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What is this new Langya virus? Do we need to be worried?

A new virus, Langya henipavirus, is suspected to have caused infections in 35 people in China’s Shandong and Henan provinces over roughly a two-year period to 2021.

The Conversation

Researchers take ‘important new step’ in finding treatment for MND

A drug commonly used for enlarged prostate glands could be used to treat the illness, University of Edinburgh researchers have found.

The Independent UK

What's BA.5 and why is it so contagious?

BA.5 is the most transmissible and immune-evasive subvariant yet. Here's how it took over the world

Salon

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Ashton Kutcher opens up about vasculitis

Vasculitis is a debilitating disease and, in Kutcher's case, temporarily left him without his vision or hearing

Salon

We need to talk about monkeypox without shame and blame

The recent global outbreak of monkeypox largely among men who have sex with men has raised concerns homophobia will undermine effective prevention efforts. There are also fears the disease will fuel homophobic stigma and discrimination.

The Conversation

Ashton Kutcher ‘fully recovered’ from ‘super rare’ autoimmune disease that ‘knocked out’ his ability to hear, see

Ashton Kutcher is clarifying details about his battle with an autoimmune disease he said “knocked out” his ability to see and hear.

Tribune News Service

Ed Slater overwhelmed by support following motor neurone disease diagnosis

A six-figure sum has been raised for former Gloucester and Leicester player.

The Independent UK

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Monkeypox disinformation is on the rise. Experts say community-led health messages are key

The latest monkeypox outbreak is being seized upon by anti-vaccine and hate groups, but experts say public health authorities must focus on inclusive and destigmatising messaging.

ABC News

Vaccines are now approved for children aged six months to five years, but what about newborn babies?

COVID-19 vaccines are now approved for children aged from six months up to five years and are already being rolled out to about 70,000 at-risk youngsters.

ABC News

EXPLAINER: Can the spread of monkeypox be stopped?

Since May, nearly 90 countries have reported more than 31,000 cases of monkeypox

The Independent UK

COVID-19, arguably, has become endemic in India

It is time to deal with COVID-19 just like any other health condition and integrate COVID-19 interventions in general health service

The Hindu

This drug could help treat monkeypox. Some patients have struggled to get it

Joseph Cassara decided to head back to the emergency room when the pain made it unbearable to swallow.

Los Angeles Times

Lyme disease symptoms: 3 signs to look out for as risk increased in hot weather

Lyme disease is an infection spread by ticks and is potentially life-threatening. Because the risk is increased in hot weather, it's important to be aware of the symptoms

Daily Mirror

Scientists say China’s ‘deadly’ Langya virus isn’t a repeat of Covid amid rising case numbers

Shrews, a small mammal, have been identified as possible carriers of the disease

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Irish Mirror

What is the Langya virus? New disease spread from shrews to humans detected in China

The Langya Henipavirus, or “Langya” could potentially be fatal – and has already infected 35 people.

The Hindu

ICAR develops vaccine for Lumpy Skin Disease in cattle

As of August 8, the disease has spread to Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar and Uttarakhand

The Conversation

Old age isn't a modern phenomenon – many people lived long enough to grow old in the olden days, too

Every year I ask the college students in the course I teach about the 14th-century Black Death to imagine they are farmers or nuns or nobles in the Middle Ages. What would their lives have been like in the face of this terrifying disease that killed millions of people in…

The Guardian - US

Rightwing media embraces Aids-era homophobia in monkeypox coverage

Public health experts want to talk to men who have sex with men about monkeypox. Stigmatization of gay sex makes that harder

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Daily Mirror

Skin cancer: How to spot the signs of squamous cell carcinoma - and when to visit a GP

Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common form of skin cancer and can become deadly if left untreated - but what are the signs and symptoms of the disease?

Wales Online

Devoted mum dies aged just 47 after spending her last years inside to avoid people staring at her

Mum-of-eight Nicola Kilby suffered from a rare disease called Wegener’s Granulomatosis (GPA), which changed her appearance

Tribune News Service

What parents should know about parechovirus in children, babies

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a health advisory, asking clinicians and public health departments to be on the lookout for infants with parechovirus infections. This follows reports of infections in newborns and young infants in multiple states.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh man 'one of only 23 people' diagnosed with incurable leg swelling disease

Even after spending years undergoing medical tests with no answers, Greg was told the condition has no cure leaving him to manage the excruciating illness

Daily Record

Tributes to Moffat "legend" who dies after being diagnosis with Motor Neurone Disease

Well-known publican Jim Hughes owned the Black Bull Hotel for more than 20 years as well as a number of other hospitality businesses

The Independent UK

8 things science says 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

Covid warning over symptom of new strain that affects sufferers at night

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

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