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Mediterranean diet cuts heart disease risk for women by 24% – study

The findings come after separate research showed the diet can reduce the risk of dementia.

The Independent UK

Baz Ashmawy pays tribute to DIY SOS favourite Johnny Aylward as he dies from motor neuron disease

Johnny and his lovely family were among the favourites featured on the show which aired in 2022

Dublin Live

South Ayrshire schools checked for potentially dangerous diseased trees

South Ayrshire Council's cabinet has agreed to lobby UK and Scottish Governments to fund scheme to protect public.

Daily Record

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Switzerland detects case of atypical mad cow disease

Switzerland reported a case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in the eastern region of Grisons, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Tuesday, citing Swiss authorities.

Reuters

Jimmy Carter took on the awful Guinea worm when no one else would — and triumphed

Jimmy Carter took great pride in pointing out that the United States didn’t start any new wars during his term as president. But after he left office, he launched a war against “neglected” diseases — diseases in far-off lands that most Americans will never suffer from and may not have…

Tribune News Service

Jonnie Irwin calls online troll 'worst human' as he is criticised over cancer battle

The presenter is battling incurable lung cancer after being diagnosed with the disease in August 2020

Liverpool Echo

Doctors think they’re drunks or addicts. This ‘warrior’ fights so his disease is understood

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kevin Wake has suffered three strokes. He is only 54. The first one taught him how humiliating an emergency room visit can be for Black people living with the blood disorder sickle cell disease.

Tribune News Service

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'Subtle' ovarian cancer symptoms you should never ignore shared by gynaecologist

A doctor has shared some of the subtle symptoms of the disease that many women might not know about but should be aware of

Nottingham Post

David Schwimmer reveals heartbreaking reason for signing up to celebrity Bake Off

The Friends star, a superfan of the show that raises awareness of cancer, jumped at the chance to take part because his gran and his ex-wife’s mother died from the disease

Daily Mirror

The VA will pay for some to get new Alzheimer’s drug

The U.S. Veterans Health Administration will pay for some beneficiaries to get a new Alzheimer’s disease drug from Eisai Co. and Biogen Inc., positive news for a treatment that Eisai expects to bring in billions of dollar in sales in the next few years.

Tribune News Service

Dementia study finds amount of time it takes to fall asleep linked with risk of disease

The new research could 'help to inform lifestyle changes that can reduce dementia risk.'

Daily Record

Young Irish woman went to A&E more than 200 times due to rare disease that stumped doctors

The illness that caused two-hour long seizures stumped doctors before a diagnosis was finally given after five years

Dublin Live

Man who urged followers to take daily dose of veterinary-grade ivermectin found dead

Danny Lemoi was taking veterinary-grade ivermectin for more than a decade and his followers believed it was a cure for almost every disease and even gave it to their children - but he has been found dead

Daily Mirror

Silicosis: How engineered stone is killing tradies

Engineered stone is a kitchen and bathroom designer's dream - but it can come with a heavy cost for people working with it.

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Daily Mirror

Seven health risks from vaping to watch out for - including popcorn lung disease

The much-touted 'safer' alternative to traditional smoking is said to have its fair share of 'hidden dangers' - including lung disease and a potential increased risk of cancer

The Times of India

6-month-old girl suffering from rare disease undergoes successful liver transplant at Delhi hospital

NEW DELHI: A six-month-old girl suffering from biliary atresia - a rare disease of liver and bile ducts that occurs in infants - underwent a successful liver transplant at a private hospital in Delhi, authorities said.

The Conversation

Droughts bring disease: here are 4 ways they do it

Countries in the Horn of Africa have been hit by a multiyear drought. Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and Uganda are expected to continue getting below-normal rainfall in 2023. Excluding Uganda, 36.4 million people are affected and 21.7 million are in need of food assistance.

Daily Mirror

Pancreatic cancer: New simple breath test could detect disease - signs and symptoms

Major scientific breakthrough could help spot potentially fatal illness in its early stages. Pancreatic Cancer UK, a dedicated charity that offers specialist support and investment in research, is helping to fund the project.

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Daily Mirror

Gynaecologist shares subtle ovarian cancer symptoms you should never ignore

To mark Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month a doctor has shared some of the subtle symptoms of the disease that many women might not know about but should be aware of

The Conversation

What the research shows about risks of myocarditis from COVID vaccines versus risks of heart damage from COVID – two pediatric cardiologists explain how to parse the data

Soon after the first COVID-19 vaccines appeared in 2021, reports of rare cases of heart inflammation, or myocarditis, began to surface.

The Conversation

Marburg virus outbreaks are increasing in frequency and geographic spread – three virologists explain

The World Health Organization confirmed an outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus disease in the central African country of Equatorial Guinea on Feb. 13, 2023. To date, there have been 11 deaths suspected to be caused by the virus, with one case confirmed. Authorities are currently monitoring 48 contacts, four…

Daily Record

Pancreatic cancer symptoms as disease could be detected by simple breath test

Scientists are developing the simple test that could detect pancreatic cancer in earlier stages.

Dynamite News

Childhood respiratory illness linked with higher risk of death in adulthood: Research

The risk of dying from respiratory disease as an adult increases, if you had a lower respiratory tract infection as a child. Read further on Dynamite News:

Tribune News Service

Kentucky reports 2,262 new COVID cases over the last week as state prepares for Medicaid changes

LEXINGTON, Ky. — For the second week in a row, Kentucky has zero counties at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s high COVID-19 community level.

Salon

Keto-like diets linked to heart disease

Low-carb, high-fat diets may actually be more dangerous than beneficial as they increase "bad" cholesterol

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