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CAR T-cell genetic therapy, typically used in cancer patients, could lead to cure for the disease, says expert

Around 69,000 people in the UK are thought to have lupus, which mostly affects women

There is currently no cure for lupus and people often need to take lifelong medication.

Australians are falling behind on whooping cough vaccinations as the nation faces its worst outbreak of the deadly bacterial disease.

Globally, one in eight people are living with obesity. This is an issue because excess fat increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers.

America’s military veterans make up about 6% of the adult population but account for about 20% of all suicides. That means that each day, about 18 veterans will die by suicide.

Public health advocates are warning against an incoming powder keg of misinformation and conspiracy theories

"I'm unable to breathe and in terrible pain." A 48-year-old stonemason is suing his employers after contracting an incurable lung disease as a result of working with quartz worktops. The post “Unable To Breathe”: Household Item Triggers Incurable Disease In 48YO With Weeks To Live first appeared on Bored Panda.

For a long time it was assumed that somewhere between 5 and 6% of children have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But the rates, in practice, are often higher. The American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention put the prevalence at 11.4% in children in 2022.

Two recent chemistry studies pinpoint reactions that may link the gut microbiome to the development of Parkinson's disease.

Helen Giza of FME is excited about the possibilities new drugs such as Ozempic could offer for renal patients