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COVID-19 booster uptake remains low, despite growing evidence they’re as good as older shots

DENVER — More than two months into the campaign to get people to take updated COVID-19 boosters, only about 8% of people who are eligible have received the shot, though about 23% of those 65 and older have, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates.

The Denver Post

Blood Test To Diagnose Alzheimer’s Years Before Symptoms Develop Could Be Coming Soon

Much-needed early Alzheimer's biomarker development; a breakthrough in medical sciences

Zenger

A coup for poo: why the world’s first faecal transplant approval matters

Australia’s green light for the procedure opens up potential to treat bacterial infections, as well as other diseases

The Guardian - AU

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Weight loss drug causing chaos on TikTok

A diabetes drug is all the rage among Hollywood’s elite, but folks who need the drug are struggling to get it

Salon

Facing a state of pandemic denial, being allowed to ask the hard questions is critical

Raina MacIntyre, professor of global biosecurity and one of Australia's leading COVID response experts, says COVID's origins are still not certain.

The Canberra Times

Urgent warning this winter over stealth pneumonia - signs and symptoms you shouldn't ignore

An urgent warning has been issued across the UK this winter, over stealth killer Pneumonia. Here are all of the symptoms of the catastrophic lung disease that you should be aware of.

Chronicle Live

UK breakthrough on lung cancer helps target patients at risk of relapse

Research programme buys doctors crucial time by spotting returning tumours before symptoms appear

The Guardian - UK

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Jamie Ritchie urges Scotland to be inspired by Doddie Weir’s Murrayfield visit

The former Scotland international, diagnosed with motor neurone disease five years ago, is expected to attend the All Blacks clash.

The Independent UK

Avian flu set to deal killer blow to turkey farmers at Christmas

Hard-hit producers who have lost tens of thousands of pounds after culling stock now fear they may not be able to continue

The Guardian - UK

Migrants at Manston to be vaccinated against diphtheria following spike in cases

The UK Health Security Agency said it is moving with the Home Office to vaccinate migrants at the Kent site against the disease.

The Independent UK

Simon and Jack Lundy take on Huntington's disease charity ride to Alice Springs

Simon Lundy watched as his father was slowly consumed by a cruel and debilitating disease. He and his teenage son hit the road to do something about it.

ABC News

Long COVID and lung damage

"Long COVID" encompasses a slew of effects that lead to your body (and lungs) not functioning at their best

Salon

Why climate crisis means some English roses will bloom no longer

Award-winning rose varieties are being retired due to changing garden conditions and evolving pests

The Guardian - UK

Urgent warning over pneumonia this winter - symptoms you shouldn't ignore

An urgent warning has been issued this winter in the UK over the stealth killer disease pneumonia. Here are the signs and symptoms of the lung disease that you need to be aware of

Daily Mirror

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Two powerful snacks could be key to living longer with lower risk of disease

By choosing the right kinds of food to snack on, you can lower your risk of premature death, improve the ageing process and live a longer and healthier life

Dynamite News

Study Reveals Muscle Strength Tied To Biological Age

Each person ages differently. Due to a variety of intrinsic and extrinsic circumstances, two 50-year-olds who have lived the same number of years may have distinct biological ages, resulting in various rates of ageing and varying levels of risk for disease and early death. Read more on Dynamite News:

Daily Mirror

Brits who've already had Covid warned - getting it AGAIN 'doubles risk of death'

A new study has revealed that catching Covid-19 more than once can have serious effects on your health and leave you twice as likely to die.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland to wear Doddie Weir tartan against New Zealand at Murrayfield

SCOTLAND will wear Doddie Weir's tartan for their autumn international against New Zealand to mark fifth anniversary of MND foundation.

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Florida doctors use saliva test to reveal someone’s future risk for Alzheimer’s

Florida doctors are using a new test to determine someone’s future risk for Alzheimer’s disease from a few drops of spit.

The Independent UK

Pancreatic cancer survivor reveals five early signs as he battles the disease for a second time

After having pancreatic cancer twice, Charles Czajkowski is dedicating the rest of his life to raising awareness of the early symptoms

Reuters

China won't relax COVID policies but will keep improving them - govt expert

China will not relax its COVID-19 measures but will keep improving them according to the changing epidemic situation and mutation of the virus and will be more scientifically accurate in their implementation, a disease expert said.

Daily Mirror

Eat a slightly green banana every day to prevent cancer, researchers claim

Bananas are famed for their high potassium content, but the popular fruit can also reduce the risk of cancer in those with a family history of the disease, a recent study claims

The Conversation

Climate change affects mosquito behaviour. This may make it harder to end malaria in South Africa

Changes in climatic factors – such as higher temperatures and increased rainfall – affect the developmental, behavioural and distribution patterns of insects like mosquitoes. These changes have serious implications for the effective control of insect-borne diseases such as malaria.

The Conversation

8 billion people: Four ways climate change and population growth combine to threaten public health, with global consequences

There are questions that worry me profoundly as a population- and environmental-health scientist.

WEKU

Ky Health Commissioner talks COVID, flu, and RSV viruses

Influenza is definitely making its presence known in school classrooms and in communities across the state. Kentucky's public health commissioner, Dr. Steven Stack, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls it the quickest and sharpest uprise of flu in a decade.

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