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A man's rare gene variant may have shielded him from devastating form of early Alzheimer's

The discovery of a gene variant that protects against an early, insidious form of Alzheimer's could lead to new treatments for the disease.

LiveScience

Replacing sugar with sweeteners does not affect weight control in long term, WHO says

Long-term use of substances such as aspartame could raise risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, analysis finds

The Guardian - UK

Work to remove West Lothian roadside trees affected by Ash dieback underway

The council is working with contractors felling diseased trees on roadsides and in other safety critical areas. Over 40,000 trees could be affected by fungus

Edinburgh Live

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Researchers identify rare genetic resilience to Alzheimer’s disease – study

Researchers suggest the findings could open a door for the prevention and treatment of incurable diseases.

The Independent UK

Diabetes: Five unusual tastes in your mouth could signal ‘silent killer’

Pharmacist Abbas Kanani has highlighted five tastes in your mouth that crop up 'suddenly' could signal underlying health problems, including diabetes

Daily Mirror

Quantum physics proposes a new way to study biology – and the results could revolutionize our understanding of how life works

Imagine using your cellphone to control the activity of your own cells to treat injuries and disease. It sounds like something from the imagination of an overly optimistic science fiction writer. But this may one day be a possibility through the emerging field of quantum biology.

The Conversation

Martin Lynch tributes paid after former Down GAA star dies after MND battle

A host of leading GAA figures turned out for the 'Legends4Lyncho' event in Newry last July which raised money and awareness of Motor Neurone Disease

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University of Bristol spin-out secures £415,000 for disease detection tech

Rosa Biotech said it would use the money to accelerate testing of its platform, which acts as a biosensor on patient blood samples

Birmingham Post

These Next-Generation Vaccines Could Upend Cancer Treatment As We Know It

New high-tech vaccines could help combat common yet deadly conditions like cancer and heart disease.

Inverse

Covid on the rise

The Department of Disease Control on Monday warned the public that Covid-19 was again spreading and advised people to be serious about protecting themselves from the disease.

Bangkok Post

Why are my strawberry leaves turning brown? Expert tips on the causes and what action to take

Watering, nutrition, pests, and disease are all treatable problems that can cause a change in the color of a strawberry plant’s leaves

Homes & Gardens

Hundreds take to Glasgow streets in city centre dance challenge for charity

Around 200 people gathered in the city's George Square to take part in the Scottish Huntington's Association's 100-song event as part of the disease's awareness month

Glasgow Live

Serial killer Peter Tobin's cause of death confirmed in new prison documents

Notorious serial killer Peter Tobin's cause of death has been confirmed, with documents revealing the murderer had cancer, vascular disease and a lung infection.

Glasgow Live

Kevin Sinfield carries ex-teammate Rob Burrow over line in Leeds Marathon raising funds to fight motor neurone disease

Former England rugby league teammates Kevin Sinfield and Rob Burrow raise millions of pounds for research into motor neurone disease, after Burrow's diagnosis in 2019.

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All my COVID precautions were in vain

The uncontrolled spread of COVID-19 means there are few treatments left for immunocompromised people like me

Daily Mirror

Luke Burgess travels across world to complete Leeds Marathon with Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield

Yorkshireman Burgess, 36, won a Super League Grand Final alongside famous duo but also lost his dad to motor neurone disease so had double reason to complete Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon in aid of the condition

Daily Mirror

Tories are 'failing' dementia sufferers with broken promises, charity boss says

Ahead of Dementia Action Week, the boss of Alzheimer’s Disease International said former prime ministers David Cameron and Boris Johnson have failed patients

The Guardian - UK

Kevin Sinfield carries Rob Burrow over the line at Leeds Marathon

Rugby league great pushed friend and former teammate who has motor neurone disease in a wheelchair around 26.2 mile course

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Study reveals traffic-related air pollution affects brain function

According to a study from the University of California, Irvine, exposure to traffic-related air pollution causes memory loss, cognitive decline, and the activation of brain pathways linked to the onset of Alzheimer's disease. Read further on Dynamite News:

Daily Mirror

Kevin Sinfield carries Rob Burrow over Leeds marathon finish after pushing pal 26 miles

Kevin Sinfield has raised millions of pounds for research into motor neurone disease since his former Leeds Rhinos team-mate Rob Burrow was diagnosed with the condition in 2019

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'No violins': Michael J. Fox reflects on his career and life with Parkinson's

When Michael J. Fox describes his experience with Parkinson's disease in his new documentary, he's extremely blunt. But talking with NPR this week, he hasn't lost the humor that made him famous.

Daily Mirror

Huntington’s disease: 'First symptom’ of incurable brain condition

Symptoms of Huntington’s disease will gradually get worse for around 10 to 25 years until the patient dies. Here's everything you need to know about the the debilitating condition

The Guardian - UK

Still: A Michael J Fox Movie review – an intimate, uplifting star portrait

Self-effacing and wryly defiant, the Hollywood actor, diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at 29, reflects on a life of two halves in this revealing documentary

The Hindu

When vaccination was born

On May 14, 1796, Englishman Edward Jenner tested vaccination on a human subject. Building on conventional wisdom, Jenner introduced vaccination against smallpox, a disease that has now been eradicated.

The Guardian - UK

Kevin Sinfield: ‘The longer this marathon takes, the more time I get to spend with Rob’

As he prepares for Sunday’s Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon, Kevin Sinfield tells Aaron Bower how he’s looking forward to pushing his former Rhinos teammate, who has motor neurone disease, for the duration

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