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Will XEC be this winter’s COVID variant?

Experts are keeping an eye on the XEC recombinant strain, which may cause trouble this winter

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Miranda Hart reveals how Lyme disease left her 'bed-bound' amid decades-long mystery health battle

The TV star said it took 33 years for doctors to diagnosis her after initially mistaking her symptoms for agoraphobia, an anxiety disorder

Evening Standard

Miranda Hart and Justin Bieber suffer from it: What you need to know about Lyme disease

Hollywood star Alec Baldwin said he feared he would die when he was diagnosed with Lyme disease

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Miranda Hart shares ‘hope’ after learning identity of three-decade long illness

Comedian reflected on being ‘silenced’ by others as she dealt with unexplained symptoms

The Independent UK

Lyme disease: What are the symptoms and how can it be treated?

Lyme Disease UK has warned that the disease is on the rise in the UK

The Independent UK

Miranda Hart reveals Lyme disease diagnosis: ‘I hit rock bottom’

‘There’d be times where I’d look at a glass of water, and think ‘I don’t know how to pick that up’,’ comedian said

The Independent UK

Jenna Fischer battled breast cancer

Jenna Fischer was diagnosed with breast cancer last December but is now free of the disease.

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Best Indoor Air Purifiers To Remove Pollutants, Smoke And Other Allergens

Long-term exposure to air pollutants such as fine particulate matter increases the risk of respiratory illnesses, cardiovascular diseases, and cancers. In 2020, household air pollution was responsible for an estimated 3.2 million deaths per year.

Medical Daily

Fast-rising cholera cases across war-torn Sudan alarm the UN

Sudan's health ministry says cholera cases in the country have increased by almost 40% across 11 of the total 18 states in less than two weeks, alarming the U.N. health officials

The Independent UK

Marburg virus: Should UK travellers be worried about the disease?

All passengers departing Rwanda will be asked to complete a symptom screening questionnaire

The Independent UK

When to replace your running shoes? 5 telltale signs to know

Running is one of the best activities for your heart, is effective in boosting longevity, and improves sleep. Running for even 10 minutes is enough to ward off heart disease risk and improve moods. Running shoes play a vital role in supporting your joints and muscles and preventing injuries while…

The Times of India

One year of humanitarian crisis in Gaza: 'Warnings are going unheeded,' UNICEF says

Gaza has become "a much darker reality than anyone ever thought possible". That's the description from a spokesman for the United Nations Children's Fund, UNICEF. James Elder, who was in Gaza himself last week, told us how the people of the enclave are now able to live on just 15…

France 24

Govt to expand senior healthcare and cover Alzheimer's, cancer and more

In a welcoming move, the government is planning to expand its coverage of elderly healthcare, through its ambitious Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, by including treatments for diseases commonly seen among elders, like Alzheimer's, dementia, heart failure and cancer.

The Times of India

India awarded by WHO for eliminating trachoma: Know about the disease

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has felicitated the Indian government for eliminati ng a serious bacterial infection, trachoma. "India’s success is due to the strong leadership of its Government," said Saima Wazed, Regional Director of WHO South-East Asia. Elimination of trachoma is part of the 2021–2030 neglected tropical disease roadmap…

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US CDC to release second-highest warning level for Marburg virus

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) will issue its second-highest level of travel notice for Rwanda, recommending people to avoid nonessential travel due to the Marburg disease outbreak in the east African country, the U.S. government said on Monday, Reuters reported.

The Conversation

When medicines don’t work: eliminating neglected tropical diseases will reduce drug resistance – a win for all

A major health challenge of our time is when drugs no longer work to treat infections. This happens when the agents that cause infections – they may be bacteria, viruses or fungi – become resistant to the drugs.

The Times of India

Fact Check: Can Marburg virus infection cause bleeding eyes?

Marburg disease is spreading rapidly in Rwanda and the infection, which is caused by the Marburg virus, has claimed 11 lives so far. Every day new reports are emerging about the disease, its symptoms, the way it can spread and the complications.

The Times of India

What can inflammation do to body and herbs that can reduce it

The body uses inflammation as a natural defence mechanism to heal and defend itself as needed. On the other hand, persistent inflammation can lead to a number of medical issues. It might include everything from persistent fatigue to more significant issues like heart disease. Following is everything that you need…

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A peek inside human brain shows a way it cleans out waste

A unique peek inside the human brain may help explain how it clears away waste like the kind that leads to Alzheimer's disease

Woman & Home

The best cardio exercises for beginners - plus some top tips for getting started

Cardio exercises help boost heart health and fitness levels, reducing the risk of disease and boosting mental health

The Conversation

One of science’s greatest achievements: how the rapid development of COVID vaccines prepares us for future pandemics

Since COVID was first reported in December 2019, there have been more than 775 million recorded infections and more than 7 million deaths from the disease. This makes COVID the seventh-deadliest pandemic in recorded history.

The Conversation

Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda – what you need to know

Rwanda is in the midst of its first outbreak of Marburg virus – an often fatal disease with symptoms similar to Ebola. So far, 46 cases have been recorded and 12 deaths. The source of the outbreak is still not known.

The Conversation

MicroRNA is the Nobel-winning master regulator of the genome – researchers are learning to treat disease by harnessing how it controls genes

When Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun discovered a new molecule they called microRNA in the 1980s, it was a fascinating diversion from what for decades had been called the central dogma of molecular biology.

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Nobel Prize Awarded For Discovery Of Microrna In Medicine

Discover how Americans Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun's Nobel Prize-winning discovery of microRNA is revolutionizing gene regulation and disease treatment.

Evening Standard

Marburg virus: Rwanda begins vaccine trials amid fears of outbreak of deadly disease

Virus kills around half of people it infects

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