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Symptoms of frontotemporal dementia after Bruce Willis diagnosed with 'cruel' disease

This type of dementia typically affects people aged 45-65 and is one of the more 'uncommon' forms of the illness.

Daily Record

Grim prognosis for Bruce Willis and all who suffer this form of dementia

Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. His early symptoms were mistaken for the common stumbles of ageing.

The New Daily

Japanese name for COVID-19 to drop 'novel'

COVID-19, which started spreading in 2019, will from May 8 no longer be referred to in Japanese as a disease caused by a new type of coronavirus.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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Bruce Willis' dementia admission will help sufferers and their families, GMB doctor says

Dr Amir Khan explained why Bruce Willis going public with his dementia diagnosis is so important during today's edition of Good Morning Britain, as the Die Hard actor's family share details of their loved one's health battle

Daily Mirror

Bruce Willis' daughter releases heartbreaking statement after actor father is diagnosed with dementia

"Unfortunately, challenges with communication are just one symptom of the disease Bruce faces."

Irish Mirror

Editorial: The first emergency: Teen mental health must be addressed to fix anything else

The past few years have gotten us used to bad news from the Centers for Disease Control, and this week was more of the same, yet this time it had nothing to do with COVID. The agency’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that about one in three high-school age girls…

Tribune News Service

Actor Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia. Here's what to know about the disease

Willis family announced Thursday that his previous diagnosis of aphasia has progressed to frontotemporal dementia. The disease can cause issues with speaking and writing.

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'Irish people are the best' - Julian Benson hails helpers as house built for CF sufferers to make huge difference

Dermot Bannon was also involved in the project to turn the old property in Rathgar into a place to stay for those with the chronic disease

Irish Mirror

5 signs of frontotemporal dementia: Bruce Willis’s condition explained

A closer look at the disease, also known as FTD, after the Die Hard star’s heartbreaking family announcement

The Independent UK

Yamba prawn farmers eradicate stock as white spot disease is detected on NSW's north coast

The Australian Prawn Association is frustrated the federal government has not blocked the importation of prawns from countries where white spot disease is endemic.

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What is frontotemporal dementia? Bruce Willis’ family announces actor’s condition after aphasia diagnosis

‘As Bruce’s condition advances, we hope that any media attention can be focused on shining a light on this disease that needs far more awareness and research’

The Independent UK

Bruce Willis diagnosed with dementia as family release statement

The actor has made the decision to step away from the public eye

Liverpool Echo

Marburg virus, a relative of Ebola with no approved vaccines or treatments, is spreading in West Africa. Here's what you need to know

The risk to the U.S. is low, experts say. But "what happens in Africa can show up in your backyard hospital in less than 24 hours,” Dr. Luis Ostrosky, an infectious diseases specialist at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, tells Fortune.

Fortune

What is frontotemporal dementia? Bruce Willis’s condition explained

The PA news agency takes a closer look at the disease, also known as FTD.

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Bruce Willis' statement in full as devastated family announce dementia diagnosis

Announcing Bruce Willis' sad health diagnosis on Thursday, the much-loved actor's daughter, Rumer, shared the update in a heartbreaking Instagram post to millions of fans

The Guardian - US

Bruce Willis diagnosed with dementia, says family

Family of Die Hard and Pulp Fiction actor, 67, releases statement to share diagnosis following acting retirement owing to aphasia

Los Angeles Times

Bruce Willis diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, a ‘cruel disease,’ family says

Bruce Willis, who left acting last year due to his struggles with aphasia, has been diagnosed more specifically with frontotemporal dementia, his family announced Thursday.

Daily Mirror

Bruce Willis diagnosed with dementia as family release emotional statement

Bruce Willis' family revealed an 'unfortunate' update on the star's health – announcing that he has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia

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Olympic rugby star was sectioned after rare illness was mistaken for psychotic breakdown

Team GB Olympics rugby sevens player Abi Burton has opened up in detail about her heartbreaking ordeal as her rare disease was confused with a psychotic breakdown.

Chicago Sun-Times

Irregular sleep patterns may lead to higher risk of hardened arteries in older adults, new study says

Prior research has linked poor sleep habits — including getting too little, too much or fragmented sleep — with heart disease, obesity, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and other cardiovascular disease conditions.

ABC News

Global H5N1 bird flu outbreak so bad many countries are now considering vaccination

A highly pathogenic strain of bird flu is decimating poultry, wild birds and other animals in many parts of the world, driving some countries to consider vaccination.

Chicago Sun-Times

Simple ingredient swaps can result in healthier meals and a healthier you

Swapping out less-healthy ingredients with those that pack more nutrition can make a big difference in your diet and lead to better health without skimping on flavor.

Daily Record

Marburg virus explained as 'deadly' Ebola-like disease spreads through parts of Africa

The WHO called an emergency meeting earlier this week to discuss a plan of action to tackle the often-fatal virus.

The Independent UK

Red Cross chief warns of health crisis in quake-hit Syria

The Red Cross' global chief says Syria could face dangerous outbreaks of disease in the wake of last week’s devastating earthquake if hundreds of thousands of displaced people do not get permanent housing soon

The Independent UK

What is Marburg virus and how does it spread?

Certain strains of the virus can kill up to 88 per cent of infected people

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