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Prince Frederik Of Luxembourg Dies At 22 After Lifelong Battle With Rare Genetic Disorder

Frederik passed away after battling a rare genetic condition, POLG Mitochondrial disease, a disorder that caused progressive organ failure.

International Business Times UK

Former firefighter to row 5,500 miles across Indian Ocean for dementia charity

Billy Taylor and his three crew members will row 5,500 miles across the Indian Ocean within 100 days for charity.

Evening Standard

Luxembourg’s Prince Frederik, 22, dies due to rare genetic disease

Prince Frederik was first diagnosed with the rare genetic conditon when he was 14

The Independent UK

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‘What voice do we have?’ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people faced unique challenges during the COVID pandemic

It’s now been five years since the World Health Organization declared COVID a pandemic.

The Conversation

Top 5 diseases that are silent killer for women

Woman’s health is often a neglected topic. Although the role of a woman in the household and society is pivotal, importance to her health is mostly low on priority. A Woman is very consumed with work and looking after her family, the to do list for her is so long…

The Times of India

Curing Alzheimer’s disease: Magic bullet or magic shotgun blast?

Why are researchers still fumbling in the quest to cure what is arguably one of the most important diseases confronting humankind — Alzheimer’s disease? Despite decades of research, there is still no curative treatment for Alzheimer’s – no “magic bullet” that stops this devastating degenerative brain disease in its tracks.

The Conversation

The Age of Diagnosis by Suzanne O’Sullivan review – are we really getting sicker?

A neurologist discusses the dangers of overdiagnosing conditions from Lyme disease to ADHD in an era where technology meets pathology

The Guardian - UK

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No disease is deadlier in Africa than malaria. Trump's US aid cuts weaken the fight against it

Malaria season begins this month in a large part of Africa

The Independent UK

Nigeria Seeks To Cash In On Soaring Cocoa Prices

Booming cocoa prices are stirring interest in turning Nigeria into a bigger player in the sector, with hopes of challenging top producers Ivory Coast and Ghana, where crops have been ravaged by climate change and disease.

International Business Times

“A Short Life Cut Away”: Prince Frederik Passes Away At The Age Of 22

"We are all so very proud of you, Frederik. I am so very proud of you! We love you!" The post “A Short Life Cut Away”: Prince Frederik Passes Away At The Age Of 22 first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Takeaways from the Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa deaths investigation

Authorities say Gene Hackman spent his final years retired from acting, living with heart disease and Alzheimer’s

The Independent UK

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome: the infection that killed Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman’s wife

Virus that caused death of actor’s wife in Santa Fe is rare but serious illness that can damage major organs of the body

The Guardian - US

Full timeline of Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa’s deaths

Authorities have revealed that the actor died of heart disease a full week after his wife died of hantavirus in their New Mexico home

The Independent UK

Gene Hackman 'Did Not Know' His Wife Was Dead Due To Alzheimers: Official Cause Of Death Revealed

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, 95, died of natural causes a week after his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 65, who succumbed to a rare virus, with authorities confirming no foul play in their passing.

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Gene Hackman and his wife's deaths were 'a week apart' as causes revealed!

Gene Hackman died from "significant heart disease", according to medical examiners, and his wife passed away days earlier.

The Independent UK

Gene Hackman died of heart disease one week after wife died of rare virus

Hackman and his wife were found dead at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on February 26.

Evening Standard

Gene Hackman died of heart disease one week after wife succumbed to rare virus

Hackman and his wife were found dead at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on February 26.

The Independent UK

What is hantavirus, the infection that killed Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa?

Hantavirus — blamed in the death of Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa — is a rare virus spread by contact with rodents or their urine or feces

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The Independent UK

Gene Hackman’s wife was killed by hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. What is it?

The rare and potentially deadly disease needs to be treated early before severe symptoms develop

The Guardian - US

Gene Hackman died of natural causes days after wife died of rare respiratory virus

Cause of Betsy Arakawa’s death was hantavirus pulmonary syndrome while Hackman died of heart disease, with advanced Alzheimer’s disease contributing

The National (Scotland)

Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa's cause of death revealed

Actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease a week after his wife Betsy Arakawa died of a rare infectious disease at their home, a pathologist has said.

Marie Claire

The Future Queen of Norway's Duties Will Change as Her Disease Has "Progressed"

The Norwegian royal house made a major announcement about Crown Princess Mette-Marit's health.

The Independent UK

Doctors worry about spring break as measles cases spread: Not ‘dealing with business-as-usual’

Roughly 173 million Americans are expected to take to the skies in March and April this year

The Conversation

Why increasing rates of tuberculosis in the UK and US should concern everyone

With one of the largest tuberculosis (TB) outbreaks in US history, Kansas has more to worry about than its recent Super Bowl defeat. During the past year, 67 people with TB have been detected. This comes on the back of increasing rates of TB in the US year on year…

The Times of India

Alzheimer’s without symptoms? Unbelievable case of US woman leaves doctors stumped

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common forms of dementia and can lead to decline in memory loss and thinking skills, eventually resulting in loss of independence. However, in a rare case, a US woman with Down syndrome remained mentally sharp and fully independent until her death, even though…

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