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“in August 2015, at the age of 43, a coronary calcium scan showed a score of 266, placing me in the 98th percentile for my age.”
“The report highlights evidence showing that exposure to ambient air pollution during the second and third trimesters is associated with a 23% increased CHD risk per 10 µg/m³ increment.”
“Dickey was taken to the hospital and died two days later.”
“Women produce less sweat and start sweating at a higher temperature, research – including this 2025 study, external – shows.”
“I've taken 20 mg of rosuvastatin every day.”
“This builds on findings from WHF’s 2024 World Heart Report, which found that almost 70% of the 4.2 million deaths attributed to air pollution were caused by cardiovascular disease.”
“an outbreak that has already killed over 500 people and sickened more than 1,560”
“The same research found, external that women also have a higher core body temperature and body fat percentage than men, which acts like an extra insulating layer.”
“my LDL-C is still above the under-50 mg/dL target recommended for someone with my cardiovascular risk.”
“And the report warns 90% of children in lower-income countries lack timely and affordable access to CHD care, meaning many children are unnecessarily dying as they aren't able to receive hospital treatment.”
“Last Thursday, the World Health Organization announced that the first patients were enrolled in a clinical trial designed to test two drugs against Bundibugyo.”
“Women may also be marginally more vulnerable to heatwave-related death than men, though more evidence is needed, said Dr Cat Pinho-Gomes, an academic public health consultant at UCL's Institute for Global Health.”
“According to the National Institutes of Health, the condition affects 3.4 to 10.4 people per 100,000 per year. However, for people 50 or over, the rate of transient global amnesia jumps to 23.5 to 32 per 100,000 per year.”
“In an interview, Di Cesare added these factors include both exposure to air pollution and extreme heat.”
“So far, only one clinic in the DRC is involved in the trial, but there are plans to expand in the coming weeks, said Moorthy at a press conference last Thursday.”
“Age is another factor. The older you are, the more vulnerable you are to heat – and since women live longer on average than men, we are more at risk of health impacts, Dr Pinho-Gomes explained.”
“In a raw and honest essay called ‘The Day I’ll Never Remember’, Couric, 69, the former ‘TODAY’ show anchor, described how doctors diagnosed her with transient global amnesia (TGA) after she suddenly lost her short-term memory while attendi…”
“Researchers at Mount Sinai’s Institute for Health Equity Research analyzed data from 9,041 postmenopausal women enrolled at 40 U.S. clinical sites participating in the Women’s Health Initiative. They found women living in lower-socioeconom…”
“It could be that we need over 1,000 patients enrolled in the trial until we get a definitive answer.”
“Low iron – which studies show, external is especially common for women with heavy periods – also affects oxygen delivery, giving our cardiovascular systems even more work, she said.”
“Neurologists say that TGA is mostly seen in adults over 50, and most people recover completely within 24 hours... Symptoms last between 1 and 24 hours, typically occurring later in the day rather than after waking.”
“Dr. Prada added women living in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods experienced substantially greater bone loss despite similar pollution exposure.”
“BARDA is a U.S. government agency within the Department of Health and Human Services and the government has donated the doses necessary for the clinical trial”
“Pregnant women have a harder time regulating body temperature due to increased metabolic heat and fluid needs, which can make you more prone to heat stress, according to research published in the Lancet, external earlier this year.”
“Dr. Laura Stein, a vascular neurologist at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, told NBC News, “It’s one of the most disturbing experiences for a patient and especially their family members,” adding, “But as a neurologi…”
“But they also found evidence was inconclusive for a link between nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), sulphur dioxide (SO2), ozone and soot, largely due to the low number of research studies and their imprecision or a lack of cons…”
“Last month the NHS' workforce organisation, Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW), confirmed that almost 400 nursing and midwifery graduates remained without NHS positions after the first round of job matching concluded.”
“In a major crackdown on misleading food labels, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued show-cause notices to Lotte India Corporation Pvt Ltd, Ferns N Petals Pvt Ltd and Kubera Foods, alleging that several produ…”
“The University of Michigan’s C.S. Mott poll found 83% of parents believe the mental health of American children is getting worse, with social media and screen time ranked among their top concerns.”
“She is one of the 306 nurses who have not secured band five roles in June 2026.”
“Kubera Foods came under scrutiny for marketing its "Soft and Fresh Cream Bun Pineapple" as "100% Natural" and claiming it contained "No Preservatives, Colours & Flavours", even though the label declared preservatives, synthetic colour and …”
“Research published in JMIR found that medical professionals preferred a healthcare-specific small language model over GPT-4o from 45% to 92% more often across dimensions of factuality, clinical relevance and conciseness.”
