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Police worried family ‘sold’ missing disabled 6-year-old boy before fleeing country

Boy with severe disability and chronic lung disease not seen since November

The Independent UK

Tuberculosis cases are up for the second year in a row, CDC warns

Tuberculosis cases have increased for the second year in a row, according to a March 2023 report from the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While incidence of tuberculosis within the U.S. declined substantially during the COVID-19 pandemic, cases of the disease are now returning to pre-pandemic levels.

Tribune News Service

The fatal illness that a third of Mancunians can't name a single symptom of

What you should know as two thirds of people in Manchester say key symptoms would stop them going to their GP

Manchester Evening News

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The healthspan revolution: how to live a long, strong and happy life

Dr Peter Attia is an expert on longevity and preventative medicine. He explains how sleep, weight training and other incremental changes can make us much more resilient

The Guardian - UK

AFL acknowledges link between head trauma and CTE, in submission to Senate concussion inquiry

League ‘supports and adopts’ recent statements from US which accept association between head impacts and neurodegenerative disease

The Guardian - AU

Corrie's Paul Foreman makes a dangerous decision after life-changing diagnosis

Paul Foreman will make a dangerous decision on Coronation Street next week amid his life-changing diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease as he seeks a quick way to make cash

Daily Mirror

Bird flu FAQ: What is avian influenza? How is it transmitted to humans? What are the symptoms? Are there effective treatments and vaccines? Will H5N1 become the next viral pandemic?

Avian influenza (“bird flu”) is a highly contagious viral infection that affects wild and domestic birds worldwide. It has recently gained notoriety for its devastating impact on the commercial poultry sector and as an emerging human public health threat.

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'Ramadan fasting can reduce risk of diabetes and heart disease'

Ramadan involves fasting during daylight hours

Liverpool Echo

Leprosy, scabies and yaws - Togo's neglected tropical skin diseases need attention

Neglected tropical diseases are a group of 20 diseases found mostly in tropical regions that are strongly associated with poverty. Among them are skin diseases like scabies, leprosy and yaws. They are caused by some bacteria, viruses, mosquitoes or mites and, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), they affect…

The Conversation

What are the symptoms of motor neurone disease as Coronation Street’s Paul Foreman MND diagnosis is revealed

Paul Foreman received the diagnosis on Coronation Street

Wales Online

The symptoms of listeria after Cadbury-branded Müller products recalled

Müller is recalling a number of puddings over the concerns

Wales Online

Rose black spot – expert tips on how to prevent and beat this common disease

Keep rose black spot at bay with our expert advice

Homes & Gardens

Mayo Clinic Minute: Is your exercise program heart-healthy?

You're getting to the gym regularly. Meeting your friends for a walk around the block. Maybe aerobics class is your go-to exercise. But is your exercise program the best for your heart health?

Tribune News Service

Mayo Clinic Minute: Can the MIND diet improve brain health?

You might be hearing more about the MIND diet of late. A recent study has added to the evidence that the diet, which includes a variety of brain-friendly foods, may help protect against Alzheimer's disease.

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Daily Record

Doddie Weir's ex-teammates say they will work to beat MND in his memory

Doddie's Scottish Schools teammates fundraising for motor neurone disease research after a 55-mile challenge.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Clinical tests to begin on drugs for familial Alzheimer's disease

A team of researchers from Niigata University and the University of Tokyo will begin clinical tests this year of medicines to treat people with familial Alzheimer's disease.

The Guardian - UK

Does the future of medicine lie in space?

Earth’s gravity makes it harder to cultivate the proteins needed to study diseases and pathogens. And although the cost of space travel is high, private enterprise is stepping in

The Times of India

Dry eyes, Myopia and more: 5 reasons you're getting these eye problems

The prevalence of non-communicable eye diseases is rising worldwide, especially in India. According to the findings of several worldwide research, Indians have a greater chance of developing diabetes and glaucoma-related vision issues, including total blindness. It is essential that eye disorders are identified early and the appropriate preventative measures are…

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Gut bacteria in babies may predict type 1 diabetes in later life, study finds

Researchers identify ‘microbe signature’ found to be in infants who went on to develop disease in childhood or adolescence

ABC News

Ulcerative colitis diagnosis sends Sammie Brown, 23, on mission to make poo less taboo

Sammie Brown, 23, is a self-proclaimed "poo lady" living with a chronic disease that she can't always afford to treat. She's already helped to lower the cost of subsidised medicines, but she hopes her story can be about more than saving money.

Edinburgh Live

Man who 'died' and was revived by doctors shares his experience of death

Kevin Hill, 55, said 'dying' and coming back to life was a peaceful experience after suffering from calciphylaxis - a serious, uncommon disease in which calcium gathers in small blood vessels of the fat and skin tissues.

Daily Mirror

Mum woke up with pins and needles - now incurable disease means she can hardly speak

When Joanne Katchi, 50, woke up one morning last October with a tingling in her limbs she had no idea it was the first symptom of a rare, incurable disease which has left her struggling to move

Dynamite News

Obesity risk may be passed on from moms to daughters: Study

According to a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism of the Endocrine Society, mothers with obesity may share the disease's risk with their daughters but not with their sons. Read further on Dynamite News:

Manchester Evening News

ITV Coronation Street fans point out timing blunder as Paul's journey to devastating diagnosis begins

Fans did have a complaint ahead of Paul Foreman being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

Nottingham Post

DWP disability benefits change expected to mean thousands paid sooner

New legislation comes into effect in April

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