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UK Government 'failed' public leading to more deaths, Covid-19 inquiry finds

THE UK Government and the civil service “failed” the public due to “significant flaws” in preparing for the Covid-19 pandemic, a public…

The National (Scotland)

Five key findings from the Covid Inquiry as first report published

Inquiry says Government failed to prepare for a pandemic in years leading up to Covid outbreak

Evening Standard

Covid Inquiry report exposes 'fatal strategic flaws' that meant pandemic cost more UK lives

‘Never again can a disease lead to so many deaths and so much suffering,’ chairwoman Baroness Hallett said

Evening Standard

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Former All Blacks hooker Norm Hewitt passes away aged 55

The former rugby union hooker had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease

The Independent UK

UK Covid inquiry to finally lay bare failures of government and politicians during pandemic

Academics have said it is a question of ‘when not if’ another pandemic will hit

The Independent UK

Incredible benefits of a daily 30-minute walk that can transform your life

There are numerous proven benefits of walking and therefore doctors in many cases advise the patients to go for it. Research has shown that walking can blunt the risks of many diseases, from cardiovascular issues to cancer. Walking regularly aids weight loss by counteracting weight-promoting genes. It is therefore wise…

The Times of India

A new cutting-edge AI tool predicts the progression of Alzheimer’s disease with over 80% accuracy, minus the scalpel

Researchers from Cambridge University have developed a new method for predicting the progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), which promises 80% accuracy.

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Beating river blindness: blackfly bites dramatically reduced after breeding sites are destroyed with machetes

Onchocerciasis, commonly known as river blindness, is a neglected tropical disease that causes severe itching, disfiguring skin conditions and visual impairment.

The Conversation

Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian reveals Lyme disease diagnosis

The 41-year-old billionaire announced the diagnosis on social media

Evening Standard

Shock study finds ultra-processed foods account for two-thirds of children’s calories

UPFs have been linked to poor health, such as through an increased risk of obesity and heart disease

The Independent UK

Actor Brad Pitt has a condition called Prosopagnosia or face blindness, in which individuals can't even recognize family members

Have you ever heard of a health condition where one loses the ability to recognize people? No! Well there is a disease called Prosopagnosia or face blindness where an individual loses the ability to recognize.

The Times of India

Serena Williams husband shares ‘surprising’ Lyme disease diagnosis

Tech billionaire had ‘no symptoms’ until scans revealed he had the condition

The Independent UK

Serena Williams' husband, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, diagnosed with Lyme disease: Know all about the disease

Alexis Ohanian, Reddit co-founder and husband of Serena Williams has revealed his struggle with Lyme disease. The entrepreneur took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his health condition.

The Times of India

The worrying biological changes found in rugby players who suffered several concussions

The study comes after it emerged that former All Blacks player Norm Hewitt died aged 55 with motor neurone disease

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‘New era’ in malaria control begins with vaccination campaign for children in Ivory Coast

The R21 vaccine, which costs £3 a dose, is the culmination of 30 years of research by Oxford University’s Jenner Institute

LiveScience

Rabid seals are attacking people in South Africa

A string of fur seal attacks on surfers and beachgoers in Cape Town has been linked to an outbreak of rabies, with 11 seals testing positive for the virus so far.

LiveScience

Black patients may be missed on common cancer screening, study suggests

An early screening test for endometrial cancer may be missing the disease in many Black patients.

Homes & Gardens

What is red thread? How to spot and prevent this common lawn disease

We hear from lawn experts about identifying, preventing, and combatting red thread

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Côte d'Ivoire kicks off African rollout of promising new malaria vaccine

Côte d'Ivoire has begun vaccinating children against malaria using a new, affordable vaccine that it's hoped will prove a game changer in the fight against the deadly disease. Several other countries in Africa are expected to roll it out this year.

The Times of India

Why controlling bacterial infections is necessary to prevent heart valve disease

About heart valve disease, heart health is at risk due to bacterial infections. Bacteria can travel through the bloodstream and trigger complications in the heart, thus causing bacterial infections and heart valve disease to be interrelated.

The Independent UK

Whistleblower Peter Buxtun – who exposed Tuskegee syphilis study – dies aged 86

For 40 years the US Public Health Service conducted a study in which black men were left untreated for syphilis

Medical Daily

Antibiotics Use In Childhood Elevates Asthma Risk; Study Identifies Gut Molecule With Protective Effects

The study identified a molecule called IPA, produced by gut bacteria, that shows promise as a dietary supplement in the future to prevent asthma development in children at risk of the disease.

Medical Daily

Insufficient And Excessive Sleep May Harm Blood Vessels Of Diabetes Patients

The study noted that short sleep duration is tied to a 2.6 times higher risk of microvascular disease, while long sleep duration is linked to a 2.3 times increased risk of the same condition.

Fortune

What are the symptoms of bird flu and how does it spread?

No evidence of human-to-human transmission has been documented, the CDC says.

The Guardian - UK

Scientists make DNA discovery that could help find pancreatic cancer cure

Hope for new treatments after researchers find spread of disease is aided by shutting down of molecules in key genes

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