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Alzheimer's disease comes for dolphins

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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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

The Independent UK

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.

Reuters

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.

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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

The Independent UK

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.

Daily Mirror

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

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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.

AAP

Fight against COVID impact a long game

A federal parliamentary committee examining the impact of long COVID-19 in Australia has received more than 500 submissions from medical experts and patients.

Daily Record

Doddie Weir's wife says family given 'comfort' by global support at memorial service

Hundreds gathered to pay their respects to the rugby union giant at the service in the Borders after his death from motor neurone disease last month aged 52.

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Emotional tributes paid to Doddie Weir as mourners wear tartan at moving service

A memorial service for Doddie Weir was held on Monday after the Scottish rugby legend died last month following a six-year battle with Motor Neurone Disease

The Independent UK

Doddie Weir’s wife thankful for ‘overwhelming’ support at memorial service for rugby legend

Hundreds of people gathered at Melrose Parish Church to honour the late Scotland international, who died in November after a six-year illness with motor neuron disease

The Independent UK

Stranded dolphins’ brains show common signs of Alzheimer’s disease – study

The findings might help explain why some species get stranded, researchers say.

The Independent UK

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

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Health: New Treatment Discovered For Rare Eye Disease May Prevent Blindness

Patients with thyroid eye disease who used the minimally invasive insulin-like growth factor I blocking antibody, teprotumumab, experienced improvement in their symptoms, appearance and quality of life, according to a study recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Read on for details:

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Mourners gather for Doddie Weir memorial service in Melrose

Weir died aged 52 last month following a six-year battle with motor neurone disease.

The Conversation

Emily Brontë's death needs to be radically reimagined – an expert explains

Novelist Charlotte Brontë was devastated when her sister Emily died from tuberculosis on December 19, 1848.

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