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Millions invited to take part in UK scheme to diagnose diseases earlier

Our Future Health project to recruit 3m people to share health records, give blood samples and have DNA analysed

The Guardian - UK

Does methamphetamine use cause Parkinson's? And what do pizza boxes have to do with it?

The South Australian government is planning to roll out a new mass media campaign about the impact of using methamphetamine, including crystal methamphetamine or “ice” and powdered methamphetamine or “speed”.

The Conversation

Murdoch's right-hand man Cowley dies

Former News Corp chief Ken Cowley, described as Rupert Murdoch's right-hand man, has died at the age of 87 after a fight with motor neurone disease.

AAP

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Millions in UK to take part in world’s largest health study in bid to predict diseases

Our Future Health plans to develop new ways to detect illnesses earlier and predict who is at higher risk of cancer and stroke

The Independent UK

10km zone set up after second bird flu case found in same part of Wales

It comes only a week after the first case was discovered

Wales Online

Brazilians honor coronavirus victims in Sao Paulo homage

Brazilians on Sunday paid tribute in Sao Paulo to friends and family members who died of the coronavirus by writing messages on a mural set up on a boulevard in honor of the 680,000 people Brazil lost to the pandemic.

Reuters

Girl, 6, with rare genetic disease walks for first time after life-changing surgery

Emma Timofte, six, underwent the life-changing £20,000 surgery in Greece

Daily Mirror

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Climate crisis poses ‘growing threat’ to health in UK, says expert

Exclusive: Prof Dame Jenny Harries warns of dangers to food security, flooding and insect-borne diseases

The Guardian - UK

Hanna's solo backpacking trip opens up whole new world after her shock diagnosis

Hanna Nijenhuis life changed at the age of 20 when she lost most of her eyesight due to a rare genetic disease. That hasn't stopped her taking on a solo backpacking adventure.

ABC News

Thirty dead turtles wash up on Fraser Coast in a month but soft-shell syndrome treatment offers hope

An increasing number of turtles on Queensland's Fraser Coast are washing up dead, or sick with soft, spongy shells due to a mysterious condition exacerbated by Queensland's floods, but researchers believe they have turned a corner with treatment methods.

ABC News

There are only 100 Anti-D plasma donors in Australia, but their antibodies save thousands of babies each year

After nearly dying in a car crash and receiving blood transfusions, Sam Ryan's blood developed Anti-D antibodies that can prevent the potentially fatal Haemolytic disease of a fetus or newborn baby.

ABC News

CDC director Dr Rochelle Walensky tests positive for Covid-19 with mild symptoms

The director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tested positive for COVID-19

The Independent UK

Woman fighting sickle cell disease says blood donors keep her alive

Social worker Stephanie Danso wants to raise awareness about sickle cell anaemia, a disease that occurs predominantly in people of African and African-Caribbean origin

Daily Mirror

CDC director tests positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms

The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tested positive for COVID-19

The Independent UK

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GCC Health Ministers Inaugurate Gulf Center for Disease Prevention and Control

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Health Ministers inaugurated on Saturday the "Gulf Center for Disease Prevention and Control" in Riyadh to strength coordination, build knowledge and produce evidence to enable the prevention of communicable and non-communicable diseases, mitigate public health emergencies, and promote healthy communities across the Gulf. The event was…

The Independent UK

8 things science warns will accelerate ageing

As a new study confirms drinking too much really does make you look older, Lisa Salmon looks into other lifestyle factors that may contribute too

Dublin Live

Return of mask wearing on public transport a 'no-brainer', says health expert

Professor of Medicine and Infectious Diseases at UCD Jack Lambert told Newstalk that the health service will be overwhelmed by a "twindemic" over the coming months as patients present with both the flu and Covid

Daily Mirror

Tell-tale signs you're not flossing enough - from bad breath to puffy gums

Good oral hygiene prevents the development tooth decay and gum disease, but one hygienist has warned that a lack of flossing can lead to tooth loss - here are the four grim signs that you don't floss enough

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Late rugby league great Paul Green revealed to have suffered severe form of brain disease linked to head knocks

Post-mortem brain scans on late Queensland football great Paul Green reveal he suffered one of the most severe forms of a progressive brain disease that is linked to repeated head knocks and may have contributed to his death in August.

AAP

New cancer medicines added to the PBS

Medicines used to treat Australians with skin cancer, lung cancer and a rare genetic disease have been added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

Tribune News Service

New omicron subvariant is expected to drive COVID-19 wave in Europe

A new omicron subvariant is poised to become dominant in Europe and will probably drive another increase in COVID-19 cases, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control said.

Irish Mirror

Irish health expert says mask-wearing is 'no-brainer' as update given on return of Covid restrictions

Chronicle Live

Doggie kisses could end up with you losing a limb, experts warn

Owners could risk gum disease, eye infections, septic shock and gangrene from bacteria carried by the family pet

Salon

Neanderthal DNA lives on in us

An evolutionary biology professor explains the growing understanding and innovation regarding Neanderthal DNA

The Conversation

How unhealthy is red meat? And how beneficial is it to eat vegetables? A new rating system could help you cut through the health guidelines

The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.

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