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'Voice of the CDC' resumes publication, but experts worry about what they're not hearing

A federal scientific publication has returned from a forced two-week hiatus with two papers examining the health effects of wildfires in Hawaii and California

The Independent UK

Meet the 24-year-old helping Lilly test a preventive Alzheimer’s drug

Children who inherit genetic mutations from parents with early-onset Alzheimer’s typically show signs of dementia at the same age their parents did.

Fortune

MPs push for assisted dying to be expanded to people with a year left to live

MPs and campaigners say that people suffering from Motor Neurone Disease or Parkinson’s should have greater access to an assisted death

The Independent UK

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Daniel Barenboim: Pianist and conductor, 82, reveals Parkinson’s disease diagnosis

Daniel Barenboim, 82, says he is ‘planning to maintain as many of my professional commitments as my health permits’

Evening Standard

Research reveals new insights into retinal thickness that may detect type 2 diabetes, dementia early

WEHI researchers have used these maps to link retinal thinning to a range of diseases as well as identifying new genetic factors that influence retinal thickness. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kansas reckons with large tuberculosis outbreak as health officials hamstrung

Experts fear consequences of Trump’s restrictions on CDC as state sees one of largest outbreaks ever recorded in US

The Guardian - US

Daniel Barenboim announces he has Parkinson’s disease

The conductor, 82, resigned from Berlin State Opera in 2023 but hopes to continue to conduct the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra when his health allows

The Guardian - UK

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North Carolina tuberculosis cases rising for first time in decades following one of the worst outbreaks in U.S. history

Cases of the world’s deadliest infectious disease have been increasing in the U.S. in recent years

The Independent UK

From fighting disease to protecting the Amazon rainforest, USAID has big impact across the globe

The Trump administration’s decision to close the U.S. Agency for International Development has drawn widespread criticism from congressional Democrats

The Independent UK

Cautious relief after nation wipes out bird flu strain

Farmers are cautiously relieved with the announcement a strain of bird flu has been eradicated in Australia, as they begin to rebuild the devastated industry.

AAP

US health funding cuts: what Nigeria stands to lose

US president Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization is threatening funding for critical health programmes like HIV/Aids and tuberculosis in different parts of the world, including Nigeria.

The Conversation

Spinal Cord Stimulation Shows Promise For Muscle-Destroying Disease

Discover how spinal cord stimulation research offers hope for SMA patients by enhancing muscle function and quality of life.

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The GOP leans into its pro-plague era

"Eugenics is the Rosetta Stone for so much of Trump’s agenda"

Salon

How a tiny spinal implant could help those with muscle-wasting disease

Three people with a muscle-destroying disease got stronger when an implanted device zapped their spinal cord

The Independent UK

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To keep your cool in a heatwave, it may help to water your trees

Heatwaves are among the world’s deadliest weather hazards. Every year, vast numbers of people are killed by heat stress and it can worsen health problems such as diabetes, asthma and heart disease.

The Conversation

Dementia: why prescription drugs like antibiotics and vaccines have been linked to lower risk of the disease

There’s currently no cure for dementia. Although some recently developed drugs show promise in slowing the progress of the disease, these are both costly and may have limited benefit for many patients.

The Guardian - UK

This new sickle cell treatment could be a gamechanger – if the NHS really starts to care about black people’s health

Dating, holidays, work: this genetic disease changes everything. Gene therapy could be a lifeline, if it’s accessible to all, says Tobi Oredein, founder and CEO of Black Ballad

LiveScience

Dwyane Wade diagnosis: What to know about kidney cancer

Retired NBA legend Dwyane Wade revealed his kidney cancer diagnosis on a recent podcast episode. Here's what to know about the disease.

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Restless legs syndrome is incurable – here’s how to manage the symptoms

Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom Disease, is a neurological condition that affects about 7% of people.

The Independent UK

3 women of colour on what others should know about breast cancer

There are lot of myths surrounding the disease.

The Independent UK

King Charles shares emotional video featuring Sir Chris Hoy, Amy Dowden and Tom Daly to mark World Cancer Day

Olympic cyclist Chris Hoy told cancer patients ‘We’re all in this together’

Salon

Withdrawing from WHO puts US at risk

The Trump administration is limiting the nation’s ability to respond to infectious disease as Marburg, Ebola rise

The Independent UK

Guillain-Barre Syndrome: Five dead as India faces outbreak of nerve disease

People urged to drink boiled water and avoid uncooked meat and stale food

Evening Standard

What causes cancer? The 12 most dangerous things you can do for your health

Dr Liz O’Riordan, a breast cancer surgeon and three-time cancer patient, shares the surprising things that raise the risk of getting cancer

Fortune

The aspirin mistake: 29 million take it daily, not realizing costs outweigh benefits

Daily, low-dose aspirin is no longer recommended for the prevention of stroke and heart attack in older adults not at higher risk of heart disease.

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