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Police college closes after Legionnaires’ disease bug found

A POLICE training college has been closed temporarily for cleaning and remedial work after traces of Legionella bacteria were found at the site.

The National (Scotland)

Police college closes for remedial work after Legionnaires’ disease bug found

Traces of the bacteria were found in shower heads at the Scottish Police College at Tulliallan in Fife.

The Independent UK

Kevin Sinfield inspires Leeds dad's festive 'reindeer route' to raise vital money for MND

He praised Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield for their fundraising efforts

Leeds Live

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NHS issues antibiotic-resistant diphtheria warning after cases found in Europe

Both Switzerland and Germany report cases of antibiotic-resistant diptheria

The Independent UK

DWP PIP cash could be paid to people with 24 respiratory conditions - see full list here

People can receive Personal Independence Payments if they have medical conditions such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, sleep apnoea, chronic bronchitis, emphysema and pneumonia

Chronicle Live

HSE investigating four-year-old's death over possible Strep A link

There have been 55 confirmed cases to date of invasive Group A Streptococcal disease (Strep A) in Ireland

Dublin Live

Strep A is circulating in the UK – and so are myths about what’s causing that

We don’t know yet what’s behind the spate of strep A deaths, but we can do more to protect children, says Edinburgh University chair of global public health Prof Devi Sridhar

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What are the signs of Strep A infection?

Infections cause by Strep A include the skin infection impetigo, scarlet fever and strep throat.

The Independent UK

Heart attacks among young people on the rise; lifestyle changes that can help prevent it

Shocking videos of young people collapsing due to heart attacks have surfaced on twitter, spreading concern among netizens. In one such video, the bride suffered from a cardiac arrest minutes after exchanging garlands on stage at her wedding. In another video, a 25-year-old man who is said to have gone…

The Times of India

Alzheimer's symptoms could be picked up 'years' before diagnosis by blood test

Research suggests that the disease takes hold long before any symptoms are displayed, making it harder to treat.

Daily Record

Mistreated puppy who looked like a seal after going bald undergoes incredible transformation

Pearl was malnourished and bald because of an untreated skin disease

Wales Online

DWP PIP could pay people with these respiratory conditions up to £156 each week

Nearly three million people in the UK are entitled to Personal Independence Payments

Liverpool Echo

Scots dad who turned deep shade of yellow saved by liver transplant in time for Christmas

Gareth Weeks initially thought his exhaustion was a result of being father to a newborn but was left in total shock when doctors diagnosed him with an incurable liver disease.

Daily Record

Beijing drops COVID testing burden as wider easing beckons

Residents of China's capital were allowed into parks, supermarkets, offices and airports without a negative COVID-19 test on Tuesday, the latest in a mix of easing steps nationwide after unprecedented protests against a tough zero-COVID policy.

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Biden extends temporary protections to 100,000 Haitians in the US

The Biden administration on Monday granted more than 100,000 Haitians living in the United States the chance to apply for work permits and protection from deportation to their home country, which has been devastated by an earthquake, disease outbreaks and widespread violence.

Daily Record

Police Scotland training school to close amid Legionnaires' disease concerns

It is understood the college will be closed to staff and recruits from Tuesday, after traces were detected in a shower block at the college.

Wales Online

Nursery warns parents to look out for symptoms of Strep A and scarlet fever after rise in cases

Nurseries in Wales have been advised by Public Health Wales to be vigilant of the signs and sympoms of scarlet fever and strep throat

ABC News

NSW health authority warns of meningococcal disease threat after 18-year-old girl dies

Health authorities in NSW say there has been an increase in the number of infections reported in the past few weeks, compared with the same period over the past five years.

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Wales Online

Blood test could detect Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms

The new test could detect a toxic protein which has been linked to Alzheimer's disease years before any symptoms appear in the patient

Newcastle Herald

Third meningococcal death in NSW prompts health warning

"I urge everyone not to discount symptoms when they appear or assume it may be just a mild infection. If you suspect meningococcal disease, don't wait for the rash - see a doctor immediately."

Daily Mirror

'Pharmacies may soon be first to spot gum disease that could lead to heart failure'

Dr Miriam Stoppard shares exciting research into a probe that can be used away from the dentist to flag up periodontal disease, which if left untreated can lead to increased risks of heart failure and arthritis flare ups

The Independent UK

Blood test can detect ‘toxic’ protein years before Alzheimer’s symptoms – study

Currently patients tend to receive a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s only after they show well-known signs of the disease.

AAP

Third meningococcal death in NSW

A third person has died from meningococcal disease in NSW this year and health authorities are urging people to be alert for symptoms of the infection.

Chronicle Live

Tragic Doddie Weir in happier times - taking the Metro with his Newcastle Falcons teammates

Doddie Weir who recently lost his much-publicised battle with motor neurone disease was part of the Newcastle Falcons team which won the Rugby Union Premiership title in 1998

Manchester Evening News

When to take your child to A&E with Strep A - crucial advice for parents from a Greater Manchester GP

When to see your GP, when to call 999, and the age group that is most vulnerable to get the illnesses which come from Strep A - the Manchester Evening News asked a local GP all about the disease

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