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A vaccine for Lyme disease is in its final clinical trial

There isn't currently a Lyme disease vaccine on the U.S. market. Researchers are hoping to change that.

WEKU

Personalised medicine made in hospitals can revolutionise the way diseases are treated – the challenge now will be implementing it

Imagine a patient with a rare genetic disorder that makes their arms and legs have imprecise and slow movements. For years, the patient has faced serious restrictions in day-to-day life. They tried several treatments, but all have failed to ease the symptoms.

The Conversation

Director Lars von Trier diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and 'is in good spirits'

Filmmaker Lars von Trier has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and is in "good spirits" while being treated for the symptoms of the brain disorder.

Los Angeles Times

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Ashton Kutcher says he was lucky to survive a rare form of the disease vasculitis

The actor said he suffered from hearing, vision and balance issues and that it took him an entire year to recover from the autoimmune condition that causes the swelling of blood vessels.

WEKU

Breast cancer symptoms after Olivia Newton-John's 30-year battle with disease

The Grease star had lived with breast cancer since her diagnosis at the age of 43.

Daily Record

Ashton Kutcher ‘lucky to be alive’ after autoimmune disease left him blind and deaf

Actor says he was diagnosed with vasculitis two years ago but has recovered and the ordeal made him strong

The Guardian - US

Poor sleeping habits could increase fatty liver disease risk, recent study finds

The condition can be hard to spot in its early stages.

Daily Record

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Cannes stalwart Lars von Trier reveals he has Parkinson's

Danish art house director Lars von Trier is undergoing treatment for Parkinson's disease, it was revealed on Tuesday.

Radio France Internationale

Baby girl with rare disease to have liver transplant two weeks after having heart surgery

Suffolk parents Joe and Gemma Kean say a liver transplant will change everything for little Aria

The Independent UK

Climate change is worsening disease

We scoured 77,000 studies to create a map of the human risks aggravated by climate-related hazards

Salon

Vitamin D deficiency increases risk of cancer and heart disease – symptoms to spot

Vitamin D deficiency may be rare during the summer months, but when the temperature drops many people will begin to lack the “sunshine vitamin”

Daily Mirror

EastEnders’ Samantha Womack reveals cancer battle in Olivia Newton-John tribute

The 49-year-old actress announced on Twitter: ‘I now start my own battle with this disease’.

The Independent UK

Samantha Womack: Former EastEnders star reveals breast cancer diagnosis in Olivia Newton-John tribute

’I now start my own battle with this disease,’ she told her followers

The Independent UK

What is vasculitis? Symptoms and causes of the rare autoimmune disease that Ashton Kutcher had

The Two and a Half Men actor said he was “lucky to be alive”

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Daily Mirror

Early signs of breast cancer as Olivia Newton-John dies from cruel disease

The legendary actress, most notable for her role in the iconic film Grease, died peacefully at her ranch in Southern California following a 30-year breast cancer battle. There are a number of lesser-known early signs of the disease you need to be aware of

Tribune News Service

Commentary: Loosen strict COVID restrictions in nursing homes; residents deserve freedom of choice

This summer brings with it a renewed sense of freedom as the country enjoys the widespread availability of vaccinations along with effective antiviral treatments that can prevent severe disease or hospitalization from COVID-19. Yet the emergence of new, highly contagious variants that spread and infect those who are vaccinated and…

Daily Mirror

Olivia Newton-John felt she had beaten cancer for third time in heartbreaking interview

Despite feeling 'cursed' with cancer after a 30-year battle, Grease actress Olivia Newton-John harboured hopes and dreams of beating the disease for a third time

Evening Standard

Lars von Trier: Danish film director diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease

Von Trier was said to be ‘in good spirits and... being treated for his symptoms’

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Super fit Glasgow dad contracts life changing disease after insect bite

Rico Franchi first contacted Lyme disease in 2010, when he began experiencing symptoms including extreme fatigue and joint pain. He was diagnosed around two years later, and the disease continues to impact his day-to-day life.

The Independent UK

8 things science says will accelerate ageing

As a new study confirms drinking too much really does make you look older, Lisa Salmon looks into other lifestyle factors that may contribute too

The Conversation

Monkeypox can be transmitted to babies during and after pregnancy. We should be watchful but not alarmed

So far, there have been 57 confirmed and probable cases of monkeypox reported by Australian authorities.

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 Times of India

Monkeypox cases driven 'underground' by anti-gay stigma in India

NEW DELHI: About two months before India officially reported its first cases of monkeypox, Mumbai doctor Ishwar Gilada urged two of his patients to get tested. Both -- a gay man and a male who identifies as bisexual -- refused, even though their sexual partners caught the disease.

Daily Record

Scots dad battling Lyme Disease for 12 years after tick bite says life 'has changed completely'

Rico Franchi, 40, of Glasgow has been living with the life-altering disease since 2010.

The New Daily

Ashton Kutcher ‘lucky to be alive’ after secret health battle

Ashton Kutcher says he is "lucky to be alive" after a year-long battle with an autoimmune disease that left him unable to see or hear.

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