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Women urged to know blood pressure to help prevent heart disease and stroke

High blood pressure is the most deadly risk factor for women worldwide, experts suggest.

The Independent UK

Call to close ‘mortality gap’ for people with severe mental illness

The Royal College of Psychiatrists called for action to prevent thousands from dying prematurely.

The Independent UK

Cops say they're being poisoned by fentanyl. Experts say the risk is 'extremely low'

Police officers regularly report being poisoned or overdosing after encountering trace amounts of fentanyl on the job. Experts say it's not happening.

WEKU

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Study finds weight gain early in life increases risk of prostate cancer death by 27%

Decades-long study involving over 250,000 Swedish men establishes strong link to risk of fatal prostate cancer

The Guardian - UK

CDC issues urgent mpox warning as summer parties threaten 'resurgence' of viral disease

A cluster of cases of mpox - formerly known as Monkeypox - has been observed, with 12 patients having been diagnosed with the virus over the past month. Experts warn people to look out for symptoms and vaccinate

Daily Mirror

Wes Streeting vows to improve cancer survival rates as he recalls brush with disease

The Shadow Health Secretary added he was lucky he survived his own scare after kidney cancer was picked up by chance, aged 38

Daily Mirror

Brave girl, 11, battling rare feet-swelling disease given hope with new 'miracle' drug

The 11-year-old's feet have swollen to the size of watermelons but there's hope in the form of a tiny pink pill and medics believe it could enable her to walk again

Daily Mirror

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Scientists make Alzheimer's breakthrough thanks to man who could hold cure in his genes

Rare genetic resilience to the disease has been identified in a second patient

Wales Online

Chlamydia is killing Australia's koalas, but ambitious new project could stop the spread

A new vaccine could protect the marsupials from the sexually transmitted disease, which can lead to blindness, infertility and death.

LiveScience

Scientists Discover New Genetic Variants That Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease

In a new study, researchers identified a rare gene mutation that may offer resiliency against Alzheimer's disease.

Inverse

How does food get contaminated? The unsafe habits that kill more than 400,000 people a year

Unsafe foods, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), contribute to poor health, including impaired growth and development, micro-nutrient deficiencies, noncommunicable and infectious diseases, and mental illness. Globally, one in ten people are affected by food-borne diseases each year. Antonina Mutoro, a nutrition researcher at the African Population and Health…

The Conversation

US soccer officials to discuss head injuries as 4 more ex-players diagnosed with CTE

Four more former professional soccer players have been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy

The Independent UK

Two women infected with first cases of highly contagious drug-resistant fungal disease

The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the US reported at least two women aged 28 and 47 have been struck down with the first known cases of the drug-resistant ringworm known as tinea

Daily Mirror

COVID fatigue: cognitive behavioural therapy could help people manage persistent symptoms – new research

While COVID is no longer regarded as a global health emergency, it remains a serious disease. Notably, even mild cases can result in persistent symptoms known as long COVID, which can have wide-reaching effects on physical health, mental health and quality of life.

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Coeliac disease warning as ‘overlooked symptoms’ could cause infertility issues

Coeliac UK warns that only 36% of people who live with the condition have been diagnosed. Here’s everything you need to know about the debilitating autoimmune condition

Nottingham Post

Symptoms of fatal motor neurone disease that kills 6 Brits every day

The disease has no cure

The Independent UK

The 56 health conditions that could entitle you to £407 a month

DWP offers monthly support to those with ailment or disability that hinders their daily activities

Daily Mirror

Warning as feeling thirsty could be 'red flag' symptom of killer disease

Polydipsia, otherwise known as excessive thirst, can cause someone to have an overwhelming need for water, feel dizzy or have a very dry mouth - and could be a sign of something worse

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Bird flu could become the next human pandemic – and politicians aren’t paying attention

We have the tools to prepare, but post-Covid fatigue and a lack of political will mean they aren’t being used, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at Edinburgh University

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Motor Neurone Disease symptoms as fatal condition kills 100 people in the UK each month

One third of people with the condition die within a year of diagnosis, but recognising the symptoms early can help you get the care and support you need

Daily Record

Bowel cancer warning signs that strike during stages 3 and 4 of 'silent killer'

Bowel cancer is the third most common cancer across Scotland with a number of warning signs often presenting themselves during the latter stages of the disease.

WEKU

Lifesaving or stigmatizing? Parents wrestle with obesity treatment options for kids

New weight-loss medications and bariatric surgery have the potential to spare children health and social problems. But some parents think they're sending kids the wrong message about their bodies.

The Independent UK

Teacher, 25, rushed to hospital with stomach ache diagnosed with terminal cancer

Madison Baloy didn’t pay much attention when she lost 60lbs over the course of 2022

Daily Record

Early warning symptoms of deadly condition that kills 'six Brits every day'

Scots rugby star Doddie Weir sadly passed away from Motor Neurone's Disease (MND) last year, but raised millions of pounds and plenty of awareness of the illness.

Daily Mirror

'Silent killer' disease with symptoms most people dismiss is killing SIX Brits every day

Motor Neurone Disease affects up to 5,000 adults in the UK and has a number of common symptoms which might be easily dismissed by some Brits

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