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Worst cholera outbreak in decades kills 750 people in Malawi

Malawi’s health minister says the country’s worst cholera outbreak in two decades has killed 750 people so far

The Independent UK

Lab grown nerve cells ‘holds promise for neurodegenerative disease’

The researchers said their work opens new opportunities for medical research and potential transplantation therapies.

The Independent UK

Mainland Chinese head to Hong Kong for mRNA COVID vaccines

Scores of mainland Chinese travellers are rushing to Hong Kong to receive mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, which are not available on the Chinese mainland, as the country grapples with a torrent of infections which have overwhelmed its health system.

Reuters

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Study Reveals Variety Of Healthy Eating Patterns Can Lower Risk Of Premature Death

A new study found that a variety of healthy eating habits are associated with a lower chance of dying before your time. Read on for details:

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New statins guidance could make extra 15m people eligible in England

Guidance for NHS says extending cholesterol-lowering treatment could save thousands more lives

The Guardian - UK

Cancer vaccine trials could start in the autumn – UK signs deal with BioNTech

The UK government recently announced that it is partnering with German firm BioNTech to test vaccines for cancer and other diseases. The project aims to build on the mRNA vaccine technology that BioNTech became famous for developing, and which has been so successful at preventing serious illness and death from…

The Conversation

Alex Jones reveals husband’s mental-health battle has left him a ‘shadow of himself’

The One Show presenter said she has watched her husband of seven years ‘fall apart’ after becoming seriously ill with Lyme Disease and viral meningitis

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Walking 3 To 4 Miles A Day Reduces The Risk Of Heart Disease In Older People

Older adults who walk three to four miles per day 6,000 to 9,000 steps, are 40 to 50 per cent less likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke than those who walk a mile (2,000 steps) per day. Read on for details:

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Mum dies in sleep on wedding day leaving 10-year-old son stranded abroad

Nadia Joseph-Gosine passed away in her sleep on December 7 from liver disease hours before she was due to marry her partner of five years in Trinidad.

Daily Record

Boy who 'won't make it to teens' already lost use of legs as family plan Disneyland trip

Declan McMaster-King was diagnosed with rare incurable illness Batten Disease, which affects the nervous system and causes seizures, visual impairment and mobility loss

Daily Mirror

14 symptoms of pancreatic cancer you’re most likely to ignore

A pancreatic Cancer UK specialist nurse outlines easy-to-ignore signs of the disease

The Independent UK

Free Covid tests for ill visitors

The government is offering free Covid-19 tests to ill visitors and will vaccinate foreign tourists who request the service at “reasonable prices”, according to Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

Bangkok Post

A new Alzheimer’s drug has been approved. What to know about lecanemab

A new drug that appears to slow early Alzheimer’s disease is coming to the market.

Tribune News Service

Long Covid effects ‘resolve in a year’ for most with mild illness, study finds

Some 2.1 million people in the UK are suffering from long Covid

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Cambuslang surgeon diagnosed with incurable prostate cancer after first noticing foot pain

Surgeon Gareth Jones was diagnosed with metastasised prostate cancer in June 2021 and is now urging other men to take care of their health and get tested for the disease.

The Independent UK

Long Covid effects will ‘resolve in a year’ for this group of people

Fatigue, difficulty concentrating, shortness of breath and muscle aches are common symptoms of long Covid

The Guardian - UK

Prostate cancer diagnosis ‘lottery’ sees regions lagging far behind London

Data shows men in Scotland almost three times more likely to be diagnosed at a late stage

The Independent UK

What is meningitis? The illness Jeff Beck contracted before his death

Dr Tom Nutt said Beck’s sudden death was a reminder about the ‘devastating’ disease.

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Long Covid effects fade within a year for most with mild illness, says study

Israeli researchers conclude that 'mild disease does not lead to serious or chronic long-term morbidity'

Chicago Sun-Times

U.S. not considering ban on gas stoves, safety agency confirms

Health experts are warning that gas, the most widely used cooking energy source in Illinois, emits chemicals that elevate risks of asthma, cancer and cardiovascular disease.

The Independent UK

Charity warns of prostate cancer diagnosis ‘postcode lottery’

Men have been urged to use a 30-second check tool to assess their risk of disease

Newcastle Herald

'Abundance of caution' over China and COVID a wise route for Australia

Australia's PCR test on travellers from China has sparked controversy. Is it warranted?

The Independent UK

Long Covid effects ‘resolve in a year’ for most with mild illness – study

Some 2.1 million people in the UK are suffering from long Covid.

Bangkok Post

Chinese don't pose Covid threat: DDC

The arrival of more Chinese tourists in Thailand is unlikely to trigger a spike in the number of new Covid-19 infections, says the Department of Disease Control (DDC).

WEKU

What if you could buy wishes? An Egyptian fantasy comic does some wishful thinking

Artist and author Deena Mohamed created a graphic novel about how wishes would — or wouldn't — work in modern-day Egypt. Her much-praised book is now out in English. It's ... a wish come true!

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