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There's no bad time to get a new COVID booster if you're eligible, CDC director says

People can get the Moderna booster if they're 18 or older, and the Pfizer-BioNTech version if they're 12 and up. In both cases, they must wait at least two months since their last COVID vaccine.

WEKU

Govt eyes revision of pandemic-related laws

The government on Friday discussed measures to combat a potential future pandemic and decided to revise relevant laws to make it mandatory for core hospitals to provide medical services and beds to patients when infectious diseases break out or spread.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

8 things science warn will accelerate ageing

As a new study confirms drinking too much really does make you look older, Lisa Salmon looks into other lifestyle factors that may contribute too

The Independent UK

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Glasgow estate agent given fourth cancer diagnosis after losing mum to the disease

Michelle has been left devastated by her fourth cancer diagnosis in less than 10 years. The mum-of-one was previously given less than a year to live but continues to be 'full of life'.

Glasgow Live

New Covid warning over symptom that affects sleep

‘Isn’t that strange?’ scientist says as he shares different disease caused by BA.5

The Independent UK

EU States Urged to Roll Out COVID Booster Shots to Fend off Winter Infections

EU countries should start offering COVID boosters to their populations now to contain a fresh wave of infections expected this autumn and winter, the bloc's executive said in a document seen by Reuters on Friday ahead of its official release. The Brussels-based European Commission said more than 2,300 people still…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Many more children may die in Pakistan after floods, UN says

The United Nations children's agency (UNICEF) said on Friday there was a risk of "many more" child deaths in Pakistan from disease after floods claimed the lives of around 400.

Reuters

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Alzheimer's risk could be spotted before symptoms start in new prediction method

Researchers believe that spotting the condition sooner could help in developing new treatments for the disease.

Daily Record

Concerns over new disease as two die and three in hospital from pneumonia of 'unknown origin'

Officials have said the situation is 'under control'

Wales Online

Diabetes eye warning signs which can lead to sight damage - how to prevent it

What to know about diabetes, how it impacts your vision and how to prevent sight loss.

Daily Record

The early morning signs that can wake you up to the risks of cancer

Pharmacist reveals three indications that you might have the disease

Wales Online

CDC advisers endorse booster shots that target omicron for Americans 12 and up

The United States should replace most of its COVID-19 booster shots with updated versions that target the dominant omicron strains, an influential group of vaccine experts that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.

Los Angeles Times

CDC advisers back use of updated COVID-19 vaccine boosters - Roll Call

Moderna’s shot will be available to adults 18 and older, and Pfizer’s will be available to individuals 12 and older.

Roll Call

Eureka Prize won by motor neurone disease survivor Justin Yerbury for work on illness

Professor Justin Yerbury's discoveries around motor neurone disease are driving new research into the causes of cell dysfunction.

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Alzheimer’s risk could be predicted before any symptoms start, says study

Research shows DNA is key in identifying potential cases

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Queensland approaches 2,000 COVID-19 deaths, new 'traffic light' COVID warning system announced

Queensland is poised to surpass 2,000 COVID deaths as the state’s Chief Health Officer John Gerrard foreshadows a "traffic light system" to warn the public of virus waves moving forward.

The Independent UK

New method could help predict Alzheimer’s risk before symptoms start – study

While some treatments can ease symptoms, developing treatments that prevent or slow disease progression has been more challenging.

Newsroom.co.nz

Māori and Pasifika's community health clout

Māori and Pacific communities achieved impressive outcomes with Covid-19. Mobilising their great knowledge, expertise, and experience could go a long way to tackling rheumatic fever.

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Rare wild birds hit by 'unprecedented' avian flu outbreak leads to new DEFRA guidance

DEFRA has offered guidance to land managers, the public and conservation groups to curb the impact of the disease in wild birds

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The Thruxton karting event raising funds for a good cause

The great and the good of motorsport were out in force at Thruxton last Thursday for the second running of the Racing4Charity karting event, all with the purpose of raising funds for the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

The Conversation

Will omicron-specific booster shots be more effective at combating COVID-19? 5 questions answered

On Sept. 1, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed the use of updated COVID-19 booster shots that are specifically tailored to combat the two most prevalent omicron subvariants, BA.4 and BA.5. The decision comes just a day after the Food and Drug Administration’s emergency use authorization of…

Benzinga

Top Financial Stories Thursday, September 1: Netflix Weighs Charging High Sum For Ads, Self Harm posts Grow On Twitter, California Fast-Food Bill Faces Industry Backlash…

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Scientists Develop New System That Allows Heart Diseases Detection Via Mobile App

Listening to the sound of a beating heart can diagnose hard-to-detect diseases using new techniques that scientists are trying to turn into a mobile app.

Daily Record

Dementia experts explain seven little-known facts you may not know about disease

World Alzheimer's Month aims to break the stigma around the condition and other types of dementia

Chronicle Live

BBC presenter Bill Turnbull inspired men to get prostate checks by going public with diagnosis

The ex-BBC Breakfast presenter, who died on Wednesday, was proud the effect he and Stephen Fry had when they revealed they had prostate cancer

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