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Michael J Fox's worrying health update as he 'struggles' with multiple broken bones

Back To The Future star Michael J Fox, 61, has detailed his 'struggle' with Parkinson's after suffering numerous broken bones

Daily Mirror

Glasgow council candidate hopeful on his 'miracle' fight with rare disease

The council candidate wants to show disability should not stand in the way of seeking election.

Glasgow Live

Are butter boards bad for you? An expert view on the latest food trend

In an unexpected twist, butter seems to be back on the menu. After years of being a maligned ingredient that many people shied away from, butter has now become the latest food trend on social media, thanks to the recent popularity of “butter boards”.

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Ebola infects 6 schoolkids in Uganda as contagion fear grows

Six schoolchildren in Uganda’s capital have tested positive for Ebola

The Independent UK

Many dengue patients in Delhi developing complications like liver dysfunction: Doctors

NEW DELHI: Amid a rise in dengue cases in Delhi, doctors in several city hospitals said many patients of the vector-borne disease are developing complications such as liver dysfunction and capillary leak. More than 900 cases of dengue have been reported in the capital in October, taking the infection tally…

The Times of India

COVID and health workers' strike: how Kenya's health services coped in times of crisis

When epidemics break out and public health emergencies are declared, people shy away from seeking care for other conditions. This may seem counter-intuitive at first glance. But it makes sense. Ordinary life is disrupted, so visiting a clinic for a routine checkup becomes harder. People are afraid they’ll contract the…

The Conversation

Reduce cardiovascular risk significantly by reducing your salt intake

Eating too much salt is never good, and research has found that having a high sodium diet can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, which is why it's important to limit your intake

Daily Mirror

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Hidden signs of liver toxicity - bad breath, headaches to unusual veins on the body

The liver is essential for healthy functioning of the body, and when it begins to fail, dangerous health consequences can become a reality. There are a number of unusual changes seen on the body that warn of liver toxicity

Daily Mirror

Drugs – 4 essential reads on how they're made, how they work and how context can make poison a medicine

Pandemics and disease outbreaks put a spotlight on the hurdles researchers face to get a drug on the shelves. From finding prospective drug candidates to balancing time and financial pressures with ensuring safety and efficacy, there are many aspects of drug development that determine whether a treatment ever makes it…

The Conversation

RSV: A pediatric disease expert answers 5 questions about the surging outbreak of respiratory syncytial virus

Respiratory syncytial virus, more commonly known as RSV, sends thousands of children to the hospital every year in the U.S. But during September and October 2022, health professionals across the country have watched an unprecedented spike in the number of cases of this usually mild, but occasionally dangerous, respiratory infection…

The Conversation

Pigeons transform into strange zombies with twisted necks after mysterious bird virus

Pigeons who fall ill with pigeon paramyxovirus, also known as PPMV or Newcastle's Disease, experience a raft of neurological symptoms including a violently twisted neck and trembling wings

Daily Mirror

Dementia risk linked to high levels of blood pressure, warns new research

Many health conditions that are not effectively managed can impact other diseases. A groundbreaking new study has found those who have high blood pressure are greatly increasing their risk of having dementia later in life

Daily Mirror

California sees increase in RSV, a respiratory illness that can be dangerous for babies

LOS ANGELES — Some California children’s hospitals are straining under a surge of RSV, a respiratory illness that can cause babies to struggle to breathe.

Los Angeles Times

Newcastle dad's four-year conservatory 'nightmare' after wife's terminal disease diagnosis

Stephen Stafford's wife Jen was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2017 and the couple are unhappy with their Pennine conservatory

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HSE secures an additional 15,000 vaccines for monkeypox

There have been 200 cases of monkeypox to date reported in Ireland

Daily Record

'National scandal' as poorest Scots 74 per cent more likely to die from cancer

Cancer remains the main cause of death in Scotland, with 16,438 deaths caused by the disease in 2021, according to the latest figures from Public Health Scotland.

Bangkok Post

Airports put on alert for Ebola cases

The Public Health Ministry is beefing up health checks on incoming travellers from Africa in a bid to prevent the spread of the Ebola virus in the country.

Tribune News Service

Administration eyes national hepatitis C treatment plan

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is preparing a comprehensive initiative to fight hepatitis C that would streamline testing and treatment and secure an agreement with drugmakers to bring down the cost of treatment of the disease, which has spiked during the pandemic.

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Heart attack deaths jumped sharply among young US adults in 2nd year of COVID pandemic

As the number of COVID-19 infection surged during the pandemic, deaths from heart attacks rose sharply as well, with adults ages 25-44 experiencing the most significant increases, according to new research from scientists at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

The Guardian - AU

‘Alcogenic society’: Australian hospitals see steep rise in severe alcohol-related disease

With alcohol-induced deaths at their highest rate in 10 years, one doctor says a quarter of his hospital’s ICU resources are being used to treat the illness

Liverpool Echo

Prisoner found dead in cell during robbery trial next to 'modified vape'

Anthony Peloe was found to have taken psychoactive substances such as Spice which may have triggered a cardiac arrest

The Independent UK

Scientists fear the US faces a ‘twindemic’ this winter. Here’s what that means

Experts say the relaxation of Covid-19 rules could aid the spread of flu, while children’s hospitals are reporting an unprecedented surge in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh family open up incredible 'ghost garden' to raise funds for charity

Kim Herkes and her family go all out to celebrate Hallowe’en every year by transforming their back garden into a haunted horror fest with zombies, vampires, skulls, pumpkins and scary skeletons lurking in the shadows.

Daily Mirror

Mum, 32, diagnosed with breast cancer was 'too scared' to ask doctors about disease

Kemi Olowe noticed a lump in her right breast but thought it was a blocked milk duct. However, four months later she visited her GP and after two ultrasounds she was diagnosed with breast cancer

Daily Mirror

Lesser-known lung cancer symptoms from hoarse voice to unusual wheezing

Lung cancer is one of the most serious health conditions caused by smoking, with health experts stressing the importance of spotting the early signs of the disease as soon as possible for rapid treatment

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