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No room for complacency over monkeypox, says WHO

World Health Organization official calls for urgent, coordinated action to prevent spread of disease

The Guardian - UK

‘Urgent’ action needed in Europe over monkeypox spread: WHO

WHO’s Europe director calls on governments and civil society ‘to scale up efforts’ to reverse the spread of the virus.

Al Jazeera

Warning that 'sock lines' around the ankles could be an early sign of heart disease

Mild peripheral oedema is common but it could also indicate serious heart issues

Irish Mirror

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How to live longer: Healthy snack can help lower cholesterol and improve brain health

Tucking into a bowl of fresh berries or fruit is not only a delicious treat but can also greatly help in expanding your lifespan and reducing the risk of serious age-related diseases

Daily Mirror

Monkeypox spread at two large parties in LA County, officials say

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County officials have reported limited local transmission of monkeypox, with some recent cases involving people who attended large events here and infected people who haven’t traveled out of state.

Los Angeles Times

'Terrible blow' as Avian flu strikes rare bird populations on Coquet Island

RSPB said the disease is having a "devastating impact" on some of the rare species that make their home on the island off the Northumberland coast

Chronicle Live

African officials: Monkeypox spread is already an emergency

Health authorities in Africa say they are treating the expanding monkeypox outbreak here as an emergency and call on rich countries to share the world's limited supply of vaccines

The Independent UK

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WHO: Monkeypox cases in Europe have tripled in last 2 weeks

The World Health Organization’s Europe chief has warned that monkeypox cases across the region have tripled in the last two weeks and called on countries to take stronger measures to ensure the previously rare disease does not become entrenched on the continent

The Independent UK

Next-gen blood tests to detect cancer and other diseases come with questions

The tests can help detect some diseases early but it's still unclear how much they affect whether someone survives a disease.

Axios

Parkinson's symptoms in how you walk - including stiffness and slowness

The neurological condition currently affects around 145,000 people in the UK.

Daily Record

Farne Islands to close to visitors due to impact of Bird Flu

The decision has been made in an attempt to limit the spread of the disease and protect the islands' seabirds

Chronicle Live

COVID vaccines work well for people of all body weights – but underweight and obesity remain risk factors for severe disease

Since the pandemic began, more than 6 million people have died from COVID around the world. The good news is that we now have a wide range of treatments as well as highly effective vaccines which have helped reduce the number of severe COVID cases.

The Conversation

Covid was leading cause of death in England and Wales in 2021

Covid-19 accounted for 11.5% of all deaths registered last year. It was followed by dementia then heart disease

Wales Online

Having white or pale nails could be symptom of heart failure or liver disease

To check the state of your health, a simple look at your nails is sometimes all you need. If you notice unusual changes to your finger and toenails, it could be the sign something is wrong

Daily Mirror

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Grandad exposed to asbestos as a railway worker died of cancer

'Mesothelioma has robbed me of my husband and best friend'

Bangkok Post

CCSA to decide next Friday on Covid-19 endemic status

A plan to downgrade the Covid-19 status from a pandemic to an endemic disease faces a deferral for another week, as health authorities are keeping a close watch on new subvariants and the consequences of lifting restrictions.

ABC News

Alzheimer's disease fails to stop man staying in Yamba community

A move from Bondi to Yamba gave a former solicitor greater quality of life as its residents guided him through the confusion of dementia.

Bangkok Post

Doctor says too early to drop guard

A leading pulmonary disease specialist has called on the Ministry of Public Health to postpone its plan to declare Thailand in the post-pandemic stage from today, a prelude to declaring Covid-19 an endemic disease.

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Scientists say they've solved a 700-year-old mystery: Where and when Black Death began

For centuries, scientists and historians have wondered where the Black Death — the deadliest pandemic in recorded history — came from. New research sheds light on the ancient disease.

Chronicle Live

Woman 'vomits blood' after anniversary meal at Gino D'Acampo's restaurant goes wrong

Amanda Hughes has coeliac disease but thinks she was given a normal pizza rather than a gluten-free one

ABC News

Mosquitoes more attracted to people infected with viruses like dengue and Zika, scientists say

Getting infected with a virus like dengue or Zika can make you smell delicious to mosquitoes, the flying carriers of these infections, according to scientists.

Daily Record

Underlying health conditions that can be identified in your hands – from cancer to liver disease

It's worth paying extra attention to your hands as some of these symptoms can be easily missed.

Benzinga

Pfizer Seeks Complete Approval For Paxlovid For High Risk COVID-19 Patients

Pfizer Inc (NYSE:PFE) has submitted a new drug application to the FDA for the approval of Paxlovid for patients at high risk for progression to severe illness from COVID-19. Paxlovid is currently authorized for emergency use to treat mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in adults and pediatric patients at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19,…

Benzinga

Cyclacel To Test Higher Doses Of Fadraciclib In Solid Tumor Patients

Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:CYCC) is adding two dose levels in a protocol amendment to test higher doses of oral fadraciclib before determining the recommended Phase 2 dose anticipated in 2H of 2022, citing the absence of dose-limiting toxicities. Fifteen patients with advanced solid tumors and lymphomas were treated with oral fadraciclib at all…

The Conversation

Viruses can change your scent to make you more attractive to mosquitoes, new research in mice finds

Mosquitoes are the world’s deadliest animal. Over 1 million deaths per year are attributed to mosquito-borne diseases, including malaria, yellow fever, dengue fever, Zika and chikungunya fever.

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