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Dick Cheney Family Reveals Cause of Death After Former Vice President Dies at 84

Former Vice President Dick Cheney, a towering and often polarizing figure in American politics, died at the age of 84, his family announced on Tuesday morning. The family statement said he passed away on Monday night due to complications from pneumonia and underlying cardiovascular disease.

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Here’s how many daily steps could help slow Alzheimer’s disease

More physical activity was linked to slower cognitive decline, the study found.

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Morning Mail: Free solar power plan, science prize for airborne disease researcher, mystery shipwreck discovery

Federal scheme will distribute surplus electricity to homes even without them having panels

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8 Medical Conditions That Can Wipe Out Your Retirement Savings

You’ve spent decades building your retirement nest egg—but one serious medical diagnosis can drain it in a matter of months. Even with Medicare, supplemental insurance,...

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Walking 3,000 or more steps a day may slow progression of Alzheimer’s, study says

Scientists find even modest amounts of exercise appear to delay brain changes and cognitive decline in patients

The Guardian - UK

Scientists reveal how many steps you need to walk daily to reduce Alzheimer’s risk

A new 14-year study is one of the first to explore the relationship between activity and key markers of the disease

The Independent UK

Walking for more than 5,000 steps per day may reduce Alzheimer’s risk – study

There was a slowing in the build-up of a protein called tau, which becomes abnormal in Alzheimer’s.

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Family of rugby league star Rob Burrow opens state-of-the-art MND centre

The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease has been built at Seacroft Hospital, in Leeds.

Evening Standard

NHS trials AI prostate cancer tool that could ‘massively improve’ treatment

Difficulty in assessing disease severity means some men are undergoing invasive procedures

The Independent UK

Rob Burrow’s dream MND centre opened 17 months after his death

The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease has been built at Seacroft Hospital, in Leeds.

The Independent UK

Bella Hadid Fights Work: Gigi Prepares Intervention After Runway Collapse Fear

Bella Hadid's return to modelling has sparked concern, with reports claiming Gigi plans an intervention as the supermodel faces renewed health strain from Lyme disease.

International Business Times UK

Why men need more exercise than women to see the same heart benefits

Exercise is like medicine for the heart, and just like with medication, you need the right “dose” for it to be effective. But a recent study suggests that the dose might not be the same for everyone. Researchers found that men need roughly twice as much exercise as women to…

The Conversation

One molecule could usher revolutionary medicines for cancer, diabetes and genetic disease — but the US is turning its back on it

The U.S. government is divesting from mRNA vaccines, but will other uses of the technology be spared? In a time of uncertainty, scientists worry that revolutionary treatments for cancer, immune dysfunction and genetic disease may be left on the lab bench.

LiveScience

Health officials urge parents to vaccinate children amid ‘deeply worrying’ rise in meningitis cases

Meningitis can cause life-threatening sepsis and result in permanent damage to the brain or nerves if not treated quickly

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Health headlines can be confusing - these 3 questions can help you evaluate them

Every week of 2025 seems to bring a new health headline, whether it’s about climbing autism rates, changing vaccination recommendations or unexpected cancer risks.

The Guardian - UK

Cancer, lung disease, miscarriages: are Uruguay’s rice workers paying too high a price to bring in the crop?

The sector is a key driver of the Uruguayan economy, but widespread and ill-controlled use of agrochemicals is affecting employees’ health – despite official assurances

Evening Standard

Health officials in vaccination plea amid rise in meningitis cases

The UK Health Security Agency said there were 378 cases of invasive meningococcal disease in 2024/25, up from 340 in the previous 12 months.

Evening Standard

London’s unhealthiest high streets revealed with seven among worst in Britain

Communities named face higher risks of obesity, diabetes and heart disease, experts say

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Bill Gates Warns COP30 Leaders Are 'Wasting Billions' on Climate Panic Instead of Saving Lives

Bill Gates argues that global efforts should prioritise fighting hunger and disease over strict climate targets, claiming this approach will save more lives and improve human welfare.

The Independent UK

Man saves brother’s life with transplant after dialysis struggle

The retired plumber said he would have donated his kidney no matter the risk

Tom’s Guide

Men need to exercise twice as hard as women for this health benefit, new research finds

According to new research, men may need to exercise twice as much as women to lower their chances of getting coronary heart disease.

The Conversation

Water bears survive cosmic radiation with one DNA-protecting protein – learning how could boost human resilience, too

A newly discovered protein from Earth’s toughest animal is inspiring breakthrough therapies for cancer and cardiovascular disease.

The Independent UK

Patients go without needed treatment after government shutdown disrupts a telehealth program

Bill Swick, who has a rare degenerative brain disease, has lost access to virtual speech therapy due to the federal government shutdown

The Conversation

Can you get chickenpox twice? Or if you’re vaccinated? Experts answer 9 key questions

Alerts have been issued about the rising number of chickenpox cases in Northern New South Wales this year. Meanwhile, chickenpox continues to spread across Australia with 2,010 notified cases so far this year.

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1,000,000 people across the globe suddenly became prisoners in their own bodies. But the part about how it ended is even stranger

Awake but frozen for forty years – your mind screaming while your body refuses to move.

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