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African health official says Ebola in Uganda is under control

Uganda’s Ebola outbreak is under control, a top public health official in Africa said Thursday, noting that local health authorities are doing well in tracing most contacts

The Independent UK

Michael J Fox gives health update as actor who has Parkinson’s ‘struggles’ with multiple broken bones

The 61-year-old Back To The Future star was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s disease when he was 29

Evening Standard

‘Sharing my story is a superpower’: the doctor living without a cure in Ethiopia

Fasika Teferra felt very alone when she was diagnosed with the incurable disease. Now the support group she founded helps others with the condition

The Guardian - UK

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Vaping is just as bad for your heart as cigarettes, landmark study finds

Sustained use of e-cigarettes can significantly impair function of body’s blood vessels, reports suggest

The Independent UK

What is metabolically healthy obesity and why is it considered dangerous?

Obesity or being overweight can give light to several health complications such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and certain cancers, which are collectively known as metabolic syndrome. But did you know that some people can be obese, but not have these health problems at all? This type of…

The Times of India

DWP urges people to check if they're eligible for £4,800 benefit boost

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is urging “anyone who is unsure of what they are entitled to, to do a benefit calculation to see if there is anything they can claim”.

Edinburgh Live

Mum with same brain tumour as EastEnders' character Lola in tears as she watched

Kylie, 34, has praised her favourite soap for how they are depicting the story

Wales Online

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When health solidarity is health security

Kicking off the UN's second annual Sustainable Development Goals Moment last month, Unicef Goodwill Ambassador Priyanka Chopra Jonas emphasised the role of solidarity as a driver of change. "Global solidarity is more important than ever," she said. "Together, we have an extraordinary opportunity to change the world we live in."

Bangkok Post

Uganda: Six schoolchildren test positive for Ebola amid fears outbreak could spread through African nation

Six schoolchildren in Uganda‘s capital have tested positive for Ebola sparking fears the outbreak of the deadly disease could spread.

Evening Standard

Michael J Fox's worrying health update as he 'struggles' with multiple broken bones

Back To The Future star Michael J Fox, 61, has detailed his 'struggle' with Parkinson's after suffering numerous broken bones

Daily Mirror

Glasgow council candidate hopeful on his 'miracle' fight with rare disease

The council candidate wants to show disability should not stand in the way of seeking election.

Glasgow Live

Are butter boards bad for you? An expert view on the latest food trend

In an unexpected twist, butter seems to be back on the menu. After years of being a maligned ingredient that many people shied away from, butter has now become the latest food trend on social media, thanks to the recent popularity of “butter boards”.

The Conversation

Ebola infects 6 schoolkids in Uganda as contagion fear grows

Six schoolchildren in Uganda’s capital have tested positive for Ebola

The Independent UK

Many dengue patients in Delhi developing complications like liver dysfunction: Doctors

NEW DELHI: Amid a rise in dengue cases in Delhi, doctors in several city hospitals said many patients of the vector-borne disease are developing complications such as liver dysfunction and capillary leak. More than 900 cases of dengue have been reported in the capital in October, taking the infection tally…

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The Conversation

COVID and health workers' strike: how Kenya's health services coped in times of crisis

When epidemics break out and public health emergencies are declared, people shy away from seeking care for other conditions. This may seem counter-intuitive at first glance. But it makes sense. Ordinary life is disrupted, so visiting a clinic for a routine checkup becomes harder. People are afraid they’ll contract the…

Daily Mirror

Reduce cardiovascular risk significantly by reducing your salt intake

Eating too much salt is never good, and research has found that having a high sodium diet can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, which is why it's important to limit your intake

Daily Mirror

Hidden signs of liver toxicity - bad breath, headaches to unusual veins on the body

The liver is essential for healthy functioning of the body, and when it begins to fail, dangerous health consequences can become a reality. There are a number of unusual changes seen on the body that warn of liver toxicity

The Conversation

Drugs – 4 essential reads on how they're made, how they work and how context can make poison a medicine

Pandemics and disease outbreaks put a spotlight on the hurdles researchers face to get a drug on the shelves. From finding prospective drug candidates to balancing time and financial pressures with ensuring safety and efficacy, there are many aspects of drug development that determine whether a treatment ever makes it…

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RSV: A pediatric disease expert answers 5 questions about the surging outbreak of respiratory syncytial virus

Respiratory syncytial virus, more commonly known as RSV, sends thousands of children to the hospital every year in the U.S. But during September and October 2022, health professionals across the country have watched an unprecedented spike in the number of cases of this usually mild, but occasionally dangerous, respiratory infection…

Daily Mirror

Pigeons transform into strange zombies with twisted necks after mysterious bird virus

Pigeons who fall ill with pigeon paramyxovirus, also known as PPMV or Newcastle's Disease, experience a raft of neurological symptoms including a violently twisted neck and trembling wings

Daily Mirror

Dementia risk linked to high levels of blood pressure, warns new research

Many health conditions that are not effectively managed can impact other diseases. A groundbreaking new study has found those who have high blood pressure are greatly increasing their risk of having dementia later in life

Los Angeles Times

California sees increase in RSV, a respiratory illness that can be dangerous for babies

LOS ANGELES — Some California children’s hospitals are straining under a surge of RSV, a respiratory illness that can cause babies to struggle to breathe.

Chronicle Live

Newcastle dad's four-year conservatory 'nightmare' after wife's terminal disease diagnosis

Stephen Stafford's wife Jen was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2017 and the couple are unhappy with their Pennine conservatory

Dublin Live

HSE secures an additional 15,000 vaccines for monkeypox

There have been 200 cases of monkeypox to date reported in Ireland

Daily Record

'National scandal' as poorest Scots 74 per cent more likely to die from cancer

Cancer remains the main cause of death in Scotland, with 16,438 deaths caused by the disease in 2021, according to the latest figures from Public Health Scotland.

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