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ALS patient sets up foundation for united front against disease

Ichiro Hatanaka, a former employee of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), who was told he had a limited life expectancy after being diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), has established a foundation to support others fighting the disease.

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How worried should you be about monkeypox?

Over 3,200 cases of rare tropical virus now confirmed in UK

The Independent UK

Monkeypox signs and symptoms: What to look for and how it spreads

Tropical disease originating in Africa has spread across the world since May

The Independent UK

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Parents Battle For Cure For Toddler Left Crippled Each Time He Gets A Cold

Roberto’s father told local media that the toddler’s nineteen-year-old sister is also having a hard time with the situation.

Zenger

Editorial: Reforms vital after CDC's fumbling

A North Dakota native has been named to a new and vital health care post. The nation ought to wish her well because the task before her is daunting: overseeing the overhaul of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) after its frustrating response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tribune News Service

'My dad died the day I told my children I had cancer'

Jason Clifton is now running 200km in August to raise money to help others fighting the disease

Wales Online

Editorial: Dr. Fauci waged war on foolish refusals of facts. He’s earned America’s heartfelt thanks

Anthony Fauci is calling it a career. And the 81-year-old infectious disease expert — one of the most visible health officials in the federal government’s response to the coronavirus outbreak — deserves America’s heartfelt thanks. Without Fauci’s steady leadership, the COVID-19 pandemic would have created more havoc on our country…

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New Covid warning over symptom that affects sleep

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

The Independent UK

Students warned not to confuse early meningitis symptoms with hangover and urged to get vaccinated

Young people and their parents are being reminded to check they are up to date with jabs against serious diseases including meningitis, septicaemia and measles

Wales Online

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

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation for Merck's (NYSE:MRK) lead asset MK-2060 for the reduction in risk of major thrombotic cardiovascular events in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Merck shares traded in a range of $89.72 to $90.97 on day volume of 5.2…

Benzinga

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.

Reuters

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

Wales Online

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

The Independent UK

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

Inverse

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.

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The Independent UK

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

Chicago Sun-Times

‘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.

The Times of India

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…

Daily Record

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.

Tribune News Service

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.

The Independent UK

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

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