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Australia will become the first country to ban engineered stone bench tops. Will others follow?

Ban is the culmination of a years-long campaign, driven by doctors, trade unions and workers involved in its cutting and handling

The Guardian - AU

Australia's Cameron Green reveals his battle with kidney disease

Australian all-rounder Cameron Green disclosed on Thursday that he has been battling a chronic kidney disease since childhood, and initially, his life expectancy was not anticipated to extend beyond the age of 12.

The Times of India

Strokes, terrible pain and early death: can Zambia help beat sickle cell by screening babies?

Early diagnosis and treatment could save lives from the disease, which kills 50% of affected children under five

The Guardian - UK

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Green won't let chronic kidney disease cramp his style

Emerging star Cameron Green says he's thankful that his chronic kidney condition hasn't stopped him from living a normal life and representing Australia.

AAP

Flu, Covid or RSV? Warning issued as respiratory illness cases soar across US

The US could see a ‘syndemic’ this winter, an infectious diseases expert has warned

The Independent UK

Earliest known parasitic fungus discovered in fossilized plant frozen in time 400 million years ago

A fossilized plant in a museum collection contained the oldest known disease-causing fungus, with microscopic images showing it bursting through the plant's wall.

LiveScience

Dear Abby: How do I help diabetic daughter change her ways?

Man watched the disease do damage to his father and worries when the young woman eats carelessly and gains weight.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Climate change risks triggering a spike in infectious disease outbreaks: three reasons why

Climate change is our planet’s most immediate existential threat, and will likely only worsen for the foreseeable future.

The Conversation

Respiratory Illnesses Surging In US; 15 States See 'High' Or 'Very High' Levels, CDC Warns

The U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns of a surge in respiratory illnesses across the country, with 15 states facing "high" or "very high" levels of infections, including flu, COVID-19, RSV and common cold.

Medical Daily

Study identifies similarity between deficiency in vitamin B12, multiple sclerosis

Scientists have been observing for decades an intriguing resemblance between multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic disease where the immune system of the body attacks the central nervous system (CNS) and can cause neurodegeneration, and a deficiency in vitamin B12, an essential nutrient that supports healthy development and functioning of the…

Dynamite News

What happens to teeth as you age? And how can you extend the life of your smile?

A healthy smile helps us live long, well and happy lives. But just like our bodies, our teeth succumb to age-related changes.

The Conversation

UK Health Security Agency Warns of Tropical Disease Risks Amidst Rising Temperatures

In a recent report, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) sounded the alarm about the potential surge of up to 10,000 additional deaths annually in the UK by the 2050s.

International Business Times UK

Game-changer: On approval for gene therapy to treat sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia

Landmark decisions that mark the beginning of gene therapy using the CRISPR-Cas9 tool to treat diseases that could otherwise be cured only through bone marrow transplantation

The Hindu

As suicide rate increases, gun safety advocates call for more firearm regulations

A recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report showed a new record for people using firearms in suicides. Texas gun safety and mental health advocates say the report highlights a need for gun laws the state does not have.

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WHO Warns Of Anthrax Outbreaks In 5 African Countries; Know Symptoms, Risk Factors Of Infection

Five countries in east and southern Africa are witnessing anthrax outbreaks, with more than 1,100 suspected cases and 20 related deaths reported this year.

Newcastle Herald

2000 seriously injured on Hunter roads, as trauma surgeon issues warning

Victims become more prone to chronic disease and die earlier.

The Hindu

BJP lashes out at Congress, says strict action against corruption is Modi's guarantee

The BJP on Tuesday targeted the Congress and its allies, saying they have spread the “disease of corruption” against which a movement has to be started not just by the government but also by the people.

The Guardian - AU

‘Outdated pseudoscience’: women still being told having a baby will cure endometriosis, Australian study finds

Those diagnosed with chronic disease are still advised that pregnancy will relieve symptoms despite lack of evidence to support the claim

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AAP

Scientists to worm out disease from burrowing parasite

A research project will look to eliminate diseases caused by a parasitic roundworm that is widespread in Aboriginal communities in Australia's north.

LiveScience

Deadly Rocky Mountain spotted fever seen in travelers to Mexico

The CDC issued a health alert about cases of the tick-spread disease Rocky Mountain spotted fever seen among people who recently traveled to or lived in Tecate, Baja California.

The Independent UK

5 countries in East and southern Africa have anthrax outbreaks, WHO says, with 20 deaths reported

The World Health Organization says five countries in East and southern Africa are in the middle of outbreaks of the anthrax disease with more than 1,100 suspected cases and 20 deaths this year

The Independent UK

Rocky Mountain spotted fever: What are the symptoms to watch for?

Early detection can mean the difference between life and death

Fortune

Climate change is unleashing a tsunami of infectious diseases–and we have fewer and fewer drugs that can treat them

A warmer world is creating a fertile environment for the rampant spread of drug resistance.

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh CM to inaugurate water scheme for kidney patients in Uddanam region on December 14

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy will inaugurate the ‘YSR Sujaladhara’ water scheme at Makharampuram village of Kanchili mandal in Srikakulam district on December 14, Minister for Animal Husbandry Seediri Appalraju has said. As a part of the scheme, the Vamsadhara water from Hiramandalam reservoir will be supplied…

WEKU

Up First briefing: Trump won't testify; FDA approves landmark gene-editing treatment

Donald Trump plans to skip testifying for a second time in the New York civil fraud trial. The FDA has approved the first-ever gene-editing treatment for a human disease.

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