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Two children die from measles as highly contagious virus spreads throughout UK

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said the disease continues to circulate in many parts of the country

The Independent UK

In 1822, Europeans brought honey bees to Australia as agricultural heroes; 200 years later, researchers found they were helping tree death spread faster than wind

New research published in NeoBiota suggests western honey bees may be helping spread myrtle rust, a destructive fungal disease threatening Australia's native plants. Scientists found that bees collect and transport infectious fungal spores, which can survive inside hives for days. Researchers warn this could accelerate the fungus's spread as commercial…

The Economic Times

Kerala reports fresh Nipah Virus case: Check symptoms, ways to prevent and other key details

Kerala is on high alert after a man in Kozhikode district tested positive for Nipah virus. Health officials are tracing contacts and implementing quarantine measures. The patient is on ventilator support. Samples are sent for confirmation. Authorities are investigating the source of infection. Nipah virus is a zoonotic disease spread…

The Economic Times

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Alzheimer's Treatment Is Entering a New Era — Here Is Everything That Has Changed in 2026

Leqembi and Kisunla are slowing Alzheimer's decline by 27-35% in early-stage patients. The 2026 drug pipeline has 158 candidates in 192 trials. Prevention trials are beginning. Here's the full update.

Medical Daily

Loneliness Raises Heart Valve Disease Risk by 19%, Major 2026 Study Finds — and It's Independent of Genetics

A 462,917-person, 14-year study published in JAHA found loneliness raises degenerative heart valve disease risk by up to 19%, independent of genetics and traditional risk factors.

Medical Daily

Funding mission aims to offers hope for arthritis cure

A multimillion-dollar research centre to combat arthritis is being heralded as a massive boost for the huge number of Australians who suffer from the disease.

AAP

First ever guidelines released to screen for condition that impacts 9 in 10 Americans

Doctors say earlier screening could help save lives

The Independent UK

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FED:Daniher family to 'play on' to continue legend's legacy

Neale Daniher has handed the baton of finding a cure for motor neurone disease to his family and all he has inspired through his 13 years of tireless advocacy.

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Daniher family to 'play on' to continue legend's legacy

Neale Daniher has handed the baton of finding a cure for motor neurone disease to his family and all he has inspired through his 13 years of tireless advocacy.

AAP

Health sleuths are watching for disease threats during the World Cup

Health officials will be on high alert for germs as millions of soccer fans gather for World Cup matches

The Independent UK

Motorcycle taxi drivers in Congo rally for Ebola awareness as attacks hinder response

Dozens of motorcycle taxi drivers have joined an Ebola awareness caravan in eastern Congo

The Independent UK

Rare type of Lyme disease found for first time in New York ticks

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The Independent UK

Microplastics Are Accumulating in Human Brains at Alarming Levels — And the Link to Dementia and Heart Disease Is Growing Clearer

A May 2026 study found microplastics in human brains at 7–30x levels vs. other organs, with a 50% rise since 2016. Dementia patients had the highest levels. Arterial plaque microplastics linked to 4x heart attack risk.

Medical Daily

Finerenone Kidney Drug Shown to Protect Heart and Kidneys in Millions More Patients After Three Major 2026 Studies

Three major studies published in NEJM, JAMA, and The Lancet in June 2026 show finerenone protects kidneys and hearts in non-diabetic CKD patients, expanding its potential reach to millions.

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Medicare Is About to Cover Weight-Loss Drugs for the First Time — Here's What the GLP-1 Bridge Program Means for Millions of Americans with Obesity

Medicare's GLP-1 Bridge launches July 1, 2026, offering eligible Part D enrollees Wegovy and Zepbound for $50/month — the first-ever Medicare coverage for obesity-specific GLP-1 drugs.

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How Remote Patient Monitoring Eases Hospital Pressure

Many of the more than 6,000 hospitals nationwide face a capacity crisis because emergency departments are routinely flooded with chronic disease flare-ups that could have been managed at home. Remote patient monitoring solves this issue by creating a direct, continuous stream of biometric data from a patient's living room straight…

Medical Daily

Food Deserts Are Making Millions of Americans Sicker — And New Data Shows the Problem Is Getting Worse

New 2026 USDA data confirms 12.8% of Americans live in food deserts. Research links low food access to higher rates of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and premature death across major U.S. cities.

Medical Daily

Valley Fever Season Peaks in Phoenix This Month: CDC Data Shows Cases Have Doubled Across Arizona and Are Spreading to New Regions

Valley fever cases in Arizona doubled between 2005 and 2022, per the CDC. June–July is peak season in Phoenix. The fungal lung infection is now spreading beyond its historical boundaries.

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Is it possible to rejuvenate damaged human cells? US biotech firm tests new gene therapy

A US biotechnology company has tested a gene therapy designed to reverse ageing in humans for the first time.

The Times of India

Climate change is putting South Africa’s sheep farmers under strain, and how they’re adapting

South African sheep farmers in the Drakensberg mountains are battling a changing climate, facing shrinking pastures, heatwaves, and disease. Despite these challenges, they are adapting through rotational grazing and choosing resilient breeds. However, the study emphasizes the urgent need for government support, including better infrastructure and veterinary services, to ensure…

The Conversation

How cuts to CDC are dismantling its capacity to protect Americans’ health

Since the Trump administration took office in January 2025, the workforce at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has weathered uncertainty and change.

Latin Times

CDC Admits It Deliberately Delayed COVID-19 Vaccine Study Showing Reduced Hospitalizations

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is facing growing scrutiny after officials acknowledged the agency intentionally delayed the release of a study showing the effectiveness of the latest COVID-19 booster, a decision now fueling debate over transparency and public health messaging.

The Independent UK

Rare and potentially more serious Lyme disease bacteria found in New York ticks

Scientists call for continued tick surveillance to understand risks

AAP

FED:Final send off for AFL legend after beastly battle

AFL legend and motor neurone disease crusader Neale Daniher has been given a final farewell with a long guard of honour following an emotional funeral.

AAP

'Hero': AFL legend, MND crusader mourned by thousands

AFL royalty, political leaders and beloved family have remembered football legend and motor neurone disease campaigner Neale Daniher at his state funeral.

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