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Michael J. Fox says cure for Parkinson’s disease is ‘closer than it’s ever been’

The actor-turned-activist also praised the support of his family, who appear alongside him in new documentary Still

Evening Standard

Samantha Womack ‘would have delayed’ cancer treatment to strike with NHS staff

Womack was diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2022, after Dame Olivia Newton-John died from the disease

The Independent UK

Michael J Fox says cure for Parkinson’s disease is ‘closer than ever’

‘Back to the Future’ star was diagnosed in 1991

The Independent UK

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Marcus Stewart on living with MND: ‘You ask yourself, why me? But I have to make the most of it’

Former Ipswich and Sunderland striker on dealing with the disease and his emotions as he prepares for fund-raising match

The Guardian - UK

Baby’s got three parents: explaining Mitochondrial Donation Treatment

Mitochondrial Donation Treatment which uses 3 DNAs to prevent rare genetic diseases from being passed on to babies is explained

The Hindu

Infant dies from Murray Valley encephalitis in Northern Territory's Big Rivers region

Health officials say there have now been four cases, inlcuding two fatal, of the disease this year in the Northern Territory compared to two cases in the previous five years.

ABC News

Tiny bats provide 'glimmer of hope' against a fungus that threatened entire species

Scientists studying bat species that have been hit hard by the fungus that causes white nose syndrome say there is a glimmer of good news against the disease that has killed millions of bats across North America

The Independent UK

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Banana appeal: Australia’s first genetically modified fruit sent for approval

Cavendish made to resist fungus threatening variety worldwide is seen as safety net for growers if industry wiped out

The Guardian - AU

All you need to know about 'promising' new Alzheimer's drug

Donanemab was shown in a late-stage trial to slow cognitive decline more than a third

Wales Online

What the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency means for you

Ending the federal emergency reflects both a scientific and political judgment that the acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis has ended and that special federal resources are no longer needed to prevent disease transmission across borders.

Fortune

Mpox no longer a global emergency, WHO says

The World Health Organization says the global outbreak of mpox is no longer an international emergency

The Independent UK

Ovarian cancer warning signs as Angelina Jolie pays tribute to mother who died of disease

The actress has taken multiple steps to lessen chances of ovarian cancer because of her family history, after her mum died from the disease.

Daily Record

Dentist warns of six worrying oral health symptoms you shouldn't ignore

A dentist has warned that if you experience anything untoward with your mouth, you should organise a check-up as soon as possible to avoid things getting worse

Daily Mirror

Four bowel cancer signs that can appear years before diagnosis

Bowel cancer, which is also known as colorectal cancer, is one of the most deadly cancers and people are being urged to keep an eye out for the signs and symptoms.

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Researchers discover how DNA repair can go wrong and lead to disease

We frequently come to an understanding of what causes a condition. We know, for example, that tumours are produced by mutations in crucial sites in the genome, resulting in a lack of control over cell development. Read further on Dynamite News:

Daily Record

Heart disease risk may be cut by four fruit juices that 'keep blood pressure low'

Making sure you get enough potassium in your diet can help reduce your risk of high blood pressure and in turn reduce heart disease risk, with four fruit juices helping maintain healthy levels.

Daily Mirror

'People say we are playing God changing our daughter's genetics - but it saved her'

Nicola Kelleher's partner Bradley Benjamin has a hereditary kidney disease which has seen him suffer on dialysis for years - and they didn't want the same outcome for their child

Wales Online

'Benjamin Button' cell reverse ageing technique used in Parkinson's research

The doctor leading the study is hopeful the research will lead to a cure for Parkinson's

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The Hindu

First babies born in Britain using DNA from 3 people

U.K.’s first babies were created using an experimental technique combining DNA from three people, an effort to prevent the children from inheriting rare genetic diseases

Daily Mirror

Heart disease risk could be slashed by four common fruit drinks - but which juice is best?

Find out which potassium-rich beverages can help combat high blood pressure - a widespread condition affecting around one in three UK adults

Nottingham Post

Subtle Parkinson's red flag could appear decades before diagnosis, research finds

Parkinson's disease affects the brain and results in uncontrollable movements including shaking, tremors and stiffness that worsen over time

The Times of India

Can untreated PCOD result in Ovarian cancer? Expert answers

Polycystic ovary disease is referred to as PCOD. Women with the syndrome experience cysts in their ovaries. As a result, the body produces more male hormones than is necessary, resulting in a hormonal imbalance. Along with other complications, the hormonal imbalance causes issues with menstruation and conception. In addition to…

The Conversation

African scientists are working to pool data that decodes diseases -- a giant step

Infectious disease outbreaks in African countries are, unfortunately, all too common. Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or Uganda; Marburg virus in Guinea or Equatorial Guinea; cholera in Malawi; malaria and tuberculosis are among them.

The Guardian - AU

NSW announces $2m to research regional motor neurone disease hotspot

Rates of the disease in Griffith, Wagga Wagga and Leeton are seven times the national average and researchers suspect a link to blue-green algae

Daily Record

Diabetes symptoms as deaths caused by the disease triple across the UK

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