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Gamblers are betting millions of dollars on measles outbreaks

People are increasingly placing bets that predict measles outbreaks in the US, which could help researchers modelling the spread of the disease

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Striking photo essay examines deadly spread of dengue fever in Nepal

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Striking photo essay examines deadly spread of dengue fever in Nepal

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Close-up of woman brushing her teeth.

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Brushing your teeth in hospital could prevent catching a bad infection

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A light micrograph of mice neurons that have been labelled with a fluorescent protein to distinguish between cells at different depths within the brain tissue

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Mysterious 'compound X' clears toxic Parkinson’s proteins from brain

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A scanning electron micrograph of a mouse's nerve cell that is affected by misfolded versions of the proteins amyloid and beta, which are thought to drive Alzheimer's disease

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Novel approach to clearing brain waste shows promise for Alzheimer's

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An illustration of an enzyme called RNA polymerase replicating viral RNA

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Multipurpose anti-viral pill may treat colds, norovirus, flu and covid

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The profound effect the heart-brain connection has on your health

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The profound effect the heart-brain connection has on your health

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An illustration of the glymphatic system, which is comprised of channels that clear waste from the brain

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The brain's cleaning system can be boosted to rid Alzheimer's proteins

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A scanning electron micrograph of E coli (yellow) infecting cells (blue) within a human bladder, causing them to secrete thick mucus (orange)

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Cystitis or tooth decay could trigger dementia just a few years later

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Parkinson's disease may reduce enjoyment of pleasant smells

The "world smells different" for people with Parkinson's disease, a discovery that could help doctors spot the condition sooner

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Inflammation might cause Alzheimer's – here's how to reduce it

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Alzheimer’s may start with inflammation in the skin, lungs or gut

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The surprising vaccine side effects that can improve long-term health

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Paediatricians’ blood used to make new treatments for RSV and colds

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