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Air pollution: how bad is particulate matter for your health?

Particulate pollution poses one of the greatest environmental risks to health, according to the WHO. So what is a safe level of exposure?

The Guardian - AU

Eli Lilly says experimental drug slows Alzheimer's worsening

Eli Lilly and Co. says its experimental Alzheimer's drug appears to slow worsening of the mind-robbing disease

The Independent UK

World ‘on cusp of first generation of treatments for Alzheimer’s’

Almost half of those on donanemab had no clinical progression of disease at one year compared with 29% on a placebo, a study showed.

Evening Standard

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World ‘on the cusp of first generation of treatments for Alzheimer’s’

THE world is “on the cusp of a first generation of treatments for Alzheimer’s disease”, experts have said, as a new drug was found to slow…

The National (Scotland)

World ‘on cusp of first generation of treatments for Alzheimer’s’ as new drug ‘slows symptoms’

New drug donanemab appears to slow decline associated with Alzheimer’s

The Independent UK

People with any of these five health conditions may be due up to £691 each month

Over 540 conditions are supported through Adult Disability Payment and PIP.

Daily Record

People urged to try simple 'finger test' at home for early signs of lung cancer

Nearly 40,000 people are diagnosed with lung cancer every year, but there is a simple test people can do for themselves at home to tell if they are at risk of the disease

Daily Mirror

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World ‘on cusp of first generation of treatments for Alzheimer’s’ as new drug found

Almost half of those on donanemab had no clinical progression of disease at one year compared to 29% on placebo, a study showed.

The Independent UK

'Secret killer' warning sign as a third of us already developing potentially deadly disease

Fatty liver disease can be fatal with up to one in three people across the country already in the early stages of the condition. But there is an easy way to help prevent it.

Daily Record

Fungal attacks threaten global food supply, say experts

Climate crisis is exacerbating damage caused by crop-destroying fungi, risking ‘global health catastrophe’

The Guardian - UK

Bowel cancer warning as ‘porridge poo’ could signal deadly disease

Gut expert Gemma Stuart has warned how stool that looks like "mushy lumps of porridge with soft, ragged edges" could be a warning sign of bowel cancer

Daily Mirror

Scathing report into Doomadgee Rural Hospital following First Nations woman's death reveals clinical failures

The Queensland Health Ombudsman releases a scathing report into the preventable death of a First Nations woman at Doomadgee Rural Hospital in the state's north-west.

ABC News

COVID-19 | India records 3,720 new cases

India has recorded 3,720 new COVID-19 infections and the count of active cases of the disease in the country stands at 40,177, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on May 3.

The Hindu

Coal miner Peter Sharp urges people in industry to be screened for black lung disease

After 40 years in coal mining and developing a persistent cough Peter Sharp now has answers and is urging others not to ignore their lungs.

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The Conversation

Does our gut microbiota really influence our health and life expectancy?

The intestinal microbiota is the set of bacteria and viruses that live inside your gut. Microbiota perform a variety of functions, including digesting food and protecting against specific pathogens.

Bangkok Post

Women health workers hold key to ending polio

Anyone who witnesses a polio vaccination campaign in Pakistan will notice something remarkable: in most areas, the majority of health workers moving house to house to vaccinate children against this highly infectious paralytic disease are women.

ABC News

Inflammation after COVID may be caused by 'fighter-bomber' cells combatting the virus, study finds

Inflammation is what drives the fever response to the disease and is closely linked to long COVID, according to the study.

Daily Mirror

Warning sign of silent killer third of us are already developing and how to prevent it

The lesser-known Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (or NALFD) is a condition and a catch-all term for a number of conditions triggered by a build of fat in your liver

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Tributes to pioneering cancer campaigner, 92, whose family has been 'devastated' by the disease

Fundraising pioneer Maisie Steward died at the age of 92 in April

WEKU

They're trying to cure nodding syndrome. First they need to zero in on the cause

Nodding syndrome is a rare neurological condition that can result in head nodding and violent seizures. Some researchers think they know the cause, but questions remain.

Newsroom.co.nz

How 'digital twins' will revolutionise health

The concept for engineering systems has been around for years, and the same principles can be applied to human health, explains Distinguished Prof Peter Hunter

Glasgow Live

West Dunbartonshire school curriculum to include Lyme Disease prevention

There is growing concern about the impact of the disease, which is spread through tick bites.

WEKU

Gene therapy for muscular dystrophy stirs hopes and controversy

The FDA is considering greenlighting the experimental treatment under its accelerated approvals program. Some critics point out the therapy isn't yet proven to work and may be costly.

Daily Mirror

Leukaemia: Four blood cancer symptoms no-one should ignore as dad almost dies

Stephen Young, 73, had symptoms for weeks that allegedly went undiagnosed by doctors until he was finally sent for a blood test

Daily Mirror

Son fundraises in memory of his dad while knowing he’s at risk of incurable disease

Alex Wilson, from Edinburgh, watched his father’s health deteriorate with the rare condition when there was very little support for families of those with Huntington’s

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