Groundbreaking Treatment Offers Hope for Sickle Cell Cure
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A new gene therapy has effectively cured a young man of sickle cell disease, raising possibilities for a future without the lifelong condition.
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Multiple Sclerosis Cases Surge, Experts Identify Key Risk Factors
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A growing number of diagnoses, particularly among young women, is linked to factors including obesity, smoking, vaping, and viral infections, according to medical professionals.
UK Health Agency Warns of Rising Zika Virus Cases
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Britons returning from popular holiday destinations are cautioned about potential import of the brain-damaging virus.
Simple Finger-Prick Test May Predict Risk of Eight Deadly Diseases, Study Suggests
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Researchers propose the glucose ketone index (GKI) as a potential tool for early disease risk assessment.
Woman, 36, Nearly Dies From Sepsis After Doctors Initially Blame Job Stress
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A ruptured ovarian cyst and bowel obstruction led to a life-threatening sepsis infection, highlighting concerns about dismissed symptoms.
HPV Vaccine Success Offers Near Elimination of Early-Age Cervical Cancer Deaths
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Advancements in HPV vaccination significantly reduce the risk of cervical cancer deaths in women under 30, prompting discussions about the future of cervical screening.
UK Researchers Study Link Between Menstrual Cycles and ADHD Symptoms
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A novel study is investigating how hormonal fluctuations during a woman's menstrual cycle may impact attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms.
Rare Parasitic Worm Found in California Man's Eyelid, First US Case
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A 74-year-old man's eyelid bump, initially mistaken for a stye or cyst, was identified as Dirofilaria repens, a type of roundworm previously unrecorded in human infections within the United States.
Varicose Vein Treatment Denied by NHS Until Ulcers Appear, Patient Stories Reveal
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Many individuals with symptomatic varicose veins face lengthy waits for treatment, with some NHS trusts reportedly only offering intervention once leg ulcers develop.