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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

Photographer Yuri Segalerba explores how dengue has spread to Nepal's Himalayan districts, and how locals are fighting back

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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

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

Persistent inflammation in the gut, lungs and skin might lead to Alzheimer's disease, but lifestyle choices - from getting vaccinated to eating well - can keep inflammation under control

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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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Statins don't cause most of the side effects listed on their labels

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Why people can have Alzheimer's-related brain damage but no symptoms

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