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Remembering Dr. Richard Cash: How a 'simple' intervention helped save millions of lives

NPR Health

In the late 1960s, he went to Dhaka to work on cholera. There he became involved in the development of oral rehydration therapy — hailed as one of the most significant medical advances of the century.

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Doctors struggle to treat long Covid patients in India; researchers point to inadequate studies

The Hindu

Global efforts to understand and manage long Covid post-pandemic, with varied symptoms and limited treatment guidelines worldwide.

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Researchers identify genes linked to muscle aging and sarcopenia

News Medical Health Sciences

Scientists have identified previously unreported genes which appear to play a key role in the muscle ageing process.

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$25-million Pandemic Fund aims to curb ‘zoonotic’ diseases

The Hindu

The Centre will implement the G20 Pandemic Fund, which is aimed at enhancing the country’s “animal health security”, in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the World Bank and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

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New product implicated in listeria lawsuit against Boar's Head

The Hill

( NewsNation ) — Another wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Boar's Head for its nationwide listeria outbreak that's sickened 59 and killed 10. The family of Otis Adams Jr. said the 79-year-old Florida man contracted listeria from Boar's Head Tavern Ham and Yellow American Cheese, according to ABC News reporting. Ham and cheese are two products that had not been named in previous wrongful death suits.

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What does H5N1 in cattle, humans portend?

The Hindu

Human infections from the outbreak in cattle were first noted as early as April 2024 in Texas.

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Covid lessons learned? U.N. summit mulls plan for healthy planet, and humans

The Hindu

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Research uncovers how parasitic worms evade itch response

News Medical Health Sciences

Ever had an itchy nose or, worse, an unreachable spot on your back that drives you mad? Now imagine an itch that refuses to go away, no matter how hard or long you scratch.

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Understanding Eczema: Breaking Down Barriers and Raising Awareness

Black Health Matters

Eczema , or atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin condition that causes dry, itchy, inflamed patches on the skin. Type 2 inflammation is a specific immune system response that plays a significant role in various chronic inflammatory diseases, including eczema. It is characterized by the overactivation of certain immune pathways that produce cytokines that lead to inflammation and disrupt skin and immune stability.

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MHRA greenlights donanemab for early stage Alzheimer’s disease

News Medical Health Sciences

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today, 23 October 2024, approved a license for the medicine donanemab (Kisunla) for use in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, following a thorough review of the benefits and risks.

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Why is WHO cagey about publishing Meghalaya polio case details

The Hindu

Despite knowing the results of the case on August 12, and the follow-up results of the child’s immunological profile and virus circulation in the community before mid-September, WHO has not published the news

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Investigating the relationship between COPD and liver disease in alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency

News Medical Health Sciences

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is a genetic disorder characterized by the misfolding and accumulation of the mutant variant of alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) within hepatocytes, which limits its access to the circulation and exposes the lungs to protease-mediated tissue damage.

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Expert Pharmacist Advocates for Natural Progesterone Usage in Hormone Therapy

Mercola

I recently had the privilege of interviewing Carol Petersen, a seasoned compounding pharmacist renowned for her expertise in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). Petersen's extensive background, coupled with her deep understanding of hormones, makes her an invaluable resource in your journey toward optimal health. Petersen has been a dedicated pharmacist since 1972, a time when the pharmacy profession was markedly different from today.

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Novel multi-biomarker approach enhances chronic kidney disease risk assessment

News Medical Health Sciences

Prior efforts to identify novel kidney biomarkers as risk factors for chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression have typically evaluated proteins individually, which limits their prognostic power.

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30,000 critical care beds, regional centres for National Institute of Virology are among plans under PM-ABHIM: V.K. Paul

The Hindu

Expanding healthcare infrastructure plans also include integrated public health units in 600 districts and 30 branches of the National Centre for Disease Control, Niti Aayog member Dr.

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Diabetes drug semaglutide proves beneficial for patients with chronic kidney damage and obesity

News Medical Health Sciences

The diabetes drug semaglutide, also known as Ozempic, has a positive effect for patients with chronic kidney damage and obesity.

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Unlocking Optimal Health: The Science Behind Low-PUFA Diets and Sustainable Eating

Mercola

This interview features repeat guest Ashley Armstrong, cofounder of Angel Acres Egg Co., which specializes in low-PUFA (polyunsaturated fat) eggs, and the Nourish Cooperative, which provides low-PUFA pork, beef, cheese made with natural animal rennet, A2 dairy, and traditional sourdough. She’s also a contributing author to this newsletter once a week.

