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World Sickle Cell Day: NHS rolls out new treatment amid first national campaign launch

The announcement comes after the NHS unveiled the first new treatment for the disease in 20 years.

The Independent UK

Scottish son says dad was diagnosed with MND after his 'voice changed'

The 20-year-old, who lost his dad Hugh 57, to motor neurone disease, has raised thousands for Scotland’s MND charity and will be doing the same today – his first Father’s Day without him.

Edinburgh Live

My father, the disapproving doctor

My father said my confessional writing humiliated him. We got along best when I had an ailment he could fix

Salon

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Experts: Cancer can be cured through timely intervention

RANCHI: As India celebrates National Cancer Survivors Month in June, oncologists from the state highlighted that cancer in the gall bladder is the most common type among patients from the region of Bihar and Jharkhand and most people became victims of the disease due to the lack of awareness, surveillance,…

The Times of India

'Slimming World saved my life as I found a breast lump after losing weight'

Jo Atkins spotted the telltale signs of breast cancer after starting Slimming World classes. She is now six stone lighter and free of the disease. She thinks her diet saved her life

Daily Mirror

Three people diagnosed with tuberculosis after student dies of disease at Welsh university

Three people have been diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) after coming into close contact with a student who died of the disease in a Welsh town.

Evening Standard

After COVID, This New Infectious Disease Outbreak Threatens North Korea; Kim Jong-Un Chips In With Family Reserve Medicines

North Korea, which for a large time remained insulated from the global COVID-19 outbreak, began reporting cases this year.

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Iconic WWF ref Dave Hebner, who officiated Hulk Hogan vs Andre the Giant, dies aged 73

The family of Dave Hebner, who was suffering with illness and Parkinson's disease, have announced that the iconic WWF referee has sadly passed away at the age of 73

Daily Mirror

Dr Tony Holohan issues Covid warning and answers if 'additional restrictions' will be needed again in Ireland

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control predicted last month that there could be a new Covid wave driven by the increase of the BA.5 and BA.4 variants.

Irish Mirror

Woman died after being fed Weetabix in hospital

Hazel Pearson suffered from Coeliac's disease in which your immune system attacks your own tissues if you eat foods with gluten like Weetabix

Wales Online

Intestinal disease new worry for North Korea

North Korea says that hundreds of families have fallen ill with an unidentified intestinal disease, heaping pressure on a crumbling healthcare system already strained by Covid-19.

Bangkok Post

The FDA authorizes COVID-19 shots for infants and preschoolers

The vaccinations for children as young as 6 months old could start next week. But first, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must sign off.

WEKU

With COVID shots approved for toddlers, here’s what you need to know

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5 years old Friday, a welcome relief to parents of the last age group to become eligible for shots. Although the move will help protect children from infection and serious disease, vaccine hesitancy still looms in the U.S.…

Tribune News Service

It’s best not to have sex if you suspect monkeypox, but if you must, here’s how to do it safely

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently issued guidelines for sex among people who suspect they might have the disease.

Chicago Sun-Times

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WEKU

Coronavirus FAQ: Should I still take a COVID test before flying into the U.S.?

This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ended the COVID-19 testing rule for air passengers traveling to the U.S. from abroad. Should you still take a COVID test anyway?

Benzinga

Cyclerion Neurology Candidate Shows Encouraging Action In Preclinical Studies

Cyclerion Therapeutics Inc's (NASDAQ:CYCN) preclinical studies demonstrated its lead soluble guanylate cyclase (sGC) stimulator, CY6463, improved cellular energetics and reduced inflammation in preclinical models of mitochondrial disease. The data will be presented at the International Conference on cGMP. CY6463 significantly increased ATP levels in lymphoblasts derived from patients with mitochondrial complex 1 deficiency…

Benzinga

The Daily Biotech Pulse: Addex Terminates Parkinson's Study, Expanded Use Of Rhythm's Obesity Drug, FDA Approval For AbbVie's Skyrizi In Crohn's Disease

Here's a roundup of top developments in the biotech space over the last 24 hours:

Daily Record

People with diabetes twice as likely to develop dementia, says study

Scientists suggest a healthy lifestyle in middle age could reduce the risks of developing dementia

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Why Shares Of Addex Therapeutics Are Falling Today

Shares of small-cap penny stock Addex Therapeutics Ltd. (NASDAQ: ADXN) are trading lower after the company terminated its Phase 2b/3 study of Dipraglurant for dyskinesia associated with Parkinson's disease due to slow recruitment. The company suspended its guidance amid the termination.

Benzinga

Why Mereo BioPharma Shares Are Jumping Today

AstraZeneca plc (NASDAQ:AZN) is rumored to be eyeing take over of Mereo BioPharma Group plc (NASDAQ:MREO), according to a report in The Times. The Times' report says that "Mereo would accept $5, equating to $500 million including American depositary receipts or ADRs. Evercore and Citigroup are said to be involved as advisers." Mereo's lead…

Tribune News Service

FDA clears Moderna, Pfizer COVID shots for children 5 and under

COVID vaccines for children ages 5 and under from Pfizer Inc. and Moderna Inc. received authorization from U.S. regulators, meaning almost all of the American population can soon get protected against COVID-19 disease.

Daily Mirror

Woman died after hospital fed her Weetabix as son's 'heart sank' at tragic news

Hazel Pearson, 80, who suffered from coeliac disease, was violently sick after she was fed Weetabix at Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Wales, and died just four days later, an inquest heard

The Times of India

Healthy and happy diet for kids: Foods to build their immunity

We all want our kids to get the right nutrition for their growth and development and to have a strong immune system. It is essential to monitor what they eat and make sure that we feed them nourishing food. However, kids are mostly attracted to junk food that can do…

Evening Standard

4,000 women with breast cancer could benefit from new pill taken twice a day

Abemaciclib is a twice-daily pill that is used with hormone therapy

Leeds Live

Emmerdale's Danny Miller to support Rob Burrow with star-studded celeb event

There's an ongoing campaign to build The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease

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