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A trial to test a new path for preventing Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer research made a breakthrough last month when Eli Lilly's drug donanemab slowed cognitive decline in 47% of those taking it. It follows two other drugs, lecanemab and aducanumab, that target amyloid protein buildup in the brain. However, these drugs can cause fatal brain bleeding and seizures. Oxidative stress hypothesis…

The Hindu

Scotland in a 'fairly stable position' in face of new Covid variant

A new coronavirus variant with a “high number of mutations” has been detected in the UK.

The National (Scotland)

Evidence-based digital investments can help governments save up to 15% of health system costs: World Bank report

World Bank report finds health systems use less than 5% of available data to improve patient outcomes. Digital tech and data can help prevent and manage chronic diseases, care for young and ageing populations and prepare for health emergencies. India has shown the way with digital health and Ayushman Bharat.

The Hindu

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Chikungunya virus surges in South America. But a new discovery could help outfox it

South America has seen a quarter million cases this year, as climate change is a boon for the mosquitoes that spread it. A study about how the virus infects cells could help inform future treatments.

WEKU

New Covid variant causing concern among scientists detected in London

It is unclear whether BA.2.86 causes more severe disease but its detection in several countries has put scientists on alert

The Guardian - UK

A new Covid variant is on the rise – how worried should we be?

It is important we stay level-headed as new subvariants emerge and mutate in the coming weeks and months, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

Lack of sleep can increase cardiovascular disease risk, finds study

We all have the habit of not sleeping well during the weekdays due to work, study, or any other purpose. We try to adjust to this lack of sleep during the weekends, which now has been proven to be insufficient to bring our normal sleep cycle back. When our sleep…

The Times of India

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Newly-identified Molecule Could Hold Key To Targeting Obesity

This novel mechanism could also help combat obesity an important risk factor for all cardiovascular diseases.

Zenger

A simple mouth rinse can detect heart disease risk, finds study

A new research study has found that a simple mouth rinse with saline water can help detect the risk of heart disease. The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Oral Health, found that high white blood cells in the saliva is linked to poor flow-mediated dilation.

The Times of India

Platelets ‘can replicate benefits of exercise in brain’, shows study

A new research published in Nature Communications has found that an injection of specific blood molecules can replicate the benefits of exercise in the brain, paving the way for potential new treatments for age-related cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease patients.

The Hindu

How the deadliest virus in human history paved the way for new cures

CDC approved study of the virus that caused the 1918 pandemic. Researchers wanted to recreate the virus from its genetic material. CDC installed special security measures and only one man, Terrence Tumpey, was authorised to work on it. He found the virus’s haemagglutinin and RNA polymerase genes responsible for virus'…

The Hindu

Three respiratory disease vaccines recommended for some central Kentuckians

The fall season is often a time when respiratory disease prevention comes front and center. That’s because certain vaccinations are typically administered to meet school health requirements as well as protecting older citizens.

WEKU

Negotiating a life with Amylotropic Lateral Sclerosis

ALS is a progressive, neurodegenerative disease with no effective cure. It affects motor neurons, leading to muscle atrophy and difficulty with diagnosis. Caregivers are uprooted from their routine and face financial and mental health issues. Infrastructural inefficiencies and lack of insurance cover add to the burden of PALS. With an…

The Hindu

In rare case, man's brain starts to bleed following tooth extraction at the dentist

After a standard dental procedure, a man turned up to the emergency department with bleeding in his brain.

LiveScience

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Black Angelenos Care for Alzheimer’s Patients — and Each Other

Support groups help manage the strain on caregivers in the epicenter of Alzheimer’s cases.

The Conversation

Potentially faulty data spotted in surveys of drug use and other behaviors among LGBQ youth

Federal data on LGBQ student health contain a significant amount of potentially exaggerated or untruthful responses, raising questions about how they might skew people’s understanding of risky behavior among teens. These inaccuracies affect some responses more than others. That’s according to an analysis my colleagues and I did of high…

The Walrus

Faith Healers Are Back, and They’re Getting Rich

Spiritual pseudoscience is everywhere on social media with promises to cure diseases. It may also be costing lives

Dynamite News

Studies shows teeth might preserve hundreds years old antibodies

According to a new study, teeth may be capable of storing antibodies for hundreds of years, allowing scientists to investigate the history of infectious human diseases. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Studies reveals medications of chronic diseases can affect body's temperature

A study has found that medications that are used to treat various chronic diseases may hinder the body’s ability to lose heat and regulate its core temperature to optimal levels. Read further on Dynamite News:

Fortune

People with Alzheimer’s disease tend to be deficient in these 5 nutrients that ‘help keep brains in top condition at all ages,’ researchers say

Not getting enough antioxidants can make your brain more frail and thinking more challenging, and contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers say.

The Independent UK

Mother wants health warning added to protein shake after son’s sudden death

Rohan Godhania, 16, suffered irreversible brain damage as a result of an undiagnosed rare disease.

Evening Standard

New service to help Brits test for cancer then see GP within minutes

Newfoundland rapid at-home test kits can test for bowel cancer and kidney disease

The Times of India

Pakistani singer Asad Abbas succumbs to kidney disease

Pakistani singer Asad Abbas has died of kidney disease. He was undergoing dialysis three to four times a week, and up to 14 times a month, media reports have said. He was featured in Coke Studio season 6 and was undergoing treatment for kidney related complications. He was in his…

The Times of India

Father dies from the same rare disease that killed his children: Report

In a piece of shocking news, a Brazilian father has died of the same disease that took the lives of his three children. The 53-year-old succumbed to Li-Fraumeni syndrome, a rare hereditary condition that increases one's chance of developing cancer.

Marie Claire

I was diagnosed with psoriasis 10 years ago—here's what I want you to know

It’s more than ‘just’ dry skin

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