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Warning signs of 'silent killer' Motor Neurone disease as 6 Brits die a day

Rugby stars including Rob Burrow and Doddie Wier have spoken out about motor neurone disease, but many may not be aware of the warning signs

Leeds Live

DWP list of conditions as millions missing out on payment worth £400 a month

It is one of the DWP's most underclaimed benefits, as around 3.4 million people in the UK are eligible to claim but don't

Nottingham Post

Preventing millions of hepatitis deaths is a ‘thundering moral imperative’

By 2040 the disease could kill more people each year than malaria, TB and Aids combined – despite the cost of treatment being ‘less than dinner for two’

The Guardian - UK

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Teacher, 25, rushed to hospital with stomach ache diagnosed with terminal cancer

Madison Baloy didn’t pay much attention when she lost 60lbs over the course of 2022

The Independent UK

Women urged to know blood pressure to help prevent heart disease and stroke

High blood pressure is the most deadly risk factor for women worldwide, experts suggest.

The Independent UK

Call to close ‘mortality gap’ for people with severe mental illness

The Royal College of Psychiatrists called for action to prevent thousands from dying prematurely.

The Independent UK

Cops say they're being poisoned by fentanyl. Experts say the risk is 'extremely low'

Police officers regularly report being poisoned or overdosing after encountering trace amounts of fentanyl on the job. Experts say it's not happening.

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Study finds weight gain early in life increases risk of prostate cancer death by 27%

Decades-long study involving over 250,000 Swedish men establishes strong link to risk of fatal prostate cancer

The Guardian - UK

CDC issues urgent mpox warning as summer parties threaten 'resurgence' of viral disease

A cluster of cases of mpox - formerly known as Monkeypox - has been observed, with 12 patients having been diagnosed with the virus over the past month. Experts warn people to look out for symptoms and vaccinate

Daily Mirror

Wes Streeting vows to improve cancer survival rates as he recalls brush with disease

The Shadow Health Secretary added he was lucky he survived his own scare after kidney cancer was picked up by chance, aged 38

Daily Mirror

Brave girl, 11, battling rare feet-swelling disease given hope with new 'miracle' drug

The 11-year-old's feet have swollen to the size of watermelons but there's hope in the form of a tiny pink pill and medics believe it could enable her to walk again

Daily Mirror

Scientists make Alzheimer's breakthrough thanks to man who could hold cure in his genes

Rare genetic resilience to the disease has been identified in a second patient

Wales Online

Chlamydia is killing Australia's koalas, but ambitious new project could stop the spread

A new vaccine could protect the marsupials from the sexually transmitted disease, which can lead to blindness, infertility and death.

LiveScience

Scientists Discover New Genetic Variants That Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease

In a new study, researchers identified a rare gene mutation that may offer resiliency against Alzheimer's disease.

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The Conversation

How does food get contaminated? The unsafe habits that kill more than 400,000 people a year

Unsafe foods, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), contribute to poor health, including impaired growth and development, micro-nutrient deficiencies, noncommunicable and infectious diseases, and mental illness. Globally, one in ten people are affected by food-borne diseases each year. Antonina Mutoro, a nutrition researcher at the African Population and Health…

The Independent UK

US soccer officials to discuss head injuries as 4 more ex-players diagnosed with CTE

Four more former professional soccer players have been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy

Daily Mirror

Two women infected with first cases of highly contagious drug-resistant fungal disease

The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the US reported at least two women aged 28 and 47 have been struck down with the first known cases of the drug-resistant ringworm known as tinea

The Conversation

COVID fatigue: cognitive behavioural therapy could help people manage persistent symptoms – new research

While COVID is no longer regarded as a global health emergency, it remains a serious disease. Notably, even mild cases can result in persistent symptoms known as long COVID, which can have wide-reaching effects on physical health, mental health and quality of life.

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Daily Mirror

Coeliac disease warning as ‘overlooked symptoms’ could cause infertility issues

Coeliac UK warns that only 36% of people who live with the condition have been diagnosed. Here’s everything you need to know about the debilitating autoimmune condition

Nottingham Post

Symptoms of fatal motor neurone disease that kills 6 Brits every day

The disease has no cure

The Independent UK

The 56 health conditions that could entitle you to £407 a month

DWP offers monthly support to those with ailment or disability that hinders their daily activities

Daily Mirror

Warning as feeling thirsty could be 'red flag' symptom of killer disease

Polydipsia, otherwise known as excessive thirst, can cause someone to have an overwhelming need for water, feel dizzy or have a very dry mouth - and could be a sign of something worse

The Guardian - UK

Bird flu could become the next human pandemic – and politicians aren’t paying attention

We have the tools to prepare, but post-Covid fatigue and a lack of political will mean they aren’t being used, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at Edinburgh University

Chronicle Live

Motor Neurone Disease symptoms as fatal condition kills 100 people in the UK each month

One third of people with the condition die within a year of diagnosis, but recognising the symptoms early can help you get the care and support you need

Daily Record

Bowel cancer warning signs that strike during stages 3 and 4 of 'silent killer'

Bowel cancer is the third most common cancer across Scotland with a number of warning signs often presenting themselves during the latter stages of the disease.

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