First Gulf South Patient Functionally Cured of Sickle Cell With Gene Therapy

Daniel Cressy, 23, became the first person in the Gulf South functionally cured of sickle cell disease using Casgevy gene therapy, while a new study finds younger generations are aging faster biologically, potentially explaining rising early-onset cancer rates. Combined with a 31-state foodborne outbreak and the worsening Bundibugyo virus crisis, here’s this week’s health roundup.

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Why Are Healthy Young Non-Smokers Developing Lung Cancer?

A new study found healthy young non-smokers with healthier diets had unexpectedly higher lung cancer rates, prompting researchers to investigate pesticide exposure from conventionally grown produce. Combined with a massive dementia risk geography study and strong Phase 3 results for a new diabetes drug, here’s this week’s health research roundup.

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