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HEALTHOct 6Cancer rates rising faster among younger people, international study findsNew major research has found that cases of several different kinds of cancer have risen sharply among young people in England, the US, and in the Netherlands. The number of people under the age of 50 diagnosed with prostate cancer in England has quadrupled since 2001. Researchers aren't exactly sure why there's been such an increase but say the broad reason could be linked to a growing rate of obesity, poor diets and a lack of exercise. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Jon Shelton, Head of cancer intelligence at Cancer Research UK.France 24 [en]
HEALTHOct 6Cancer rates rising faster among younger people, international study findsNew major research has found that cases of several different kinds of cancer have risen sharply among young people in England, the US, and in the Netherlands. The number of people under the age of 50 diagnosed with prostate cancer in England has quadrupled since 2001. Researchers aren't exactly sure why there's been such an increase but say the broad reason could be linked to a growing rate of obesity, poor diets and a lack of exercise. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Jon Shelton, Head of cancer intelligence at Cancer Research UK.France 24 [en]
HEALTHOct 6Russian lab worker’s death sparks plague fears as unverified claims spread onlineFrance 24 [en]
HEALTHOct 6US CDC says it’s ‘aware of and closely monitoring’ Russian plague caseThe top US public health agency's remarks come as the Trump administration said it’s 'closely' watching the incident.Al Jazeera [en]
HEALTHOct 6Epigenetic Editing Could Wipe Out Lingering Hepatitis BAn experimental therapy kept the virus at bay for at least six months. The approach could target other stubborn viruses too. The post Epigenetic Editing Could Wipe Out Chronic Hepatitis B Infections appeared first on SingularityHub.Singularity Hub
HEALTHOct 6NCDs Take a Growing Share of Global Deaths“The long-term shift towards [non-communicable diseases]A continues. NCDs accounted for 74% of deaths globally in 2023, compared with 58% in 2000. Eight of the world’s ten leading causes of death were NCDs in 2023. This shift is increasingly visible across all income levels. In 2023, for the first time, communicable diseases accounted for less than […] The post NCDs Take a Growing Share of Global Deaths appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
HEALTHOct 6Work continues to bring healthcare to HighlandBARRYVILLE, NY -- While several hold-ups have slowed progress on the Highland Health Initiative (HHI), work is continuing to bring an innovative model of health care to Highland. HHI is a ...riverreporter · united states of america
HEALTHOct 6Plague cases still occur in the US: Here's whereEarlier this year, a woman in New Mexico died of the plague, officials said.wfla · united states of america
HEALTHOct 6Contaminated fentanyl: order to discard 4.5 million HLB Pharma and Ramallo drugs that were in Province hospitalsA year and a half after the decision to ban their commercialization, they are still in the pharmacies of 98 health centers. There was no instruction from Anmat on how to proceed with the withdrawal.Clarín
HEALTHOct 6Medicare for All support soars to 66 percent in 6 years: KFF pollSupport for Medicare for All jumped to 66 percent among U.S. adults in 2026, highest since 2016, according to polling results published Tuesday. Health research group KFF found that 32 percent of those surveyed strongly favored “having a national health plan … in which all Americans would get their insurance from a single government plan,”…The Hill
HEALTHOct 6New Clinical Guideline Helps Keep Women 'Optimized for the Fight'The Department of Veterans Affairs and War Department have jointly released a clinical practice guideline to help clinicians provide improved care for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause.DoD News
HEALTHOct 6Russia denies imposing anti-plague measures after lab worker deathRussia denies plague cases after laboratory technician's death; US demands 'transparency' as WHO monitors situation.Al Jazeera [en]
HEALTHOct 6Plague cases still occur in the US: Here’s whereEarlier this year, a woman in New Mexico died of the plague, officials said.The Hill
HEALTHOct 6Why Argentina could not reduce hospital heart attack deaths in 10 yearsBetween 2015 and 2024, 8.6% of patients with the most severe type of what is commonly called a 'heart attack' died while hospitalized. For cardiologists, it is a 'real failure.' Time and information are key factors.Clarín
HEALTHOct 6Kenya confirms first imported Ebola case linked to DRC outbreakPremium Times
HEALTHOct 6What to know about plague amid reports of worker death at Russian labReports of a lab worker dying in Russia after allegedly being exposed to plague have raised concerns, even as the WHO says the public health risk is low.CBS News
HEALTHOct 6Lucía Prado, occupational psychologist: "If every morning we feel distress about work, routines are not enough. We need to look at what is causing that discomfort and what support or changes we need"The specialist explains what happens when going to work causes discomfort and points out common mistakes made by bosses that can demotivate even a good employee.Clarín
HEALTHOct 6Doctors, nurses have made more than 27 million visits thanks to free home healthcare program: Tuesday’s mañanera recappedPresident Sheinbaum shared on Tuesday that more than 27 million free medical consultations have been provided to seniors and people living with disabilities since the Salud Casa por Casa program began in June 2025. She also gave an update on the rollout of the Universal Health Service. The post Doctors, nurses have made more than 27 million visits thanks to free home healthcare program: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
HEALTHOct 6Board tours hospital to see recent upgradesThe MCHC board heard about recently completed facilities upgrades and ones planned for the near future from Facilities Manager Bill Bayer during their August meeting. They also toured the hospital to look at recently completed projects and ones that are…communitynewspapergroup · united states of america
HEALTHOct 6Minister lauds Sankar Foundation’s eye-care servicesA minister has praised the Sankar Foundation's eye-care services, highlighting their positive impact on public health.The Hindu
HEALTHOct 6What do we know about death of anti-plague researcher in Siberia and is there a wider risk?Russia tells World Health Organisation there are no plague cases in Siberian cityIrish Times World
HEALTHOct 6A 28-year-old plague researcher died in Russia. Authorities have imposed a quarantine but deny any threat of plague, and locals are struggling to make sense of it.Meduza [en]
HEALTHOct 6State attorneys general sue RFK Jr., seeking to reinstate childhood vaccine scheduleState attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against RFK Jr., seeking to reinstate the childhood vaccine schedule. This legal action addresses a significant public health concern regarding vaccine policies.Seeking Alpha Tech
HEALTHOct 6Russia denies anti-plague measures after pneumonia deathThe death of an employee at an anti-plague institute in Irkutsk is still being looked into, the authorities said. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for Russia to be transparent about its findings.DW News [en]