“About 70 final year paramedic students have been impacted by the recruitment freeze, including Lorna Edwards.”
“Ferns N Petals was served a notice over its "Roasted Almond Chocolate", marketed as "Premium Chocolate". FSSAI alleged it contained hydrogenated vegetable fat instead of cocoa butter, lacked mandatory declarations and did not disclose almo…”
“AbbVie’s Skyrizi, an injectable drug for autoimmune diseases that include psoriasis and Crohn’s disease, is expected to surpass $33 billion in revenue in 2032, making it the world’s second-biggest selling drug, according to a recent report…”
“NHS workforce data recorded more than 5,600 full-time equivalent vacancies across Welsh health boards at the end of 2025.”
“It also flagged old pre-printed labels and vitamin-level violations in some lollipops.”
“They now expect drugs that modulate the immune system to grow at a compounded annual rate of more than 9%, ahead of the pace of the popular metabolic drugs.”
“Earlier this year, the Royal College of Midwives said a survey of newly qualified midwives across all four nations found about a third”
“He also cites nonsensical numbers such as bringing down the prices of medications by 600-700 percent”
“Jane Grogan, executive vice president and head of research at Biogen, the $31 billion (market cap) biotech firm that recently expanded its immunology pipeline with the purchase of RayThera for up to $1 billion.”
“Since March, government figures show nearly 750 people, mostly children, have died from the highly contagious disease...”
“the Indian Medical Association (IMA) calling for the suspension of routine outpatient (OPD) services across KDMC-run hospitals and several private hospitals in Kalyan-Dombivli.”
“Autoimmune diseases are complicated: More than 50 million Americans suffer from 100 different autoimmune diseases that include rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, psoriasis, multiple sclerosis and lupus.”
“Arafat is one of Bangladesh's more than 120,000 suspected and confirmed measles cases since cases spiked in mid-March, according to government figures.”
“During hearings last year, multiple psychologists diagnosed Patel with major depressive disorder and testified that he had suffered a psychotic break at the time of the crash. Doctors said Patel was experiencing paranoid delusions and hall…”
“Venture capitalists have been pouring money into the field—a total of $2.1 billion of the total $9 billion-plus in biotech VC funding so far this year went to immune-system disorders, according to data from trade publication BioPharma Dive.”
“Vaccination rates had been higher than 90% until recently.”
“All four babies died because they were premature and weighed around 1.5 kilograms each, she said.”
“Other immunology blockbusters include Sanofi’s Dupixent used for eczema and asthma (projected sales over $20 billion, according to Evaluate)”
“The ward at Medical College Hospital is at more than double its capacity, with nearly 130 patients in just 32 rooms.”
“limonene is the dominant volatile compound in citrus peel essential oils and typically accounts for 48 to 70 per cent of the essential oil in lemon (Citrus limon) peels”
“AbbVie’s Rinvoq for 10-FDA approved indications including rheumatoid arthritis and atopic dermatitis ($17 billion)”
“Bangladesh is still recording almost 1,000 new cases per day”
“protected female Ae. Aegypti for 45 minutes at 166 µg/cm²”
“and argnx’s Vyvgart for myasthenia gravis, a condition that disrupts communication between the body’s nerves and muscles ($10 billion).”
“The trial - called GoGoVax - monitored 587 men over two years. Half of the participants were given the MenB vaccine while the other half were given a placebo. The results showed similar levels of new gonorrhoea infections in both groups - …”
“fresh peels from eight citrus cultivars grown in Pakistan”
“Vertex Pharmaceuticals agreed to buy Crinetics Pharmaceuticals for $10 billion in cash... Vertex estimated that Crinetics’ drugs have the potential to reach peak annual revenue of more than $5 billion.”
“Cases of gonorrhoea remain at record highs compared to 10-years ago. In England they peaked at 82,592 in 2022. Since then the numbers have reduced to 63,943 in 2025 but they are still double what they were in 2015.”
“controlling pollution at its source and improving ventilation are among the most effective ways to maintain healthy indoor air”
“The Boston-based company reported $12 billion in revenue last year, a 9% increase over 2024, largely on the strength of its therapies for cystic fibrosis.”
“Over 30,000 people in England have started this course of vaccination, and this will provide more robust data on vaccine impact and effectiveness. These findings will be published in due course.”
