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Lisa Jarvis: Cancer vaccine hunt makes progress, finally

The long-awaited cancer vaccine revolution is getting a little closer to reality. New data from Moderna Inc. and Merck & Co. suggest that after decades of failures, researchers are finally figuring out the right way to design a vaccine that can teach immune cells how to recognize and combat tumors.

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Coronavirus 2022 review: What studies taught us about COVID this year

After another year of living with COVID-19, we have a greater understanding of the respiratory illness than we did nearly three years ago, when the World Health Organization declared a pandemic on March 11, 2020.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Eleven good things that happened in the world in 2022

It's been a tough year in so many ways - so let's take a look back at some of the more positive moments

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Glasgow Memory Clinic begin tests on groundbreaking Parkinson's medication

The leading Alzheimer's clinical research centre started the ‘Orchestra’ Study in the summer, designed for people who have very mild symptoms or have recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s.

Glasgow Live

Share the Data, WHO Urges China at COVID Surge Talks

The World Health Organization met Chinese officials for talks on Friday about the surge in Covid-19 cases, urging them to share real-time data so other countries can respond effectively. The rise in infections in China has triggered concern around the globe and questions about its data reporting, with low official…

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Xi says COVID control is entering new phase as cases surge after reopening

Chinese President Xi Jinping called on Saturday for more effort and unity as the country enters a "new phase" in its approach to combating the pandemic, in his first comments to the public on COVID-19 since his government changed course three weeks ago and relaxed its rigorous policy of lockdowns…

Reuters

New Year's Honours 2023: Kevin Sinfield snubbed for knighthood despite clamour for gong

Tens of thousands of people have signed a petition calling for rugby legend Sinfield to be knighted for his extraordinary charity efforts in support of his great friend Rob Burrow, who suffers from Motor Neurone Disease

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China's COVID vaccines: Do the jabs do the job?

As case counts surge in China, rumors circulate about the effectiveness and safety of the made-in-China vaccines in use there. Here's what we know about CoronaVac and Sinopharm.

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Mum dies on Christmas Eve after vomiting blood when Strep A mistaken for flu

Carolyn Butcher died from multiple organ failure, presumed invasive group a streptococcal disease (Strep A), and variceal hemorrhage, with her family recalling how they desperately begged 999 to send another ambulance

Daily Mirror

Study: Drinking Coffee Daily Linked To Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease

Two or more cups of coffee per day may double the risk of death from cardiovascular disease in people with severe high blood pressure, but not in those with high blood pressure. Read on for details:

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The 21 health conditions that could entitle you to a PIP payment worth up to £4,800 a year

DWP statistics reveal most common physical and mental disabilities among UK claimants

The Independent UK

Claim PIP for 87 muscle or joint conditions and you could get up to £156 each week tax-free

If you are living with any of these musculoskeletal conditions you may be eligible for PIP.

Daily Record

Victoria issues health warning as potentially lethal Strep A cases rise

A state health department has issued a warning about a disease responsible for several deaths in the UK over the last couple of months.

The New Daily

"I Will Not Sit Quietly Until Sheezan Is Punished": Tunisha's Mother

Deceased TV actor Tunisha Sharma's mother- Vanita Sharma - on Friday vowed to bring accused Sheezan Khan to justice as she clarified her daughter was only ailing from OCD and no other disease. Read on for details:

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Ex-footballer completes 24 hour batting session fundraiser after second friend diagnosed with motor neurone disease

Phill Bell decided to raise funds for his business partner after he was diagnosed with the terminal disease

Reuters

Spain to require travellers from China test negative for COVID or be fully vaccinated

People travelling from China to Spain will be required to test negative for COVID-19 or prove they have been fully vaccinated against the disease, Spain's top health official said on Friday.

Reuters

Few tourists, deserted streets in casino hub Macau after reopening

Three years of COVID-19 forced Becky Zhang’s specialty food business in Macau to near collapse. Founded by her grandmother more than fifty years ago, her store selling pastries and dried beef only survived thanks to residents who bought small quantities to help keep them afloat.

Reuters

Indonesia lifts remaining COVID restrictions

Indonesia on Friday removed all remaining measures to control the spread of COVID-19 effective immediately, since most of the country's population already has antibodies against the disease, President Joko Widodo said.

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Man given terminal cancer diagnosis is cleared of disease after UK drug trial

Robert Glynn was told he had less than 12 months to live, but is now cancer-free

Reuters

Exclusive-U.S. considers airline wastewater testing as COVID surges in China

As COVID-19 infections surge in China, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is considering sampling wastewater taken from international aircraft to track any emerging new variants, the agency told Reuters.

The Independent UK

Man with terminal cancer cleared of disease thanks to UK drug trial

Only around 1,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with bile duct cancer each year.

Daily Mirror

Boy dies of rabies after being bitten by bat with girl fighting for her life

Three children were believed to have been bitten by rabid bats at the start of the month anda young boy has died of the disease in Oaxaca, Mexico

Tribune News Service

Has Florida reached an endemic stage of COVID?

While thousands of Floridians continue to be infected by coronavirus, state health officials already are treating COVID-19 as an endemic disease — with health experts clinging to hope that it has become more predictable, manageable and less deadly.

The Independent UK

At least 30 children dead in the UK from invasive Strep A disease

The UK Health Security Agency said infections remain rare and the majority of cases continue to be in the over-45s.

Inverse

What is invasive strep A? The potentially dangerous condition is currently on the rise

There are ways to treat the infection and protect yourself and your family from getting it in the first place. Here’s what you need to know.

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