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Mosquitoes could be helping to spread a flesh-eating bacteria

Researchers in Australia have found a link between native possums and humans that could explain the spread of Buluri ulcer: mosquitoes.

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Smartwatches could help detect Parkinson's up to 7 years earlier

Researchers have shown how smartwatches can provide data that allows AI to detect Parkinson’s disease as much as seven years before symptoms show.

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Lewis Capaldi is taking a career break due to Tourette's

The Scottish singer last week struggled to finish his performance at Glastonbury Festival and was supported by fans ahead of making the announcement

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Scientists develop new repellent that can stop 99% of mosquitos

Scientists in Israel have developed a new kind of 'chemical camouflage' that could more effectively keep pesky mosquito bites at bay.

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India’s cities struggle with sewage and waste as population grows

India is set to overtake China as the most populous country in the world but millions are now living with disease and pollution.

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Alzheimer's hope as new drug appears to reduce symptoms by a third

People in the early stages of Alzheimer’s who received infusions of donanemab in the 18-month trial showed 35 per cent less decline.

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Genetic study sheds light on rare diseases affecting 5,500 children

The findings mean many more families could now get answers faster about their children’s conditions.

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Experimental new pill eliminates cancer in third of leukaemia patients

More than half of the patients enrolled in an early clinical trial responded to the drug. One-third saw their cancer vanish entirely.

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More than 500 sea lions die from bird flu in Peru

Local authorities have warned people and their pets to avoid contact with the animals on the beach.

Climate

Fungi are getting more dangerous. Here’s what’s being done about it

Global warming could spark ‘unpredictable’ changes in fungi, making it more deadly, research shows.

Health news

What is VEXAS? What to know about the newly-discovered syndrome

The disease, whose discovery was overshadowed by the COVID pandemic, is more frequent in men over the age of 50, though women can also be affected.

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A mackerel a day? Eating oily fish might ward off kidney disease

The beneficial impact of omega 3s on kidneys was only found with fatty acids coming from fish and seafood, scientists say.

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World first: Why is the USA vaccinating bees?

Bees are central to the food pollination system in the US. This ‘breakthrough’ vaccine could save them from fatal diseases.

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Our top health stories this year that weren’t about COVID

From falling sperm counts to cryopreserved bodies and cancer-fighting bananas, here are our most popular health stories of 2022.

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'Extraordinary' cystic fibrosis drug made available to French children

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease diagnosed in more than a 100,000 people worldwide. But new treatments are being developed, including Kaftrio.

United Kingdom

Debunked: Flu vaccines don't increase Strep A infections

On social media, especially TikTok, people have been making links between nasal flu vaccines given to children and the rise in Strep A infections this winter. However, there is no concrete evidence that shows that flu vaccines cause a higher susceptibility to Strep A.

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This ultrasound robot can help detect rheumatoid arthritis earlier

A new ultrasound robot could help hospitals scan patients for rheumatoid arthritis more efficiently and at an earlier stage.

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Leprosy bacteria may hold the key to regenerating our bodies

Scientists found the bacteria causing leprosy can make livers regrow healthily in animals, holding promise for future regenerative treatments.

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EU plans to crack down on toxic air pollution with tougher rules

New rules on air quality are set to bring the EU closer to the latest WHO recommendations.

Climate

How could climate change fuel Disease X?

Climate change will make diseases more common and deadlier. Here are the risks - and what we can do about them.