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For Alzheimer’s patients, a controversial drug brings hope

TAMPA, Fla. -- At 53, Michele Hall was at the height of her legal career. She’d just sent her three kids to college. She had decades ahead with her husband Doug — after nearly 30 years of marriage, the couple looked forward to celebrating 30 more.

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Asbestos victims share stories of substance's devastating impact in new book

VICTIMS of asbestos-related disease have shared their stories in a new book to highlight the devastating impact of the toxic substance.

The National (Scotland)

Japanese Encephalitis Virus vaccine available to SA River Murray and lake communities

People living and working along the River Murray, Lake Alexandrina and Lake Albert who spend more than four hours a day outside will be eligible for the vaccine at local clinics.

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Matt Canavan raised questions about what's causing Australia's excess deaths. So what is really happening?

A recent jump in "excess deaths" has led to suggestions that COVID-19 vaccines might be killing Australians. Experts say the coronavirus is likely to blame.

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Irish people facing 'ticking time bomb' of dangerous disease that causes blindness

There are more than 246,773 people in Ireland who are blind or visually impaired.

Irish Mirror

Sophie says Queen was ‘so happy’ at Malawi’s elimination of trachoma eye disease

The monarch was aware before her death that the Countess of Wessex would be returning to the country soon to celebrate the development.

The Independent UK

Lanarkshire sheltered housing complex carries out 'thorough' testing after resident diagnosed with Legionnaire's

A resident living there was found to have the disease during the summer

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Little-known breast cancer symptoms could be sign of 'sneaky' disease

Researchers have listed five signs of inflammatory breast cancer to be aware of.

Daily Record

Humans have wiped out two-thirds of world's wildlife since 1970

Wildlife populations around the world have dropped nearly 70 percent in the last 50 years, according to the latest World Wildlife Fund index, which says the culprits are habitat degradation due to human development, along with farming, pollution, climate change and disease.

Radio France Internationale

‘Catastrophic situation’: Haiti’s gang violence spurs outbreak of cholera, other illnesses

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — When Haiti’s leading infectious disease specialist heard that cholera, the deadly waterborne disease that he and others had spent nearly a decade trying to eradicate in the impoverished country, was back, he was angry.

Miami Herald

Doctors prescribe healthy meals to keep patients out of the hospital

Meals on Wheels had been delivering healthy meals to thousands of older adults in Portland, Oregon, for more than 50 years when a local hospital asked whether the group could cook similar meals for patients leaving the hospital after acute bouts of diabetes, heart disease and other chronic illnesses.

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Rugby star Rob Burrow's 'superhero' wife in tears after being told to move on when he dies

Rob Burrow was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in December 2019 but remains positive as he battles the illness with the help of his dedicated wife.

Daily Record

Charity stops working with Government over ‘lacklustre’ monkeypox response

Terrence Higgins Trust believes that without further action the disease could become endemic.

The Independent UK

Paxlovid should not be taken with some heart disease medications

Some heart medications are contraindicated for use with Paxlovid, a new study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology says.

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Dementia symptoms show up nine years before diagnosis as study finds 'subtle' signs

People suffering from dementia could be helped with early intervention.

The Independent UK

Barbara Windsor’s widower urges PM not to scrap dementia mission in her memory

The Carry On and EastEnders star campaigned to raise awareness after being diagnosed with the disease.

Tribune News Service

Mayo Clinic Minute: Breast cancer in Hispanic women in the US, importance of screening

Breast cancer can affect all people, regardless of race or gender. It's the second-leading cause of cancer death for women overall. And for Hispanic women in the U.S., it's the leading cause of cancer death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Tribune News Service

Mayo Clinic Minute: The importance of stretching throughout your workday

Sedentary behavior, including sitting for long periods of time, can contribute to adverse health effects, including something referred to as "sitting disease."

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Sidharth Sagar on overcoming drug addiction and bouncing back: What people don't understand is that addiction is a disease

After keeping a low profile for a year, Sidharth Sagar is back where he belongs. However, returning to the fold wasn’t as easy as one assumes. The comedian, who has had a history of substance abuse, hit rock bottom before he managed to overcome his addiction. He shares, “I have…

Wales Online

Tell-tale signs of dementia and Alzheimer's that can be spotted nine years before diagnosis

New research could help doctors to intervene at the earliest stages - leading to better outcomes for patients

The Conversation

COVID or COVID vaccination can cause dermal fillers to swell up

The growing list of COVID complications is long and surprising – from brain changes and heart disease to skin rashes and COVID toes.

Reuters

Taiwan welcomes back visitors after ending COVID quarantine rules

Taiwan began welcoming back visitors on Thursday after finally ending mandatory quarantines to control the spread of COVID-19, with gifts of cuddly toy black bears for the first tour group that stepped off the plane shortly after midnight.

The Independent UK

Charles pays tribute to Malawi’s elimination of disease causing blindness

The World Health Organisation announced a few weeks ago that it had validated Malawi’s elimination of trachoma as a public health issue.

The Independent UK

Signs of dementia could be detected nine years ahead of diagnosis – new research

The findings could help select those suitable for clinical trials for new treatments.

Daily Mirror

Rob Burrow's 'superhero' wife in tears as he urges her to find someone else when he dies

Dad-of-three Rob was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in December 2019 and says he is still alive because of wife Lindsey, but can no longer walk or talk and communicates via a keyboard

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