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Some coronaviruses kill, while others cause a common cold. We are getting closer to knowing why

It’s hard to imagine a time when “coronavirus” wasn’t a household word. But for a long time, this family of viruses had merited very little attention. Believed to be ubiquitous among animals and avian species, the first coronavirus to infect and cause disease in humans was only isolated and identified…

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Bird flu spreads to Southern California, infecting chickens, wild birds and other animals

MENLO PARK, Calif. — After proliferating globally, a historic wave of avian flu has entered Southern California, where it is worrying farmers and bird lovers and could add to complications with supply chains and food prices.

Los Angeles Times

New declarations that ‘the pandemic is over’ once again miss the larger point, experts say

LOS ANGELES — “The pandemic is over.”

Los Angeles Times

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Turkey could be off the table this Christmas as millions are culled due to bird flu outbreak

Farmers have warned there may be shortages over the festive period if the deadly disease continues to spread

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Haiti confirms cholera deaths as fuel shortage, protests hamper access to clean water

After more than three years without a single confirmed case of cholera, Haiti is confirming the deaths of at least eight people from the deadly waterborne disease.

Miami Herald

Alzheimer's risk increased by 80% in over 65s who have had Covid, claims study

Experts are still unclear as to whether Covid can trigger the onset of Alzheimer's or speed its development.

Daily Record

One powerful breathing technique could boost a key factor for longevity

A study shows that inspiratory muscle strength training can lower blood pressure, decreasing risk of heart disease.

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Pharma-funded FDA gets drugs out faster, but some work only ‘marginally’ and most are pricey

Dr. Steven-Huy Han, a UCLA liver specialist, has prescribed Ocaliva to a handful of patients, although he’s not sure it helps.

Tribune News Service

Bird flu epidemic could cancel Christmas dinner as 3 million turkeys are culled

The current bird flu outbreak is the most severe case in UK history and farmers have advised that there could be a shortage of turkeys this Christmas.

Daily Record

Farmer issues bird flu warning amid outbreak in Turkeys

The UK's current bird flu outbreak is the worst in history

Manchester Evening News

Over-65s twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s within a year of Covid infection, according to study

Researchers from the Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio analysed the electronic health records of 6.2 million adults

Evening Standard

8 things science warns will accelerate ageing

As a new study confirms drinking too much really does make you look older, Lisa Salmon looks into other lifestyle factors that may contribute too

The Independent UK

Study reveals why some ‘super-agers’ have sharp memories into their 80s

Scientists hope understanding brains of ‘super-agers’ could lead to breakthroughs with Alzheimer’s and other degenerative diseases

The Independent UK

New Covid warning over symptom that affects sleep

‘Isn’t that strange?’ scientist says as he shares different disease caused by BA.5

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Tribune News Service

Lisa Jarvis: Long COVID has become a parallel pandemic

The price of “living with COVID” in a free and open society is turning out to be much heftier than public health experts predicted.

Liverpool Echo

Covid warning to everyone aged 66 and above

New research has found over 65s who contract covid increase their risk of getting Alzheimer's

The Guardian - UK

Europe and UK hit by ‘unprecedented’ number of bird flu cases this summer

Poultry farmers from Arctic to Portugal reported 2,500 outbreaks in past year, with migrating birds taking avian flu to North America

Wales Online

Having had Covid can increase risk of Alzheimer's by 80% for some people

Researchers aren't certain whether COVID-19 triggers new development of Alzheimer’s disease or accelerates its emergence

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Daily Mirror

Bird flu outbreak could ruin Christmas as millions of turkeys have to be culled

Around three million turkeys have been culled so far amid a bird flu outbreak that has led to special protection zones being established in Norfolk, Suffolk, parts of Essex and the south-west

Reuters

Cholera kills at least seven in Haiti as disease returns

Haiti on Sunday said at least seven people have died of cholera in a surprise return of the disease that comes as the nation is paralyzed by a gang blockade that has triggered shortages of fuel and clean drinking water.

ABC News

Chronic kidney disease is on the rise, and COVID-19 is making matters worse

Many people don't find out their kidneys are failing until it is too late. Here's what you need to know about chronic kidney disease.

The Hindu

Study on rare genetic diseases among diverse demographics in India

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Over-65s who had Covid are 80 per cent more likely to develop Alzheimer’s, study reveals

It is unclear whether coronavirus triggers new development of the disease or accelerates its emergence

Inverse

Certain U.S. states may be close to losing herd immunity to a deadly virus

There are communities in the U.S. that have lower-than-necessary polio vaccination rates.

Daily Mirror

Disabled woman's fury after builders rip up bungalow flooring and refuse to replace it

Caroline James, 57, who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, was told by an inspector her floor needed replacing due to rot - but after a major back and forth workers eventually ripped it up but are refusing to replace it

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