“Two dead, seven injured and several missingKerala health minister K Muraleedharan confirmed the death of two people in the incident.”
“He had gained 14 pounds since his physical in April 2025.”
“CPR was performed on the three-year-old until an ambulance arrived and the boy, from Newport, was hospitalised where his condition is described as stable.”
“It’s the best gift that you can give yourself.”
“She added previous research by Ocean Conservancy also found microplastics in 16 different types of protein, including red meat, seafood and plant-based alternatives.”
“They took over CPR but said they were "panicking" as, after around five minutes, there was no change and a growing crowd of family members and wedding guests gathered around them watching.”
“In January, the AI behemoth announced eight major health systems, including Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and HCA Healthcare, are now customers of its enterprise-grade healthcare tools.”
“Cucumber, tomatoes, lettuce, celery, watermelon and strawberries all have very high water content, above 90%.”
“But the 42-year-old marketing agency founder based in North Carolina wasn’t convinced—and like so many others, turned to ChatGPT for answers. Bannon plugged in a series of queries about her symptoms, and the AI suggested she might have Has…”
“There is no single amount that suits everyone, because how much fluid your body needs depends on lots of factors like your age, body size, activity levels and health status,”
“while 86% of rural counties don’t have a single practicing cardiologist.”
“80-90% of fruit and vegetables are full of water.”
“The program is supported by a $100 million investment through 2028, Cigna said in announcing the investment last week.”
“Dr Daly says one or two coffees a day should make little difference to your hydration levels - but five or six will start to have an effect.”
“Last year, Cigna’s Evernorth invested $3.5 billion in Shields Health Solutions, which operates specialty pharmacies in hospitals and health systems across the U.S.”
“NFL player Marshawn Kneeland was suffering from stage 1 chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) when he died by suicide last year, scientists have said.”
“Elevance Health, operator of Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans in 14 states, in 2024 acquired Paragon Healthcare, Inc., a provider of infusion services to patients. And that deal came a year after Elevance closed on its acquisition of BioPl…”
“"Unfortunately, I was not surprised to find CTE in the brain of Mr Kneeland, because we have found this progressive brain disease in nearly half of the athletes we've studied who have died before the age of 30," said the centre's director,…”
“In 2018, it was revealed that Hunt was dealing with Parkinson’s disease”
“The Boston University CTE Center said, external in 2023 that it had diagnosed CTE in 345 of the 376 former NFL players it had studied.”
“In a widely cited study published in the journal Science Communication, researchers Eryn Newman and Norbert Schwarz found that identical academic talks were rated as less interesting, and their speakers as less intelligent and likable, whe…”
“a painful condition affecting one in 10 women”
“A record high 11% of Americans are taking a GLP-1 medication for weight loss, according to Gallup, up 3% from 2024.”
“Currently, the main way to diagnose whether a patient has the disease on the NHS is through a surgical procedure called a laparoscopy, under general anaesthetic.”
“the obesity rate among Americans fell to 36.4% in 2026, down from a record high of 39.9% in 2022”
“Ami Robertson, now 23, says she experienced endometriosis pain from the age of 16, but was repeatedly told she must have something else...”
“68% of GLP-1 users reported taking a name brand drug developed by pharmaceutical giants like Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, including Ozempic, Mounjaro or Zepbound”
“We ended up in A&E three or four times, spending over 10 hours on one occasion, and nobody would take ownership.”
“Endosure - the gut electrical signal test - is part of a clinical study at the Worcestershire Acute NHS Hospital Trust.”
“The saliva test, called Endotest, is already being used in a pilot NHS study”
“The cost of damages paid out to people injured in the UK by e-scooters and e-bikes has topped £110m, the BBC has learned.”
“In 2025, there were 168 claims for accidents involving both types of vehicle, the highest figure so far.”
“Hayley Sutcliffe, from the MIB, said more than half their claims were from pedestrians”
“In the worst single case, a child suffered catastrophic life-changing injuries and was paid £20m.”
“Doctors had identified Ben's condition as You-Hoover-Fong syndrome - an ultra-rare genetic disorder that only about 40 people worldwide are known to have, Stephanie said.”
“It took eight years before former lawyer Stephanie, 43, from Dorridge, finally received the phone call that changed everything but by then, she was 32 weeks pregnant with her third child.”
“At the time the US-Zimbabwe deal fell through, the US ambassador said 1.2 million Zimbabweans were receiving HIV treatment through programmes it supported”
