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A-ha frontman Morten Harket shares diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease

The singer announced the news on the band’s website urging fans not to worry about him and ‘spend your energy and effort addressing real problems’

The Guardian - UK

Increasing risk of animal diseases prompts dire warning for UK

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The Independent UK

A-ha singer Morten Harket announces Parkinson’s disease diagnosis

The vocalist said the problems he is having with his voice ‘are one of many grounds for uncertainty about my creative future’.

Evening Standard

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A-ha singer Morten Harket diagnosed with Parkinson's

A-ha frontman Morten Harket - who is a founding member of the 'Take On Me' group - has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

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This plant compound could lower your risk of heart disease and diabetes, according to new research

A new study is among the first to show the benefits of phytosterols as part of a regular diet.

Fortune

5 Rare Childhood Diseases That Are More Common Than You Think

When we hear the term “rare childhood diseases,” it’s easy to assume these conditions are so uncommon that most families will never encounter them. But the reality is more complicated—and more relevant—than you might expect. Many of these so-called “rare” illnesses affect thousands of children each year, often going undiagnosed…

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A-ha singer Morten Harket reveals he has Parkinson’s disease after ‘private’ diagnosis

‘This isn’t the sort of news anyone wants to deliver to the world,’ the ‘Take On Me’ group said

The Independent UK

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The only way to know if you have coeliac disease or gluten intolerance

While the two share many similar symptoms, only one can cause intestinal damage and malnutrition

The Independent UK

Diagnostic dilemma: A rare genetic disease stained a woman's heart black

An older woman had a relatively common heart problem, but it had a very rare cause.

LiveScience

Gluten intolerance and coeliac disease can both cause nausea, bloating and pain. What’s the difference?

Around one in ten Australians say they follow a gluten-free diet.

The Conversation

Why is my mint turning brown? Discover the causes of this common problem, and simple ways to fix it

Mint is a herb prone to a range of pests, diseases, and environmental stress

Homes & Gardens

Government would struggle to cope with severe animal disease outbreak – watchdog

Outbreaks such as foot and mouth or bird flu can have major impacts on farming, economic growth, public health and wildlife, the NAO says.

The Independent UK

UK ‘not prepared’ for major animal disease outbreak like foot and mouth or bird flu

Watchdog calls for urgent action after government admits there is a “very high” risk of an outbreak to which it would be unable to respond effectively

The Independent UK

Eating this popular fruit daily may support postmenopausal heart and metabolic health

Menopause begins for approximately 6,000 women each day

The Independent UK

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Six crucial facts about Alzheimer’s and why there’s new hope for treatments

There was an 11% increase in Alzheimer’s disease clinical trials scheduled for 2025

Al Jazeera

‘Corpses rotting in the Nile’ as cholera tears through Sudan

The waterborne disease has rapidly spread throughout Sudan due to the ongoing civil war.

Evening Standard

Daily cup of chickpeas can lower cholesterol, researchers find

The study was presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition in Florida.

Evening Standard

6 things you need to know about Alzheimer’s – as drug trials bring new hope

The new review of Alzheimer’s disease in clinical trials in 2025 found 182 clinical trials assessing the impact of 138 drugs.

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The Independent UK

Weight-loss drugs among breakthrough trials offering ‘hope’ for dementia prevention

One clinical trial is assessing whether semaglutide, used in weight loss drugs, could slow the progression of dementia

Evening Standard

‘Hope on the horizon’ as drugs assessed for Alzheimer’s prevention

There has been an 11% increase in the number of clinical trials assessing potential treatments.

Evening Standard

Chief medical officer ‘anxious’ about US leaving World Health Organisation

Sir Gregor Smith said the move leaves a ‘gap’ in how experts understand emerging diseases.

The Conversation

Preventing the next pandemic: One Health researcher calls for urgent action

The world is facing daunting health challenges with the rise of zoonotic diseases – infections that are transmissible from animals to humans. These diseases – which include Ebola, avian flu, COVID-19 and HIV – show how the health and wellbeing of humans, animals and ecosystems are closely connected.

The Independent UK

Groundbreaking AI pen detects Parkinson’s by analysing handwriting

Handwriting is a complex process requiring brain-hand coordination and research shows it is substantially affected by Parkinson’s

The Independent UK

Staying hopeful could significantly reduce risk of heart attacks

A study has found that hope as a form of ‘self-prescription’ can be a powerful tool

The Independent UK

The attitude change that could reduce risk of heart disease or stroke

A study has found the ‘self-prescription’ can be a powerful tool

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