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Got allergies? You could be at lower risk of catching COVID

To respond effectively to COVID, it’s been important to understand who may be at higher risk of contracting the virus and developing more severe disease.

The Conversation

New York counties gear up to fight a polio outbreak among the unvaccinated

Polio is spreading in a few New York counties with low vaccination rates. Experts warn that other places in the U.S. could face the same challenge.

WEKU

Irishman diagnosed with fatal disease after work colleague asks if he's OK appeals for help so family have 'roof over heads when I'm gone'

Johnny McCowen, who now lives in Australia, said his family's "world has crumbled" after doctors told him he had an aggressive form of Motor Neurone Disease, ALS

Irish Mirror

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Misinformation is a common thread between the COVID-19 and HIV/AIDS pandemics – with deadly consequences

Since health officials confirmed the first COVID-19 cases, misinformation has spread just as quickly as the virus. Social media may have made the amount, variety and speed of misinformation seem unprecedented, but COVID-19 isn’t the first pandemic where false and harmful information has set back public health.

The Conversation

Bali tourism continues to recover despite foot and mouth disease re-emergence

JAKARTA: The Indonesian popular resort island of Bali continued to revive its tourism sector from Covid-19 pandemic despite the ongoing foot and mouth disease (FMD) re-emergence in the Southeast Asian country.

Bangkok Post

Woman who thought cancer symptom was 'tiredness' shares heartbreaking hospital visit

Melissa McNaughton said she spiralled into a panic attack in a hospital toilet after seeing posters on the disease following her diagnosis

Irish Mirror

Monkeypox: How is it different from chickenpox?

Although the two diseases share many symptoms, there are several key differences

The Independent UK

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Terminal cancer patients could be helped by drug that stops growth of disease

Experts say the cancer treatment could be an effective tool against different forms of the disease.

Daily Record

Where did monkeypox come from?

Disease continuing to spread beyond West Africa this summer

The Independent UK

ALS patient sets up foundation for united front against disease

Ichiro Hatanaka, a former employee of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), who was told he had a limited life expectancy after being diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), has established a foundation to support others fighting the disease.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

How worried should you be about monkeypox?

Over 3,200 cases of rare tropical virus now confirmed in UK

The Independent UK

Monkeypox signs and symptoms: What to look for and how it spreads

Tropical disease originating in Africa has spread across the world since May

The Independent UK

Parents Battle For Cure For Toddler Left Crippled Each Time He Gets A Cold

Roberto’s father told local media that the toddler’s nineteen-year-old sister is also having a hard time with the situation.

Zenger

Editorial: Reforms vital after CDC's fumbling

A North Dakota native has been named to a new and vital health care post. The nation ought to wish her well because the task before her is daunting: overseeing the overhaul of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) after its frustrating response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Wales Online

'My dad died the day I told my children I had cancer'

Jason Clifton is now running 200km in August to raise money to help others fighting the disease

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Dr. Fauci waged war on foolish refusals of facts. He’s earned America’s heartfelt thanks

Anthony Fauci is calling it a career. And the 81-year-old infectious disease expert — one of the most visible health officials in the federal government’s response to the coronavirus outbreak — deserves America’s heartfelt thanks. Without Fauci’s steady leadership, the COVID-19 pandemic would have created more havoc on our country…

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

Wales Online

Students warned not to confuse early meningitis symptoms with hangover and urged to get vaccinated

Young people and their parents are being reminded to check they are up to date with jabs against serious diseases including meningitis, septicaemia and measles

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Recap Of Tuesday's Biotech Catalysts - End Of the Day Summary

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation for Merck's (NYSE:MRK) lead asset MK-2060 for the reduction in risk of major thrombotic cardiovascular events in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Merck shares traded in a range of $89.72 to $90.97 on day volume of 5.2…

The Independent UK

Parvovirus: What is the virus vets think may behind recent puppy deaths?

‘Parvo stays in the environment for at least a year ... you can clean and clean and clean, but you could probably expect it there’

Tribune News Service

Life expectancy in US dropped by nearly 2 years in 2020, CDC says

Life expectancy dropped in 2020 by nearly two years across the United States — mostly due to COVID-19 and drug overdoses, according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Reuters

Mexico, Cuba report rare deaths of two patients with monkeypox

Mexico and Cuba have reported the deaths of two people who had tested positive for monkeypox, although neither country attributed the fatalities to the viral disease.

ABC News

Australian artist who contracted monkeypox overseas warns others to take the virus seriously

An Australian who contracted monkeypox overseas speaks out on social media as a warning for people not to treat the disease lightly, saying it caused them severe pain and emotional stress.

Chronicle Live

'North-South health divide' is fuelled by COPD and alcohol problems: Research highlights impact of chronic disease on the North East

A new report shows that four illnesses play a disproportionate role in making the North East the least healthy area of England

Wales Online

Family of gran who died of legionnaires’ disease while on holiday launch legal fight

The family are now launching legal action against a tour operator

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