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MAFS bride hopes a ‘miracle’ cystic fibrosis drug will give her a happy ever-after

A new treatment for cystic fibrosis appears to extend life expectancy and dramatically improve quality of life for sufferers.

The New Daily

Ten strategies to deal with life and help your loved ones after Alzheimer's diagnosis

One in 14 people in the UK over the age of 65 has dementia. Journalist Susan Elkin lost her husband Nick to Alzheimer's disease in 2019. Shares some of the strategies that helped them during his rapid decline

Daily Mirror

Universal Credit claimants may be able to boost DWP payments by up to £627 a month

People may qualify for extra financial support if they suffer from illness, disability or mental health issues

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What's a spillover? A spillback? Here are definitions for the vocab of a pandemic

Since the pandemic was declared in 2020, many perhaps unfamiliar terms have become part of daily conversation. Here's a glossary, from antibodies to zoonosis.

WEKU

Alabama rot map shows all cases recorded in Nottinghamshire

The disease, which affects dogs, can lead to kidney failure and death

Nottingham Post

Study: Weight Loss Can Be Early Predictor Of Alzheimer's Disease In People With Down Syndrome

Researchers revealed that unintentional weight loss in individuals with Down syndrome may signal the beginning of Alzheimer's disease long before usual cognitive symptoms like memory loss and dementia become apparent. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Teacher retired after Legionnaires' disease left him in intensive care

Gary McClellan "feared the worst" after contracting the disease

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This winter's U.S. COVID surge is fading fast, likely thanks to a 'wall' of immunity

The main reason the surge is ebbing now, pandemic experts suspect, is the significant immunity many people in the U.S. have acquired from prior infections and COVID vaccinations many received.

WEKU

Vision loss, 1 death possibly linked to brand of artificial tears, CDC investigation shows

ATLANTA — The Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a multistate cluster of bacterial infections linked to a brand of over-the-counter eyedrops.

Tribune News Service

People of State Pension age with health issues could be due up to £369 each month

Older people claiming Attendance Allowance will receive either £61.85 or £92.40 every week from DWP.

Daily Record

People on Universal Credit may be able to boost DWP payments by up to £627 each month

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

Daily Record

Grandson running Edinburgh marathon for Parkinson’s UK after grandad diagnosed

Adam Bolton, 23, is running the Edinburgh marathon later this year to raise money for Parkinson’s UK after his grandfather was diagnosed with the disease at the age of 64.

Edinburgh Live

Man, 28, no longer able to move arms and legs after devastating diagnosis

Luke Lawes, 28, found out he had motor neurone disease in 2021

Manchester Evening News

Health Secretary leads roundtable in bid to find cure for motor neurone disease

Steve Barclay sat down with researchers, charities and patients.

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More than 2,000 people from Wittenoom died of asbestos-related diseases. A powerful and compelling requiem brings their story to the stage

Review: Wittenoom, directed by Susie Dee, Red Stitch

The Conversation

Guinea worm: A nasty parasite is nearly eradicated, but the push for zero cases will require patience

A painful, parasitic disease that once infected 3.5 million people per year is tantalizingly close to being eradicated.

Salon

UnitedHealthcare coverage denial exposed

A college student's fight to get coverage exposed the insurer’s hidden procedures for rejecting claims

Daily Mirror

Kevin Sinfield going extra mile for 5,000 MND sufferers as he brings hope to Rob Burrow

A new BBC documentary will detail the incredible achievements of rugby legend Kevin Sinfield, who has raised millions for best friend Rob Burrow since his former team-mate was diagnosed with MND

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A single-shot treatment to protect infants from RSV may be coming soon

The illness sends tens of thousands of babies to the hospital each year. If approved, the new injection would be the first broadly available prevention tool.

Edinburgh Live

Avian flu spreading to mammals but what does that mean about the risk to humans?

Avian flu, also known as bird flu, has now been found in a range of mammals across the globe, like foxes and bears - but does this disease pose a threat to humans?

Bristol Post

DWP list of 21 health conditions that PIP claimants could get up to £4,800 for

You or your family may be qualified for the extra cash

Dynamite News

Study: Social Isolation, Loneliness Linked To Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease

Less is known about social isolation and loneliness's specific relationship with heart failure, despite studies showing that these are significant risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Read full Story on Dynamite News:

Leeds Live

Kevin Sinfield to feature in new BBC Two Breakfast documentary Going The Extra Mile

The documentary follows Kevin Sinfield OBE on his incredible journey to support former teammate Rob Burrow

The Independent UK

Experts learn how brushing your teeth affects your brain

‘It has implications far beyond the mouth,’ researchers said

The New Daily

COVID-19 remains a global emergency, but we’re at a transition point. What does this mean?

We need to learn to coexist with COVID. It means applying appropriate prevention and control measures for COVID as we go about our lives.

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