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Scant obesity training in medical school leaves docs ill-prepared to help patients

Most doctors get little training in the science of obesity or how to counsel people with the disease. As a result, many patients experience stigma in the exam room.

WEKU

Trying to crack the Nipah code: How does this deadly virus spill from bats to humans?

Nipah virus, which can rapidly infect and kill members of a community, is carried by bats. Exactly how does it cross over into humans? Researchers in Bangladesh are trying to find out.

WEKU

Baby who took ‘last breath’ after contracting mystery illness celebrates third birthday

Doctors told Abby Hessey, 26, to ‘prepare for her last day’ with her daughter Bella after she caught Kawasaki disease

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DWP Diffuse mesothelioma payment scheme: Am I eligible and how do I claim?

The Department for Work and Pensions has introduced a new claim form for mesothelioma and other lung conditions

Wales Online

Nine viruses the World Health Organisation is concerned about

Infectious disease experts remain vigilant for signs of next major outbreak

The Independent UK

Eating eggs could slash your risk of cardiovascular disease by a staggering 60 per cent

Munching through a certain amount of eggs a week has been found to have a positive impact on our wellbeing - but don't have too many, warns study

Daily Mirror

Limits to computing: A computer scientist explains why even in the age of AI, some problems are just too difficult

Empowered by artificial intelligence technologies, computers today can engage in convincing conversations with people, compose songs, paint paintings, play chess and go, and diagnose diseases, to name just a few examples of their technological prowess.

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Premier League hero shocked with scoring exploits 22 years ago - now he's fighting MND

Former Ipswich and Sunderland ace Marcus Stewart was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease last year and has since revealed the extent of his battle with the illness

Daily Mirror

Commentary: We shouldn’t get caught up in the hype over new Alzheimer’s drug

This month, the Food and Drug Administration approved a new drug, lecanemab, for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. The drug, sold under the brand name Leqembi, was developed by Japanese pharmaceutical company Eisai and will be marketed commercially in partnership with American pharmaceutical company Biogen. Biogen, notably, is the maker…

Chicago Tribune

Wave of Covid-19 infections in China ‘coming to an end’

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in a report that infections are past their peak and have begun to trend downward

Evening Standard

Baby took 'last gasp' before cardiac arrest - then miracle saw her pull through

Abby Hessey, 26, said she was "preparing for the worst" when her daughter Bella, now three years old, was rushed to hospital in an ambulance after going into cardiac arrest

Daily Mirror

What should you do with a loose dog tooth?

Your guide for dealing with a loose dog tooth according to the experts

PetsRadar

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

South Korea drops indoor anti-COVID mask mandate, infection fears linger

South Korea on Monday scrapped a face mask mandate for most indoor public places in a major step to loosen COVID-19 rules, but many residents opted to keep wearing coverings due to lingering concerns over infections.

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Wales Online

Six invisible things putting your heart at risk of damage - including loneliness

Failing to take simple actions increases your chances of a heart attack or stroke

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russian Embassy Says North Korea Lifted Lockdown in Capital

Russia’s embassy in North Korea says the country has eased stringent epidemic controls in capital Pyongyang that were placed during the past five days to slow the spread of respiratory illnesses. North Korea has not officially acknowledged a lockdown in Pyongyang or a re-emergence of COVID-19 after leader Kim Jong…

The Independent UK

6 invisible things that might be putting your heart health at risk

Could you be at risk of developing cardiovascular disease without knowing it? To mark February’s Heart Month, Abi Jackson talks to some experts.

Manchester Evening News

Mum watched baby take her 'last gasp' before cardiac arrest - then an incredible miracle happened

Doctors told the mum to 'prepare for her last day' with daughter Bella

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9 diseases that keep epidemiologists up at night

Thinking about the next pandemic is job number one for many researchers around the world. Here's a look at the World Health Organization's current list of pathogens with pandemic potential.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Man sues organ transplant NPO for 30 million yen

A male patient has filed a lawsuit seeking about 30 million yen from the Intractable Disease Patient Support Association, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.

The Guardian - UK

The Observer view on the UK’s toxic stance on sugar farming

Neonicotinoids kill bees and destroy the environment. A truly green government would find a better solution to the problem of aphid-borne disease

ABC News

Why Brazil's Yanomami are being devastated by disease and gold mining

Many in Brazil were left wondering how the public health emergency gripping the Yanomami indigenous population could materialise so quickly, but this is no sudden disaster.

Inverse

Viruses can speed up unhealthy brain aging — vaccines may offer peace of mind

There is currently no cure for dementia, but getting vaccinated for common viral illnesses may reduce your risk.

Dynamite News

Early Heart Disease Linked To Poor Brain Health In Middle Age: Study

According to new research, people with early cardiovascular disease might be more likely to have memory and thinking problems, as well as poor brain health in middle age. read further on dynamite News:

Leeds Live

Inspirational Lindsey Burrow to be presented Woman of the Year award in March

Burrow has been a shining light for her husband Rob after he was diagnosed with Motor neurone disease (MND) in December 2019

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