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Nightmares and 'daymares' linked to the onset of autoimmune diseases

A recent study suggests that nightmares and "daymares" might signal flare-ups of autoimmune diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.

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ALS drug removed from US market after trial shows it doesn't work

A pharmaceutical company announced its intention to remove a drug for ALS from the US and Canadian markets after a trial showed it did not work.

Living

Bright lights at night could increase your risk of stroke

Stroke risk increases with outdoor light pollution and 80% of people could be affected, a new study finds.

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Czechia sees record number of whooping cough cases since 1963

Czechia is struggling to contain a surge in cases of whooping cough, a highly infectious bacterial disease affecting the lungs and airways.

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The Big Question

Novartis doctor on Big Pharma’s battle against climate change

If the healthcare industry was a country, it would be the fifth largest polluter on Earth.

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Scientists grow ‘mini-placentas’ to learn about pregnancy disorders

The mini organoids could help scientists treat major disorders which start in the first weeks of pregnancy.

Climate

Damage to Gaza’s environment ‘exceeds all predictions’, experts say

Those living in Gaza are experiencing acute respiratory infections, diarrhoea, lice and scabies.

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Calls for more testing amid rising infant syphilis cases in the US

The CDC said "increasing rates of syphilis among babies reflect a failure of the US health system".

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What to know about the bleeding virus detected in French ticks

Authorities said that Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) was detected for the first time in southern France this month. Here's what we know.

Experiences

Cryotherapy, IV drips and hiking: Inside the world’s best medical spa

Austria’s Vivamayr gives you full permission to rest, switch off from tech and only think about yourself - rare treats in our fast-paced world.

World News

Glyphosate: Europe divided by the world's most widely used pesticide

The European Commission is preparing to renew the authorisation of glyphosate for a further ten years, with a vote scheduled for 13 October in Brussels.

Climate

Dengue fever is likely to 'take off' in Europe as planet heats

Climate change could make dengue fever a major threat in southern Europe this decade, WHO scientist warns.

Travel News

Fly safe: Should you wear a mask to protect from new COVID variant?

The BA.2.86 or 'Pirola' COVID variant has been detected in 15 countries. Here's how to travel safely.

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Death toll in Polish Legionnaires' outbreak rises to 14

The number of people who have died in Poland from the Legionella bacteria has risen to 14 after it claimed more lives in Rzeszow.

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Australian doctors find live parasitic worm in woman's brain

A neurosurgeon investigating a woman’s mystery symptoms in an Australian hospital says she plucked a wriggling worm from the patient’s brain.

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11 people die from Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Polish town

An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease has now killed 11 people in the town of Rzeszow, on the Ukrainian border.

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US authorities authorise RSV vaccine for pregnant women

The vaccine was developed by pharmaceutical giant Pfizer.

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Eye scans could reveal signs of Parkinson’s disease 7 years earlier

Using eye scan data and machine learning, researchers have confirmed artificial intelligence (AI) can spot subtle signs of Parkinson’s years before a clinical diagnosis.

Romania

West Nile Virus kills three people in one week in Romania

Three people have died after contracting West Nile Virus from mosquito bites in Romania.

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Can AI predict how long you'll live just from looking at chest X-rays?

A new study showed that artificial intelligence (AI) can estimate a healthy individual’s age from a chest radiograph.