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Administration eyes national hepatitis C treatment plan

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is preparing a comprehensive initiative to fight hepatitis C that would streamline testing and treatment and secure an agreement with drugmakers to bring down the cost of treatment of the disease, which has spiked during the pandemic.

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Heart attack deaths jumped sharply among young US adults in 2nd year of COVID pandemic

As the number of COVID-19 infection surged during the pandemic, deaths from heart attacks rose sharply as well, with adults ages 25-44 experiencing the most significant increases, according to new research from scientists at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

Tribune News Service

‘Alcogenic society’: Australian hospitals see steep rise in severe alcohol-related disease

With alcohol-induced deaths at their highest rate in 10 years, one doctor says a quarter of his hospital’s ICU resources are being used to treat the illness

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Prisoner found dead in cell during robbery trial next to 'modified vape'

Anthony Peloe was found to have taken psychoactive substances such as Spice which may have triggered a cardiac arrest

Liverpool Echo

Scientists fear the US faces a ‘twindemic’ this winter. Here’s what that means

Experts say the relaxation of Covid-19 rules could aid the spread of flu, while children’s hospitals are reporting an unprecedented surge in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

The Independent UK

Edinburgh family open up incredible 'ghost garden' to raise funds for charity

Kim Herkes and her family go all out to celebrate Hallowe’en every year by transforming their back garden into a haunted horror fest with zombies, vampires, skulls, pumpkins and scary skeletons lurking in the shadows.

Edinburgh Live

Mum, 32, diagnosed with breast cancer was 'too scared' to ask doctors about disease

Kemi Olowe noticed a lump in her right breast but thought it was a blocked milk duct. However, four months later she visited her GP and after two ultrasounds she was diagnosed with breast cancer

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Lesser-known lung cancer symptoms from hoarse voice to unusual wheezing

Lung cancer is one of the most serious health conditions caused by smoking, with health experts stressing the importance of spotting the early signs of the disease as soon as possible for rapid treatment

Daily Mirror

Comedy legend Billy Connolly spotted out and about at Glasgow restaurant

The comedic genius, who has retired from live performance due to his Parkinson's disease diagnosis, is rarely spotted in public - but one restaurant had the pleasure of serving Sir Billy this week.

Glasgow Live

Fungal disease spiked during Covid pandemic and pathogens spreading due to climate crisis, WHO says

World Health Organization identifies priority pathogens of greatest threat to public health as diseases grow resistant to antifungal treatments

The Guardian - AU

Bird Flu Prevention Zone declared across Great Britain following multiple outbreaks in last year

Thousands of birds have died across the UK since October 2021, with outbreaks affecting internationally-important seabird colonies off the North East coast

Chronicle Live

Should you get a second booster?

Whether to get a second booster is nowhere near black and white. Helen Petousis-Harris and Janine Paynter explain why we can't 'boost' our way out of this grey area.

Newsroom.co.nz

Mum of teen girl born with incurable 'Butterfly Skin' disease opens up on 'nightmare' battle for increased nursing support

'I have been so disheartened over the years, just constantly trying to access services'

Irish Mirror

Olympic hero Roger Black told he'd never compete after heart diagnosis aged 11

Heart valve disease can affect anyone at any age, as Olympic athlete Roger Black found out when he was diagnosed with the heart condition at 11 years old after a routine school medical check

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Men who go bald could have increased risk of heart disease, experts warn

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death globally, with many taking precautions with their diet and lifestyle to help lower their risk. But there are other factors out of people’s hands when it comes to an increased risk - including their hairline

Wales Online

Welsh parents urged to get their children vaccinated after polio virus found in UK waste water

Polio can cause temporary or permanent paralysis and can be life-threatening

The Independent UK

Uganda reports worrisome increase in Ebola cases in capital

Ugandan officials have reported 11 cases of Ebola in the capital, Kampala, since Friday, a worrisome increase in infections just over a month after an outbreak was declared in a remote part of the East African country

The Independent UK

8 things science warns will accelerate ageing

As a new study confirms drinking too much really does make you look older, Lisa Salmon looks into other lifestyle factors that may contribute too

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More than 3 million in UK invited to take part in world’s largest health study

Our Future Health plans to develop new ways to detect illnesses earlier and predict who is at higher risk of diseases such as cancer and stroke.

Reuters

COVID disrupted measles vaccinations in Africa and now cases are surging

Clutching an umbrella, medical records and her two-year-old daughter, Kani Fall negotiated the brown puddles lapping at the hospital gate, the final hurdle in a two-hour, rain-soaked journey to her nearest vaccination clinic in western Gambia.

The Guardian - UK

Millions invited to take part in UK scheme to diagnose diseases earlier

Our Future Health project to recruit 3m people to share health records, give blood samples and have DNA analysed

The Conversation

Does methamphetamine use cause Parkinson's? And what do pizza boxes have to do with it?

The South Australian government is planning to roll out a new mass media campaign about the impact of using methamphetamine, including crystal methamphetamine or “ice” and powdered methamphetamine or “speed”.

AAP

Murdoch's right-hand man Cowley dies

Former News Corp chief Ken Cowley, described as Rupert Murdoch's right-hand man, has died at the age of 87 after a fight with motor neurone disease.

The Independent UK

Millions in UK to take part in world’s largest health study in bid to predict diseases

Our Future Health plans to develop new ways to detect illnesses earlier and predict who is at higher risk of cancer and stroke

Wales Online

10km zone set up after second bird flu case found in same part of Wales

It comes only a week after the first case was discovered

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