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Farm disease detection start-up secures £2.2 million in funding

Penicuik-based business gets UK Government backing to further develop its tech

Insider UK

Erectile Dysfunction could be 'early warning sign' for mortality, study suggests

Erectile Dysfunction can become an increasing problem as men get older. While this issue is a normal part of the ageing process, new research shows that it is also a key predictor of early mortality.

Daily Mirror

Monkeypox: What we know about rare virus as four more cases confirmed in England

Four more cases of rare tropical disease detected

The Independent UK

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Traveling this summer? CDC recommends everyone test for COVID-19 in days before flying

If you are traveling internationally or within the U.S. this summer, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends you test for COVID-19 in the days before flying.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Global pollution kills 9 million people a year, study finds

A new study says pollution of all types is killing 9 million people a year

The Independent UK

Dieter Kurtenbach: How COVID could determine the NBA title — ‘you pray that it does not influence the way the season ends’

As Warriors coach Steve Kerr was driving to work ahead of Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals series, his focus wasn’t on the Memphis Grizzlies, but rather on his cough, his congestion, and the cases of COVID-19 that had popped up at the team’s San Francisco facility.

Tribune News Service

AstraZeneca In-Licenses New Suite Of COVID-19 Antibody Candidate(s)

AstraZeneca plc (NASDAQ:AZN) moved to bolster its COVID-19 portfolio of antibodies with a $157 million licensing deal for experimental therapies developed by newly-launched UK-based biotech, RQ Biotechnology Ltd. In addition to the initial sum, AstraZeneca will pay possible royalty payments as part of the exclusive license to develop pre-clinical COVID antibodies engineered by RQ…

Benzinga

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Zinc is a metal essential to life – scientists have discovered a protein that helps keep cells alive when zinc levels are low

All living things, including people, need zinc in their diets. Getting too little of this essential metal can impair growth and cause immune dysfunction, neurological disorders and cancer. Unfortunately, over 17% of the world’s population is at risk for zinc deficiency. The World Health Organization considers this kind of micronutrient-related…

The Conversation

In wave after deadly wave, COVID has claimed 1 million lives in the U.S.

The virus became the third leading cause of death in the U.S., and caused so many to die in the prime of life that the country experienced the biggest drop in life expectancy since World War II.

WEKU

FDA May Authorize Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 Booster For 5-11 Year Kids Soon: NYT

The FDA is expected to authorize a booster shot of Pfizer Inc (NYSE:PFE) / BioNTech SE's (NASDAQ:BNTX) COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 probably by today, the New York Times reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The companies submitted an application to the FDA for authorization last month. They have cited data from…

Benzinga

NACC asked to probe senior officials over Mor Pla's temple raid

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has been asked to investigate two senior officials in Yasothon who allowed Jeeraphan Phetkhao, alias Mor Pla, and a crew of reporters to confront ailing renowned monk Luang Pu Saeng Yanwaro at his monastery.

Bangkok Post

Infertile men have a higher chance of developing breast cancer, study finds

Researchers suggest further work is needed to understand the underlying causes of male breast cancer.

The Independent UK

Parkinson's symptoms as brain scanners could help 'untreatable signs of disease'

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive brain disease that not only affects movement but also damages motivation and cognition.

Daily Record

North Korean Military Ramps Up Covid Response as Outbreak Grows

North Korean military medics ramped up the distribution of medicines to fight a growing coronavirus outbreak, state media said on Tuesday, with the number of reported cases of "fever" nearing 1.5 million. Leader Kim Jong Un has ordered nationwide lockdowns to try and slow the spread of the disease through…

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Consumer Health: Osteoporosis and exercise

May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about this bone disease. Osteoporosis affects approximately 10 million people in the U.S., 80% of whom are women, according to the Office on Women's Health.

The Independent UK

Monkeypox: What we know about rare virus as four more cases confirmed in England

Four more cases of rare tropical disease detected

Liverpool Echo

Dad's heroic decision after son diagnosed with rare disease

Luke's parents were 'heartbroken' when he was diagnosed at just 11 weeks old

Nottingham Post

DWP: PIP explained and the 19 health conditions that could get you £156 extra a week

PIP is administered by the Department for Work and Pensions

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Infertility in men linked to higher chance of developing breast cancer

Study suggests that the rate could be twice as high

The Guardian - UK

Infertile men may be twice as likely to develop breast cancer, study suggests

Researchers find link between fertility issues and cancer risk, but say biological reason unclear

The Independent UK

Infertility in men linked to higher chance of developing breast cancer – study

Researchers suggest further work is needed to understand the underlying causes of male breast cancer.

The Hindu

Kerala to open fever clinics in all public sector hospitals

Health department reviews infectious diseases plan in view of the rains

Wales Online

New treatment for Parkinson's disease could be on horizon thanks to ultra-powerful scanner

Research suggests ultra-powerful brain scanners could offer hope for the treatment of previously-untreatable symptoms in Parkinson’s disease

Bangkok Post

Funding an end to scourge of polio

Growing up in India, I did not have access to the polio vaccine, and the disease paralysed my legs when I was an infant. As a result, I have undergone many surgeries and cannot walk without leg braces and crutches. My story is not unique. When the Global Polio Eradication…

Chronicle Live

First monkeypox patient in the North East sent to the RVI as officials warn disease may be spreading in UK

Monkeypox is a viral condition usually associated with travel to West Africa but these patients haven't travelled to places where it is endemic

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