences (PCRX), Eli…

LiveScience

Gene variant guards against Parkinson's and could lead to therapies

A study uncovers the likely reasons why a rare genetic quirk is tied to protection against Parkinson's disease.

The Times of India

Parkinson's disease: New study sparks hope for early detection

Imagine a world in which early detection of Parkinson's disease, even in the absence of symptoms, was possible. We are getting closer to that reality thanks to research from Harvard University's Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Their research has revealed a molecular assay platform…

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Marie Claire

You're going to hear even more about leaky gut in 2024 – here's how to tell if you have it

Time to investigate the viral phenomenon.

Fortune

New, highly mutated COVID variants ‘Pirola’ BA.2.86 and JN.1 may cause more severe disease, new studies suggest

“We cannot ignore the evidence” that Omicron may be evolving into a more severe form of itself, one researcher told Fortune.

AAP

Size matters in new worker tests for dust lung diseases

Testing of airborne particles and their effect on workers' lungs may be failing to identify harmful materials, despite a recent ban on engineered stone.

The National (Scotland)

'Unsustainable': Disease halves profits of Scottish salmon farming firm

THE profits of a major fish farming company in Scotland have been halved due to the impact of disease.

WEKU

Coronavirus FAQ: My partner/roommate/kid got COVID. And I didn't. How come?

Infectious disease doctor Abraar Karan says it's the question he's asked most often about SARS-CoV-2. So how does that happen? Here's his answer.

Homes & Gardens

How to identify dollar spot on lawns and get rid of the fungal problem

Dollar spot is a really common lawn disease - but what exactly is it?

Dynamite News

Healthy omega-3 fats may slow deadly pulmonary fibrosis: Study

Could the healthy fats found in nuts and fish help to slow the progression of potentially fatal lung scarring known as pulmonary fibrosis and hence postpone the need for lung transplants? Read further on Dynamite News:

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