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China to Boost Supply of Pfizer’s Covid Pill as Demand Soars, Expert Says

The antiviral drug Paxlovid will be gradually made available at all medical institutions and at the community level, says head of the infectious diseases department at Peking University First Hospital

Caixin Global

Expert Confirms Not All Covid Deaths Will Be Included in Official Tally

A patient will make the official count only if their primary cause of death is pneumonia or respiratory failure caused by the virus, says director of Peking University First Hospital’s infectious disease department

Caixin Global

Charity urges people to go the extra mile for Doddie Weir with fundraising event

The mass-participation exercise event starts on New Year’s Day.

The Independent UK

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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

Five early signs of pancreatic cancer as man battles disease for a second time

After having pancreatic cancer twice, Charles Czajkowski is dedicating the rest of his life to raising awareness of the early symptoms

The Independent UK

Hearses queue at Beijing crematorium, even as China reports no new COVID deaths

Dozens of hearses queued outside a Beijing crematorium on Wednesday, even as China reported no new COVID-19 deaths in its growing outbreak, sparking criticism of its virus accounting as the capital braces for a surge of cases.

Reuters

Black Prince who changed course of English history may have died differently than previously believed

The death of Edward of Woodstock at the age of 45 in 1376 is said to have changed the course of English history

The Independent UK

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Recorded cases of diphtheria increase among asylum seekers

The total number of cases for the year so far now stands at 67, figures show

Evening Standard

More diphtheria cases recorded among asylum seekers, new figures show

Home Secretary Suella Braverman has faced criticism about overcrowding and outbreaks of disease at the Manston immigration centre

Wales Online

Alzheimer's disease comes for dolphins

Studying the brains of beached dolphins revealed familiar signs of Alzheimer's disease

Salon

Covid can spread from dead bodies in 'zombie' infection, alarming new studies reveal

Coronavirus can remain active in patients well after their death, and even spread to others, new studies have found. Those who handle cadavers are most at risk of contracting the disease from dead patients. This includes pathologists, medical exa

Daily Mirror

More cases of diphtheria recorded among asylum seekers

The total number of cases for the year so far now stands at 67, figures published on Tuesday show.

The Independent UK

Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield given the Freedom of Leeds

Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield have been awarded the Freedom of Leeds in a vey special honour

Leeds Live

Bad Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure Contribute To Heart Attack Risk

High levels of lipoprotein(a), a form of "bad" cholesterol, may raise the risk of cardiovascular disease in people with hypertension by 18-20 per cent, according to recent research that was published in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension. Read on for details:

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NI's chief vet warns bird flu 'doesn't take a break for Christmas'

All poultry keepers are required by law to keep their birds inside

The Japan News/Yomiuri

China's COVID deaths likely rising after restrictions relaxed

SHANGHAI/BEIJING -- Novel coronavirus infections are spreading rapidly in China following Beijing's altering of the nation's zero-COVID policy designed to contain the disease. The Chinese government puts the number of COVID-related deaths for December at four as of Sunday, but the figure clearly does not reflect the actual situation.

The Independent UK

Flying Lizards drummer diagnosed with ‘devastating’ terminal condition after catching Covid

Bob Black, 71, was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in June after contracting pneumonia and Covid-19

Tribune News Service

Commentary: Eating animals got us into this mess. Going vegan will get us out

Are you ready for another lockdown? We may be headed that way. According to a recent study published in the journal Science Advances, increasing animal agriculture elevates the risk of zoonotic diseases, which are animal-borne and transmissible to humans, like COVID-19. So let’s do our part to thwart future pandemics…

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China races to bolster health system as COVID surge sparks global concern

Cities across China scrambled to install hospital beds and build fever screening clinics on Tuesday as authorities reported five more deaths and international concern grew about Beijing's surprise decision to let the virus run free.

Bangkok Post

Expert warns of mRNA jab link to acute heart issues

An emerging disease expert has voiced concern over the apparent link between a spate of heart-related symptoms among recipients of vaccines made using the mRNA technique, saying even though the risk is low, its impact on the heart is rather sudden and severe.

The Independent UK

Man who threatened to kill CDC head pleads guilty to charges

A Mississippi man who threatened to kill Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky has pleaded guilty to making threats in interstate commerce

Daily Mirror

Author left in 'dark hole' with extreme pain after being diagnosed with crippling disease

Karen Quinn, a writer from Washington, Tyne and Wear, has Lupus and often experiences extreme pain and tiredness and was once rushed to hospital with a mini stroke.

The Guardian - UK

Dolphins may suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, say researchers in Scotland

Bottlenose dolphin, a long-finned pilot whale and a third species found to have markers of the degenerative disease

Glasgow Live

Rangers-daft schoolgirl battling serious disease left 'in awe' when heroes visited her in hospital

10-year-old Freya Tootle was left speechless when Rangers stars John Lundstram, Antonio Čolak and Alfredo Morelos and new manager Michael Beale surprised her in hospital.

The Independent UK

World will be raising a glass to him – tributes to rugby hero Doddie Weir

Hundreds gathered in Melrose to pay their respects to Doddie Weir who died last month from motor neurone disease.

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