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Parvovirus: What is the virus vets think may behind recent puppy deaths?

‘Parvo stays in the environment for at least a year ... you can clean and clean and clean, but you could probably expect it there’

The Independent UK

Life expectancy in US dropped by nearly 2 years in 2020, CDC says

Life expectancy dropped in 2020 by nearly two years across the United States — mostly due to COVID-19 and drug overdoses, according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Tribune News Service

Mexico, Cuba report rare deaths of two patients with monkeypox

Mexico and Cuba have reported the deaths of two people who had tested positive for monkeypox, although neither country attributed the fatalities to the viral disease.

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Australian artist who contracted monkeypox overseas warns others to take the virus seriously

An Australian who contracted monkeypox overseas speaks out on social media as a warning for people not to treat the disease lightly, saying it caused them severe pain and emotional stress.

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'North-South health divide' is fuelled by COPD and alcohol problems: Research highlights impact of chronic disease on the North East

A new report shows that four illnesses play a disproportionate role in making the North East the least healthy area of England

Chronicle Live

Family of gran who died of legionnaires’ disease while on holiday launch legal fight

The family are now launching legal action against a tour operator

Wales Online

Monkeypox: New treatment trial launched by Covid researchers

‘It’s crucial that we invest in developing, refining and evaluating treatments for this disease’, says chief trial scientist

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Monkeypox risk in schools: Here's what parents need to know

A 2005 study found that children under the age of eight are most likely to have severe outcomes from monkeypox, though experts say that’s far from definitive.

Inverse

Chelsea goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger set for more treatment after recurrence of thyroid cancer

Berger had been diagnosed with the disease during November 2017, but went on to make a full recovery

The Independent UK

Man hopes to use stem cells from newborn son to treat Crohn’s disease

Ryan Clarke, 29, from Doncaster wants to fly to Mexico or Switzerland for the treatment

The Independent UK

‘Friday Night Lights’ coach Gary Gaines dead at 73

Gaines’ family said in a statement the former coach died Monday in Lubbock, Texas, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Chicago Sun-Times

Tomato fever in kids: Symptoms that tend to confuse parents

While reopening of schools has brought back some normalcy in the lives of kids, an overwhelming attack of allergies, flu, typhoid, dengue infections are taking a big physical and mental toll on them. Tomato flu (hand foot and mouth disease) is one infection that is giving parents sleepless nights. Said…

The Times of India

Heart valve disease explained as hidden condition can be 'worse than cancer'

A lot of heart conditions have subtle symptoms, but early detection is crucial as it can prevent strokes and heart attacks.

Daily Record

Pfizer’s shot is 73% effective against COVID in children under 5

Pfizer Inc.’s COVID-19 vaccine was 73.2% effective against the disease in a trial of children 6 months through 4 years old, reinforcing results that led to the shot’s authorization in young kids in June.

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Voices: I’m an expert on infectious diseases. Here’s the truth about monkeypox

This isn’t the same as Covid, and it won’t be in the future. Here are the reasons why

The Independent UK

Voices: Why changing the name of monkeypox is a good idea — and how it affects behavior

Research shows that people respond differently to the names of different diseases, and some names can encourage discrimination

The Times of India

"Why is my BP high even when I am fit?" Experts answer why fit and healthy people suffer from high blood pressure

High blood pressure is one of the leading causes of premature deaths in India. High blood pressure or hypertension can sit silently for years without showing any visible sign. In fact as per official statistics, one in eight Indians suffer from hypertension. As per WHO, only about 12% people with…

Daily Record

Alzheimer's and dementia symptoms as expert explains differences between conditions

Experts have clarified ahead of World Alzheimer's month this September.

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The Independent UK

8 things science warn 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

The Independent UK

New Covid warning over symptom that affects sleep

‘Isn’t that strange?’ scientist says as he shares different disease caused by BA.5

Asharq Al-Awsat

Eryani: Houthi Restrictions on Vaccination Campaigns Threaten Spread of Epidemic Diseases

Yemen’s Minister of Information Muammar Al-Eryani warned against the Houthis’ continued restrictions on child immunization programs in the capital of Sanaa and other areas under the militia’s control. Eryani’s remarks were made in an official statement directed at the repercussions of Iran-backed Houthi practices on the general health of Yemenis…

Daily Mirror

Hidden heart condition can be 'worse than cancer' - find by simple check

Not all heart conditions will have obvious symptoms but catching a problem early is important to preventing potential stroke, or heart attack.

The Conversation

Did an accidental 'blood plague' in World of Warcraft help scientists model COVID better? The results are in

Way before COVID, in 2005 the World of Warcraft game developers accidentally introduced an extremely virulent highly contagious disease into this game which then spread to infect the whole fantasy world and caused a virtual pandemic.

Benzinga

Recap Of Monday's Biotech Catalysts - End Of the Day Summary

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced clearance to Insulet’s (NASDAQ:PODD) Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System (Omnipod 5) for individuals aged two years and older with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Insulet shares traded in a range of $260.13 to $266.73 on day volume of 200.86 thousand shares…

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Wallsend dad focussed on helping others when diagnosed with prostate cancer - and has 'probably saved the lives' of friends and family

Mark Nugent has made it his mission to raise awareness of prostate cancer.

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