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Global tuberculosis cases increase for the first time in 20 years

Campaigners say diagnoses of TB – ‘the quintessential disease of poverty’ – have risen because of ‘neglect’ and lack of funding

The Guardian - UK

Zombie pigeons in the UK: Mystery bird illness turns living birds into zombies

Birds infected with the virus will usually die within a few days but this is long enough for it to keep spreading between birds

Evening Standard

Why does the US allow a controversial weedkiller banned across the world?

Paraquat is outlawed in the EU, UK, Switzerland and China as a growing chorus of US advocacy groups demand the EPA change its position

The Guardian - US

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Cinnamon is highly beneficial according to a new study

Cinnamon might be the oldest known spice in the world. In ancient Egypt, it was once valued more highly than gold. Cinnamon is used in nearly every holiday treat during the fall and winter, bu there are plenty of benefits to using cinnamon year round.

Tribune News Service

Fifth COVID shot not likely until next year

Three people died from COVID in Hunter-New England in the 14 days prior to October 22.

Newcastle Herald

Brisk daily seven-minute walk instead of leisurely stroll ‘cuts risk of heart disease’

Doing just two brisk walks for an hour and 15 minutes a week or one run for the same amount of time a week is enough to keep the condition at bay

The Independent UK

People who walk faster are reaping health benefits, experts find

Long-accepted forms of exercise may have no benefit in preventing heart disease, experts say

The Independent UK

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Motley Crue guitarist Mick Mars retires from touring due to ill health

71-year-old heavy metal star has lived with painful spinal disease since his teens

Wales Online

Are butter boards bad for you?

Here’s what you may want to consider before whipping up a butter board of your own

Salon

African health official says Ebola in Uganda is under control

Uganda’s Ebola outbreak is under control, a top public health official in Africa said Thursday, noting that local health authorities are doing well in tracing most contacts

The Independent UK

Michael J Fox gives health update as actor who has Parkinson’s ‘struggles’ with multiple broken bones

The 61-year-old Back To The Future star was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s disease when he was 29

Evening Standard

‘Sharing my story is a superpower’: the doctor living without a cure in Ethiopia

Fasika Teferra felt very alone when she was diagnosed with the incurable disease. Now the support group she founded helps others with the condition

The Guardian - UK

Vaping is just as bad for your heart as cigarettes, landmark study finds

Sustained use of e-cigarettes can significantly impair function of body’s blood vessels, reports suggest

The Independent UK

What is metabolically healthy obesity and why is it considered dangerous?

Obesity or being overweight can give light to several health complications such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and certain cancers, which are collectively known as metabolic syndrome. But did you know that some people can be obese, but not have these health problems at all? This type of…

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DWP urges people to check if they're eligible for £4,800 benefit boost

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is urging “anyone who is unsure of what they are entitled to, to do a benefit calculation to see if there is anything they can claim”.

Wales Online

Mum with same brain tumour as EastEnders' character Lola in tears as she watched

Kylie, 34, has praised her favourite soap for how they are depicting the story

Bangkok Post

When health solidarity is health security

Kicking off the UN's second annual Sustainable Development Goals Moment last month, Unicef Goodwill Ambassador Priyanka Chopra Jonas emphasised the role of solidarity as a driver of change. "Global solidarity is more important than ever," she said. "Together, we have an extraordinary opportunity to change the world we live in."

Evening Standard

Uganda: Six schoolchildren test positive for Ebola amid fears outbreak could spread through African nation

Six schoolchildren in Uganda‘s capital have tested positive for Ebola sparking fears the outbreak of the deadly disease could spread.

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Daily Mirror

Michael J Fox's worrying health update as he 'struggles' with multiple broken bones

Back To The Future star Michael J Fox, 61, has detailed his 'struggle' with Parkinson's after suffering numerous broken bones

Glasgow Live

Glasgow council candidate hopeful on his 'miracle' fight with rare disease

The council candidate wants to show disability should not stand in the way of seeking election.

The Conversation

Are butter boards bad for you? An expert view on the latest food trend

In an unexpected twist, butter seems to be back on the menu. After years of being a maligned ingredient that many people shied away from, butter has now become the latest food trend on social media, thanks to the recent popularity of “butter boards”.

The Independent UK

Ebola infects 6 schoolkids in Uganda as contagion fear grows

Six schoolchildren in Uganda’s capital have tested positive for Ebola

The Times of India

Many dengue patients in Delhi developing complications like liver dysfunction: Doctors

NEW DELHI: Amid a rise in dengue cases in Delhi, doctors in several city hospitals said many patients of the vector-borne disease are developing complications such as liver dysfunction and capillary leak. More than 900 cases of dengue have been reported in the capital in October, taking the infection tally…

The Conversation

COVID and health workers' strike: how Kenya's health services coped in times of crisis

When epidemics break out and public health emergencies are declared, people shy away from seeking care for other conditions. This may seem counter-intuitive at first glance. But it makes sense. Ordinary life is disrupted, so visiting a clinic for a routine checkup becomes harder. People are afraid they’ll contract the…

Daily Mirror

Reduce cardiovascular risk significantly by reducing your salt intake

Eating too much salt is never good, and research has found that having a high sodium diet can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, which is why it's important to limit your intake

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