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Child deaths from Strep A in UK rises to 19 as outbreak spreads

More deaths are likely, say health officials as scarlet fever cases yet to peak

The Independent UK

Strep A: At least 19 children die in the UK from invasive illness

Group A strep bacteria can cause many different infections, ranging from minor illnesses to deadly diseases.

The Independent UK

Fungal toxins are widespread in European wheat – threatening human health and the economy

Wheat provides 19% of the calories and 21% of the protein consumed by humans globally. But a fungal disease called fusarium head blight (FHB), which can infect wheat crops and contaminate the grain with toxins, is on the rise.

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Janey Godley restarts chemotherapy after devastating news cancer has returned

The Scots comedian gave fans a heartbreaking health update on Tuesday as she told them that recent tests had revealed signs of the disease in her abdomen.

Daily Record

German official dedicates legal win against Twitter to Fauci

A German official who won a defamation case against Twitter this week has dedicated his legal victory to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert recently targeted by Elon Musk

The Independent UK

Mum who wet herself in class due to secret illness sells knickers on OnlyFans

"They want to actually buy the things I was hiding away from the world."

Wales Online

Diabetes care: More aggressive approach to weight loss, cholesterol recommended

In addition to changes in standards for weight control, blood pressure and cholesterol management, the revisions are also intended to address racial disparities in care.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Study Reveals Existing Medicines Prevent To Cause Kidney Disease

A severe illness that can cause the kidneys to cease working unexpectedly could be managed with existing medications, according to a new study.Read on for details:

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Janey Godley tells fans her Ayrshire tour dates will go ahead despite cancer returning

The Scots comedian says her show at Kilmarnock's Grand Hall will go on after recent tests showed remaining signs of her disease.

Daily Record

China pushes vaccines as retreat from 'zero-COVID' turns messy

China raced to vaccinate its most vulnerable people on Thursday in anticipation of waves of COVID-19 infections, with some analysts expecting the death toll to soar after it eased strict controls that had kept the pandemic at bay for three years.

Reuters

Moderna mRNA melanoma vaccine may be 'the penicillin moment' in cancer treatment, researchers say

A world-first melanoma vaccine which personalises treatments for patients may put an end to melanoma as a "death sentence", according to Australian experts.

ABC News

China's COVID Spike Not Due to Lifting of Restrictions, Says WHO Director

COVID-19 infections were exploding in China well before the government's decision to abandon its strict "zero-COVID" policy, a World Health Organization director said on Wednesday, quashing suggestions that the sudden reversal caused a spike in cases. The comments by the WHO's emergencies director Mike Ryan came as he warned of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Whitebark pine that feeds grizzlies is threatened, US says

Whitebark pine trees can live more than 1,000 years, but in just two decades more than a quarter of the trees that are a key food source for some grizzly bears have been killed by disease, climate change, wildfires and voracious beetles

The Independent UK

Gianluca Vialli leaves Italy role to focus on second battle with cancer

Italy team co-ordinator Gianluca Vialli has revealed he is stepping aside from his role to battle cancer for a second time after he was told the disease had returned last summer

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As viral infections skyrocket, masks are still a tried-and-true way to help keep yourself and others safe

The cold and flu season of 2022 has begun with a vengeance. Viruses that have been unusually scarce over the past three years are reappearing at remarkably high levels, sparking a “tripledemic” of COVID-19, the flu and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. This November’s national hospitalization levels for influenza were…

The Conversation

Mpox, AIDS and COVID-19 show the challenges of targeting public health messaging to specific groups without causing stigma

During infectious disease outbreaks, clinicians and public health officials are tasked with providing accurate guidance for the public on how to stay safe and protect themselves and their loved ones. However, sensationalized media coverage can distort how the public perceives new emerging infections, including where they come from and how…

Glasgow Live

Lanarkshire family heartbroken as puppy dies from horrible disease within 24 hours

Devastated owner Nicola Stevenson received harrowing news of the tiny pet's serious condition after she took ill hours after they paid £750 to buy her from an online seller.

The Conversation

TB is once again the deadliest disease in Africa - what went wrong

Effective tuberculosis (TB) treatment has been available for the past 60 years. But TB remains the leading cause of death from a single infectious agent. It ranks above HIV and AIDS and others. This is partly because of the impact of HIV co-infection among TB patients in places like Africa…

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Tips to keep you and your family safe from the tripledemic during the holidays

NPR asked a handful of public health experts how to approach a holiday season with not one but three respiratory pathogens helping fill hospitals: COVID, the flu and RSV.

Glasgow Live

Janey Godley 'crying' as fans send her 'so much love' after cancer returns

The Glasgow comedian confirmed her cancer treatment will restart after recent tests showed signs of the disease in her abdomen. She thanked fans for sending for their messages of support after the announcement.

The Conversation

What is meningococcal disease? What symptoms should I look out for? And how can I prevent it?

Parents and doctors alike fear meningococcal infection, which has been in the news again. Doctors never want to miss a diagnosis, as early treatment with antibiotics may be life-saving. Parents fear the disease because up to 10% of children who become infected die from the disease and its complications.

Reuters

In COVID U-turn, China's message to the people shifts from war to self-care

On Nov. 21, Vice Premier Sun Chunlan, in charge of China's war on COVID-19, said infections had to be brought down to zero as they emerged. Nine days later, she said the Omicron strain of the virus had "weakened" even though new cases in the Chinese capital hit a high.

The Conversation

Why does the Alzheimer's brain become insulin-resistant?

As the population ages, the number of people with neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease, increases. Approximately 75,000 Canadians are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease each year and experience a decline in their cognitive abilities. The ordeal usually lasts for several years while their family members watch helplessly.

Reason

Diseases That Studies Linked to E-Cigarettes Generally Were Diagnosed Before Subjects Began Vaping

The failure to consider the timing of diagnoses makes it impossible to draw causal inferences.

Belfast Live

Warning issued to folks with lung or heart disease following second air pollution spike

"During periods of High Pollution the symptoms of people with lung or heart disease may worsen"

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