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Study: GLP-1RA not associated with acute kidney injury risk during anti-cancer treatments

News Medical Health Sciences

Glucagon-like peptide-1-receptor agonists (GLP-1RA) are medications that are increasingly prescribed for patients with type 2 diabetes and congestive heart failure. Reports of GLP-1RA–associated acute kidney injury (AKI) have emerged, but the risk of GLP-1RA–associated AKI among patients on anti-cancer drugs is unclear.

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Top Lifestyle Changes to Build a Better Heart

Mercola

Editor's Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published December 4, 2022. Dr. Dean Ornish, clinical professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), is perhaps best known for his pioneering work in how to use food and simple lifestyle strategies to improve health. This is also the topic of his book, " Undo It!

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High-throughput imaging platform reveals impact of mutations on protein location

News Medical Health Sciences

The team developed a high-throughput imaging platform to assess the influence of nearly 3,500 mutations on protein location. They found that roughly one in six disease-causing mutations led to proteins ending up in the wrong location in the cell.

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Build Healthy Lifestyle Habits with the Mercola Health Coach

Mercola

Developing a lifetime of healthy habits isn’t always easy — you’ll need all the support you can get to stay on track. Let the Mercola Health Coach app be your guide! With this handy app, you can monitor your personal progress, celebrate your achievements and stay motivated while keeping track of your improvement. Enjoy unique features that will help you make small yet significant changes in your life and, eventually, allow you to aim for bigger, more challenging health goals.

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British Sleep Society advocates abolition of the twice-yearly clock changes

News Medical Health Sciences

The British Sleep Society (BSS) has advocated for the abolition of the twice-yearly clock changes in the UK and the restoration of permanent Standard Time (Greenwich Mean Time or GMT).

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Women’s Leadership Institute: Public health and the role of a superhero story

Public Health Newswire

Young professionals need to embrace “360 mentoring.

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Pioneering trial to test multiple new treatments for glioblastoma

News Medical Health Sciences

A pioneering research study announced today (October 23) will trial multiple new treatments for people in the UK living with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.

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Speakers underscore ethics at National Student Meeting

Public Health Newswire

A panel of three public health professionals shared how their work relates to ethics.

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MMRI professor receives $3.7 million NIH grant to support research on pulmonary embolism

News Medical Health Sciences

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently awarded a $3.7 million grant to support a project led by Principal Investigator, Chase Kessinger, Ph.D., assistant professor of biomedical research and translational medicine at Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) to research the third most common cause of cardiovascular death, pulmonary embolism (PE).

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Women’s Leadership Institute: Public health and the role of a superhero story

Public Health Newswire

Young professionals need to embrace 360 mentoring.

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New research trial aims to address a disabling post-stroke condition

News Medical Health Sciences

A major new research trial led by academics at the University of East Anglia (UEA) and taking place at eight major stroke centres across England, will test the efficacy of a new therapy for a disabling post-stroke condition that affects around one in three survivors, thanks to a £1.26m grant from the Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation (EME) Programme - a partnership between the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and the Medical Research Council (MRC).

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Speakers underscore ethics at National Student Meeting

Public Health Newswire

A panel of three public health professionals shared how their work relates to ethics.

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Aerobic exercise boosts cognitive function in women undergoing chemotherapy

News Medical Health Sciences

Many women who receive chemotherapy experience a decreased ability to remember, concentrate, and/or think—commonly referred to as “chemo-brain” or “brain fog”—both short- and long-term. In a recent clinical trial of women initiating chemotherapy for breast cancer, those who simultaneously started an aerobic exercise program self-reported greater improvements in cognitive function and quality of life compared with those receiving standard care.

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Many state abortion bans include exceptions for rape. How often are they granted?

NPR Health

Since the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade in 2022, one study estimates there’s been nearly 65,000 pregnancies from rape in states that ban abortion.

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Patient Claim Line outlines key signs of stroke and how to reduce risks

News Medical Health Sciences

Every five minutes, someone in the UK will experience a stroke, with 1.3 million people in the country having survived a stroke. The condition can be both life-threatening and life-altering, so knowing what to look out for and how to act in the event of a stroke is essential.

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DeSantis machine battles $100M 'yes' campaign in Florida’s abortion nail-biter

The Hill

The campaign to pass a ballot measure enshrining abortion rights in Florida's Constitution has raked in cash in recent months, giving it a massive financial advantage over the opposition with days until votes are counted. But abortion-rights advocates are running into a political buzz saw as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and his allies in the administration deploy levers of government power to try to stop the amendment from passing.

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New analysis confirms canagliflozin's cardiovascular and kidney benefits in older adults

News Medical Health Sciences

Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors reduce the risk of cardiovascular and kidney outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes, but it is unclear whether their effects differ based on patients' age.

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