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How a COVID-like test could predict dengue death risk

Scientists from Melbourne and Indonesia have discovered a way to find out who is most at risk of life-threatening dengue fever.

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Sickle cell disease fears spark awareness drive and urgent appeal for Black blood donors

Some of the most influential Black people in Britain - including Dame Sharon White and Lord Simon Woolley - have joined efforts to raise awareness of the shortage

Daily Mirror

Diabetes patients should swap sugary drinks for coffee ‘to cut risk of death’

A study found such a change is linked to lower rates of early death due to cardiovascular disease and other causes.

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New surge 'could see 10,000 daily cases for a short time only'

The number of daily Covid-19 cases is likely to reach 5,000-10,000 during a new wave but numbers probably will drop quite quickly after that, says Dr Nitipatana Chierakul, head of the Respiratory Disease and Tuberculosis Division at the Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital.

Bangkok Post

Scientists issue warning over deadly virus spreading across species in UK

The warning comes as bird flu spreads to new species like dolphins and seals - and otters and foxes are now at risk.

Daily Record

Pop star Elton John urges US Congress to keep 'foot on the accelerator' in AIDS fight

British pop star Elton John urged U.S. senators on Wednesday not to ease up on the fight against HIV and AIDS, as Congress faces a September deadline for reauthorizing the multi-billion-dollar U.S. program to fight the disease.

Reuters

Corrie spoilers: Paul struggles with MND diagnosis as he's forced to make big decision

Coronation Street spoilers reveal Paul struggles next week as he is officially diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease, but keeps it from his loved ones

Daily Mirror

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Cholera cases are on the rise – and Europe shouldn't be complacent about the risk

Cholera, an infection that causes severe diarrhoea and can be deadly, is once more spreading in several low-income countries. In its latest update on the disease, the World Health Organization (WHO) noted that the global situation has further deteriorated in recent months.

The Conversation

Rising type 2 diabetes cases driven by three foods, new study finds

Poor diet is contributing to worldwide rising cases of the disease - and certain foods have played a bigger role in the increase.

Daily Record

Current avian flu strain deadlier than in past and could become endemic, study says

Scientists raise alarm over avian influenza strain’s unprecedented deadliness and reach from farmed poultry and wild birds

The Guardian - US

What is dengue fever? Full list of symptoms as outbreak could hit UK

People with dengue fever may experience flu-like symptoms, while others could go undetected. Here's everything you need to know about the mosquito-borne disease

Daily Mirror

Erasing or replacing errors in a patient's genetic code can treat and cure some genetic diseases

Genetic diseases can have devastating consequences for the people who inherit them. In recent years, scientists have found that there are human genetic diseases that might be treatable, and perhaps even curable, through gene editing. Gene editing is the process by which sections of a person’s DNA are altered. Commonly…

The Conversation

Revealed: London boroughs where less than a third of children have seen a dentist in past year

Fears that lack of dental care is leaving children in capital exposed to oral disease

Evening Standard

Top 10 medical memoirs … by patients

Medical practitioners are not the only experts in the field of disease and injury, as these personal stories of trauma and recovery show

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Urgent warning over deadly virus that's spreading across species in UK

The news comes just a day after the restrictions to prevent the spread of bird flu across the country were lifted to allow free-range eggs to return to supermarket shelves

France 24

Exclusive: Nickel mine in Colombia destroying biodiversity and health

Thirty media outlets in the Forbidden Stories consortium of investigative journalists, including FRANCE 24, are continuing the work of Colombian journalist Rafael Moreno, who was murdered in October 2022. In particular, Moreno was investigating Cerro Matoso, an open-pit nickel mine in Colombia's northern Córdoba region. For 40 years, its operation…

Tribune News Service

The drug company that prospered without creating any drugs

The new drug looked so promising — except for that one warning sign.

Liverpool Echo

Man living on chicken and rice raises awareness about disease

James Wilson posts about his disease on TikTok to try to reach more people.

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Dad approached at work and told go straight to your GP

Ian Perry said he would relive the conversation he had with the doctor over in his head

The Times of India

World Liver Day: How can you lower your risk of liver related diseases if you have diabetes?

One of the body's most important organs, the liver, metabolizes food and eliminates poisons. However, when you have Diabetes, you may be at an increased risk of developing liver-related diseases. In this article and on the occasion of world liver day, we will discuss and spread awareness about how you…

Daily Record

People on Universal Credit with health conditions could be due up to £172 extra every week

If you need help due to a disability or long-term health condition you may qualify for extra support through PIP or ADP.

The Independent UK

Talking therapies could reduce future risk of heart disease, study suggests

The therapies can help with common mental health problems like stress, anxiety and depression.

The Guardian - UK

Cancer survivors may be at heightened risk of cardiovascular disease

UK Biobank study suggests heart scans could help identify early damage and guide post-treatment care

Daily Record

Woman's shock death after she returned from holiday with 'flu-like symptoms'

Bella Fidlet, 23, took unwell after returning from a holiday in Bali to celebrate passing her law degree.

Manchester Evening News

Woman left fighting for life after flesh-eating disease tore through limbs

Emma Doherty was told she had just 0.02 per cent chance of survival

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