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20 health conditions that qualify you for £700 from the DWP

Around 3.2m people are currently claiming personal independence payments

Liverpool Echo

DWP list 20 health conditions that qualify for monthly PIP payments

Millions with certain health conditions can claim the benefit

Nottingham Post

Malaria kills an African child every 60 seconds

Over 95 percent of malaria cases and deaths are in sub-Saharan Africa. There's a worldwide push to completely wipe out the disease by 2030. Also, two years after the the town of Palma in northern Mozambique was captured by extremists, the energy giant Total is thinking about returning to a…

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How walking to help with Parkinson's symptoms escalated to an Everest hike

After being diagnosed, Sandi Gerschwitz's doctor recommended walking to help her condition. Now, the Queensland mum is taking on a 12-day, 125 km hike in Nepal.

ABC News

Genetic analysis of 240 mammal species sheds light on human disease origins

Researchers surveyed the genetic material of different animals encompassing almost 80% of the mammalian species

The Independent UK

The 20 health conditions the DWP states can qualify you for nearly £700 a month

Depending on your situation, you could earn extra cash through Personal Independence Payments

Manchester Evening News

The Guardian view on gambling reform: fighting the British disease

Editorial: Updated laws for the online era are essential and overdue, but the government’s proposals do not go far enough

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Charlie Bird has 'one thing left on bucket list' as he continues motor neurone disease battle

Charlie shared his desire to meet one of his musical idols, with one of his songs planned to be played at his funeral

Irish Mirror

Researchers reveal how high fitness levels can reduce death risk from cardiovascular disease in men

In men with high blood pressure, being fit may lower their risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. This conclusion comes from a 29-year study. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bone cancer warning symptoms after death of Strictly judge Len Goodman

Len Goodman passed away aged 78 on Saturday April 22 after a short battle with bone cancer.

Daily Record

'Got polio?' messaging underscores a vaccine campaign's success but creates false sense of security as memories of the disease fade in US

“Got Polio? Me neither. Thanks, Science.”

The Conversation

Harvard study links sugary drinks to increased risk of death; calls coffee and tea safer options

People with type-2 diabetes can consume coffee, tea (without sugar), or plain water, instead of soda, energy drinks, fruit drinks etc. A recent study conducted at Harvard found that people with type-2 diabetes who regularly consume sugar-heavy drinks, such as soda, are more likely to die prematurely due to heart…

The Times of India

Midlothian GP shuts down and sends all staff home after deadly disease outbreak

The GP practice in Bonnyrigg has made the 'difficult' decision to send staff home and suspend appointments for the time being after Legionella was detected in the water supply

Edinburgh Live

DWP explains the 20 health conditions that qualify you for nearly £700 a month in personal independence payments

People with conditions including hearing disorders, psychiatric disorders and musculoskeletal diseases are eligible for the money

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Diplomat Says 15 Syrians Killed Amid Clashes in Sudan

Fifteen Syrians were killed as a result of running clashes in Sudan, Sham FM, a radio and TV station, cited the chargé d’affaires of the Syrian Embassy in Sudan as saying on Wednesday. No injuries were reported among Syrian expats, said the diplomat, adding that all members of the diplomatic…

ABC News

When Daryl was diagnosed with Parkinson's he felt powerless. Now he's reclaiming it at the punching bag

A Melbourne boxing club is teaching patients suffering with Parkinson's to box in a unique program designed to build skills to delay the onset of the neurological disease.

Asharq Al-Awsat

WHO Fears More Deaths in Sudan Due to Outbreaks, Collapse of Services

The World Health Organization (WHO) expects "many more" deaths in Sudan due to outbreaks of disease and a lack of essential services amid fighting, its director general said on Wednesday. Battles between Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary since mid-April has killed at least 459 people and…

Daily Mirror

Parents warned to spot signs of nasty Victorian disease in children and babies

Scabies is an irritating, itchy rash caused by a tiny mite that burrows down under the skin to lay eggs. It nearly always occurs on the hands, particularly between the fingers

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WHO fears more deaths in Sudan due to outbreaks, collapse of services

The World Health Organization (WHO) expects "many more" deaths in Sudan due to outbreaks of disease and a lack of essential services amid fighting, its director general said on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

HIV drug may help protect against build-up of dementia-related proteins – study

A common characteristic of diseases such as Huntington’s disease and various forms of dementia is the build-up in the brain of proteins.

LiveScience

Irregular sleep may increase your risk of dying from cancer and heart disease

Waking and sleeping at inconsistent times may increase the risk of dying from cancer or heart disease death in middle-age and older adults.

Wales Online

Charity founder named one of 500 Coronation Champions

Since being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2019, Alex has made it his mission to ensure people living with MND feel supported, seen and empowered

The Independent UK

Professor who lost brother to heart disease to cycle across US in fundraiser

Jill Pell will set off next month.

Evening Standard

Heart disease risk higher in hip-replacement patients, new study shows

The increase in risk comes from tiny metal ions breaking off from implants and leaking into the bloodstream

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian medical practice open to 'emergencies only' after Legionella outbreak

Legionnaires' disease is a lung infection you can get from inhaling droplets of water from things like air conditioning or hot tubs. It's uncommon but can be very serious.

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