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Is ice cream really healthy? Here's what the evidence says

Ice cream lovers worldwide were probably rejoicing when a recent article suggested that indulging in your favourite flavour might be healthy. The article drew upon a 2018 doctoral thesis, which suggested that people with type 2 diabetes who consumed more ice cream had lower risks of heart disease. But as…

The Conversation

Identical twins suffer same cancer symptoms – but only one has the disease

‘Every test under the sun has been done on her, and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with her. It’s so bizarre’

The Independent UK

Scottish whisky chosen by Doddie Weir sells out in 20 minutes in MND fundraiser

Highland Single Malt AD/06:17, a whisky chosen specially by Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir before he died, sold out in just 20 minutes, and profits will go to motor neurone disease research.

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Long COVID signs are seen in flu cases as well: Study

"Long COVID appears to manifest as a post-viral syndrome of no greater incidence or severity than seasonal influenza," a release from the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology Infectious Diseases has said.

The Times of India

CDC has approved spring COVID booster for some. Do you need it?

Another COVID-19 booster shot is on the way as federal health officials look to further augment protection for those at greater risk of developing severe disease.

Los Angeles Times

Risks posed by mosquito-borne disease as climate changes assessed

Scientists said mosquitoes and ticks represent a growing threat in Scotland.

The Independent UK

Push for a ban on deadly silica intensifies

Unions are pushing for a ban on kitchen benchtops with high silica levels that are linked to lung disease, saying there are alternative products available.

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Unions call for silica ban to set a safety benchmark

Unions are pushing for a ban on kitchen benchtops with high silica levels that are linked to lung disease, saying there are alternative products available.

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How a COVID-like test could predict dengue death risk

Scientists from Melbourne and Indonesia have discovered a way to find out who is most at risk of life-threatening dengue fever.

AAP

Sickle cell disease fears spark awareness drive and urgent appeal for Black blood donors

Some of the most influential Black people in Britain - including Dame Sharon White and Lord Simon Woolley - have joined efforts to raise awareness of the shortage

Daily Mirror

Diabetes patients should swap sugary drinks for coffee ‘to cut risk of death’

A study found such a change is linked to lower rates of early death due to cardiovascular disease and other causes.

The Independent UK

New surge 'could see 10,000 daily cases for a short time only'

The number of daily Covid-19 cases is likely to reach 5,000-10,000 during a new wave but numbers probably will drop quite quickly after that, says Dr Nitipatana Chierakul, head of the Respiratory Disease and Tuberculosis Division at the Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital.

Bangkok Post

Scientists issue warning over deadly virus spreading across species in UK

The warning comes as bird flu spreads to new species like dolphins and seals - and otters and foxes are now at risk.

Daily Record

Pop star Elton John urges US Congress to keep 'foot on the accelerator' in AIDS fight

British pop star Elton John urged U.S. senators on Wednesday not to ease up on the fight against HIV and AIDS, as Congress faces a September deadline for reauthorizing the multi-billion-dollar U.S. program to fight the disease.

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Corrie spoilers: Paul struggles with MND diagnosis as he's forced to make big decision

Coronation Street spoilers reveal Paul struggles next week as he is officially diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease, but keeps it from his loved ones

The Conversation

Cholera cases are on the rise – and Europe shouldn't be complacent about the risk

Cholera, an infection that causes severe diarrhoea and can be deadly, is once more spreading in several low-income countries. In its latest update on the disease, the World Health Organization (WHO) noted that the global situation has further deteriorated in recent months.

Daily Record

Rising type 2 diabetes cases driven by three foods, new study finds

Poor diet is contributing to worldwide rising cases of the disease - and certain foods have played a bigger role in the increase.

The Guardian - US

Current avian flu strain deadlier than in past and could become endemic, study says

Scientists raise alarm over avian influenza strain’s unprecedented deadliness and reach from farmed poultry and wild birds

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Daily Mirror

What is dengue fever? Full list of symptoms as outbreak could hit UK

People with dengue fever may experience flu-like symptoms, while others could go undetected. Here's everything you need to know about the mosquito-borne disease

The Conversation

Erasing or replacing errors in a patient's genetic code can treat and cure some genetic diseases

Genetic diseases can have devastating consequences for the people who inherit them. In recent years, scientists have found that there are human genetic diseases that might be treatable, and perhaps even curable, through gene editing. Gene editing is the process by which sections of a person’s DNA are altered. Commonly…

Evening Standard

Revealed: London boroughs where less than a third of children have seen a dentist in past year

Fears that lack of dental care is leaving children in capital exposed to oral disease

The Guardian - UK

Top 10 medical memoirs … by patients

Medical practitioners are not the only experts in the field of disease and injury, as these personal stories of trauma and recovery show

Daily Mirror

Urgent warning over deadly virus that's spreading across species in UK

The news comes just a day after the restrictions to prevent the spread of bird flu across the country were lifted to allow free-range eggs to return to supermarket shelves

France 24

Exclusive: Nickel mine in Colombia destroying biodiversity and health

Thirty media outlets in the Forbidden Stories consortium of investigative journalists, including FRANCE 24, are continuing the work of Colombian journalist Rafael Moreno, who was murdered in October 2022. In particular, Moreno was investigating Cerro Matoso, an open-pit nickel mine in Colombia's northern Córdoba region. For 40 years, its operation…

Tribune News Service

The drug company that prospered without creating any drugs

The new drug looked so promising — except for that one warning sign.

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