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Brazil cracks down on illegal gold miners on an indigenous reserve in the Amazon

The illegal miners have polluted rivers and land in the reserve, leading to widespread hunger and disease.

WEKU

Rare genetic disease may protect Ashkenazi Jews against tuberculosis – new study

Tuberculosis, humanity’s greatest infectious killer, is caused by bacteria that usually affect the lungs but can also affect many other organs in the body. In 2021, around 10.6 million people worldwide fell ill with tuberculosis (TB) and 1.6 million people died from the disease.

The Conversation

Richard Marcus, the last founding family member to run Neiman Marcus, dies at 84

Richard Cantrell Marcus, who as the last founding family member to run Dallas-based Neiman Marcus led the company at a time of a major expansion outside Texas, died Saturday at his home in Austin from complications associated with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.

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Lanarkshire mum with debilitating hand disease stuck in 'hellish cycle' as skin constantly blisters and peels off

Mum-of-two Ceira Lennon struggles to do daily tasks - including cooking and driving her car - after being crippled with an eczema-like skin condition where her skin peels off on a regular basis.

Glasgow Live

Baby defies the odds after being born with chronic disease and 20% chance of survival

The family have to travel to Bristol Royal Infirmary for treatment and Aaliyah is defying the odds

The Independent UK

Dog owners put on high alert as two cases of deadly Alabama Rot confirmed

Life threatening disease is more common in dogs that have been out in muddy or wooded areas

Bristol Post

Three surprising reasons human actions threaten endangered primates

Monkeys, apes and lemurs are cute, familiar and lovable. But an estimated 60% of all primate species are listed as vulnerable, threatened or endangered, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, a network of environmental organisations.

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Dementia warning as divorced and single people at highest risk of disease

Spouses who get married and stay married - without any breaks - are less likely to develop dementia than anyone else.

Daily Record

Scottish pie shop owner cooks up fundraiser for Doddie Weir charity

WHILE thousands run, cycle and walk to raise funds to find a cure for motor neurone disease (MND) during Doddie Aid, one Scot has taken a rather…

The National (Scotland)

DWP £5k cash boost Attendance Allowance is 'most underclaimed benefit in UK'

Benefit expert urges people to check if they are eligible

Nottingham Post

Mayo Clinic Minute: What is heart disease?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says heart disease is a leading cause of death is the U.S. And the risk of heart disease death differs by race and ethnicity.

Tribune News Service

Warning signs to look for of one of the most fatal cancers

Oesophagus Cancer kills 8,000 people every year

Wales Online

State Pension claimants could be missing out on £369 monthly payment

Many people don't even realise they are eligible

Manchester Evening News

Amy Dowden shares the 'reality' of living with Crohn's following flare-up on Strictly tour

The Strictly Come Dancing professional shared a candid health update with her followers

Wales Online

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The Plague Is Still Here — And It Could Infect Your Cat

Cats are susceptible to the plague, and they can even transmit the disease to their human owners. Here's how to protect your pet from it.

Liverpool Echo

Red flag signs of one of deadliest cancers

Roughly 9,300 people are diagnosed, and 8,000 people die with the disease each year

The Independent UK

What is Kawasaki disease? Symptoms, treatments and when to seek help

The disease can cause blood vessels around the heart to expand if not treated in time and could lead to heart complications

Liverpool Echo

First tell tale signs and symptoms of Parkinson's aren't what you might expect

Researchers have said that the way that you speak may be impacted

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Scientists find simple trick to lower dementia risk - stay married and have kids

"Exactly what causes dementia is a mystery. This survey indicates that being married and a lower risk of dementia are linked, but we don't know why"

Nottingham Post

DWP: State Pension claimants could be due up to £369 extra per month and not even realise it

Many do not even realise they could be eligible

The New Daily

MAFS bride hopes a ‘miracle’ cystic fibrosis drug will give her a happy ever-after

A new treatment for cystic fibrosis appears to extend life expectancy and dramatically improve quality of life for sufferers.

Daily Mirror

Ten strategies to deal with life and help your loved ones after Alzheimer's diagnosis

One in 14 people in the UK over the age of 65 has dementia. Journalist Susan Elkin lost her husband Nick to Alzheimer's disease in 2019. Shares some of the strategies that helped them during his rapid decline

Chronicle Live

Universal Credit claimants may be able to boost DWP payments by up to £627 a month

People may qualify for extra financial support if they suffer from illness, disability or mental health issues

WEKU

What's a spillover? A spillback? Here are definitions for the vocab of a pandemic

Since the pandemic was declared in 2020, many perhaps unfamiliar terms have become part of daily conversation. Here's a glossary, from antibodies to zoonosis.

Nottingham Post

Alabama rot map shows all cases recorded in Nottinghamshire

The disease, which affects dogs, can lead to kidney failure and death

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