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The FDA clears updated COVID-19 vaccines for kids under age 5

The decision aims to better protect the littlest kids amid an uptick in COVID-19 cases around the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to sign off soon.

WEKU

What is stiff person syndrome as Celine Dion diagnosed with incurable disease?

The iconic singer, who has cancelled her European tour following the diagnosis, has said that the rare neurological disease has impacted her vocal chords.

Daily Record

Fifteen children have died from Strep A in the UK in recent weeks. Could an outbreak in the US follow?

Amid a recent spike in deaths from Strep A infections in the UK, the CDC is now closely monitoring a possible increase of the bacterial infections in the US. A paediatric infectious disease expert tells Andrea Blanco that previous outbreaks in Britain have not had an impact in America, but…

The Independent UK

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Northern Plains tribes bring back their wild 'relatives'

Native species such as swift foxes and black-footed ferrets were wiped out from the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation by poisoning campaigns, disease and the loss of prairie where nomadic tribes once roamed

The Independent UK

15 children die from Strep A infection in UK this winter, latest figures show

Group A Strep bacteria can cause many different infections, ranging from minor illnesses to deadly diseases. Illnesses caused by Strep A include the skin infection impetigo, scarlet fever and strep throat

Nottingham Post

Short bursts of vigorous activity can cut risk of early death, study suggests

People who do three one-minute bouts of intense activity each day such as climbing stairs have 39% lower risk of death from any cause

The Guardian - UK

Celine Dion reveals stiff person syndrome diagnosis, postpones 2023 tour dates

The singer revealed the diagnosis of the incurable neurological disorder in an emotional Instagram video Thursday adding that the symptoms are what have been causing her to have severe muscle spasms in the past.

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Dad who died just days before his 40th birthday had suspected bowel disease

Damien Ronald Bedford died on September 12, just days before his 40th birthday, an inquest opening was told

Wales Online

Scientists hail ‘landmark moment’ in the treatment of advanced breast cancer

Capivasertib is being made by pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca following a programme of drug discovery research at the Institute of Cancer Research.

The Independent UK

Promising Lupus treatment needs more research, study

Unlike traditional treatments, which can only ease the effects of the disease, CAR T-cell therapy hints at a path to remission, though that’s based on a very small study.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Landmark moment’ in breast cancer treatment could save thousands of lives each year

‘The treatment is far less debilitating than chemotherapy and I’ve been given the gift of a longer life,’ says one patient

The Independent UK

Celine Dion forced to cancel Glasgow show after being diagnosed with incurable disease

The singer has been diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), which renders sufferers as 'human statues', sometimes losing the ability to walk and talk normally.

Glasgow Live

Celine Dion Dublin concert postponed as singer battles rare neurological disease

Canadian singer Celine Dion has been forced to cancel her European tour dates and revealed to fans that she has been diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome

Dublin Live

Singer Celine Dion diagnosed with incurable rare disease which leaves sufferers like 'human statues'

The singer had to cancel her European tour

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Daily Record

Celine Dion forced to cancel tour after being diagnosed with incurable disease

Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) leaves sufferers as 'human statues' as it locks the body into rigid positions.

Daily Mirror

Inside Celine Dion's terrifying 'human statue' health battle as she cancels entire tour

Celine Dion, 54, has Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) that causes her muscles to tense uncontrollably and leaves sufferers as 'human statues' as it locks the body into rigid positions

WEKU

Is lecanemab the Alzheimer's drug that will finally make a difference?

The experimental drug lecanemab was able to slow down Alzheimer's in a large study. Many researchers think the drug will become the first to help large numbers of patients.

The Conversation

Toilets spew invisible aerosol plumes with every flush – here's the proof, captured by high-powered lasers

Every time you flush a toilet, it releases plumes of tiny water droplets into the air around you. These droplets, called aerosol plumes, can spread pathogens from human waste and expose people in public restrooms to contagious diseases.

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Daily Mirror

RSV 'spreading rapidly' in UK - all you need to know about contagious winter virus

A little-known illness, RSV, presents with symptoms similar to a cold and elements easily mistaken for Covid puts thousands of our kids in hospital each year.

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: By sharing their genetic risks, Hemsworth, Jolie are raising awareness of testing

When actor Chris Hemsworth, aka Thor, God of Thunder, agreed to host a National Geographic series about extending the human life span, he didn’t expect to discover a genetic risk of his own. But that’s what happened as Hemsworth revealed on an episode of “Limitless” that he carries a common…

Manchester Evening News

How Strep A can affect adults - from toxic shock to a 'flesh eating disease'

For most, coming into contact with Strep A bacteria will give them mild cold-like symptoms - but others could become very ill

Fortune

90% of China could get COVID, warns one of Beijing's top medical advisors

Experts are warning of a massive exit wave as Beijing abandons costly and unpopular COVID-zero measures, like lockdowns, isolation and mass testing.

Leeds Live

Rob Burrow hits out at government over £50Million of 'missing' MND money

There have been claims the MND funding money 'can't be accessed' by the government

Reuters

COVID spread fears grow as China unwinds zero-tolerance curbs

As many Chinese embraced new freedoms on Thursday after the country dropped key parts of its tough zero-COVID regime, there was mounting concern that a virus that had largely been kept in check could soon run wild.

The Guardian - AU

‘No one would believe me’: Labor launches women’s health council to tackle medical misogyny

Exclusive: Experts will look into healthcare offered for menstruation, menopause and conditions such as heart disease, autism and cancer

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