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Mum's warning after son, 2, catches Lyme disease from tick bite in children's playground

Bethany Harris noticed two ticks on two-year-old son Harrison's head after taking him to a play park before a rash formed and he was taken to A&E where doctors diagnosed Lyme disease

Daily Mirror

High blood pressure can be lowered by eating handful of one fruit a day, says study

As well as lowering heart disease risk, subjects who regularly consumed the purple superfood were found to have improved memory and attention to detail.

Daily Record

Michael Hiltzik: America's decline in life expectancy speaks volumes about our problems

Years of widening economic inequality, compounded by the pandemic and political storm and stress, have given Americans the impression that the country is on the wrong track. Now there's empirical data to show just how far the country has run off the rails: Life expectancies have been falling.

Los Angeles Times

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Pathogenesis by Jonathan Kennedy review – in sickness and in health

A fascinating account of how diseases have shaped humanity, from the neolithic to Covid-19

The Guardian - UK

Corrie fans spot 'problem' and ask 'why?' over heartbreaking scene as Paul told he may have just three years to live

Coronation Street viewers were in tears as the character received heartbreaking news

Manchester Evening News

Corrie fans heartbroken as Paul receives terminal prognosis in motor neurone disease battle

Coronation Street has been praised by viewers for raising awareness of motor neurone disease, as Paul Foreman's diagnosis neared, learning from a doctor he could have just three years to live

Daily Mirror

Australia remains confident of staying free from foot-and-mouth disease as Indonesia declares it endemic

Australia's chief vet says people should remain alert to the risks for years to come, after Indonesia moves away from an emergency response to a business-as-usual approach to the disease.

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Bella Hadid shares update on Lyme disease diagnosis after suffering from tooth infection

The model has been open about her Lyme disease symptoms after first being diagnosed in 2012

The Independent UK

Mum spent eight years Googling her child's symptoms before diagnosis given

Claire Whitehill said she spent years wondering whether she had done something wrong to cause her daughter's issues

Liverpool Echo

How to protect yourself from the new rare tick-borne disease

Tick-borne encephalitis virus has arrived in the UK. Lisa Salmon finds out more.

The Independent UK

People with any of these 21 health conditions may be due up to £172 each week

More than 540 health conditions are supported through Adult Disability Payment and PIP.

Daily Record

Take it from a Canadian, ticks aren’t nice – and climate change means they’re thriving in the UK

England and Scotland are experiencing a tick-borne virus outbreak. Rising temperatures will mean more of them, says science and environment writer Stephen Buranyi

The Guardian - UK

Common hay fever habit can cause 'serious eye diseases', warns vision expert

As hay fever season strikes, eye health expert Sujata Paul has encouraged people to resist rubbing their eyes as excessive friction may lead to long-term complications

Daily Mirror

What is tick-borne encephalitis? How to spot and remove them

As NHS officials warn TBE is now in the UK, it’s important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of the disease

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UK hikers warned to check for ticks after man contracts potentially deadly virus

The disease was detected in a man who had been bitten while mountain biking in Yorkshire

Dynamite News

Early menopause without Hormone therapy could risk Alzheimer's disease: Study

Women are more likely than men to develop Alzheimer's disease (AD), with women making up two-thirds of the population living with AD. Read further on Dynamite Nes:

Edinburgh Live

'Probable' deadly tic-borne disease with flu-like symptoms found in Scotland

Health professionals have warned residents of Scotland to be on the look out for a tick-borne disease that can have deadly symptoms that cause the brain to swell.

Evening Standard

Paul Burrell rings hospital bell as he completes radiotherapy for prostate cancer

The former royal servant was diagnosed with the disease last summer

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Evening Standard

Rare tick disease discovered in England

Health authorities warn hikers and mountain bikers to be vigilant as first UK case of tick-borne encephalitis confirmed

Daily Record

Deadly virus with flu-like symptoms found in UK as 'probable' case in Scotland

An warning has been issued following the identification of tick-borne disease encephalitis (TBEV) in parts of the UK, with one 'probable' case in Scotland.

The Independent UK

Bowelbabe fund set up by Dame Deborah James raises £11.3m

Cancer Research UK said it is now distributing funds to new projects aimed at advancing research into the disease.

The New Daily

Raquel Welch secretly battled devastating disease before her death

Actress Raquel Welch suffered a devastating disorder that contributed to her death at age 82, it has been revealed.

The Guardian - UK

As a cardiac surgeon, I am extremely concerned about risks to patients of junior doctors’ strike

A surgeon at the London’s Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals speaks of his distress and being unable to operate on critically ill patients

Chronicle Live

St James' Park memory café helps fans with dementia like Tom, 66, reminisce with NUFC idols Bob Moncur and Malcolm Macdonald

Former Newcastle United heroes like Nolberto Solano, Bob Moncur and Malcolm Macdonald have popped along to the memory café at St James' Park to support fans with Alzheimer's disease like Tom Trainer.

Los Angeles Times

Actor Raquel Welch's cause of death includes revelation of Alzheimer's diagnosis

LOS ANGELES — A cardiac arrest last month led to the immediate death of international icon Raquel Welch, who also suffered from Alzheimer's disease for years.

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