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Flood-hit Mexican Town Digs Out Debris, Fearing Disease Outbreaks

Mexican survivors of floods and landslides that killed at least 66 people last week have appealed for urgent aid, saying they are worried about disease outbreaks as rotting animal carcasses pile up in the mud.

International Business Times

Merck's New HIV Treatment Works As Well As Top Drug In Late Trials

The relentless pursuit of innovative treatments in the pharmaceutical industry continues to reshape the landscape of chronic disease management. Merck Co. Inc. (NYSE:MRK) on Wednesday announced additional data from two Phase 3 studies of a two-drug regimen of doravirine/islatravir (DOR/ISL) in adults with virologically suppressed HIV-1 infection.

Benzinga

Focused sound energy holds promise for treating cancer, Alzheimer’s and other diseases

Sound waves at frequencies above the threshold for human hearing are routinely used in medical care. Also known as ultrasound, these sound waves can help clinicians diagnose and monitor disease, and can also provide first glimpses of your newest family members.

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New nanoparticle treatment helps brain to clear toxic Alzheimer’s proteins in mice

Alzheimer’s is a disease that robs people of their memory, and scientists have long sought ways to stop or reverse its effects. But the blood-brain barrier – the brain’s protective shield – has been both a friend and a foe. While it keeps harmful substances out, it also blocks many…

The Conversation

Florida wildlife officials discover second case of ‘zombie deer disease’ in state

Experts are enforcing emergency measures to prevent the spread of the highly contagious neurodegenerative disease

The Guardian - US

Why Origin Agritech Stock Soared 92% After Hours?

Origin Agritech Ltd. (NASDAQ:SEED) surged 92.3% in after-hours trading on Tuesday.Check out the current price of SEED stock here. Northeast Market Re-Entry Drives Momentum The Beijing-based agricultural technology company held its Northeast Variety Showcase and Technology Seminar in Changchun on September 18-19. According to the company's release, the event drew…

Benzinga

Nick Mangold's Rare Kidney Disease Revealed: The Genetic Disorder That Forced the NFL Star to Seek a Transplant

Former NFL star Nick Mangold reveals he has a rare genetic kidney disease and is seeking a life-saving transplant after years of silent struggle.

International Business Times UK

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Prostate cancer breakthrough could help men with late-stage disease live longer

A new drug combination could benefit up to 40 per cent of patients with advanced prostate cancer

The Independent UK

People in poorer health ‘more likely to vote Reform UK’

Among the conditions linked to voting for Reform were asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), kidney disease and depression.

The Independent UK

CDC workers ask Congress, where is 'radical transparency' now? - Roll Call

Laid off employees at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are asking for details on the extent and rationale for agency firings.

Roll Call

Simple blood test gets green light by FDA to improve early detection of Alzheimer’s disease

Millions of Americans are living with Alzheimer’s and hundreds of thousands are diagnosed each year

The Independent UK

Vor Bio's Collaborator Delivers Positive Results For Telitacicept In Autoimmune Disorder That Impacts Tears

Vor Bio (NASDAQ:VOR) stated on Tuesday that its collaborator, RemeGen Co. Ltd., had shared 48-week results from its Phase 3 study conducted in China evaluating telitacicept in primary Sjögren’s disease.

Benzinga

Michael J Fox shares desire for a peaceful death ‘without drama’ after 35 years with Parkinson’s

The actor was diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disease when he was 29 years old

The Independent UK

Is COVID Back? Mystery Flu Outbreak in Asia Sparks Panic, Experts Reveal the Disturbing Truth

A surge in flu cases across Asia, hitting Japan weeks early, has sparked global alarm. Experts warn this unpredictable, year-round spread could be the new normal.

International Business Times UK

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“It’s Terrible”: Michael J. Fox Shares Heartbreaking Update On His Health, Reveals How He Wants To Go

Michael J. Fox has a vision for exactly how he wants to say goodbye to this world after struggling with Parkinson’s disease for decades.

The Independent UK

Federal employees in mental health and disease control were among targets in weekend firings

Federal employees working on mental health services, disease outbreaks and disaster preparedness were among those hit by the Trump administration’s mass firings over the weekend

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In the early 20th century, thousands found themselves frozen like ‘statues.’ Experts still don’t know what caused it

Some other patients experienced extreme restlessness.

The Independent UK

‘Damage is done’: Mass firings and dysfunction at CDC spark chaos for public health, critics warn

Critics fear ‘reckless destruction’ at nation’s top public health agency threaten safety and lives

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The Independent UK

USDA plans to airdrop rabies vaccines across southeast US to combat outbreaks among wild animals

About 100,000 Americans are vaccinated against rabies following potential exposures each year

Benzinga

Cullinan Therapeutics Cancer Drug Shows Efficacy In Brain Metastases Among Lung Cancer Patients With Certain Mutations

Taiho Oncology Inc. and Cullinan Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:CGEM) shared new data on Sunday from the central nervous system (CNS) involvement cohort of the REZILIENT2 study of zipalertinib for advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations (ex20ins) or uncommon non-ex20ins EGFR mutations.

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10 Foods That Interfere with Common Senior Medications

As people age, prescription use increases—but few realize that certain everyday foods can make those medications less effective or even dangerous. The Centers for Disease...

The Conversation

West Africa’s trade monitoring system has collapsed - why this is dangerous for food security

A decade ago countries in West Africa set up a unique trade monitoring mechanism. Its purpose was to track intra-regional trade in agricultural products and livestock in the region. But the system was closed down in 2022 due to a lack of funding by regional organisations.

The Conversation

Africa imports over 70% of its medicines. Making active ingredients locally would change this

Africa carries a heavy health burden. It accounts for 25% of the global disease burden despite having only 18% of the global population.

LiveScience

What is type 5 diabetes? Newly recognized form of the disease gets name

First spotted decades ago but largely forgotten, a newly named form of diabetes stems from undernutrition and is thought to affect millions.

The Independent UK

Teenagers facing ‘emerging crisis’ of high death rates, global study warns

Non-communicable diseases like heart ailments, stroke and diabetes now account for nearly two-thirds of world’s total mortality and morbidity

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