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A kid in Guatemala had a dream. Today she's a disease detective

Neudy Rojop made a girlhood pledge. When family members fell ill, she says she decided to become a nurse "so I could change my community for good."

WEKU

Could Alzheimer’s be caused by an infection?

Research into the disease has focused on plaques in the brain. But some scientists think viruses and bacteria play a role – and their work is gaining ground

The Guardian - UK

Mum's home STI test shock at finding she has HIV but now campaigns to educate others

Shauna Davies said she thought her live was over when she learned she had the disease but she has now vowed to use her story to show people what it's really like to live with HIV today

Daily Mirror

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Derry man looking to end stigma around hospice use after life-changing diagnosis

Keith Swerdlick received two life changing diagnoses months before the death of his son's mother

Belfast Live

Health expert explains how 'hidden fat' can be burned by drinking teas

Too much visceral fat can increase your risk of dangerous health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer

Chronicle Live

5 signs of frontotemporal dementia: Bruce Willis’s condition explained

A closer look at the disease, also known as FTD, that has changed the Die Hard star’s life

The Independent UK

Outpouring for "legend" Bruce Willis

The revelation of the actor's dementia diagnosis inspired many to share their support and memories of his work

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Govt to roll out new vaccine next month

The Public Health Ministry will begin the roll-out of Pfizer's BA.1 bivalent Covid-19 vaccine next month, according to Dr Thares Krasanairawiwong, chief of the Department of Disease Control (DDC).

Bangkok Post

'Patient Zero' Is Not Hate Speech

Reason talks with the transgender historian who used the term to describe a revolutionary gender-affirming treatment for teens.

Reason

What is frontotemporal degeneration?

Frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) is a group of neurologic disorders associated with changes in personality, behavior, language or movement. Some FTD forms are inherited, and some are not. Typically, people develop FTD symptoms before age 60.

Tribune News Service

‘A disease’: Caste discrimination in Australia is on the rise – but some are fighting back

As migration from south Asia booms, Australia’s human rights commission is looking at stronger measures against caste-based discrimination

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Willis diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. What is FTD?

There are no treatments to slow or stop the disease, but some interventions can help manage symptoms.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bruce Willis' frontotemporal Dementia diagnosis and symptoms explained

Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal Dementia in an emotional statement. The condition known as FTD can have a variety of symptoms and is an uncommon type

Daily Mirror

Florida surgeon general, again questioning COVID vaccines, sends letter to CDC, FDA

Florida’s top health official sent a letter this week to the heads of the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warning that mRNA COVID-19 vaccines could be dangerous.

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Los Angeles Times

What is frontotemporal dementia? The disease afflicting actor Bruce Willis is incurable

On Thursday, the family of actor Bruce Willis disclosed that he has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, a degenerative brain disease that currently has no cure.

The Independent UK

What is dementia? Bruce Willis’ diagnosis explained

Actor’s family announced last month that his health condition has ‘progressed’ since his aphasia diagnosis

Manchester Evening News

What is frontotemporal dementia after Bruce Willis diagnosed with disease – the symptoms according to NHS

The Die Hard and Pulp fiction star was diagnosed with the congnitive condition aphasia last year, which has now ‘progressed’

The Conversation

How vinyl chloride, chemical released in the Ohio train derailment, can damage the liver – it’s used to make PVC plastics

Vinyl chloride – the chemical in several of the train cars that derailed and burned in East Palestine, Ohio, in February 2023 – can wreak havoc on the human liver.

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The Conversation

Many Americans wrongly assume they understand what normal blood pressure is – and that false confidence can be deadly

Stunning as it may sound, nearly half of Americans ages 20 years and up – or more than 122 million people – have high blood pressure, according to a 2023 report from the American Heart Association. And even if your numbers are normal right now, they are likely to increase…

The National (Scotland)

Bruce Willis's family share actor's dementia diagnosis

Bruce Willis's family released a joint statement after his aphasia condition progressed.

Daily Record

Symptoms of frontotemporal dementia after Bruce Willis diagnosed with 'cruel' disease

This type of dementia typically affects people aged 45-65 and is one of the more 'uncommon' forms of the illness.

The New Daily

Grim prognosis for Bruce Willis and all who suffer this form of dementia

Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. His early symptoms were mistaken for the common stumbles of ageing.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japanese name for COVID-19 to drop 'novel'

COVID-19, which started spreading in 2019, will from May 8 no longer be referred to in Japanese as a disease caused by a new type of coronavirus.

Daily Mirror

Bruce Willis' dementia admission will help sufferers and their families, GMB doctor says

Dr Amir Khan explained why Bruce Willis going public with his dementia diagnosis is so important during today's edition of Good Morning Britain, as the Die Hard actor's family share details of their loved one's health battle

Irish Mirror

Bruce Willis' daughter releases heartbreaking statement after actor father is diagnosed with dementia

"Unfortunately, challenges with communication are just one symptom of the disease Bruce faces."

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