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Bindi Irwin opens up about endometriosis after surgery: ‘There’s stigma around this awful disease’

The TV star said she was unsure if she wanted to discuss her health publicly, but felt a responsibility to share her story for other women

The Independent UK

First the floods, then the diseases -- why NZ should brace for outbreaks of spillover infections from animals

When Cyclone Gabrielle hit New Zealand in February, it left a trail of destruction across the North Island. At least 11 people died, and more than 10,000 were displaced. Bridges were washed out (35 in the Hastings district alone), roads closed and communications cut.

The Conversation

Childhood infection 'linked to risk of respiratory disease death as adult'

Study suggests that children who had a lower respiratory tract infection by the age of two were almost twice as likely to die prematurely

Wales Online

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'Watched best pal die of cancer - now I've made breakthrough to save thousands'

Darrell Green's closest pal passed away aged 13 after bone cancer battle, and now he has honoured his childhood friend with discovery that could save thousands of young people from the disease

Daily Mirror

Childhood infection ‘linked to risk of respiratory disease death as an adult’

A study suggests efforts to reduce childhood respiratory infections could have an impact on tackling premature mortality from respiratory disease.

The Independent UK

Mask use urged as haze fastens grip

A pulmonologist from Siriraj Hospital has suggested people wear masks to protect themselves from dust pollution as the number of patients with respiratory diseases continues to rise, especially among children.

Bangkok Post

Women aren’t exactly from Venus, but they are different

We still need to #EmbraceEquity in healthcare and health research, writes the University of Auckland's Kelly Burrowes

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Why diabetic women are more likely to have heart problems

Maryam Rahmani's research is just one small part of a larger effort to address the gender disparities that still exist in healthcare

Newsroom.co.nz

Former Olympian appointed heart illness-prevention tsar

Cardiologist Professor John Deanfield fenced in the 1972 and 1976 Olympic Games.

The Independent UK

People in Scotland with any of these 21 health conditions may be due up to £627 each month

Over 540 conditions are supported through Adult Disability Payment and PIP.

Daily Record

Scots mum describes 'survivor's guilt' after husband died of cancer while she received treatment

Shona MacLaren was under treatment for cervical cancer when her husband Will MacLaren was diagnosed with the disease. He died on September 1, 2022.

Daily Record

Rob Burrow is an inspiration to millions in raising MND awareness – Rishi Sunak

The former Leeds star has passionately campaigned and raised funds for people affected by MND since he was diagnosed with the condition in 2019.

The Independent UK

Heartbroken mum's 'survivor guilt' after husband dies from cancer while she was being treated for disease

Shona MacLaren is running Glasgow's Race for Life event in May to "help beat cancer for future generations."

Daily Record

Rob Burrow sends clear MND message to Rishi Sunak after accepting latest award

Rugby League legend Rob Burrow, who was diagnosed with Motor Neurone's Disease back in 2019, has received the 2,000th Points of Light award from the Prime Minister

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New Blood Test Could Accurately Detect Heart Disease In Healthy Patients

Instead of detecting cholesterol, the test finds a protein called ApoB, which has the potential to save countless lives.

Fortune

A.I. can help diagnose Alzheimer's with 90% accuracy, study finds

A.I. and machine learning could make key contributions to medicine.

PetsRadar

Is wet food bad for cats? A vet reveals the pros and cons

Have you ever wondered, ‘Is wet food bad for cats?’ We asked our vet for her expert opinion –here’s what she had to say

Dublin Live

Notorious mobster Cornelius Price cremated in UK following private family service

The mobster, who is a suspect in at least four murders including the killings of WIllie Maughan and his pregnant partner Ana Varslavane, died on Sunday, February 19 after he contracted a brain disease in October 2021

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Edinburgh Live

West Lothian roads face delays as Ash Dieback felling gets under way

Council keen to avoid multiple closures as hefty workload awaits staff and contractors cutting down diseased trees on road verges throughout the county

Daily Mirror

Syphilis rises by 900% in babies in just five years as mums with STI give birth

Medics in Mississippi, US, have reported a huge increase in congenital syphilis which is a highly infectious sexually transmitted infection amid a 900% increase in the infection

ABC News

Prawn industry calls for compensation during latest white spot disease outbreak in New South Wales

The danger of importing uncooked seafood has been highlighted again by the commercial fishing industry amid concerns about contagious diseases such as white spot.

ABC News

Adrift Lab classifies new disease caused by plastic ingestion by Lord Howe Island seabirds

A team of scientists in Australia and the UK discover a previously unknown disease attributed to plastic consumption by Lord Howe Island seabirds, which is creating extensive scar tissue in their stomachs.

ABC News

Despite advances in research and treatment, melanoma kills one Australian every 6 hours

Research into melanoma is advancing, but the skin cancer is still a leading cause of death among young people.

The Conversation

A potted history of smoking, and how we're making the same mistakes with vaping

When smoking first became popular we were told it was healthy, it was heavily marketed (including to young people) as being cool, and the time it took for us to learn otherwise was long, and came too late for many. Unfortunately, it seems history is repeating itself with vaping.

Liverpool Echo

Six signs in your mouth that could indicate serious illness

Experts have revealed six changes in your mouth that could be a sign of a serious illness

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