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Len Johnrose dead: Ex-footballer dies aged 52 after motor neurone disease battle

Former Burnley, Blackburn, Swansea and Hartlepool midfielder Len Johnrose's passing aged 52 was confirmed on Monday following a five-year battle with motor neurone disease

Daily Mirror

Perth Royal Show ramps up biosecurity measures against foot-and-mouth disease outbreak

Biosecurity measures will ramp up at the Perth Royal Show this year, to reduce the risk of a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.

ABC News

Silence, stigma and unaffordable drugs: the Kenyan woman finding sickle cell solutions

As a child, Lea Kilenga was ostracised because of her sickle cell disease. Now she is a champion for others

The Guardian - UK

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Sickle cell disease: nearly 50% of patients receive poor care, says global study

Across 10 countries almost half those surveyed say they were treated like drug addicts and more than third believe their race influenced poor care

The Guardian - UK

Why are they changing the name for monkeypox? What's the origin of the name?

The World Health Organization says the variant changes will come into effect immediately, with scientists calling the old names "discriminatory and stigmatising".

ABC News

Australia, New Zealand say no issues with meat exports to China

Australia and New Zealand said on Tuesday they were aware of Chinese media reports of a ban on meat imports from both countries by Beijing but said they had not received any official notice and shipments had been clearing as normal.

Reuters

Don't suspend beef imports, PM tells China

Anthony Albanese has called on China to remove sanctions against Australian products amid fears that Beijing will stop beef imports over disease concerns.

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Death of five-year-old Mackay boy shapes research into rare genetic disease

Research into the rare genetic disease that claimed the life of a five-year-old boy is helping researchers work on treatments to save others.

ABC News

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

Gritstone bio (NASDAQ:GRTS) announced that interim results from the Phase 1/2 trial of GRANITE, its individualized, vaccine-based immunotherapy candidate for solid tumor cancers, were published today in Nature Medicine. The initial results from the study are expected during second half of 2023. Gritstone shares traded in a range of $3.96 to $4.24…

Benzinga

One Health: why we need to combine disease surveillance and climate modelling to preempt future pandemics

Within less than three years, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared two public health emergencies of international concern: COVID-19 in February 2020 and monkeypox in July 2022.

The Conversation

Tributes paid to former Bury player Len Johnrose who has died after battle with motor neurone disease

The former footballer launched a campaign to help raise awareness and funds to tackle MND

Manchester Evening News

Heartbroken woman put down five dogs after being diagnosed with rare disease

A rescue dog Wendy had brought in is believed to have spread the extremely rare disease into the household

Manchester Evening News

Early menopause signs to watch out for as women warned of heart disease risk

The age when a woman enters the menopause could be a major indicator when it comes to having heart problems later in life

Wales Online

Ian Chappell calls it quits after 45 years behind mic

In 2019, Chappell was diagnosed with skin cancer and underwent five weeks of treatment to overcome the disease.

The Hindu

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Irish people warned over 'potentially fatal' disease brought on after Sunday night's heavy rain and thunderstorms

While the change in weather is disappointing for sun-seekers, it could also bring about a rise in cases of Leptospirosis or Weil's Disease, according to one expert.

Daily Mirror

Early menopause symptoms to spot as study warns of heart disease risk

Early menopause has been found to significantly increase a women's heart problems, says new research. What symptoms should you be aware of indicating your risk?

The Guardian - UK

It is vital to control diseases such as polio – so why is the UK cutting global vaccine funding?

The resurgence of polio proves again that diseases don’t respect borders, says Helen Bedford, professor of children’s health at UCL

Daily Mirror

Snorers can get up to £156 a week in DWP benefits - and thousands do already

Snoring can be a sign of a more serious medical condition like sleep apnea, which can qualify you for Personal Independence Payment benefits of up to £156 every week

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Liverpool Echo

Mum forced to put down her five dogs as she issues warning to all pet owners

Wendy Hayes was left with no choice but to euthanise her beloved pets

The Independent UK

Covid warning over symptom of new strain that affects sufferers at night

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

The Guardian - US

‘Living with Covid’ should be countered by containing the virus once and for all

CDC’s position should be countered by exploiting the science and our clear capabilities of fully containing the virus

The Independent UK

Dog catches monkeypox from owners after sleeping in their bed

Researchers call for discussion about isolating pets from people who test positive for virus

The Independent UK

Teaching assistant diagnosed with bowel cancer at 22 reveals three symptoms people of all ages should know

Cambridgeshire teaching assistant Sophie Anderson was just 22 when she was diagnosed with bowel cancer after first showing symptoms at the age of 18

Reason

Brickbat: You Deserve a Break Today

Australian officials have fined an Indonesian traveler $2,664 (about $1,874 U.S.) for not declaring two sausage-and-egg McMuffins and a ham croissant when entering the country. A security dog sniffed out the contraband at Darwin International Airport. The food was scheduled to be tested for foot-and-mouth disease and then destroyed.

The Independent UK

Woman forced to put down five dogs after becoming first in UK to be diagnosed with ultra-rare disease

Wendy Hayes, 61, was left with no choice but to euthanise her pets after they contracted Brucella canis

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