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I told my high school friend we’d battle sickle cell together. But she didn’t make it past 18

Sickle cell is an agonising blood disease that kills thousands of children each year in Africa. As a ‘sickler’ in my 30s, I’m one of the lucky ones

The Guardian - UK

As France braces for 15 million Olympics visitors, its ‘dengue detectives’ are hunting for tiger mosquitoes to prevent an outbreak

The so-called detectives will track down disease hotspots, seek out mosquito eggs, and help curb the spread of the virus in French cities.

Fortune

Mental illness, psychiatric disorder or psychological problem. What should we call mental distress?

We talk about mental health more than ever, but the language we should use remains a vexed issue.

The Conversation

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Whose health matters? The diversity deficit in clinical trials

Most people are aware that the process of bringing new medical products to market is rigorous, complex and tightly regulated. Diagnostic tests, therapies and treatments all go through lengthy, expensive trials to make sure they’re safe and effective before being approved for public use. The gold standard for clinical trials…

The Conversation

‘Enormous potential’: weight-loss drugs cut cancer risk by a fifth, research shows

Experts believe injections such as Wegovy could play a big role in preventing and treating the disease

The Guardian - UK

US health officials advise using antibiotic as a ‘morning-after pill’ against STDs

U.S. health officials now recommend that some people consider taking an antibiotic as a morning-after pill to prevent certain sexually transmitted diseases

The Independent UK

Amy Hardcastle: Leeds want to do Rob Burrow proud in Women’s Challenge Cup final

Burrow died on Sunday after a four-and-a-half-year battle with motor neurone disease.

The Independent UK

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Sierra Leone’s bushmeat markets pose serious health hazards – we studied two for six months to find solutions

You are walking through the bustling centre of Bo, Sierra Leone’s third largest city.

The Conversation

Viewers ‘in pieces’ as Rob Burrow delivers final message in ‘heartbreaking’ BBC documentary

‘Don’t waste a moment’ the Rugby legend urged

The Independent UK

Badger culls to continue in England despite lack of scientific evidence

Exclusive: Defra issues new cull licences despite government adviser saying there is ‘no justification’

The Guardian - UK

Mpox is on the rise in Australia. Here’s what to know about the virus – and who should get vaccinated

Australia appears to be experiencing a re-emergence of the infectious disease mpox, formerly called monkeypox.

The Conversation

The intricacies of vegetarian vs. vegan

"A 2023 review looked at the health effects of vegetarian and vegan diets from two types of study"

Salon

‘Extremely impressive’: melanoma jab trial results excite doctors

Vaccine approach will help improve survival rates for ‘the next decades and more’, says Cancer Research UK’s chief clinician

The Guardian - UK

Rob Burrow’s final message – ‘We must still dare to dream’

The ex-rugby league player died aged 41 after a four-and-a-half-year battle with motor neurone disease (MND).

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CDMOs: The Tool That Turns A Hope Into A Cure

Technology is allowing for the development of promising therapeutics in small labs, especially for rare and orphan diseases that are often overlooked by large drugmakers.

The Independent UK

Rob Burrow’s wife pays tribute to late ‘loving, kind and caring’ husband

Rob Burrow died after a long battle with motor neurone disease, it was confirmed on Sunday

The Independent UK

Rob Burrow was ‘loving, kind and caring’, wife says

Ex-rugby league player Burrow died at the age of 41 after a four-and-a-half-year battle with Motor Neurone Disease.

Salon

An Irish potato shortage may be near

Prolonged wet weather and diseases have threatened the supply of Irish potatoes

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The Guardian - UK

Politicians could learn from Rob Burrow’s honesty and dignity

Brief letters: Motor neurone disease | Remembering war casualties | A teenager talking sense | Music for animals | Underpoured pints

The Guardian - UK

Rob Burrow obituary

Rugby league international who helped to raise millions for motor neurone disease research

The Independent UK

Rob Burrow’s ‘Herculean’ career to be commemorated at Challenge Cup final day

The former Leeds star has died at the age of 41 after battling Motor Neurone Disease.

The Guardian - UK

‘He’ll be proud’: work starts on Rob Burrow motor neurone disease centre in Leeds

Grief and adoration at ceremony just day after death of rugby league great, who dedicated last years to help others with disease

The Independent UK

We will remember – former colleagues vow Rob Burrow’s legacy will live on

The former Rhinos scrum-half has died at the age of 41 following a battle with motor neurone disease.

The Guardian - US

Top Canadian scientist alleges in leaked emails he was barred from studying mystery brain illness

Exclusive: Michael Coulthart’s claims emerge after New Brunswick closes its inquiry into disease affecting more than 200 people

Salon

Pregnant in a warming climate

Mosquitoes are moving into the mountains of Papua New Guinea and other highland areas. It could be a death sentence

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