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Don’t be complacent, another Covid wave is coming. Here’s how we can manage it

A spike in infections every three months seems to be the pattern, but the UK has the power to beat this if we act wisely, says Devi Sridhar of the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

Beijing tests millions to stem 'developing' COVID cluster at 24-hour bar

Authorities in China's capital Beijing raced on Monday to contain a COVID-19 outbreak traced to a 24-hour bar known for cheap liquor and big crowds, with millions facing mandatory testing and thousands under targeted lockdowns.

Reuters

Toby Keith announces he has stomach cancer and has been having chemo for six months

Toby Keith released a statement on social media regarding the diagnosis but insisted it was 'so far, so good' in his battle to beat the disease

Daily Mirror

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Mum's cramps turned out to be symptom of incurable disease

Ailsa Malcolm-Hutton was diagnosed at the age of 30 in 2013

Wales Online

Dad discovers he is dying after losing grip in his left hand weeks before birth of son

Despite everything he's going through, Rob "tries to be in good spirits" and have the mindset of "this is what I'm dealt with and we've got to deal with it"

Daily Mirror

I've got COVID-19. When will I feel the worst, and how long will my symptoms last?

As the temperatures drop, COVID-19 cases continue to climb. But what should you expect while your immune system fights off the virus? We asked an infectious diseases expert to break it down.

ABC News

How Chris Ross is taking up the fight against MND and giving hope to others through sharing his journey

For all intents and purposes, sportsman Chris Ross looked like a healthy 31-year-old. But a diagnosis of motor neurone disease changed his life forever — and he's sharing his journey in the hope it will help others.

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Why the world's still waiting for a dementia cure, and what we can do in the meantime

Many researchers agree that Alzheimer's disease actually starts decades before thinking and memory start to decline. What can we do about it?

ABC News

Dad-to-be given terminal diagnosis after losing grip in left hand

Rob O'Hara had his world turned upside down just weeks before the birth of his baby boy

Liverpool Echo

Ghostbusters superfan, 8, with heart condition, enjoys dream day out in Leeds

George Hinkins has Ebstein’s anomaly, a rare form of congenital heart disease.

The Independent UK

RHDV2: Symptoms, vaccine for rabbits, and more about the fatal bunny disease in the U.S.

Bunny owners and vets weigh in with their advice and concerns about the lethal rabbit disease RHDV2 and the recent vaccine.

Inverse

Cats that are allowed to roam can spread diseases to humans and wildlife

For decades, scientists have warned that ecologically destructive activities increase the risk of diseases spilling over between wildlife and human populations. Examples of these drivers include climate change, habitat loss, wildlife trafficking, environmental contamination, expansion of anthropocentric activities and invasive species introduction.

The Conversation

Parkinson's early sign could appear in sleep as experts warn to be on look out

Frequent bad dreams could be a risk factor of Parkinson's disease.

Daily Record

The race against time to breed a wheat to survive the climate crisis

Scientists are testing forgotten wheat varieties from across the world to find those with heat- and drought-tolerant traits

The Guardian - US

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Fatty liver disease - 6 signs it's irreversible, from itching, confusion to bloating

Binge drinking will eventually catch up to a person, with the liver taking the full force. Over time, fatty liver disease may develop and if the right changes are made it can be reversible

Daily Mirror

'My thumb cramps turned out to be a terminal illness and I may have six months to live'

Alisa Malcom-Hutton first knew something was up when she started suffering thumb cramps, but she was later diagnosed with motor neurone disease and now says she may only have months to live

ABC News

COVID-19 vaccines give 'huge boost' to researchers trying to save Tasmanian devils from facial tumour disease

Researchers trying to protect Tasmanian devils are given a "huge boost" in the battle against a deadly disease that has wreaked havoc in the wild, thanks to an unlikely source — the COVID-19 vaccine.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh council remove "diseased" trees from residential community

Residents were unhappy with the removal of the trees but it is understood that this was a necessary action following the two trees being identified as having Ash disease.

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Gran, 94, loses husband, daughter, son and two grandchildren to genetic condition

Doreen Spiers was presented with an award by the Huntington's Disease Association, the national charity she helped to found 50 years ago

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iraq: Congo Fever Death Toll Rises to 27

Iraq's death toll from tick-borne Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever has increased to 27 this year, according to the latest figures released Saturday by authorities struggling to contain an outbreak. The latest figure marks a sharp uptick from last month's toll, when 12 deaths were recorded among the 55 cases registered since…

Manchester Evening News

'My cramps turned out to be an incurable disease - now I could have just six months left to live'

'My spirit is still so strong and can’t be broken that easily', Ailsa Malcolm-Hutton says

The Hindu

Minister seeks report on HFMD

Four children in Jagathy and Plamood contract the disease

Reuters

Beijing warns of 'explosive' COVID outbreak, Shanghai conducts mass testing

China's capital Beijing is experiencing an "explosive" COVID-19 outbreak connected to a bar, a government spokesman said on Saturday, as the commercial hub, Shanghai, conducted mass testing to contain a jump in cases tied to a hair salon.

Daily Mirror

Unusual cancer symptoms - severe night sweats to tiny fingernail spots

Cancer remains one of the most deadly diseases, with many ignoring vital signs that could help with a quick diagnosis. Most are aware of the major symptoms, however, there is a plethora of lesser-known and unusual signs

Daily Mirror

Liver cancer: The stomach complaint that's a red flag for possible disease

While not everyone with cancer will develop an obvious early symptom, there are some telltale signs of disease that can help doctors detect cancers before they progress. Spotting cancers early is key to improving the survival rates for all cancers as, the earlier they are caught, the sooner they can…

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