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New UK monkeypox research consortium given £2m to tackle disease

There have been more than 3,500 confirmed cases of monkeypox since May

Wales Online

Scientists rush to create vaccine for world’s biggest animal disease outbreak

Tackling African swine fever – which has led to death of more than 100m pigs since 2018 – has proved a tougher challenge than scientists first thought

The Guardian - UK

Heartbroken family told girl, 6, 'won't be the same' in few months time

Isla's dad Darren said the little girl still gives them "smiles everyday"

Liverpool Echo

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Sleeping fewer than 5 hours a night may pose risks to people 50 and over, study says

Adults age 50 and older who don’t get at least five hours of sleep at night are 40% more likely to be diagnosed with two or more chronic diseases, compared to those who sleep for up to seven hours, a new study has found.

Tribune News Service

New UK research consortium given £2m to tackle monkeypox

A team of 25 researchers from 12 institutions will study the virus and develop tests to identify and manage the disease.

The Independent UK

As hepatitis C proliferates, states lift barriers to treatment

While national efforts to eliminate hepatitis C have faced setbacks because of increased drug use, the impact of COVID-19 and insurance complications, there’s a bright spot: Some states are now making it easier for patients to treat the disease.

Tribune News Service

Death rate remains low during second year of COVID-19 pandemic - heart disease, dementia, stroke, and lung cancer main culprits

Newcastle Herald

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Black Death shaped the evolution of immune system genes and modern autoimmune disorders

Survivors of the Black Death pandemic were more likely to carry a gene variant that protected against the plague, but may have increased the risk of autoimmune disorders such as Crohn's disease in their descendants, a new study has found.

ABC News

Louis Pasteur's work still saves lives

Someone perhaps most deserving of a Nobel Prize for his work in virology never got it. Who was Louis Pasteur?

Salon

Lebanon warns deadly cholera outbreak ‘spreading rapidly’

Health officials blamed the country’s poor sanitation and crumbling infrastructure, as the disease spreads from Syria.

Al Jazeera

WHO advises using 1 dose of cholera vaccine due to shortage

The World Health Organization and its partners are recommending that countries temporarily switch to using a single dose of the cholera vaccine instead of two due to a global supply shortage

The Independent UK

Common weed killer ‘linked to inflammation of the gut’

Propyzamide may trigger inflammatory bowel disease.

The Independent UK

A dog parasite could help fight incurable cancers – what our immunotherapy research revealed

Cancers are the second leading cause of death in the world, after cardiovascular diseases. Their seriousness lies in their diversity – some can be effectively treated with surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, while others respond poorly or not at all. Improving the treatment of these diseases is therefore a major challenge.

The Conversation

Genetic twist: Medieval plague may have molded our immunity

Our Medieval ancestors left us with a biological legacy: Genes that helped them survive the Black Death likely make us more susceptible to certain diseases today

The Independent UK

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Floods and warm weather perfect storm for Japanese encephalitis outbreak, researchers warn

Modellers say those within 4km of an infected piggery potentially vulnerable, meaning 740,546 people at risk of mosquito-borne virus

The Guardian - UK

Genetic traits of Black Death survivors linked to autoimmune diseases today

Scientists find people with ERAP2 variant survived 14th-century plague at much higher rates

The Independent UK

Scientists reveal how Black Death may have influenced evolution of human genes

Variants linked to protection against the 14th century bubonic plague are also associated with an increased susceptibility to autoimmune diseases.

Daily Record

Lanarkshire widow's emotional prostate cancer appeal after 15 years without husband

Jean Holloway lost her beloved husband Walter to the disease in 2007

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Virologists warn farmer not to cuddle Emmanuel Todd Lopez the emu

Viral bird fights for life as experts warn against close contact with infected creatures

Roll Call

As hepatitis C proliferates, states lift barriers to treatment - Roll Call

States that have traditionally imposed restrictions to costly hepatitis drugs are now lifting those barriers.

The Conversation

Colonoscopy is still the most recommended screening for colorectal cancer, despite conflicting headlines and flawed interpretations of a new study

A recently published study in a high-profile medical journal appeared to call into question the efficacy of colonoscopy, a proven and widely utilized strategy for the screening and prevention of colorectal cancer.

The New Daily

Older people sleeping five hours or less at risk of chronic diseases

Older people who sleep five hours or less a night have a much greater risk of developing multiple chronic diseases as they age.

Tribune News Service

Will COVID spike again this fall? 6 tips to help you stay safe

Last year, the emergence of the highly transmissible omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus caught many people by surprise and led to a surge in cases that overwhelmed hospitals and drove up fatalities. Now we’re learning that omicron is mutating to better evade the immune system.

Tribune News Service

Commentary: Washington is neglecting a key national security threat

At the Global Fund Seventh Replenishment Conference last month, President Joe Biden pledged $6 billion in U.S. funding to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, and strengthen health systems worldwide. The announcement is a welcome sign of the administration’s continued interest in global health as attention to the COVID-19 pandemic wanes.…

Evening Standard

Sleeping less than five hours linked to multiple diseases in later life

Scientists recommend getting between seven and eight hours of sleep every night.

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