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6 ways climate change is hurting your health—and what you can do about it

Warming temperatures impact our food, water, air, and overall well-being.

Fortune

Billy Connolly reveals the ‘important’ reason he doesn’t like to turn down a funeral invitation

The 80-year-old Scottish star, who battles Parkinson’s disease, also says reports of his ‘demise have been greatly exaggerated’

Evening Standard

King’s charity offers bagpipe lessons in bid to improve lung conditions

It is hoped Piping For Health will help people with moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease regulate breathing and improve lung capacity.

The Independent UK

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Raynaud’s: Scientists discover genes linked to painful condition and identify possible cure

Researchers say findings could lead to potential treatment for disease that affects millions

Evening Standard

Billy Connolly reveals how Parkinson's has 'radically changed' his life

Sir Billy Connolly has said his life has changed “radically” since he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, as he revealed his wife now…

The National (Scotland)

Trailblazing Congolese microbiologist inspires next wave of scientists

Professor Jean-Jacques Muyembe is a scientific icon in DR Congo. He's also an inspiration for the next generation of Congolese biologists. Also in this edition of Across Africa, more than 30 percent of harvests are lost to pests and disease. A team of Ghanaian engineers are coming up with new…

France 24

Dementia risk factors pose more danger for ethnic minorities, finds study

Conditions such as diabetes and obesity are said to magnify risk of south Asian and black people developing the disease

The Guardian - UK

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Vaccine hesitancy affects dog-owners, too, with many questioning the rabies shot

A survey finds that more than half of dog parents are doubtful about giving their pups the vaccine for rabies — a lethal disease that vaccination brought under control in the U.S.

WEKU

In praise of almonds and nuts

They’re known as ‘oily fruits’. Because of their numerous health benefits, notwithstanding their high fat content, almonds, hazelnuts and other nuts are among foods recommended for consumption in Canada, the US, France and across the EU – to the tune of a small handful each day.

The Conversation

Another report minimizes long COVID risk

Some argue the criteria for long COVID is too broad. Others say this disease is being dismissed, at our peril

Salon

People with early Alzheimer’s disease ‘have difficulty turning when walking’

It is hoped the findings will help secure earlier detection of the condition.

The Independent UK

See ESPN’s terrific Barry Melrose tribute narrated by Wayne Gretzky as legend steps away

The legendary NHL analyst has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and is leaving ESPN.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Tuberculosis alert with cases in London at six-year high

Capital’s infection rate almost double any other region in England

Evening Standard

Melanoma ‘no longer the leading cause of skin cancer deaths’

Researchers fear ‘alarming figures’ may be underestimated

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

2.2 million years lost to cancer annually, analysis finds

Experts said they hoped their research would show the impact of cancer through ‘a different lens’.

The Independent UK

Girl, 6, has surgery in which half of her brain is ‘disconnected’ to stop debilitating seizures

The child’s seizures are caused by an extremely rare condition that affects only around 500 children worldwide

The Guardian - AU

Parkinson’s disease detectable before physical symptoms show, Australian research finds

Exclusive: synthetic compound highlights neurodegeneration when injected into patients at early stages of disease, study shows

Sports Illustrated

ESPN’s Barry Melrose Stepping Away From Network Due to Parkinson’s Disease

The longtime hockey analyst will retire from ESPN after over two decades at the network.

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The Hindu

Battle against mosquitoes: One vector-control activity to be conducted every Thursday in T.N.

TN to carry out vector-control activities every Thurs. to reduce burden of vector-borne diseases. DPH has asked deputy directors to carry out tyre removal, Aedes-free campaigns in schools, colleges, hospitals, PHCs, UPHCs & govt. buildings. Awareness to be created for community mobilisation & sustainability.

The Guardian - UK

Live Aid led to the patronising ‘save Africa’ industry. We don’t need a musical about it

Thirty-eight years since the concert, the false narrative about a broken continent plagued by poverty, conflict, corruption and disease still persists

Zenger

Surge In New Tree Diseases Threatens Global Forests, Europe At Frontline

Emerging infectious diseases in trees double every 11 years, posing a growing threat to tree populations worldwide.

The Hindu

Brucellosis confirmed in two people at Vembayam

Both patients—a father-son duo—are said to be doing well.

Evening Standard

Smartphones could be used to monitor liver disease patients at home

Study finds cameras are able to pick up signs of jaundice that indicate cirrhosis

WEKU

Can cooking and gardening at school inspire better nutrition? Ask these kids

The Hindu

Study by Karnataka researchers finds high rate of paediatric TB infection in household contacts of index patients

A study by Karnataka researchers has found high rates of paediatric TB infection among household contacts of TB patients. While 50% of the 686 children (below 15 years) examined in the study were found to be infected, the infection had developed into the disease in 3%.

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