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Nanomedicines for various diseases are in development – but research facilities produce vastly inconsistent results on how the body will react to them

Nanomedicines took the spotlight during the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers are using these very small and intricate materials to develop diagnostic tests and treatments. Nanomedicine is already used for various diseases, such as the COVID-19 vaccines and therapies for cardiovascular disease. The “nano” refers to the use of particles that are…

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Nearly half a million people of State Pension age claiming PIP worth up to £627 each month

A successful claim for PIP or Adult Disability Payment made before reaching retirement age will continue.

Daily Record

This fatal deer disease was found in Idaho. Now, Congress wants to help fight it.

An omnibus spending bill passed by Congress late last year will supply funding to research and manage a fatal deer disease that was detected in Idaho for the first time last year.

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Participant taking part in experimental trial for Alzheimer's drug dies suddenly

A 65-year-old has died after taking part in an experimental clinical trial for Alzheimer’s disease, with a new study saying their passing could have been related to the drug

Daily Mirror

South Korea police find Chinese man missing after being sent to COVID quarantine

South Korean police found on Thursday a Chinese man who went missing after testing positive for COVID-19 upon arrival, and said he would be taken to a quarantine facility and could later be charged under a disease control law.

Reuters

China defends its COVID response after WHO, Biden concerns

China defended on Thursday its handling of its raging COVID-19 outbreak after U.S. President Joe Biden voiced concern and the World Health Organisation (WHO) said Beijing was under-reporting virus deaths.

Reuters

US government approves use of world’s first vaccine for honeybees

Hopes of a new weapon against diseases that routinely ravage colonies that are relied upon for food pollination

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Find out if you're eligible for Covid and flu jabs as NHS battles 'twindemic'

People in hospital with influenza has soared sevenfold over the past month as NHS England medical director renews his appeal for people to get jabbed as soon as possible

Daily Mirror

WHO: China COVID Data Underrepresents Surge, Deaths

China's COVID-19 data is not giving an accurate picture of the situation there and underrepresents the number of hospitalizations and deaths from the disease, a senior official at the World Health Organization said on Wednesday. The comment came as the UN agency prepares to meet with Chinese scientists again on…

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2 Biotech Stocks to Buy Amid a Blazing Hot Run

A rapidly aging population and the rise in lifestyle diseases drive the biotech industry’s growth. Through their cutting-edge research, biotech companies are coming up with new solutions to develop treatments. Given the solid long-term prospects of the industry, it could be wise to buy fundamentally strong biotech stocks Amgen Inc.…

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COVID-19 vaccines almost certainly didn't cause Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest. Here's what may have

Damar Hamlin, the 24-year-old safety with the Buffalo Bills, is not your usual victim of a heart attack.

Los Angeles Times

DWP to issue Universal Credit claimants extra cash on top of benefit

People may be able to qualify for extra financial help from the Government through the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if you suffer from a long term health condition.

Edinburgh Live

‘Tears were rolling down my face’: readers describe ‘heartbreaking’ impact of bird flu

From the Scottish Highlands to the Cornish coast, Guardian readers have witnessed the ravages of the disease on wild species

The Guardian - UK

Charlie Bird shares devastating health update as Motor Neurone Disease gets 'much worse'

RTE journalist Charlie Bird shared an update on his health battle, admitting his situation is "not great"

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The Independent UK

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

Five early signs of pancreatic cancer as man battles disease for a second time

After having pancreatic cancer twice, Charles Czajkowski is dedicating the rest of his life to raising awareness of the early symptoms

Daily Mirror

RTE star Charlie Bird delivers devastating health update and says he's in a 'dark place'

Former journalist and TV presenter Charlie Bird has shared an update on his health battle, telling fans his own situation is "not great" and he's uncertain how much longer he will have mobility, after his Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis

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Latest COVID-19 surge appears to be mostly infecting Australians who have not had the disease before

Only one-in-five recently detected cases are known to be reinfections, which suggests a past infection is at least a partly effective defence against prevailing strains.

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Janey Godley hopes to save lives as she shares the signs of ovarian cancer

The beloved Glasgow comedian initially received her ovarian cancer diagnosis in December 2021 after she experienced bloating and frequent urination, two signs of the disease.

The Independent UK

Inspirational Rob Burrow helped Kevin Sinfield down path to England job

Burrow was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019

Daily Record

People on Universal Credit with certain health conditions could be due up to £156 extra every week

If you need help due to an illness, disability or mental health condition you may qualify for extra financial support from DWP.

Daily Mirror

Dad has half his penis cut off after THREE misdiagnoses - and may only have year to live

Despite having an operation to remove a cancerous tumour, Gavin Brooks was given the crushing news the cancer had spread and he may only have a year to live

Evening Standard

Tech & Science Daily podcast: Could robots soon smell diseases?

Ahead of CES 2023, a Japanese tech start-up is preparing to give a sneak preview of the world’s smallest sensor designed to ‘sniff’ chemicals in the air.

Manchester Evening News

Grandfather is free of leukaemia ten years after being diagnosed thanks to pioneering treatment at The Christie

"Thanks to the clinical trial I now have no detectable disease which is fantastic.”

The Independent UK

Army officer given months to live after cancer misdiagnosed as genital wart

Father-of-two Gavin Brooks, 45, was repeatedly told his penile cancer was a genital wart

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