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Meningitis at university: why students are at higher risk and what to watch for
Share article Print article Freshers' week is designed to bring new students together. But the same close contact that helps friendships form can also help infections spread. Most cases of so-called "freshers' flu" are relatively mild. Meningococcal disease is different. Although rare, it can develop rapidly and become life-threatening within hours
An approved Ebola antibody may miss its mark against Bundibugyo virus
Researchers analyzed 44 Bundibugyo virus genomes and modeled how approved and experimental Ebola antibodies might bind the virus’s glycoprotein. The models predicted disrupted binding for Ebanga, conserved targets for MBP134, and different binding behavior for the complete Inmazeb cocktail than for two of its antibodies alone; laboratory tests are needed to determine whether these findings translate into treatment benefit.
Your Belly Button Could Hold a Surprising Clue to Parkinson’s Disease
Twelve years before her husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, Joy Milne noticed that he smelled different. She couldn’t explain it at the time. The smell was musky, and she assumed it was probably sweat. Years later, at a Parkinson’s support group, she walked into a room full of people with the disease and smelled […] The post Your Belly Button Could Hold a Surprising Clue to Parkinson’s Disease appeared first on VICE .
Emerging Leaders in Neuroscience Seminar
""The Molecular Logic of Neuronal Connectivity: Linking Human Genetics to Disease Mechanisms" Erin Flaherty, PhD, Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Columbia University Category: Events & Seminars Date and Time: Friday, October 2, 2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm Event Location: Feil Family Research Building Source link: https://events.weill.cornell.edu/event/emerging-leaders-in-neuroscience-seminar-…
Leica Biosystems Completes Acquisition of StatLab to Bolster Delivery of More Precise, Timely Diagnostics for Cancer Patients
Leica Biosystems Completes Acquisition of StatLab to Bolster Delivery of More Precise, Timely Diagnostics for Cancer Patients
Raoni Barcelos shares video from hospital bed, vows to ‘come back stronger’ after terrifying UFC Vegas 121 loss
Raoni Barcelos released a statement after his frightening UFC defeat in Las Vegas
Polk City father gets liver transplant from surprise donor
Kyler Hess is a father of four battling stage 4 colorectal cancer. Doctors told him a liver from a living donor will give him a chance at a cure. Then a surprise donor stepped up.
1 in 8 cancer cases worldwide linked to infections
The IARC said it suggests a "significant proportion of the global cancer burden is preventable through better infection control."
New mRNA flu vaccine for adults over 50 is 'more effective,' UW Medicine says
Flu season is right around the corner, and this year, so is a new type of vaccine.Adults 50 and over are eligible to receive a new mRNA flu vaccine, which was
Pennsylvania measles cases cross 900 as outbreak grows
Pennsylvania's measles outbreak continued to worsen, with 68 new \u200binfections reported since Wednesday last week, bringing the total to 903 on Monday, health department \u200cdata showed, as the state grapples with the worst measles resurgence in \u2060decades.
Atlal Abusanad at COGC 2026: Less Testing, Better Decisions
Atlal Abusanad at COGC 2026: Less Testing, Better Decisions - The Power of Precision Oncology / AI trial matching, Atlal Abusanad, cancer, cancer care,
Dengue: Recovery doesn’t end at hospital discharge
Exhaustion lingering long after discharge is clinically recognised as post-dengue fatigue syndrome
Dorset boy aged 6 among rising number of young people suffering strokes
Connor Halloran suffered a massive bleed on the brain, causing catastrophic damage, but now is on the mend following a 5 month stint in hospital. | ITV News Meridian
The Hindu conducts webinar to mark World Heart Day
The Hindu hosts a World Heart Day webinar with Kauvery Hospital experts on minimally invasive procedures, prevention, rehabilitation, and congenital heart disease.
Radiotherapy as effective as surgery for prostate cancer
Royal Marsden trial finds targeted beam treatment offers similar disease control with far fewer urinary side effects
Florida officials warn of disease outbreak, declare state of emergency
Nearly 200 locally acquired cases have been reported and one death across several counties.
Childhood cancer survivors face severe mental health challenges as adults
Consultant and researcher Magnus Aasved Hjort believes that people who survive childhood cancer should receive far better support as adults.
Dr. Paterlini: Blood Test Finds Cancer Before Scans Can
Dr. Paterlini: Blood Test Finds Cancer Before Scans Can
Jipmer holds childhood cancer awareness programme
Jipmer hosts a Puducherry awareness program for National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, promoting early diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.
Radha Raman Mondal: New Update on Thyroid Cancer Surgery During Pregnancy
Radha Raman Mondal: New Update on Thyroid Cancer Surgery During Pregnancy / cancer, OncoDaily, Oncology, pregnancy, Radha Raman Mondal, thyroid cancer
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