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North Korea claims it has 'defused' Covid explosion and reports zero cases of the virus

Infectious disease experts have cast doubts on North Korea's claims, with the World Health Organisation saying last month it believed the situation was getting worse, not better

Daily Mirror

Climber, 82, eight peaks away from completing challenge to bag all 282 Munros

Nick Gardner said scaling Scotland’s highest mountains has helped him cope with his wife’s Alzheimer’s disease.

The Independent UK

Learning culture at Arnhem Land's bush uni creates pathway to Sydney's Macquarie University

It's a university like no other, in one of the remotest places in Australia, where less than 1 per cent of Indigenous students go on to higher education. This is "bush uni", and this cohort is days away from graduating.

ABC News

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California public health officials ramp up efforts to address monkeypox outbreaks with more vaccines on the way

As monkeypox cases rise across California, state officials in California are ramping up their efforts to acquire vaccine doses and educate the public on the disease.

Tribune News Service

Monkeypox: Expert reveals all you need to know as virus declared global health emergency

As health services fight to get the spread of monkeypox under control, an epidemiologist has answered your questions about how to handle the disruption the disease may have on our lives

Daily Mirror

Glasgow Alzheimer's death rate one of the highest in the country

Cases of the disease are rising, and Alzheimer Scotland have warned that patients are particularly vulnerable to Covid-19, making it a public health priority.

Glasgow Live

NI dad on the 'awful' moment he was told baby son had Cystic Fibrosis

Xander’s genetic mutations are rare meaning he is one of the 10% of people living with the disease who will not benefit from new CFTR Modulators like Kaftrio

Belfast Live

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African swine fever casts a shadow on lives of pig farmers in Wayanad

Demand for pork has fallen after the outbreak

The Hindu

As monkeypox spreads, health experts urge Texas universities to prepare for outbreaks

While the risk of exposure to monkeypox remains low, health experts say college students living in close proximity to each other could spur outbreaks. They encourage schools to share their plans and relevant information about the virus.

The Texas Tribune

Monkeypox: How is it different from chickenpox?

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

The Independent UK

How worried should you be about monkeypox?

More than 2,208 cases of rare tropical virus now confirmed in UK

The Independent UK

A blighted fruit of labour: Distraught pomegranate farmers in Karnataka seek better guidance, support from state

Affected by blight and wilt diseases, pomegranate yield has come down by at least 60% in the state leading to reduced cultivation area and forcing growers to approach the government for help with insurance and marketing of the the fruit’s byproduct

The Hindu

No new COVID variant detected in country: Centre tells Lok Sabha

Health Minister said Omicron and its sub-lineages are found to be associated with milder disease as evidenced by the relatively lower rates of hospitalizations reported by States and Union Territories

The Hindu

Where did monkeypox come from?

As of 21 July 2022, there are 2,208 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the UK

The Independent UK

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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

Glasgow Live

Scientists hopeful of 'cure' for genetic heart condition that causes sudden death

The hope is a cure will be available in the near future with four million men and 3.6 million women currently said to suffer with some form of heart condition in the UK.

Daily Mirror

Anal cancer symptoms: How to tell if your itchy bum could be early sign of tumour

Anal cancer is a rare form of the disease that affects the end of the bowel causing an itching sensation in your rectum, but an itchy bottom could also mean a number of other things

Liverpool Echo

Dad who inherited family condition dies days after 40th birthday

Siblings Chris, Andy and Jackie pledged to keep Darren's memory alive

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Daily Record

Legendary Paisley DJ dies from rare cancer after life-long battle with disease

Stephen McIntyre, known as 'Mini', died on July 15, having spun the decks at popular nightspot Club 69 for a number of years.

Zenger

Scientists Discover Genetic Clues That Can Lead To Better Treatment For Blindness-Causing Conditions

Better treatments for an eye condition that can cause blindness are a major step closer after scientists discovered genetic clues that show who has it.

Tribune News Service

Commentary: Alarming new study shows it’s time to get serious about eating better

Fewer than 7% of Americans are in excellent cardiometabolic health, which is measured by evaluating a person’s weight, blood pressure, blood sugar, blood cholesterol levels and signs of heart disease.

Daily Mirror

Hidden sign of dementia appears nearly two decades before any clinical symptoms - new study

Fascinating research into Alzheimer's disease could prove to be a real game-changer - and what you can do to reduce your risk of developing the devastating brain disorder

The Independent UK

What is ‘Centaurus’? Fast-spreading Covid variant that has arrived in UK as cases soar

Virologists voice concerns about highly-contagious BA.2.75 which is thought to spread faster than its Omicron relatives

ABC News

Sonny Bill Williams and other NRL stars visit outback NSW schools for Deadly Blues campaign

A host of former NRL stars headlined by Sonny Bill Williams has toured outback New South Wales as part of a program aiming to prevent chronic disease and smoking in Indigenous communities.

The Independent UK

Covid warning over symptom of new strain that affects sufferers at night

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

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