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Time-travelling back to the Middle Ages in France

In this special history episode of French Connections Plus, we put the spotlight on what has come to be seen as a dark period: the Middle Ages. The era known as "le Moyen Âge" in French covered some 1,000 years: ten centuries of political upheaval, royal intrigue, wars, disease and…

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Irish mum urges people to check blood pressure as many are a 'ticking time bomb'

Two out of three over-50s are affected by the silent killer

Irish Mirror

Extremely rare case of mad cow disease detected at slaughter house for beef

The USDA has reported one isolated case of mad cow disease, or Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), in a cow at beef slaughter plant located in South Carolina

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Thyroid disease red flag warning signs you should never ignore, according to expert

For World Thyroid Day, an expert has warned people of the red flag symptoms to look out for, and has advised how you might decrease your risk of getting the disease

Daily Mirror

Cruel puppy farmer left sick puppies, kittens and dogs suffering in faeces-covered cages

The Scottish SPCA carried out a raid at the house of horror belonging to Manchester businessman Daanyaal Chowdhury near Glenalmond, Perthshire, before seizing 65 diseased animals.

Daily Record

Bruce Willis' wife reveals the 'sad truth' about his heartbreaking dementia diagnosis

Emma Heming Willis has opened up about her husband Bruce Willis' struggles with dementia as she admitted there is currently no cure for the degenerative disease

Daily Mirror

Ticks are bad this year – so I'm only wearing these hiking pants on the trail

Warmer weather means more ticks and more tick-borne diseases – here’s how we’re dressing to stay safe

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Vegan diets best for good heart health, according to new study

A plant-based diet could lower cholesterol and prevent arteries being blocked

Evening Standard

Inside Tina Turner's heartbreaking health battles - stroke, cancer and 'assisted suicide'

Tina Turner passed away yesterday in her home aged 83-years-old following years of battling her major health problems.

Daily Record

Symptoms Tina Turner ignored before cancer diagnosis as star suffered many health woes

The legendary singer passed away peacefully at her home near Zurich on May 24 after a long battle with various health conditions.

Daily Record

What we know about diphtheria as cases of the Victorian-era disease spike

Cases of highly infectious disease on the rise, UKHSA warns

The Independent UK

DVLA warns drivers of 118 health conditions that must be declared or face fines - full list

A full list of medical issues states which ones must be reported to the licence authority and failure to do so could mean heavy penalties.

Daily Record

3 people die of Diptheria as cases of Victorian-era disease surge

The disease can be fatal if not treated quickly

Nottingham Post

Three British patients die of Victorian-era disease as cases surge across the UK

Three people in the UK have died after contracting Victorian-era disease diptheria, as the number of cases across the country continues to rise, health officials have warned.

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Tina Turner's cause of death as music legend dies peacefully at home in Switzerland

Music legend Tina Turner died at home in Switzerland at the age of 83 on Wednesday, after battling a kidney disease and recovering from a stroke over recent years

Daily Record

Three people dead after contracting Victorian-era disease spread through coughs and sneezes

Diphtheria symptoms include a hick grey-white coating that may cover the back of your throat, nose and tongue.

Wales Online

Woman shares symptoms of fungal disease that could be part of new epidemic

The pregnant 28-year-old suffered scaly rashes that could not be cleared up. Experts say the disease will become more common

The Conversation

What was behind Australia's potato shortage? Wet weather and hard-to-control diseases

If you’ve been into a fish and chip shop in the last 12 months, you may well have seen a notice tacked to the wall about the impact of the potato shortage. Supermarkets, too, slapped temporary limits on frozen chip purchases.

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‘A gamechanger’: new meningitis vaccine hailed as major step

Successful trials in Africa of NmCV-5 vaccine open the door to affordable treatment for disease that kills 250,000 people a year

The Conversation

Tina Turner had a history of high blood pressure and kidney disease. Here's how one leads to the other

Legendary singer Tina Turner, who died this week at the age of 83 after a long illness, has written about her history of high blood pressure and kidney disease, leading to a kidney transplant.

The Independent UK

Plant-based diets may be linked to lower cholesterol levels – study

Eating a vegetarian or vegan diet from an early age could reduce the risk of heart disease caused by blocked arteries, researchers suggest.

Daily Mirror

Red flag symptom in your legs that could be sign of silent killer

A new study suggests that people's legs can reveal whether a person is more or less likely to suffer heart failure and researchers have said that the results are important for those suffering from coronary disease

Los Angeles Times

Don’t eat raw cookie dough, CDC warns: Salmonella outbreak linked to bake-at-home products

A salmonella outbreak linked to raw cookie dough has led to 18 cases in six states, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Syphilis cases already exceed 5,000 for 2023 in Japan

More than 5,000 people have been diagnosed with syphilis this year, according to the National Institute of Infectious Diseases.

Daily Mirror

Three people die of Victorian-era disease in UK as cases surge among Brits

Three people have died after contracting diphtheria and the number of cases in the UK is on the rise, health officials have warned. The disease can be fatal if not treated quickly

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