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What is Legionella? Asylum seekers moved off barge amid Legionnaires’ disease fears

15 asylum seekers boarded the Bibby Stockholm barge on Monday

Evening Standard

Suella Braverman under pressure to scrap refugee barge plan after legionella found

Asylum seekers removed from Bibby Stockholm after bacteria which can cause serious lung infection found in water

The Guardian - UK

Bibby Stockholm migrants moved off barge after legionella bacteria found

Asylum seekers were not told of bacteria in water system until after media reports broke

The Independent UK

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Bibby Stockholm migrants ‘moved off barge after legionella bacteria found’

Bacteria that causes Legionnaire’s disease said to have been found in water supply on board

The Independent UK

Bella Hadid has shared a thankful post for "finally feeling healthy" after a fifteen-year battle with Lyme disease

So, what is the illness and how do you get it?

Marie Claire

‘We’re in serious trouble’: Why a hotter world will be bad for our health

From the strain extreme heat puts on your heart to the damage it does to your mental health, not to mention the increased air pollution, the forecast isn’t good

The Guardian - UK

Orange juice prices to surge as US crops ravaged by disease and climate

Extreme weather fuelled by climate crisis and bacterial disease have led to ‘dramatic decline’ in orange crops

The Guardian - UK

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Air pollution speeds progression of lung diseases, UK study finds

Study adds to growing evidence that health harm from air pollution accumulates through our lifetimes

The Guardian - UK

Genetically engineered bacteria can detect cancer cells in a world-first experiment

As medical technology advances, many diseases could be detected, prevented and cured with cells, rather than pills.

The Conversation

How much red meat should you consume?

"The bottom line is that red meat can still be enjoyed as part of a healthy diet, if not eaten in excess"

Salon

What is a functional food?

A deep-dive into the age-old adage, according to a nutritionist . . . is there actually some truth to it?

Salon

Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? A nutritionist explains the science behind 'functional' foods

We’ve all heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but how true is that?

The Conversation

Lab-grown ‘ghost hearts' work to solve organ transplant shortage by combining a cleaned-out pig heart with a patient’s own stem cells

Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. The World Health Organization estimates that 17.9 million people lose their lives to it each year, accounting for 32% of global deaths.

The Conversation

How heat makes health inequity worse, hitting people with risks like diabetes harder

Heat is dangerous for the many people with common conditions like diabetes or heart disease. And vulnerable communities face greater exposure to heat and fewer resources to escape it.

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Studies shows people with low levels of vitamin K have less healthy lungs

According to a study published in ERJ Open Research people with low levels of vitamin K in their blood are more likely to have impaired lung function and to suffer from asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and wheezing. Read further on Dynamite News:

Evening Standard

Cyprus treats island’s sick cats with batch of human Covid pills

The health ministry is tackling an outbreak of a viral disease caused by feline coronavirus

The Independent UK

COVID-19 took a toll on heart health and doctors are still grappling with how to help

COVID-19 has taken a toll on the nation's heart health but how profound is only starting to emerge

The Independent UK

Raised blood sugar levels ‘linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease’

According to the study, when it comes to blood sugar levels within the normal range, it is a case of the lower the better in protecting against CVDs.

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Newcastle Herald

Winter flu and COVID cases fall, with spring in sight

'Influenza-like illness and bronchiolitis were stable.'

Zenger

Type Of Acid Reflux Drug Could Increase Dementia Risk

The medication has been previously linked to higher risk of stroke, broken bones and kidney disease.

The Independent UK

‘Humanised’ liver in mice may help treat chronic diseases, researchers say

Liver disease has been difficult to study in animal models, scientists say.

The Guardian - AU

‘It’s really only the beginning’: are we on the cusp of a breakthrough in endometriosis?

After generations of inaction and very few novel ideas, researchers and activists are hopeful a new path is being charted in understanding and treating the crippling chronic condition

Salon

My dad's bittersweet hospital homecoming

Carville looked more like a prep school than a leprosarium — but it was surrounded by a barbed wire fence

Dynamite News

Study reveals how brain stimulation improves gait function in Parkinson’s disease patients

Patients with Parkinson's disease (PD), an illness that affects millions of people worldwide, experience gait-related abnormalities that significantly lower their quality of life. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Weight-loss jabs can cut risk of heart attacks or strokes

Risk of heart attack or stroke cut by fifth, researchers say

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