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A UCLA study found that long-term exposure to a common pesticide was linked to more than 2.5 times the risk of Parkinson's disease. Scientists also uncovered how the chemical damages brain cells and identified a promising way to protect them.

Biological weapons are prohibited under international law. But new developments in biotech and AI are a cause for concern. DW addresses some of the most important questions about their history, risks, and control.

The researchers also estimate that around one in four of the former football players had dementia, a common feature of late-stage CTE

<p>As thousands of datacentres are constructed across Europe, the Guardian and Investigate Europe have uncovered disturbing evidence that some workers building them are exposed to dangerous conditions and living in fear of speaking out</p><p>Sandu* checked his watch. He was winding down the last 15 minutes of his shift at a vast Google datacentre site in Sai

An animal health company has applied to "increase the dose rate" of the controversial antibiotic florfenicol in Tasmanian salmon farms, the federal regulator has confirmed.

Researchers from CUSAT and SCTIMST, Thiruvananthapuram, find significant differences between gut bacteria of Parkinson’s patients and those of healthy individuals

Using statistical techniques, a new study has arrived at a harrowing estimate: Three of four retired pro football players most likely had C.T.E. at death.

Macaques that had gotten sick or seen others become ill were less likely to eat a tasty treat that looked like it was contaminated with poop than primates that didn't witness the outbreak—even though they didn't know how the infection spreads

More than two thousand years ago, cats destined to become sacred offerings were kept near the ancient Egyptian cemetery of Beni Hassan. Some appear to have fought one another. Others suffered from disease, broken bones or violent blows from humans. And at least some of the animals may not have been bred there at all, […]

Wellspring University’s best graduating student, Nancy Popo, recounts her battle with a chronic autoimmune disorder while earning a 4.98 CGPA. Read More: https://punchng.com/wellspring-best-graduating-student-battles-autoimmune-disease-earns-4-98-cgpa/

Scientists have identified a hidden cause of inflammatory bowel disease: antibodies that disable the immune system’s natural ability to control inflammation, potentially explaining severe illness in thousands of patients. The breakthrough also solves a 30-year genetic mystery and could pave the way for more precise diagnoses and targeted treatments.

Researchers are teaching a select few Waikato dogs to sniff out a tropical disease known as snail fever.

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A major study has uncovered hidden warning signs of inflammatory bowel disease in the blood up to 10 years before diagnosis. Researchers discovered distinct antibody patterns that could help predict who would later develop Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, even distinguishing people at risk of more complicated disease.

Hall of Fame running back and Southern University football coach Marshall Faulk revealed that he’s been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and hopes early detection will give him chances “at living a better quality of life.”

The epidemic calendar gives a clear idea of the seasonal trend of diseases, which will help plan disease prevention measures; it has been prepared by the experts in the high-power committee constituted by the Health department for surveillance and prevention of infectious diseases

The scientists involved say the results could mark a turning point in cancer treatment, bringing personalised medicine a step closer.

The young man was first referred as a case of syphilis.

Neighbours say SANParks has not been playing open cards about foot and mouth disease in the Addo Elephant National Park, increasing the risk of the infection spreading, while quarantine protocols will probably affect a major income generator for the park in the coming months.

A new bipartisan bill aims to speed rare disease drug development by making clinical trials faster, cheaper and more accessible to patients.

The Federal Government has assured Nigerians of its capacity to contain Ebola, crediting its task force for the quick detection of an index case in Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-fg-assures-nigerians-of-capacity-to-contain-disease/

The glymphatic system flushes toxins out of the brain, but this seems to be disrupted in Alzheimer's disease, and cholesterol may be involved

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An Iraqi father watched on helplessly as his five-year-old son collapsed after walking for a few metres, only for the boy to look up, smiling, before talking of his dream of becoming a Formula One driver. Such moments are heartbreaking for Saban Hassan, 42, as his son, Ali, was recently diagnosed in the UAE with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a rare and

<p>Could disruptions in the flow of energy through mitochondria cause everything from type 2 diabetes to Alzheimer&rsquo;s?</p>

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