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Revolution in medicine: A molecule produced by gut bacteria causes atherosclerosis, responsible for millions of deaths  EL PAÍS English Imidazole propionate is a driver and therapeutic target in atherosclerosis  Nature A gut microbiota metabolite linked to atherosclerosis could revolutionise diagnosis and treatment  European Research Council (ERC) Tanshinone regulated gut microbiota and TMAO to improve high-fat diet induced atherosclerosis in APOE−/− mice  BMC Microbiology Gut …

Cancer deaths related to obesity have risen sharply over the past two decades, especially among older adults, women, non-Hispanic Black individuals and people living with obesity in rural areas, a US study found. “Obesity is a well-known risk factor for various cancers, but its contribution to cancer-specific mortality over time hasn’t been systematically quantified at a national level,” lead investigator …

Emergency vaccination during outbreaks of diseases like cholera, Ebola and measles have over the past quarter-century reduced deaths from such illnesses by nearly 60 percent, according to a new study. A similar number of infections are also believed to have been prevented, while billions of euros have been generated in estimated economic benefit. The Gavi vaccine alliance, which backed the …

Dominic Hughes Global Health Correspondent Getty Images The study examines the impact of emergency vaccine roll-outs for five major infectious diseases, including Ebola Emergency vaccination programmes – rolled out in response to outbreaks of five major diseases – are believed to have reduced deaths by around 60% over a period of 23 years, according to a new study. A similar …