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Here to stay? China's cityscapes transformed by thousands of COVID test booths

A thousand days since the World Health Organization (WHO) was told of a "viral pneumonia" in central China, many countries have returned to pre-COVID-19 life. Not so China itself - in cities big or small, routine PCR testing is the new normal.

Reuters

Why just one case of polio is cause for alarm — a virologist explains the dreaded disease

There is no cure for polio.

Inverse

No let up in jabs despite downgrade

The government is continuing its vaccination drive despite Covid-19's pending downgrade in status to "communicable disease under surveillance" from Sunday.

Bangkok Post

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Omicron-specific vaccines may give slightly better COVID protection – but getting boosted promptly is the best bet

Vaccines (predominantly mRNA vaccines) have been our front-line defence against COVID and have saved millions of lives.

The Conversation

Is polio back? Cases emerge overseas and Australia starts testing sewage

New South Wales will join other states in testing sewage for polio, as cases of the largely eradicated disease emerge overseas.

ABC News

Scots mum dies of terminal cancer after five-year battle with disease

After deciding to stop chemotherapy due to the unbearable side effects, Nina focused on fundraising to ensure her children Lilia, 15, and Sofia, 10 had stability after her passing.

Daily Record

'How a single MRI brain scan could help to identify the signs of Alzheimer's'

New research by Imperial College London has come up with a single MRI brain scan that could be enough to diagnose Alzheimer’s

Daily Mirror

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New dental gel treats gum disease by stopping inflammation

An experimental topical gel treats gum disease by suppressing inflammation and changing the makeup of bacteria in the mouth.

The New Daily

‘If not for the Ice Bucket Challenge, we wouldn’t be here’: Cambridge company on the brink of FDA-approved ALS treatment

BOSTON — Eight years after the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge went viral across social media and raised hundreds of millions of dollars for research, a Cambridge company is on the brink of a major breakthrough for ALS patients.

Boston Herald

Industry chiefs applaud staged return to business as usual

Business operators have welcomed the government's further relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions, particularly the downgrading of the virus' status, saying they will attract more tourists and help boost the economy.

Bangkok Post

Foot-and-mouth disease may still be quietly spreading through Bali's cattle even though no cases have been recorded in months

Balinese officials have not recorded a single case of the highly infectious foot-and-mouth disease since August 1. But on a recent trip to several parts of the island, the ABC found cattle with clear signs of FMD.

ABC News

Father’s LinkedIn post about daughter’s suicide following Lyme disease goes viral

In the moving post, Alain Champagne spoke out about the toll that the tickborne infection had taken on his daughter and how, ultimately, it had ‘hijacked’ her brain

The Independent UK

People who stay up late could be at risk of diabetes

Other common signs of diabetes include being very thirsty and going to the toilet more frequently

Liverpool Echo

The evolution of lumpy skin disease virus

In 2016, LSD was reported from Russia and South-East European nations. In the Indian subcontinent, it was initially observed in Bangladesh in 2019, followed by China, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Myanmar

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Brits urged to look out for gout warning signs as NHS sees surge in cases

Cases of gout have risen 20% in the last three years as just one 'Victorian' disease making a comeback

Wales Online

Seventy conditions that qualify you for £156 from DWP

Almost 400,000 receive support through Personal Independence Payments for dozens of neurological conditions

Dynamite News

Herbal drug BGR-34 beats obesity, diabetes: AIIMS study

A team of doctors from country's premier health research institute All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi has found that anti-diabetic ayurvedic drug BGR-34 is effective in cutting down obesity along with improving metabolism mechanisms of the patient afflicted with the chronic disease. Read more on Dynamite News:

The Conversation

Ebola outbreak in Uganda: the health system has never been better prepared

An outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus was announced by Uganda’s ministry of health on 21 September 2022. Uganda has had at least six previous episodes of Ebola in 2000 (224 dead), 2007 (37 dead), 2011 (1 dead), two events in 2012 (21 dead) and 2019 (4 dead). The recently…

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The Guardian - US

Biden’s claim that Covid pandemic is over sparks debate over future

With more than 400 people dying daily, many experts say his remarks were premature – but it is unclear what impact they may have

ABC News

Red blotch virus detected for first time in Australia in wine grape collections

Red blotch disease, which hasn't been found in Australia before, leads to poor wine grape harvests as some bunches never ripen.

The Guardian - AU

AFL and Fifa must rethink concussion rules amid Paul McCrory plagiarism claims, says expert

Another generation is at risk of developing fatal brain disease, says Dr Chris Nowinski. ‘Whether you’re hitting your child in the head or letting them get tackled, their brain can’t tell the difference’

Evening Standard

Modified herpes virus shows promise killing off cancer cells as London patient sees disease vanish

A modified herpes virus has shown promise in killing off cancer cells in early stage clinical trials, as one London patient claimed the treatment completely cured the disease.

The Conversation

Dengue in France: tropical diseases in Europe may not be that rare for much longer

Dengue, a viral infection spread by mosquitoes, is a common disease in parts of Asia and Latin America. Recently, though, France has experienced an outbreak of locally transmitted dengue.

Daily Record

12 stomach cancer symptoms as research finds links between certain foods and disease

Increasing evidence shows a strong correlation between diet and a person’s risk of developing the disease.

Daily Mirror

Dr Michael Mosley shares simple activity that could slash your cancer risk by 38 per cent

New research has uncovered a dramatic global rise in various cancers in the under-50s - but there are steps you can take to reduce your chances of developing the disease

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