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Commentary: COVID-19 will cause long-term devastation to our society on many fronts

Halloween is over; Christmas beckons. “Monster Mash” is out; “All I Want for Christmas Is You” is in. Feel-good movies have replaced seasonal zombie and vampire flicks. In the U.S., our real-life zombie movie is called COVID-19, and it has caused more than 1 million deaths. Along with that, there…

Chicago Tribune

China reaffirms zero-COVID stance, city of Guangzhou on edge

China's new top leadership body reaffirmed Beijing's "dynamic-zero" COVID-19 policy on Thursday, as case numbers rose and authorities in the city of Guangzhou urged residents to work from home but stopped short of a city-wide lockdown.

Reuters

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

The Independent UK

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In a first, doctors treat a fatal genetic disease before birth

Doctors have treated fetuses before birth for three decades, often with surgery to repair birth defects such as spina bifida. “The innovation was treating earlier and treating while still in utero,” a dcctor said.

Chicago Sun-Times

In a first, doctors treat fatal genetic disease before birth

A toddler is thriving after doctors used a novel technique to treat her before she was born for a rare genetic disease

The Independent UK

Donegal man wants to reintroduce wild wolves to Ireland to cull deer despite local concerns

An ambulance in the Dungloe area was damaged recently when it was struck by a deer

Irish Mirror

Queensland man hospitalised with Legionellosis after a weekend of gardening as cases spike

Cases of Legionellosis infections — commonly known as legionnaires' disease — have spiked in Queensland and New South Wales this year.

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Blood test that diagnoses Alzheimer's YEARS before symptoms develop could be on horizon

Scientists have identified chemicals linked to mild cognitive impairment (MCI) - an early sign of the disease which if detected could lead to drugs or lifestyle changes being prescribed when they are most likely to be effective

Daily Mirror

Voters reelect dead Pennsylvania state representative and trigger special election

Democrat Tony DeLuca, 85, died at the end of last month after a battle with lymphoma, a disease that he’d previously beat twice

The Independent UK

Vladimir Putin critic who publicly denounced Russian leader dies of 'serious disease'

Viktor Cherkesov, who was once in charge of crushing Soviet dissidents, was crucial to Russia president Vladimir Putin’s rise but the pair later had strained relations

Daily Mirror

DWP offering PIP payments of £150 a week if you have specific skin or eye issues

The disability benefit payment is made by the Department for Work and Pensions and nearly three million people across the country qualify for it - see if you do below.

Glasgow Live

DWP payments worth £150 a week available if you have specific skin or eye problems

Nearly three million people across the country qualify for DWP's disability benefit PIP, but many may not realise their health condition means they are eligible

Daily Mirror

New blood test could diagnose Alzheimer's years before symptoms

Discovery offers hope of national screening programs

Wales Online

Meghan Markle speechless as guest shares harrowing tale of daughter's diagnosis and death

Meghan Markle was left speechless on her podcast, Archetypes, as she spoke to a close friend who talked about her horror at losing her teenage daughter, aged just 13

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The Times of India

Getting exposed to third hand smoke can cause skin diseases

Smoking and other lifestyle habits do tend to have ill effects on the skin, but did you know that even if you don't smoke, your skin might be weathering its ill effects, thanks to that someone around you who smokes everyday. A study has found out that getting exposed to…

Dynamite News

Childhood kidney diseases can be diagnosed with new tool: Research

A new technique analyzing urine extracellular vesicles (uEVs) -- cell-derived nanoscale spherical structures involved in multiple biological functions -- in urine samples identifies changes in the kidneys earlier than conventional methods and can also predict renal function decline. Read more on Dynamite News:

Evening Standard

Who was Dan McCafferty? Nazareth singer dies at 76

The Scot had left the band almost a decade ago due to the effects of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Los Angeles Times

Commentary: RSV is packing hospitals with sick kids, but it can be contained

Another fall season, another virus in the news: The respiratory syncytial virus, commonly known as RSV, is filling up emergency rooms and hospital beds in many parts of the country.

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Commentary: Fauci’s departure is an opportunity for modernizing research

There is no love lost between Anthony Fauci and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. PETA repeatedly objected to the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases’ (NIAID) foolish funding of pointless tests on animals. Those tests include poisoning tests on beagles and decades of vicious…

Tribune News Service

Consumer Health: Can music help someone with Alzheimer's disease?

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive disorder that causes brain cells to waste away and die. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, which is a term used to describe a group of symptoms that affect memory, thinking and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily function.

Tribune News Service

Kids and sodium: Serious risks, alarming realities

When it comes to sodium intake among adults, the general consensus is that high consumption will increase risk of hypertension and stroke. According to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guideline for Americans, 45% of people 18 and older are living with hypertension. Hypertension is a preventable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and…

The Independent UK

Twelve-year-old on 365-day run raises thousands for cancer charity

Emily Talman ran three kilometres every day for a year to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK after she almost lost her grandad to the disease.

Liverpool Echo

DWP PIP worth up to £150 a week available to people with specific skin or eye problems

The benefit payment is available to nearly three million people

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

ABC News

Teletrial program to deliver specialised health care to thousands of regional and remote Australians

Australians living in regional and remote parts of the country could soon have access to specialised health care for diseases such as cancer as a Queensland-led telehealth program expands nationally.

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