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‘Brain-eating amoeba’ not contagious, says DDC

The Department of Disease Control (DDC) said a brain disease caused by Naegleria fowleri, commonly referred to as "brain-eating amoeba", is not contagious between people.

Bangkok Post

Yellow-band disease ravaging Thailand's coral reefs

BAN KO SAMAESAN, Chon Buri: Underneath the calm turquoise waters off eastern Thailand, a rapidly spreading disease is killing corals over vast stretches of the sea floor, and scientists fear it may be getting worse because of climate change.

Bangkok Post

Hepatitis C set to be wiped out of England by 2025 with NHS 'leading the world'

A pioneering drug deal and a strong effort to find people at risk has helped to cut the numbers of deaths caused by Hepatitis C, with NHS England currently five years ahead of global targets

Daily Mirror

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NHS on track to eliminate Hepatitis C by 2025 - health chiefs

Pioneering drug deal and campaign targeting those at risk will 'dramatically' cut deaths five years ahead of global targets

Wales Online

EXPLAINER: What happens if COVID asylum restrictions end?

The U.S. has been using a public health rule intended to limit the spread of disease to expel migrants seeking asylum since the pandemic began

The Independent UK

Jennifer Shuford named commissioner of Texas public health agency

The infectious disease doctor has been at the helm of the department in an interim capacity since the fall, replacing longtime commissioner Dr. John Hellerstedt following his retirement.

The Texas Tribune

How to protect yourself against bushfire smoke this summer

It’s bushfire season. So you might be wondering about the best way to protect yourself from the health impacts of smoke.

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Jay Spearing reveals disease diagnosis after Liverpool U18s coach spends Christmas in hospital

Liverpool academy graduate Jay Spearing's attention was dramatically turned away from football over the festive period after he underwent blood tests on Christmas Eve

Liverpool Echo

People with any of these health conditions could be entitled to £627 a month in PIP payments

Below are the main disability categories, the umbrella term by which a total of 547 other conditions fall under

Nottingham Post

14 symptoms of pancreatic cancer you’re most likely to ignore

A pancreatic Cancer UK specialist nurse outlines easy-to-ignore signs of the disease

The Independent UK

DDC allays amoeba fears

The Department of Disease Control (DDC) said a brain disease caused by Naegleria fowleri, commonly referred to as "brain-eating amoeba", is not contagious between people.

Bangkok Post

David Beckham backs dad's bid to continue 'legend' Doddie Weir's charity legacy

DAVID Beckham is among the celebrities supporting a father’s pledge to continue Doddie Weir’s legacy and find a cure for Motor Neurone Disease…

The National (Scotland)

David Beckham backs bid to continue 'legend' Doddie Weir's charity legacy

DAVID Beckham is among the celebrities supporting a father’s pledge to continue Doddie Weir’s legacy and find a cure for Motor Neurone Disease…

The National (Scotland)

Editorial: Protests in Iran and China, and defense of Ukraine, exemplify human yearning for liberty

The human spirit yearns for freedom and rebels against a regrettably human penchant for asserting dominion over others. The COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to stem the spread of disease fed a streak of authoritarian nationalism in some nations such as Hungary and Brazil — so it’s a welcome surprise to…

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PIP providing up to £627 each month for over 3m people living with these 21 health conditions

A new claim for PIP or Adult Disability Payment could help with daily living or mobility costs.

Nottingham Post

Diabetes warning signs on your skin could point to high blood sugar

Research suggests that an estimated 500,000 people have diabetes but do not know it. The NHS has a list of main symptoms of the disease

Reuters

China will publish COVID data once a month when disease comes under Category B management

China will eventually publish data on COVID-19 cases once a month when the disease comes under Category B management, an official at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention said on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Can you get the benefits of 8 hours of sleep by sleeping late and waking up late? Expert denies!

We all know the benefits of uninterrupted 7-8 hours of sleep. It can maintain your immunity, weight as well as reduce risk for serious health problems, such as diabetes and heart disease.

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Mum's joy as brave boy, 3, FINALLY with family after every Christmas spent in hospital

Daniel McAvoy, three, was born in the spring of 2019 and weeks later was diagnosed with a rare blood disease his family feared he would not survive - had spent previous Christmases in the hospital

Wales Online

Strictly's Helen Skelton pays touching tribute to 'warrior' Amy Dowden

Caerphilly dancer Amy Dowden has talked openly about her battle with Crohn's disease in BBC documentary, Crohn's and Me

Leeds Live

Helen Skelton asks fans to support Strictly professional dancer 'fighting silent battle'

Amy Dowden has opened up in a BBC documentary about her battle with Crohn's disease

Dynamite News

Study Reveals Music Therapy Is Effective In Anxiety Reduction In Cancer Patients

Additionally, individuals with SCD who completed music therapy reported significantly higher baseline levels of discomfort and anxiety than patients with hematologic and/or oncologic disorders excluding SCD. Read on for details:

Dynamite News

Traumatic Brain Injury, PTSD Associated With Alzheimer's: Research

The medical profession has never before investigated the effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and genetic risk factors in a sizable cohort. Read on for details:

Reuters

Beijing, Shanghai residents back to work as China limps towards living with COVID

Mask-wearing Beijing and Shanghai commuters crowded subway trains on Monday as China's two biggest cities edged closer to living with COVID-19 even as frontline medical workers scrambled to cope with millions of new infections.

Bangkok Post

It was a battle to stay healthy

Many health issues occurred in 2022 ranging from the easing of Covid-19 control measures, the discovery of the first monkeypox patient and liberalising the cannabis law.

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