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Former Top Gear presenter and motoring journalist Sue Baker dies aged 67

One of the original line-up of the BBC’s car show, Baker had been suffering from motor neurone disease

The Guardian - UK

‘Killing Me Softly’ singer Roberta Flack has ALS that makes it ‘impossible to sing’

“Killing Me Softly” singer Roberta Flack has ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, her publicist announced Monday.

Los Angeles Times

‘A run for a mate’: Kevin Sinfield’s seven ultramarathons in seven days

Rugby league great honours former teammate Rob Burrow on day two of his challenge in aid of MND charities

The Guardian - UK

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Roberta Flack announces she has ALS

The iconic singer of "Killing Me Softly" has the condition also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, a representative has announced. For Roberta Flack, it is now "impossible to sing and not easy to speak."

WEKU

Roberta Flack has ALS and now finds it ‘impossible to sing’

The legendary musician is suffering from the condition commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease

The Independent UK

People on Universal Credit with any of these health conditions could be due an extra £627 each month

If you need help due to an illness, disability or mental health condition you may qualify for extra financial support from DWP.

Daily Record

Thousands of experts hired to aid public health departments are losing their jobs

As COVID-19 raged, roughly 4,000 highly skilled epidemiologists, communication specialists and public health nurses were hired by a nonprofit tied to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to plug the holes at battered public health departments on the front lines.

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Disappointment after potential Alzheimer’s drug fails Roche trial

Swiss pharmaceutical firm carried out two identical phase 3 trials of gantenerumab, with about 1,000 volunteers in each

The Guardian - UK

Bird flu has made a comeback, driving up prices for holiday turkeys

An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza has spread through chicken and turkey flocks in 46 states since it was first detected in Indiana on Feb. 8, 2022. The outbreak is also taking a heavy toll in Canada and Europe.

The Conversation

Doctors often aren’t trained on the preventive health care needs of gender-diverse people – as a result, many patients don’t get the care they need

Preventive health care – such as cancer screening – is a critical tool in the early detection of disease. Missed screening can result in a missed diagnosis, delayed treatment and reduced chances of survival.

The Conversation

Height may be risk factor for multiple health conditions

A large genetic study has found that a person's height may affect their risk for several common health conditions in adulthood. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

160 years ago, the father of microbiology changed how we make food forever

Louis Pasteur, who lived from 1822 to 1895, is arguably the world’s best-known microbiologist. In 1861, he proved a contentious theory about how food and drink spoils.

Inverse

Victorian disease symptoms as UK cases 'higher than usual'

People are being asked to look out for certain symptoms

Liverpool Echo

Scarlet fever warning issued for UK children - Victorian disease symptoms as cases rise

The Government has warned parents as infections are higher than unusual.

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The Independent UK

Woman, 24, lives with two stoma bags, suffered a stroke and had part of her vagina removed

Cambridgeshire teaching assistant Sophie Anderson was just 22 when she was diagnosed with bowel cancer after first showing symptoms at the age of 18

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

The Guardian - UK

‘HIV can kill faster than the drug abuse’: Nigeria opens first needle exchange to tackle infection

The programme, seen as a shift in attitudes in a zero-tolerance country, is aimed at curbing the spread of blood-borne disease

The Guardian - AU

Tasmanian salmon farms used more than a tonne of antibiotics in 2022 disease outbreaks

Tassal and Huon Aquaculture did not announce use of antibiotics, which may contribute to growth of antibiotic-resistant superbugs

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Don't fear the hot flash

There's a glaring void of accurate information and resources aimed at helping American women navigate menopause

The Conversation

We've been studying the same people for 76 years – this is what we’ve found out about Alzheimer’s disease

This article is part of the Insight’s Uncharted Brain series.

Daily Record

Scots rugby legend Doddie Weir makes emotional return to Murrayfield

The sporting legend, who was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease five years ago, was greeted by a standing ovation from the crowds.

Daily Mirror

Kevin Sinfield puts pressure on Government to deliver £50m promised MND funding

Former Leeds Rhino player Kevin Sinfield - who is running more than 300 miles this week in aid of MND research - is calling on the Government to deliver the £50million Boris Johnson pledged to fight the disease

Daily Mirror

Urgent warning as cases of Victorian disease rocket in UK – the symptoms to look out for

Parents and carers have been urged to be vigilant after an spike of of scarlet fever has been recorded as the symptoms could actually be a sign of fatal meningitis

Irish Mirror

Charlie Bird admits 'harsh reality' as limbs start to be affected in MND battle

Charlie was diagnosed with the incurable disease towards the end of 2021 after noticing issues with his voice.

Dublin Live

Charlie Bird gives heartbreaking update on his health amid battle with Motor Neurone Disease

The veteran RTE journalist provided followers with an update on his health as he launched a new campaign with the Samaritans

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