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Diseases gave us the rise of Christianity, the end of the Aztecs and public sanitation. How might future plagues change human history?

“Every once in a while a book lands on your desk that changes the way you perceive the world you live in, a book that fundamentally challenges your understanding of human history.” So began the blurb that came with this book. Aha! I thought. The usual advertising hyperbole, a gross…

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The hidden concerns of eating raw fish

Sushi, ceviche, crudo, sashimi: They're all wonderful! But there's always potential concerns to be mindful of

Salon

The hidden danger of asbestos in UK schools: 'I don't think they realise how much risk it poses to students'

Being diagnosed came as a complete shock. You do not imagine that you are going to go into a school to teach children and come out with an industrial disease.

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How to be sushi smart: tips on avoiding anisakis disease

From sushi and sashimi (Japan) to poke bowls (Hawaii) and ceviche (Peru), consumption of raw or undercooked fish and other seafood is becoming increasingly popular. Appealing as such dishes can be, they can also increase the risk of exposure to fish-borne parasites.

The Conversation

Disease forecasters predict a 27% chance of another COVID-like pandemic within 10 years

Ongoing pre-emotive investment into medical advancement is needed to keep another coronavirus-like pathogen at bay, the disease modeling experts said.

Fortune

People in Scotland with any of these health conditions may be due up to £691 each month

Over 540 health conditions are being supported through Adult Disability Payment and PIP.

Daily Record

Woman dies after returning from holiday and telling parents she 'didn't feel right'

Bella Fidler, from Australia's Gold Coast, returned from a celebratory trip to Bali in Indonesia complaining of "flu-like symptoms" and told her parents she "didn't feel right" - later discovering that she had bacterial meningitis

Daily Mirror

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The lesser-known areas where skin cancer develops - including inside the ear

The disease can be treated if caught early, so it's important to know where skin cancer can appear on the body.

Daily Record

Identical twins suffer same cancer symptoms – but only one has the disease

‘Every test under the sun has been done on her, and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with her. It’s so bizarre’

The Independent UK

Sun's out, ticks out. Lyme disease-carrying bloodsucker season is getting longer

Blacklegged ticks, the arachnids that carry Lyme disease, are out and about for more of the year thanks to warming temperatures across much of the country. Here's how to stay safe.

WEKU

Consumer Health: Parkinson's disease: Are you at risk?

April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the causes and risk factors of Parkinson's disease.

Tribune News Service

MAFS Stars Are Throwing Each Other Under The Bus With Fake Follower Claims And Jealousy Is A Disease

"It's suss."

Pedestrian.tv

Italy's impending ban on lab-grown meat

Many argue that lab-grown meat may soon revitalize the meat industry. Italy disagrees, siding with farmers

Salon

Tick-borne encephalitis virus in the UK – what it is and how to protect yourself

A confirmed case of tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) was recently reported in England. TBE is a disease that can lead to inflammation in the brain and is caused by a virus transmitted by the bite of a tick.

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Evening Standard

What is microscopic colitis? Charity Guts UK warns of ‘hidden’ bowel condition

The symptoms of MC are often misjudged to be other bowel conditions such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease

The Conversation

Predicting epidemics isn't easy. We've created a global dataset to help

The world has recently seen a number of high-profile cross-border disease outbreaks and pandemics. The COVID pandemic and multi-country Mpox (monkeypox) outbreaks are just two examples.

The Independent UK

Report: Climate change, disease imperil North American bats

Scientists say many North American bats are in trouble

Dynamite News

Study finds how misfolded alpha-synuclein protein helps to detect early Parkinson's disease

According to a new study using technology created by a researcher at UTHealth Houston, the presence of a misfolded alpha-synuclein protein can be used to assess whether people have Parkinson's disease. Read Further on Dynamite News:

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The Independent UK

Identical twins suffer same cancer symptoms - even though only one has the disease

‘Every test under the sun has been done on her, and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with her. It’s so bizarre’

Daily Record

The 'painful' hidden bowel condition that more people may have without knowing

One woman has bravely told of her battle with the lesser known form of inflammatory bowel disease which had her going to the bathroom up to 40 times a day.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh teen suffers 'phantom' cancer symptoms after identical twin's diagnosis

Sophie Walker, 16, was diagnosed with a type of kidney cancer named a Wilms tumour in 2017 - with sister Megan experiencing some of the symptoms despite not having the disease.

Daily Mirror

Sarah Ferguson breaks her silence after being snubbed for a Coronation invite

Sarah Ferguson posted a tweet today with a link to a fundraiser for a friend of hers who has motor neurone disease - days after it was reported that she has not been invited to the Coronation

Daily Record

Scots teen struck down by cancer symptoms after identical twin's diagnosis - despite not having disease

Sophie Walker, 16, was diagnosed with a Wilms tumour - a type of kidney cancer - in 2017 and her sister, Megan, has experienced may of the same symptoms.

The Guardian - UK

Vindication, frustration and anger: nine women reveal what it’s like to finally be diagnosed with a chronic pain condition

From family and friends downplaying a serious condition to being ignored at A&E when presenting with potentially fatal blood clots, nine women share their stories of their symptoms – and pain – being dismissed

Daily Record

Girl, 10, who had 17% of body cut away after finding Strep A 'black spot' dies

Dermot and Lily Murphy lost their beloved daughter Vivienne in March 2019, just over two weeks after she started feeling unwell and suffering from a sore throat.

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