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HIV drugs might help prevent multiple sclerosis, large new study suggests

Over the last decade, several case studies have reported that people with multiple sclerosis (MS) who started antiretroviral therapy for HIV (to keep the virus in check) subsequently found that their MS symptoms had either disappeared completely or the disease progression had slowed considerably.

The Conversation

A rare and neglected flesh-eating disease finally gets some attention

It's called noma. It's a potentially fatal bacterial infection. And it's been so neglected that it wasn't even on the official WHO list of Neglected Tropical Disease — until now.

WEKU

‘Barely a drop’: UN warns water shortages a deadly risk for Gaza children

Water and sanitation services are at the point of collapse with large-scale disease outbreaks looming, UNICEF warns.

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Vanessa Feltz issues apology after ‘irresponsible’ remarks about coeliac disease

The TV personality invited a viewer who suffers from the condition onto This Morning, following a backlash over her comments

Evening Standard

Oral health is health: Better access to dental care may have potential benefits beyond Canadians' mouths

Oral diseases, particularly dental decay and periodontal (gum) diseases, are largely preventable, yet are some of the most common non-communicable diseases around the world. Pain due to untreated dental decay impacts eating and sleep quality, among other essential functions. Indeed, the agonizing nature of dental pain earned it the title…

The Conversation

Climate Change Threatens Christmas Tree Production with Soil Conditions

Christmas tree growers are facing challenges as climate change affects soil conditions, potentially impacting the availability of beloved holiday traditions.

Top News

House panel doubts Centre’s data on cattle deaths by lumpy skin disease

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Food Processing recommends Centre to ensure proper compilation of data on lumpy skin disease, and provide compensation to farmers for cattle losses.

The Hindu

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People with blood disorders not eligible for reservation in jobs, says Centre

Centre informs Parliament that people suffering from blood disorders like thalassemia, haemophilia and sickle cell disease are not eligible for reservation in government jobs under the Persons with Disabilities category.

The Hindu

New method could aid to estimate wildlife disease spread

A new method could be developed to evaluate disease prevalence in free-roaming wildlife and to predict how many samples are required to diagnose a disease. Read further on Dynamite News:

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This Morning addresses Vanessa Feltz backlash over coeliac disease remarks

Broadcaster’s comments about the condition have been branded ‘ignorant’ by ITV viewers

The Independent UK

AI creates proteins with high binding strengths

A recent study published in Nature describes an AI-driven advancement in biotechnology with implications for medication discovery, disease diagnosis, and environmental monitoring. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Immune cells linked to formation of lung before birth, may help treat respiratory diseases

Researchers discovered that immune cells play an active and intimate role in guiding the growth of human lung tissue throughout development, revolutionising our understanding of early lung development and the role of immune cells beyond immunity. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

This Morning’s Vanessa Feltz criticised over ‘irresponsible’ remarks about coeliac disease

Fans of the show have urged the TV personality to apologise for her comments during an agony aunt segment

Evening Standard

US moves to protect old growth forests as climate change threatens their survival

The Biden administration is moving to conserve groves of old-growth trees on federal land by revising management plans for national forests and grasslands across the U.S. The proposal Tuesday comes as climate change amplifies the threats that forests face from wildfires, insects and disease

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Eating Red Meat And Ultra-processed Food Significantly Increases Alzheimer’s Risk: Study

A new study found that diets that included saturated fats can also cause Alzheimer’s.

Medical Daily

Early Life Diseases Linked To Lifetime Childlessness: Study

Researchers found a "significant" link between 74 early-life diseases and the risk of being childless throughout life.

The Conversation

Students could get more sleep and learn better if school started a little later

Nearly three-quarters of high school students do not get enough sleep on school nights, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Medical Daily

Get Your Shots Immediately: CDC Warns Of 'Urgent Need' To Boost Vaccine Coverage As Respiratory Illnesses Surge

Low vaccination rates against influenza, COVID-19 and RSV, along with an increase in respiratory diseases, could pose a potential strain on the healthcare system, the CDC warned.

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Meal Timings Affect Cardiovascular Disease Risk; Here's The Best Time To Have Breakfast And Dinner

Researchers recommend adopting the habit of having early breakfast (by 8 a.m.) and dinner (8 p.m.) to prevent cardiovascular disease.

The Guardian - UK

Patients’ experiences of disease should be taken more seriously, says study

Clinicians ranked patient self-assessments as the least important type of evidence during diagnosis

The Guardian - AU

Ava’s doctors hadn’t heard of maple syrup urine disease – but a new helpline for rare conditions could help those like her

Australians with rare and complex conditions hope new federally funded program will help them access better support and services

LiveScience

It's not 'all in your head' — neurologist Suzanne O'Sullivan on psychosomatic illness

In her clinic, neurologist Suzanne O'Sullivan often sees patients with psychosomatic illness — conditions she believes are widely misunderstood. She's now on a mission to change that.

The Guardian - UK

New Alzheimer’s drugs bring hope of slowing disease for UK patients

Two dementia medicines set for approval in Britain are first to improve patients’ lives directly – but condition must be diagnosed

International Business Times

Native Oysters Return To Belfast After A Century's Absence

Long gone from Belfast's famed harbour where the Titanic was built, oysters are making a comeback thanks to a nursery installation project aimed at boosting marine life and water quality.

The Hindu

The era of CRISPR therapeutics is here – what can we expect? | Explained

Two geneticists explain the groundbreaking CRISPR-based therapies approved for sickle-cell disease and β-thalassaemia, and other genetic therapeutics in development, including base-editing and prime-editing.

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