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A little-understood sleep disorder affects millions and has clear links to dementia – 4 questions answered

A little-known and poorly understood sleep disorder that occurs during the rapid eye movement, or REM, stage of sleep has been garnering attention for its role in foreshadowing neurodegenerative brain diseases such as Parkinson’s disease and dementia with Lewy bodies. The disorder, known as REM sleep behavior disorder, or RBD…

The Conversation

Stem cell transplant success rate in blood cancer treatment is around 80%: Experts

Over one lakh new blood cancer cases are reported every year. Effective treatment methods, awareness around the disease and prevalence of myths are among the chief reasons why this disease continues to affect humankind despite so many advancements in medical science and technology.

The Times of India

Symptoms of unusual fungal disease that causes scaly rashes on body - and could become more common

Experts say the disease could be part of a new global epidemic after a woman described her experience

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Fungal specialist says drug-resistant infections 'are rising' in UK - after rash warning

A fungal expert says she's seen 'a rise' in treatment-resistant fungal infections in the UK over the last few years, after an infecitious disease professor warned the 'world wasn't prepared' for an epidemic

Daily Mirror

Urgent warning to holidaygoers after outbreak of Victorian disease across Europe

Measles outbreaks have been reported in 17 countries in the WHO European region.

Nottingham Post

Dame Esther Rantzen faces stage four lung cancer: key facts about the disease

As Esther Rantzen undergoes treatment for lung cancer, here’s what everyone needs to know about the condition. By Imy Brighty-Potts.

The Independent UK

Mum's fungal disease horror as doctors warn it could be part of new 'slowly evolving' epidemic

The pregnant woman experienced rashes all over her body. Experts say that the disease will become more common

Manchester Evening News

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'Silent killer' made Tina Turner 'nauseous and dizzy' before death - what you should know

Tina Turner died on Wednesday of natural causes after decades of fighting kidney disease, and continued to fight it despite having a transplant from her husband Erwin Bach

Daily Mirror

Woman shares grim symptoms of disease that could become new epidemic

The woman said scaly rashes appeared all over her body

Liverpool Echo

Coronation Street's Daniel Brocklebank reveals 'real tears' in upcoming scenes as own past 'dredged up'

It comes after Billy Mayhew discovers the truth about Paul Foreman's Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis

Manchester Evening News

Holidaymakers issued warning amid measles outbreaks in 17 European countries

The virus is one of the most contagious diseases in the world and can cause serious complications, with symptoms including white spots in the mouth and a rash

Chronicle Live

Scots dad diagnosed with prostate cancer after reading article in newspaper

Brian Steele said that he was left in sheer "disbelief" after health officials diagnosed him with the disease last year - after spotting a column in a local paper.

Edinburgh Live

Holidaymakers warned of outbreak of deadly disease in 17 European countries

Turkey is among the countries worst affected

Wales Online

Coronation Street's Daniel Brocklebank details brutal scenes amid real 'grief' on set as co-star 'can't stop welling up'

The Billy Mayhew actor has shared how real the emotions are during filming for the ITV soap's Motor Neurone Disease storyline

Manchester Evening News

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Legionnaires' disease outbreak detected in Cheltenham, in Melbourne's south-east

Victoria's health department is urging people with flu-like symptoms to get tested after an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease at Cheltenham, in the city's south-east.

Daily Mirror

Brits warned of deadly Victorian disease raging through 17 European countries

The outbreak has been reported in 17 countries in the WHO European region, with experts advising people to be vigilant to the dangers of possible importation from one country to another

Fortune

Why the underestimated economic burden of rare diseases could be costing the U.S. trillions of dollars

While rare diseases impact a small population, the cost to society is staggering. It may be in the range of $7.2-$8.6 trillion per year.

France 24

Time-travelling back to the Middle Ages in France

In this special history episode of French Connections Plus, we put the spotlight on what has come to be seen as a dark period: the Middle Ages. The era known as "le Moyen Âge" in French covered some 1,000 years: ten centuries of political upheaval, royal intrigue, wars, disease and…

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Irish Mirror

Irish mum urges people to check blood pressure as many are a 'ticking time bomb'

Two out of three over-50s are affected by the silent killer

Daily Mirror

Extremely rare case of mad cow disease detected at slaughter house for beef

The USDA has reported one isolated case of mad cow disease, or Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), in a cow at beef slaughter plant located in South Carolina

Daily Mirror

Thyroid disease red flag warning signs you should never ignore, according to expert

For World Thyroid Day, an expert has warned people of the red flag symptoms to look out for, and has advised how you might decrease your risk of getting the disease

Daily Record

Cruel puppy farmer left sick puppies, kittens and dogs suffering in faeces-covered cages

The Scottish SPCA carried out a raid at the house of horror belonging to Manchester businessman Daanyaal Chowdhury near Glenalmond, Perthshire, before seizing 65 diseased animals.

Daily Mirror

Bruce Willis' wife reveals the 'sad truth' about his heartbreaking dementia diagnosis

Emma Heming Willis has opened up about her husband Bruce Willis' struggles with dementia as she admitted there is currently no cure for the degenerative disease

Advnture

Ticks are bad this year – so I'm only wearing these hiking pants on the trail

Warmer weather means more ticks and more tick-borne diseases – here’s how we’re dressing to stay safe

Evening Standard

Vegan diets best for good heart health, according to new study

A plant-based diet could lower cholesterol and prevent arteries being blocked

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