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Thailand confirms Asia’s first known case of new deadlier mpox variant

The department of disease control said tests on a traveller had confirmed he was infected with the Clade 1b strain of mpox

The Guardian - AU

Lung cancer vaccine: Breakthrough jab could improve survival rates

The vaccine, known as BNT116, utilises messenger RNA (mRNA), the same technology used in the Covid jab

The Independent UK

Man whose lung cancer was found ‘by coincidence’ first to have jab for disease

Janusz Racz, who lives in London, received the vaccine as part of a phase one clinical trial.

The Independent UK

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Ozempic could help overweight people with heart failure, study finds

Previous research showed those with heart disease could be helped by weight loss drug semaglutide

The Independent UK

Being a ‘weekend warrior’ could be as good for brain health as exercising throughout the week, new study shows

With the responsibilities of adulthood, free time can be a rare commodity. Many of us find ourselves asking, “I barely have time to cook dinner. How can I find time to exercise regularly during the week?”

The Conversation

What links aging and disease? A growing body of research says it’s a faulty metabolism

Aging is a biological process that no one can avoid. Ideally, growing old should be a time to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Aging also has a darker side, however, often linked to disease.

The Conversation

Mapped: New mpox cases reported. What countries have it now?

New, potentially more deadly strain of virus is rapidly spreading in Africa and has been discovered in Asia and Europe.

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The Importance of Early Detection in Preventive Health

Catching potential health issues early can make a world of difference in overall well-being and quality of life down the road.

Medical Daily

Why eating seaweed might help prevent Parkinson’s disease

Eating the seaweed Ecklonia cava may be able to slow down or prevent Parkinson’s disease, according to a 2024 study.

The Conversation

What are the symptoms and treatments for Alzheimer’s – as new drug is rejected

Lecanemab has been deamed too expensive for use on the NHS.

The Independent UK

UK drug regulator approves Alzheimer's drug but government likely won't pay for it

Britain’s drug regulator has authorized the Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi, saying that it’s the first medicine to show some impact in slowing progression of the neurodegenerative disease

The Independent UK

What you need to know about lecanemab – the Alzheimer’s drug rejected for NHS use

The drug has been developed by Eisai, a Japanese pharmaceutical company, and is sold under the brand name Leqembi

The Independent UK

First drug to slow Alzheimer’s progression will not be made available on the NHS

The spending watchdog has recommended that a drug shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease should not be rolled out on the NHS.

The Independent UK

UK health regulator rejects lecanemab as treatment for Alzheimer’s

Decision by Nice to rule out drug being available on NHS comes despite medicines licensing body giving green light

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France to donate 100,000 mpox vaccines as it prepares for outbreak at home

France will donate 100,000 mpox vaccine doses to countries hit by an outbreak of the disease as it readies vaccination centres at home, outgoing Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said this week.

The Conversation

Constipation increases your risk of a heart attack, new study finds – and not just on the toilet

If you Google the terms “constipation” and “heart attack” it’s not long before the name Elvis Presley crops up. Elvis had a longstanding history of chronic constipation and it’s believed he was straining very hard to poo, which then led to a fatal heart attack.

International Business Times

Mpox Disease Presents Hard-to-weigh Risks

As fears mount globally about mpox, apparently simple questions such as the danger it poses and differences between variants do not have clear and simple answers.

Bangkok Post

Thailand mpox case could be new strain

The Department of Disease Control (DDC) said on Wednesday that Thailand may have its first case of a new, more transmissible strain of mpox.

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What is ‘sloth fever’? And how can I avoid it when travelling to South America?

International authorities are issuing warnings about “sloth fever”. Despite the name, it’s not contracted via contact with sloths. Rather, you should avoid contact with mosquitoes and biting midges.

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African Nations To Begin Mpox Vaccinations Within Days

African nations prepare to vaccinate against mpox outbreak with global support. WHO declares global health emergency for the viral disease.

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Bad breath in pregnancy? Common causes, and 10 dentist-approved tips to deal with it

Do you or someone you know always have bad breath? It affects 2.5 million of us on a daily basis - get top tips on how to get rid of bad breath and prevent it coming back here

International Business Times

Thailand Reports Suspected Case Of New Mpox Strain

The patient landed in Bangkok on August 14 and was sent to hospital with mpox symptoms the following morning, said Thongchai Keeratihattayakorn, head of the kingdom's Department of Disease Control.

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