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What is Legionnaires’ disease? The symptoms of the potentially deadly disease to watch for

Older people and those with chronic lung conditions particularly at risk

The Independent UK

What is legionella and what damage can it cause?

We look at the health hazard of the bacteria discovered on the Bibby Stockholm barge and who is most at risk

The Guardian - UK

Coal miners say new limits on rock dust 'could save some lives'

Miners and their advocates testify in favor of new silica regulations aimed at preventing black lung disease

WEKU

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Legionella bacteria can cause serious lung disease that is fatal in 10% of cases

The bacteria, which can cause Legionnaires’ disease, was discovered in the water supply on board the Bibby Stockholm accommodation barge.

The Independent UK

Britain’s barge for asylum seekers faces new setback as legionella bacteria found in water system - OLD

Britain is removing 39 asylum seekers from a barge moored in southern England after environmental samples showed legionella bacteria in the water system

The Independent UK

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

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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

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

You may still get long COVID symptoms months after infection

California: Long COVID-19 can persist for at least a year after the acute illness has passed, according to the most detailed analysis of how symptoms change over a year.By describing trends in greater detail than previous research and highlighting the significant impacts the epidemic has had on the American health…

The Times of India

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

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

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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.

Salon

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?

The Times of India

A daily glass of cold drink can trigger liver cancer

Indian Researchers in the United States discovered that women who consume sugar-sweetened beverages on a regular basis have a higher risk of acquiring liver cancer and dying from chronic liver disease. The observational study, headed by Brigham and Women's Hospital researchers in the United States, involved 98,786 postmenopausal women from…

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The Conversation

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.

WEKU

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.

The Times of India

Tips to quickly cure eye flu and also prevent the pink eye infection

Conjunctivitis is one of the most commonly occurring infections during monsoon and this season the cases have seen a surge across India. The disease is highly infectious and is also quite painful. So what should be done to stay safe from the disease? Here are some professional tips from a…

Dynamite News

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

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