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Banning wild meat is not the solution to reducing future disease outbreaks

There have been widespread calls for a global ban on the sale and consumption of wild meat. Following the spread of COVID in early 2020 (which is thought to have originated in bats), over 200 conservation organisations signed an open letter to the World Health Organization, urging a permanent ban…

The Conversation

West Lothian facing costs of £12m to tackle Ash Dieback disease

Woodlands along roadsides and cycle paths are made safe at the start of a 20 year programme that will costs council millions. Government money will be needed to cover huge bills between now and 2042

Edinburgh Live

Police dog who busted drugs ring gets life-saving treatment after brush with death

Springer spaniel Bailey had Cushing's disease

Wales Online

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Drug-bust spaniel gets life-saving treatment thanks to police dog charity

Bailey spent six days at the vets after contracting Cushing’s disease, with the treatment funded by the Thin Blue Paw Foundation.

The Independent UK

Explained | What is the monkeypox virus and how is it transmitted?

The first case of the virus in humans was recorded in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in a nine-year-old boy.

The Hindu

Dad's plea as son, 9, with rare disease needs specialised wheelchair to play football

Tommy, who has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, has been taking part in powerchair football sessions over the past year with a group of disabled adults

Bristol Post

Eisai - Biogen Seek Accelerated Approval For Their Second Alzheimer's Drug

Eisai Co Ltd (OTC:ESALY) has completed the rolling submission of the FDA marketing application under the accelerated approval for lecanemab (BAN2401) for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) due to Alzheimer's disease (AD) and mild AD. Eisai is collaborating with Biogen Inc (NASDAQ:BIIB) for drug development. Eisai has requested a Priority Review, while the lecanemab Phase 3…

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'Walk for Parkinson's' scheduled to take place in Falkirk

Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, with symptoms worsening over time.

Daily Record

McDonald's apologises to man after security told him 'you're not disabled'

Sam has Crohn's disease and carries a document showing he may need access to a toilet at short notice

Wales Online

New funding announced to provide better care for lung disease patients in Renfrewshire

The partnership between Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland and the NHS has been welcomed.

Daily Record

Smart Heart: Man, 60, Found Out He Had Heart Condition After Trying On Smartwatch

Professor Sir Nilesh Samani said more people need to be aware that the disease carries a heightened stroke risk.

Zenger

Family of Kawasaki disease victim fights to raise awareness of mystery illness

Alexander Parsons died in 2020 and his parents have been fighting for two years to raise awareness of the condition and links to Covid

Wales Online

Monkeypox: What we know about rare virus as infection confirmed in England

Only 8 cases of disease have previously been reported in UK

The Independent UK

Boon for blooms as UK’s dry spring keeps plant diseases at bay

Exclusive: RHS says queries about diseases down 45% in good sign for May blooms such as lupins and iris

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Symptoms in your eye can be sign of more than 20 health conditions

An expert explains what it means if you have signs like red or yellow eyes, bulges or changes in the reaction of your pupils

Wales Online

Does Vladimir Putin have cancer and is he dying? The reports and evidence on the Russian President

There have been suggestions the Russian leader Vladimir Putin may have cancer or Parkinson's disease

The Hindu

Doctors waive charges for infant with rare disease

Resort to crowfunding for drugs and consumables

ABC News

High-risk COVID-19 patients can now get two antiviral prescription drugs — but some are still missing out

For Australians at high risk of developing severe COVID-19, getting access to potentially lifesaving treatments recently became easier — but experts say some people are still having trouble obtaining them.

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The Independent UK

Rare cases of COVID returning pose questions for Pfizer pill

A small number of COVID-19 patients are relapsing after taking Pfizer's antiviral pill, raising questions about the drug at the center of the U.S. response effort

Daily Mirror

Family's pain after eight-month-old boy dies from Kawasaki-like disease linked to Covid

The family of Alexander Parsons are working to raise awareness about PIMS-TS - Paediatric Inflammatory Multisystem Syndrome two years after his death - which is similar to Kawasaki

Daily Mirror

Inside Billy Connolly's Parkison's battle as he admits he 'suffers badly' in Bafta speech

British comedy and TV legend Billy Connolly gave a moving and honest update to fans and the academy about his battle with Parkinson's disease following his diagnosis in 2013

Benzinga

Madrigal Announces Debt Funding Of $250M To Back Potential US Resmetirom Launch

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:MDGL) secured a $250 million term loan facility from Hercules Capital Inc (NYSE:HTGC), providing additional funding to support the expanded clinical program and ramp-up for a potential US launch of resmetirom. The company drew $50 million from the facility at closing and can draw a further $200 million under the agreement. Related…

The Independent UK

Breast cancer survivor and lingerie designer shatters taboos

When Dana Donofree had a bilateral mastectomy and implant reconstruction after her breast cancer diagnosis in 2010, the then 27-year-old fashion designer discovered only medical and uncomfortable bras catering to women with the disease

The Conversation

What your eyes reveal about your health

Scientists at the University of California, San Diego, have developed a smartphone app that can detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological conditions. The app uses the phone’s near-infrared camera to track changes in the size of a person’s pupils at a sub-millimetre level. These measurements can then…

Tribune News Service

Sweeping, limited or no powers at all? What’s at stake in the mask mandate appeal

The definition of “sanitation.” An old court case that involves an underwear manufacturer. Whether people had a fair chance to express their opinions about wearing masks on planes.

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