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Recognising the impact of climate change on health

As climate change continues unabated, it could worsen India’s double burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases

The Hindu

What is the ‘Zombie’ disease impacting the US deer population

Scientists warn that deadly disease devastating deer populations in the US could pose risk to humans

The Independent UK

Gaza's next tragedy: Disease risk spreads amid overcrowded shelters, dirty water and breakdown of basic sanitation

After more than a month of being subjected to sustained bombing, the besieged people of the Gaza Strip are now confronted with another threat to life: disease.

The Conversation

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Malaria: two groundbreaking vaccines have been developed, but access and rollout are still big stumbling blocks

The approval of two malaria vaccines – the RTS,S/AS01 vaccine in 2021 and the R21/Matrix-MTM vaccine in 2023 – will help control, and eventually help eradicate, a disease that causes more than 600,000 deaths annually. Nearly 2 million children in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi have been vaccinated with the RTS,S/AS01…

The Conversation

Study finds how hidden belly fat in midlife is connected with Alzheimer's disease

The development of Alzheimer's disease is associated with higher levels of visceral belly fat in midlife, according to research that will be presented next week at the annual conference of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Read further on Dynamite News:

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Here's how air pollution contributes to respiratory diseases

Air pollution has become a significant health concern worldwide, especially regarding its impact on respiratory health. The link between air pollution and respiratory diseases is evident through various pollutants present in the air, including particulate matter (PM), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), ozone (O3), carbon monoxide (CO), and volatile…

The Times of India

Poor food choices contribute to poor mental health, risk of diabetes: Study

According to the Centers for Disease Control, people with diabetes (Diabetes Mellitus) are two to three times more likely to suffer from depression than those who do not. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Senior doctors warn measles outbreak could be 'disastrous' for NHS as London cases rise

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health warns doctors to look out for symptoms of disease in new guidance

Evening Standard

Replace Processed Meat With Plant-Based Food To Cut Risk Of Diabetes, Heart Disease, Researchers Say

The study recommends substituting processed meat, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy products with plant-based foods such as beans, nuts, whole grains, oils, fruit and vegetables for better cardiometabolic health and reducing all-cause mortality.

Medical Daily

Having Belly Fat In Middle Age Linked To Alzheimer's Risk: Study

Researchers found a link between these hidden fats and changes in the brain associated with Alzheimer's, which might help to predict the condition even 15 years before the earliest symptoms appear.

Medical Daily

Bangladesh battles record dengue deaths as disease pattern changes

Densely populated country faces worst-ever outbreak in history, with over 1,500 dead and hospitals packed to the brim.

Al Jazeera

Canberra's Snow family gives $100m for research into autoimmune diseases

It is hoped the centre will 'solve some of the greatest puzzles in the human body'.

The Canberra Times

Hidden Belly Fat In Midlife Linked To Alzheimer’s Disease

Hidden abdominal fat is related to changes in the brain up to 15 years before the earliest memory loss symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease occur.

Zenger

Antibiotic resistance causes more deaths than malaria and HIV/Aids combined. What Africa is doing to fight this silent epidemic

Each year antimicrobial resistance – the ability of microbes to survive agents designed to kill them – claims more lives than malaria and HIV/Aids combined. Africa bears the brunt of this development, which thrives on inequality and poverty. Nadine Dreyer asked Tom Nyirenda, a research scientist with over 27 years’…

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Immune health is all about balance – an immunologist explains why both too strong and too weak an immune response can lead to illness

For immune health, some influencers seem to think the Goldilocks philosophy of “just right” is overrated. Why settle for less immunity when you can have more? Many social media posts push supplements and other life hacks that “boost your immune system” to keep you healthy and fend off illness.

Reason

No Liability for Supposed Medical Journal Article Misrepresentation About How to Treat Lyme Disease

From the Fifth Circuit's decision Thursday in Torrey v. Infectious Diseases Soc'y of Am., written by Judge Kyle Duncan, joined by Judges Carl Stewart and Edith Jones; seems quite right to me: A professional society specializing in the study and treatment of infectious diseases published guidelines in a peer-reviewed medical…

The Hindu

43% increase in global measles deaths from 2021 to 2022; experts blame it on declining vaccination rates

Measles deaths up 43% globally in 2021-22 due to low vaccination rates; 33M children missed vaccine dose; 10 countries account for over half of missed doses; WHO urges urgent action to protect communities.

The Guardian - UK

Should I worry about my cough?

It’s a natural defence against disease that helps clear our airways. But what are the signs that it signifies something more serious?

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Impact of stress on women’s health

Stress is a natural reaction to challenges or changes in one's life. While it can provide a short-term burst of enthusiasm or energy, chronic stress may lead to severe health issues. Women are more likely to report health problems than men, such as headaches and gastric upset. Stress shows up…

Fortune

What ‘SuperAgers’ can teach us about fighting off age-related diseases

For those who did not win the genetic lottery, it may be possible some day to benefit from therapeutics that will be based on studies of superagers.

The Times of India

What is fungal pneumonia? Learn about its symptoms, risk groups, occurrence, and management

Pneumonia is an infection affecting the lung air sacs, known as alveoli. In individuals with pneumonia, these alveoli become congested with pus and fluid, resulting in discomfort during breathing and a diminished intake of oxygen. The condition can be attributed to various infectious agents, including viruses, bacteria, and fungi. Fungal…

The Hindu

District Surveillance Officers raise alert on diabetes cases in Yadgir

District Surveillance Officers have expressed a serious concern over the rising number diabetic patients, the number of deaths due to diabetes and urged the public to take initiatives to protect themselves against the disease in a timely manner.

WEKU

Autoimmune disease patients hit hurdles in diagnosis, costs and care

Despite the prevalence of autoimmune conditions, like the thyroid disease Hashimoto's, finding help can prove frustrating and expensive. Patients may rack up big bills as they search for a diagnosis.

The Independent UK

First known case of ‘zombie’ deer disease found in beloved national park

Horrendous and deadly ailment is spreading among herds across the nation

The Independent UK

Dogs are coming down with an unusual respiratory illness in several US states

Veterinary laboratories in several states are investigating an unusual respiratory illness in dogs

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