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Rare cat disease that causes skin-blisters and lesions in humans discovered in UK

The recent UK cases are the first to be recorded in Britain, but cat-to-human transmission diseases like this have been circulating for decades in Brazil.

Nottingham Post

Kevin McDonald on his life after lifesaving kidney surgery as he sends message to Fulham

Former Fulham midfielder Kevin McDonald is back in the EFL after undergoing a kidney transplant in 2021, but his journey to Exeter City has been anything but straightforward

Daily Mirror

"I watched my leg being cut off - and now I'm free of 'suicide disease' pain"

The slightest touch of Andrew Lawton's leg would result in severe bruising and ulcers as he was left in excruciating pain for 24 hours a day which left him suicidal

Daily Mirror

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Bruce Willis steps out with friends after announcement of dementia diagnosis

LOS ANGELES — Bruce Willis was seen grabbing coffee with friends this week in Santa Monica, the first time the veteran action star was spotted in public after revealing his frontotemporal dementia diagnosis.

Los Angeles Times

Skin-blistering fungal disease that's spread by cats is found in the UK for first time

Three Brits were reportedly infected with a rare cat-transmitted disease after being scratched by an infected feline, and the disease has now made its way to the UK for the first time

Daily Mirror

Doctors share 11-minute exercise that can cut risk of cancer and heart disease

"If you are someone who finds the idea of 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity a week a bit daunting, then our findings should be good news"

Irish Mirror

Warmer UK weather adding to spread of fruit tree diseases

Royal Horticultural Society links spread of orchard infections to heatwave with trees still at risk

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PIP health conditions most-likely to be given a weekly payment of up to £156 from DWP

A new claim for PIP or Adult Disability Payment could help with daily living or mobility costs.

Daily Record

New disease caused by plastics discovered in seabirds

Natural History Museum scientists say plasticosis, which scars digestive tract, likely to affect other types of bird too

The Guardian - UK

'Naughty' dog who got rejected by eight different homes lands job saving lives

In this week's Pet Club, Asher the cocker spaniel saves lives sniffing out human diseases, Worcester firefighters fall in love with a rescued puppy and train staff in Middlesex find a duck in a nappy

Daily Mirror

Dementia care programs help, if caregivers can find them

There’s no cure, yet, for Alzheimer’s disease. But dozens of programs developed in the past 20 years can improve the lives of both people living with dementia and their caregivers.

Tribune News Service

Mayo Clinic Minute: Who should be screened for colorectal cancer?

Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the Multi-Society Task Force on colon cancer encourage patients to start screening at age 50 unless they have other risk factors like family history or inflammatory diseases that could predispose them…

Tribune News Service

When Sushmita Sen spoke about her 'traumatising' experience after being diagnosed with Addison's disease

Sushmita Sen informed her fans on Thursday that she suffered a heart attack a few days ago and that she is currently recovering from it. In the past, the actress had opened up about being diagnosed with Addison’s disease in 2014.

The Times of India

CPAC crowd boos Anthony Fauci during cable news compilation on Covid origins

The CPAC audience erupted into shouts and boos when the former White House expert on infectious disease joined the montage

The Independent UK

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'Artificial intelligence can save NHS time and money with heart scans'

The Mirror's Dr Miriam Stoppard on the exciting medical news that AI can now help speed up the diagnosis of heart disease – and it only takes a minute

Salon

Bad dreams linked to dementia risk

Bad dreams in children linked to a higher risk of dementia and Parkinson’s disease in adulthood, experts found

The Independent UK

Older adults who walk more ‘less likely to have a heart attack or stroke’

Walking an additional 500 steps per day was associated with a 14% lower risk of heart disease, stroke or heart failure, research suggests.

Daily Mirror

Ibiza put on dengue fever alert after tourists catch disease on holiday island

Authorities in Ibiza say the risk of dengue is low across the Spanish island but from May to November the risk is likely to become moderate with vigilance set to be stepped up by governments

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Nottingham Post

11-minute exercise that cuts risks of stroke, cancer and heart disease, say scientists

Scientists have detailed their findings

Liverpool Echo

Expert says 11 minute exercise cuts risk of cancer and heart disease

According to research the exercise cuts cancer, stroke and heart disease risks

Dublin Live

UK ministers considered 'culling all cats' at start of Covid-19 pandemic

Former NHS Test and Trace chief Lord Bethell said the concern about pets showed how little was known about the disease at the outbreak of the pandemic in 2020

Daily Record

Family pay tribute to selfless dad who died suddenly from rare flesh-eating disease

Darren Counter, 53, passed away when pain in his leg which quickly developed into necrotising fasciitis, which sadly killed him 36 hours later.

WEKU

Where this doctor finds hope amid her country's record cholera outbreak

Treating cholera has been a passion for Bangladeshi scientist Firdausi Qadri. She reflects on her career and inspirations, cholera's scourge, as well as successes in combating the disease.

Daily Mirror

GMB's Susanna Reid horrified as government 'considered asking people to kill their pet cats'

Susanna Reid was left stunned on Good Morning Britain today as she discussed claims that the government had considered asking people to kill their cats to prevent the spread of coronavirus at the start of the pandemic

Tribune News Service

We’ve had 25 million flu cases in 2023. Will we see a second wave?

ATLANTA -- As of Feb. 24, Atlanta’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated 25 million illnesses, 280,000 hospitalizations and 18,000 deaths from the flu this season. With that in mind, the CDC also reported that influenza activity is low nationwide as of Feb. 18. The virus certainly made an…

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