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New blood test for prostate cancer 94% accurate at detecting disease

Chromosal test developed by scientists could eliminate the need for biopsies

Evening Standard

Researchers find similar brain pattern shifts in two common conditions

A new study finds changes in the brain associated with obesity overlap with similar patterns seen in Alzheimer's disease.

Inverse

Mayo Clinic Minute: Congenital heart disease and pregnancy

Congenital heart disease is the most commonly diagnosed disorder in newborns worldwide. While babies born with this condition are living longer and healthier lives, some may go undiagnosed until adulthood.

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DWP PIP payouts of up to £156 a week for 25 gastrointestinal issues - find out if you are eligible

How the condition affects your day-to-day life will determine the support

Nottingham Post

Scientists create ‘impressive’ new blood test for prostate cancer that is 94% accurate

Prostate Cancer UK reports that more than 47,000 men are diagnosed with the disease each year in England

The Independent UK

A Scientific Review Shows the CDC Grossly Exaggerated the Evidence Supporting Mask Mandates

The analysis found that wearing masks in public "probably makes little or no difference."

Reason

Haven't had COVID or a vaccine dose in the past six months? Consider getting a booster

Australians aged 18 and over will be eligible for a COVID booster from February 20 if they have not had a vaccine dose or infection in the past six months.

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Claim PIP for 87 muscle or joint conditions and you could get up to £156 each week

If you are living with any of these musculoskeletal conditions you may be eligible for PIP.

Daily Record

New prostate cancer blood test is 94% accurate, say researchers

The study was based on an analysis of 147 patients who have the disease

Wales Online

Family left devastated as young boy, 7, dies of rare and aggressive cancer

Fletcher Discome was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma in May 2022, just weeks before he and his family were due to emigrate to Australia

Daily Mirror

Australian-born population more likely to suffer from chronic illness than most migrants, report finds

An in-depth look into the health status of different cultural groups finds people born in Australia are more likely to suffer from chronic conditions than most of the country's migrant population.

ABC News

Doctor accused of spreading deadly meningitis arrested in Mexico

Mexican police detained a medical doctor and two others on Tuesday, all implicated in causing a meningitis outbreak in northern Mexico, after a surge of local cases in recent months led to the death of at least 35 women.

Reuters

The number of trees that died in California spiked last year. Drought is mainly to blame

LOS ANGELES — Roughly 36.3 million dead trees were counted across California last year, a dramatic increase from previous years that experts are blaming on drought, insects and disease, according to a report by the U.S. Forest Service.

Los Angeles Times

Hispanic dialysis patients are more at risk for staph infections, the CDC says

Hispanic patients had a 40% higher risk of staph than white patients, a study found, and black patients are more at risk as well. The report outlines steps doctors can take to keep patients safer.

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Manchester Evening News

Bird flu warning after geese die in Rochdale park

Members of the public are being urged not to touch any dead or sick birds they see in Queen's Park in Heywood

The Independent UK

New hope as scientists uncover how to slow diabetic kidney disease progression

Researchers said their work could help the nearly five million people in the UK with diabetes.

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan urges BAME Londoners to donate blood

London mayor Sadiq Khan has urged black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) people to donate blood, to boost supplies for lifesaving treatments.Mr Khan gave blood himself at City Hall on Tuesday morning in a bid to set to an example for BAME people, who come forward to donate in disproportionately…

Glasgow Live

PIP claimants urged to check if they're eligible for £156 per week for certain conditions

Around 3,240 people in Scotland who have gastrointestinal conditions claim PIP with assessment award rates varying, all depending on how your condition affects you. Here is what you need to know.

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Daily Record

Claim PIP for any of these gastrointestinal issues and you could be due up to £156 each week

More than 27,800 people are claiming PIP for 25 conditions including Coeliac disease, Crohn’s disease and IBS.

Reuters

Death toll from mysterious meningitis outbreak in Mexico at 35

State officials in northern Mexico on Monday reported another death caused by a mysterious meningitis outbreak, bringing the total number of victims linked to the disease to 35.

WEKU

Brazil cracks down on illegal gold miners on an indigenous reserve in the Amazon

The illegal miners have polluted rivers and land in the reserve, leading to widespread hunger and disease.

The Conversation

Rare genetic disease may protect Ashkenazi Jews against tuberculosis – new study

Tuberculosis, humanity’s greatest infectious killer, is caused by bacteria that usually affect the lungs but can also affect many other organs in the body. In 2021, around 10.6 million people worldwide fell ill with tuberculosis (TB) and 1.6 million people died from the disease.

Tribune News Service

Richard Marcus, the last founding family member to run Neiman Marcus, dies at 84

Richard Cantrell Marcus, who as the last founding family member to run Dallas-based Neiman Marcus led the company at a time of a major expansion outside Texas, died Saturday at his home in Austin from complications associated with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.

Glasgow Live

Lanarkshire mum with debilitating hand disease stuck in 'hellish cycle' as skin constantly blisters and peels off

Mum-of-two Ceira Lennon struggles to do daily tasks - including cooking and driving her car - after being crippled with an eczema-like skin condition where her skin peels off on a regular basis.

The Independent UK

Baby defies the odds after being born with chronic disease and 20% chance of survival

The family have to travel to Bristol Royal Infirmary for treatment and Aaliyah is defying the odds

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