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Letter: Lucy Ward on the roles played by Edward Jenner and Thomas Dimsdale in the development of inoculation against disease

The Guardian - UK

African scientists say Western aid to fight pandemic is backfiring. Here's their plan

Monkeypox is the latest case of how global health inequities persist. Vaccines went to the rich world while Africa lacks access. African scientists call for a bold plan to protect against pathogens.

WEKU

Death in CRISPR gene therapy study sparks search for answers

The lone volunteer in a unique study involving a gene-editing technique has died, and those behind the trial are now trying to figure out what killed him

The Independent UK

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A Place in the Sun's Laura Hamilton hides bruises due to rare illness

The Channel 4 presenter is covered in bruises due to an autoimmune disease

Liverpool Echo

UK Researchers Cure Man Who Had Covid for 411 Days

British researchers announced Friday they have cured a man who was continually infected with Covid for 411 days by analyzing the genetic code of his particular virus to find the right treatment. Persistent Covid infection -- which is different to long Covid or repeated bouts of the disease -- occurs…

Asharq Al-Awsat

How to lower type 2 diabetes risk as research reveals 18–39-year-olds at risk

Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which almost every body part is affected if not properly managed. This includes a person’s eyesight as they are more susceptible to diseases which could ultimately lead to blindness

Daily Mirror

Some autoimmune diseases may protect against Covid-19

In a new study, scientists are trying to unravel what components of the immune system may confer an advantage to combatting the novel virus.

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Nurse gets shock pancreatic cancer diagnosis after noticing ‘Minion-like’ yellow skin

Becki Buggs ‘devastated’ to learn she has deadly disease

The Independent UK

China to make 'substantial' COVID policy changes soon - ex-govt expert

China will make substantial changes to its "dynamic-zero" COVID-19 policy in coming months, a former Chinese disease control official told a conference hosted by Citi on Friday, according to a recording of the session heard by Reuters.

Reuters

Dalbeattie scientist uses football to help battle against deadly disease in Africa

Walt Adamson gave donated football strips to teams in Malawi to help raise awareness of sleeping sickness

Daily Record

Editorial: The discomfiting reality of life expectancy: It’s about economics and opportunity

Life expectancy is down across the United States for the second year in a row — from an average of 77 years in 2020 to 76.1 years in 2021 — with much of the drop attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic. But an even more troubling and persistent trend is evident…

Tribune News Service

Young woman with ‘football-sized tumour’ on her bowel reveals three symptoms everyone should know

Cambridgeshire teaching assistant Sophie Anderson was just 22 when she was diagnosed with bowel cancer after first showing symptoms at the age of 18

The Independent UK

Malaria in Africa: why most countries haven’t beaten it yet

Malaria remains one of the most devastating parasitic diseases affecting humans. In 2020 there were around 241 million cases and 672,000 malaria-related deaths. This is a sharp increase from 2019.

The Conversation

Free vaccines handed out in western NSW as mosquito-borne illness threat looms

NSW Health is distributing free vaccines to concerned locals as the risk of mosquito-borne diseases looms.

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The Independent UK

Christina Applegate recalls symptoms of multiple sclerosis she overlooked before diagnosis

Actor, who was diagnosed with autoimmune disease in 2021, says: ‘I wish I had paid attention’

The National (Scotland)

Pioneering Scottish cancer initiative to get UK-wide roll-out

A PIONEERING Scots initiative to help secondary breast cancer patients is being rolled out UK-wide.

Benzinga

Targeting Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease With Novel Approaches

Approximately 160,000 individuals in the United States are diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease, and the global prevalence of the condition is estimated at between 4 million and 7 million people.

Salon

New drug may help regenerate the liver

New research aims to fix a liver before a transplant is needed

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Disease is embedded in our DNA

Viruses are embedded in our DNA — and they may be helpful in novel treatments and other applications

Liverpool Echo

The centre closed yesterday amid concerns over the spread of the disease

Liverpool Echo

Woman's brain was like a 'fruit bowl' after scan revealed 'shadows'

Kaylee Crawshaw now wants to warn others to push for a diagnosis

Evening Standard

Extra 30,000 ‘needless’ heart disease deaths since start of Covid pandemic

Analysis by charity finds ambulance delays and treatment backlog leading to ‘avoidable’ heart fatalities

Dublin Live

Charlie Bird says he's remaining positive in his health battle

The veteran RTE broadcaster has been candid about his struggle with motor neurone disease

The Conversation

Does picking your nose really increase your risk of dementia?

Research Checks interrogate newly published studies and how they’re reported in the media. The analysis is undertaken by one or more academics not involved with the study, and reviewed by another, to make sure it’s accurate.

Wales Online

Heart disease deaths up by 30,000 in England since start of Covid pandemic, charity warns

British Heart Foundation says its due to ambulance delays, difficulties in accessing care and rising waiting lists

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