Five years since the pandemic began, covid may now be endemic, experts say
The pandemic may be over, but the endemic disease is still a threat, especially for older adults and those with certain risk ...
Director opens up on ‘painful’ experience of working with Luxembourg’s Prince Frederik before his death
Director Mei Fa Tan spoke out about her experience working with the son of Prince Robert of Luxembourg and Princess Julie of ...
Myopia is a disease, not a refractive error — here’s what that means
In December, the U.S.-based National Academy of Sciences published a report classifying myopia, for the first time, as a ...
Prince Frederik Death: What Is POLG Mitochondrial Disease?
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg died at the age of 22 due to a rare mitochondrial condition called POLG disease— Newsweek has ...
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Luxembourg's Prince Frederik Dead at 22 After Battling Rare Genetic Disease
Luxembourg's Prince Frederik has died at age 22, several years after he was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder. Find out more about his life and legacy.
What is considered 'obese' — and does it mean you aren't healthy? Experts say it's complicated.
Are good health and obesity mutually exclusive? Not necessarily — but it’s complicated. For years, body size was considered a barrier to most sports, but today that’s starting to change — with ...
What are transgenic mice? UGA was on the forefront of using them for Alzheimer's research
According to multiple research sites, mice are valuable tools for studying diseases in a laboratory setting. Here is what ...
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FDA, Other Experts Seek to Redefine Obesity and Prioritize Maintenance Treatment
Two recent documents—one from the FDA, the other from a commission organized by The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology—indicate ...
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What Is Defined as Rare Disease?
What Is Defined as Rare Disease? Rare diseases may be uncommon individually, but together, they affect over 300 million people worldwide. In Malaysia, there’s no official definition, but the ...
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Advancing Rare Disease Care: Challenges and Key Issues
The policy environment for rare disease and orphan medicines is complex and encompasses regulation, reimbursement, and ...
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Skin diseases articles from across Nature Portfolio
Skin diseases are pathologic conditions that affect the body's surfaces (also called the integument), including skin, hair, nails and associated glands. They can involve all layers of the skin and ...
Major medical groups push back against Trump administration's 'sex-based definitions'
Follow President Donald Trump's executive order, the Department of Health and Human Services issued new guidance that recognizes only two sexes.