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DWP to issue Universal Credit claimants extra cash on top of benefit

People may be able to qualify for extra financial help from the Government through the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if you suffer from a long term health condition.

Edinburgh Live

‘Tears were rolling down my face’: readers describe ‘heartbreaking’ impact of bird flu

From the Scottish Highlands to the Cornish coast, Guardian readers have witnessed the ravages of the disease on wild species

The Guardian - UK

Charlie Bird shares devastating health update as Motor Neurone Disease gets 'much worse'

RTE journalist Charlie Bird shared an update on his health battle, admitting his situation is "not great"

Irish Mirror

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14 symptoms of pancreatic cancer you’re most likely to ignore

A pancreatic Cancer UK specialist nurse outlines easy-to-ignore signs of the disease

The Independent UK

Five early signs of pancreatic cancer as man battles disease for a second time

After having pancreatic cancer twice, Charles Czajkowski is dedicating the rest of his life to raising awareness of the early symptoms

The Independent UK

RTE star Charlie Bird delivers devastating health update and says he's in a 'dark place'

Former journalist and TV presenter Charlie Bird has shared an update on his health battle, telling fans his own situation is "not great" and he's uncertain how much longer he will have mobility, after his Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis

Daily Mirror

Latest COVID-19 surge appears to be mostly infecting Australians who have not had the disease before

Only one-in-five recently detected cases are known to be reinfections, which suggests a past infection is at least a partly effective defence against prevailing strains.

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Janey Godley hopes to save lives as she shares the signs of ovarian cancer

The beloved Glasgow comedian initially received her ovarian cancer diagnosis in December 2021 after she experienced bloating and frequent urination, two signs of the disease.

Glasgow Live

Inspirational Rob Burrow helped Kevin Sinfield down path to England job

Burrow was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019

The Independent UK

People on Universal Credit with certain health conditions could be due up to £156 extra every week

If you need help due to an illness, disability or mental health condition you may qualify for extra financial support from DWP.

Daily Record

Dad has half his penis cut off after THREE misdiagnoses - and may only have year to live

Despite having an operation to remove a cancerous tumour, Gavin Brooks was given the crushing news the cancer had spread and he may only have a year to live

Daily Mirror

Tech & Science Daily podcast: Could robots soon smell diseases?

Ahead of CES 2023, a Japanese tech start-up is preparing to give a sneak preview of the world’s smallest sensor designed to ‘sniff’ chemicals in the air.

Evening Standard

Grandfather is free of leukaemia ten years after being diagnosed thanks to pioneering treatment at The Christie

"Thanks to the clinical trial I now have no detectable disease which is fantastic.”

Manchester Evening News

Army officer given months to live after cancer misdiagnosed as genital wart

Father-of-two Gavin Brooks, 45, was repeatedly told his penile cancer was a genital wart

The Independent UK

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Wales Online

Man who lost half his penis after cancer missed three times has year to live

Gavin, 45, has explained the symptoms that doctors dismissed as a wart

Bangkok Post

Taking care of your kidneys

Typically, people lose kidney function by about 1% a year after age 50. If you have a decline in kidney function faster than the regular rate associated with aging, you are in trouble.

The Independent UK

What is colon cancer? ‘Silent killer’ that afflicted Kirstie Alley and Pele

Second-deadliest form of cancer in UK can sometimes develop without symptoms

The Independent UK

The 21 health conditions that could entitle you to a PIP payment worth up to £4,800 a year

DWP statistics reveal most common physical and mental disabilities among UK claimants

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The Independent UK

14 symptoms of pancreatic cancer you’re most likely to ignore

A pancreatic Cancer UK specialist nurse outlines easy-to-ignore signs of the disease

Bangkok Post

China arrivals to skip virus testing

The Covid-19 screening test for arrivals from China at their points of entry might not be necessary, say communicable disease experts.

Glasgow Live

PIP claimants with any of these 21 health conditions may be eligible for £627 per month

If you have one (or more) of these 21 health conditions, then you could be able to claim PIP - Personal Independence Payment. In Scotland, there are currently around 330,000 claimants.

Daily Record

Older people with any of these health conditions could be due up to £369 each month

People of State Pension age claiming Attendance Allowance will receive either £61.85 or £92.40 every week from DWP.

Belfast Live

Two of the puppies seized at Belfast Port have died

Without the proper vaccinations given at the right time, they got Parvo and passed away nine days after their were rescued

The Independent UK

Staying hydrated slows ageing and halves risk of dying young, study shows

Adults who drink around two litres of water a day develop fewer life threatening illnesses such as heart and lung disease

The Independent UK

Staying well-hydrated ‘may slow down ageing and prolong life’ – study

‘Staying well-hydrated may slow down the ageing process and prevent or delay chronic disease,’ researcher Natalia Dmitrieva said.

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