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14 symptoms of pancreatic cancer you’re most likely to ignore

A pancreatic Cancer UK specialist nurse outlines easy-to-ignore signs of the disease

The Independent UK

Health: New Treatment Discovered For Rare Eye Disease May Prevent Blindness

Patients with thyroid eye disease who used the minimally invasive insulin-like growth factor I blocking antibody, teprotumumab, experienced improvement in their symptoms, appearance and quality of life, according to a study recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Read on for details:

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Mourners gather for Doddie Weir memorial service in Melrose

Weir died aged 52 last month following a six-year battle with motor neurone disease.

The Independent UK

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Emily Brontë's death needs to be radically reimagined – an expert explains

Novelist Charlotte Brontë was devastated when her sister Emily died from tuberculosis on December 19, 1848.

The Conversation

'Cellular glue' could help scientists play Legos with your body's building blocks

Scientists found a way to manipulate the glue that connects cells, a technique that could help treat elusive diseases like cancer.

Inverse

Rugby star vows to keep Doddie Weir’s legacy alive ahead of memorial service for hero

Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir died in November after a five year battle with Motor Neurone Disease, during which he campaigned to raise awareness of the condition

Daily Mirror

Janey Godley gives health update to fans after confirming cancer has returned

Janey said she'll 'keep going until I can't' but opened up on the emotional toll after recent tests showed signs of the disease in her abdomen.

Daily Record

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Prescription poop could be the future of medicine

Last month, the FDA approved a fecal-based treatment for the first time. This approval is likely only the start of a promising future for prescription poop.

Inverse

Father diagnosed with ‘ticking time bomb’ condition after routine test

Tim Williams, 50, was diagnosed with heart valve disease and an aneurysm in 2016

The Independent UK

Dolphins may suffer brain damage similar to Alzheimer’s disease

A new study shows four animals from different dolphin species have some of the brain changes associated with human Alzheimer’s disease

The Independent UK

Scots rugby hero Doddie Weir's life to be celebrated in memorial service today

Doddie, who died after a six year battle with motor neurone disease last month, will be remembered at Melrose Parish Church this afternoon.

Daily Record

Washington woman left in 'dark hole' after being diagnosed with crippling autoimmune disease turns to writing

Karen Quinn, 42, was left fearing for her life after being diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Chronicle Live

‘We are all exposed to it’: the human face of India’s asbestos timebomb

Experts say country’s vulnerability to asbestos-related diseases is putting the health of millions of people at risk

The Guardian - UK

Rangers-daft schoolgirl battling rare disease left speechless after heroes visit hospital bedside

Freya Tootle was left in "total awe" when Ibrox stars made a surprise visit to Glasgow's Royal Hospital for Children.

Daily Record

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The Guardian - US

US public not warned that monkeys imported from Cambodia carried deadly pathogens

Documents reveal that pathogenic agents, zoonotic bacteria and viruses, including one deemed bioterrorism risk, entered US but ‘no indication CDC has been transparent’

Newcastle Herald

New face of medicine goes beyond 'one size fits all'

Causes of disease need to be pinpointed in each person, so they can be targeted more specifically.

The Independent UK

ALS patients contend with $158K price tag on new drug

For two years, Becky Mourey pushed the Food and Drug Administration to approve an experimental drug for her Lou Gehrig’s disease

Salon

The legislative fight against superbugs

Lawmakers are scrambling to pass a bill to spur development of antibiotics to fight drug-resistant pathogens

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Health: New Drug Offers Potential Treatment For Common Kidney Disease

According to a recent study, there are already medications available to treat a dangerous illness that might lead the kidneys to suddenly stop functioning. Read on for details:

Nottingham Post

Comedian Bob Mortimer says he's not very healthy as body 'packs in'

The comedian, aged 63, is suffering from rheumatoid arthritis - and is also taking steroids for the autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints.

Dublin Live

Charlie Bird hopes to be reunited with pal Vicky Phelan after death

The former RTE broadcaster spoke of his gratitude to be celebrating another Christmas after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in October of last year

The National (Scotland)

Doddie Weir's teammate pledges to keep fundraising in Scots legend's memory

A FORMER rugby star has vowed to keep Doddie Weir’s fundraising legacy alive to help find a cure for motor neurone disease (MND).

The Independent UK

Doddie Weir’s former teammate to continue to fundraise in his memory

Rob Wainwright has said he will continue to raise funds to help find a cure for motor neurone disease.

Reuters

Uganda president lifts all Ebola-related movement restrictions

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni lifted all Ebola-related movement restrictions on Saturday, saying the East African country had made progress in curbing the deadly disease.

Edinburgh Live

Miracle Edinburgh schoolgirl with rare genetic disease raises £4,000 to thank hero medics

Quinn Harrison has Beckwith Wiedemann syndrome and battled kidney cancer last year, but mum Samantha is determined to give back despite waiting for major surgery herself.

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