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NHS to trial revolutionary blood test that could speed up Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Only two-thirds of people with dementia have a diagnosis, despite it being the leading cause of death in UK

The Independent UK

Doctors trial £100 blood test that could transform how NHS detects Alzheimer’s

More than 1,000 patients to take part in trial to see if the approach leads to faster and more reliable diagnoses

The Guardian - UK

British patients trial major new blood test for Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia and linked to the build-up of two key proteins in the brain called amyloid and tau.

Evening Standard

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Koala vaccine hailed but rollout cost too much to bear

A proposal for a breakthrough koala vaccine to be administered in wild populations deserves to be "mocked", a wildlife conservation group says.

AAP

Cheese recalled due to potentially life-threatening bacteria

The cheese products may have been contaminated with a disease-causing bacteria

The Independent UK

A simple blood test could make early Alzheimer’s detection faster and cheaper, researchers say

Millions of Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease. The number of cases is expected to nearly double in the next 25 years

The Independent UK

Broad ‘MAHA’ proposal largely calls for studies, awareness - Roll Call

The Trump administration on Tuesday presented a "Make America Healthy Again" plan to tackle rising chronic disease.

Roll Call

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Scientists Reveal Eating Cherries in THIS Way Can Help Prevent Major Illness Affecting 6.7m Americans

New research highlights cherries as a nutrient-packed fruit that may lower the risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes if consumed daily.

International Business Times UK

Novartis To Expand Heart Drug Portfolio With $1.4 Billion Tourmaline Bio Acquisition

Tourmaline Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRML) shares surged Tuesday after Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS) announced a $1.4 billion acquisition of the U.S.-based biotech, strengthening the Swiss drugmaker’s pipeline of cardiovascular and kidney treatments.

Benzinga

Protect Your Heart: The Surprising Power of this Simple Treatment

This one measure may be as effective as lifestyle changes or some medications for safeguarding your heart health.

Kiplinger

There’s a new vaccine for pneumococcal disease in Australia. Here’s what to know

The Australian government announced last week there’s a new vaccine for pneumococcal disease on the National Immunisation Program for all children.

The Conversation

Almost half of those with diabetes don’t know they have it. Are you one of them?

Diabetes affects 38.4 million Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Independent UK

How air pollution can affect those with Alzheimer’s disease

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The Independent UK

Air pollution has been tied to Alzheimer’s disease. Here’s what you need to know

‘Air pollution doesn’t just increase the risk of dementia — it actually makes Alzheimer’s disease worse,’ Dr. Edward Lee says

The Independent UK

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The invasive disease-carrying tick spreading across the US

The tick has spread to more than 20 states after first being discovered in 2017

Capital & Main

MAHA Promised Healthier Kids. But School Lunches May Deliver Less.

Cuts to SNAP and farm-to-school programs under the Trump administration risk worsening childhood disease, nutrition experts warn.

International Business Times UK

Rick Davies Of Supertramp Dies At 81 After Battle With Multiple Myeloma: Everything You Should Know About The Disease

Rick Davies, co-founder and keyboardist of Supertramp, has died at 81 after a long battle with multiple myeloma. Known for hits like Goodbye Stranger and Bloody Well Right, Davies' soulful voice and keyboard work helped define progressive rock and left a lasting legacy in music.

Euronews

Gaza toddler evacuated to Italy shows signs of recovery from rare disease and severe malnutrition

A two-year-old evacuated from Gaza to Italy after suffering severe malnutrition worsened by a rare genetic disease, is slowly recovering in a Naples hospital on a special diet.

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The Conversation

Alzheimer’s disease: new three-minute test can spot memory issues – here’s how it works and what it can tell you

A new test could help to diagnose memory issues associated with Alzheimer’s disease in as little as three minutes. According to recently published findings the test, called the Fastball EEG test, may one day help doctors flag people who need further checks for Alzheimer’s disease without the need for unnecessary…

The Guardian - US

Need I list all the reasons why Trump shouldn’t get a Nobel peace prize?

Trump has been an enabler of war, famine, disease and death

The Conversation

Australia will soon have its own ‘centre for disease control’. Let’s not repeat the chaos of the US

Australia is a step closer to having its own national agency to inform and co-ordinate public health responses – a permanent Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC).

The Independent UK

High blood pressure in childhood is linked to life-threatening conditions in later life, researchers warn

Seven-year-olds who have higher blood pressure are more likely to die from the condition by their mid-50s, researchers said

The Independent UK

Two brothers have the same genetic disorder. Their insurance only covered life-altering treatment for one of them

Exclusive: Alison Joseph's sons Noah and Hunter both have Duchenne muscular dystrophy. She tells Rhian Lubin the heartbreaking reality of watching one thrive while the other suffers

AAP

Shift needed to help young asthmatics breathe easier

A peak body is highlighting National Asthma Awareness Week by driving a cultural shift in how asthma is treated in childhood - from relievers to preventers.

Evening Standard

Sir Chris Hoy launches free gym membership scheme for men with prostate cancer

Research has found that exercise helps men with prostate cancer who are on hormone therapy.

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