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Red flag bowel cancer symptoms that led to Deborah James' diagnosis

The Bowelbabe fund has now raised more than £4m for clinical trials and personalised medicine for cancer patients

Liverpool Echo

On Nutrition: Old and new diet trends

This is how old I am: A few decades ago, I sat in on a nutrition debate between Dr. Dean Ornish and Dr. Robert Atkins, well-known cardiologists with polar opposite views on the best diet to lose weight and prevent heart disease. Each of the heart doctors was passionate about…

Tribune News Service

BBC's Deborah James shares the 'signs' of bowel cancer she experienced before diagnosis

The 40-year-old, who is now receiving end-of-life care, was diagnosed with a severe case of bowel cancer in 2016, and has been heavily involved in charitable work to raise money for cancer research

Edinburgh Live

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Fears for life-threatening asthma attacks as pollen levels spike in parts of UK

More than three million people in the UK have lung conditions such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and are vulnerable to attacks when pollen counts are high

The Independent UK

Foot-and-mouth fears for Australia as Indonesia grapples with outbreak

Vets and industry experts say the risk of the devastating disease spreading to Australia is high as Indonesia grapples with a major outbreak.

ABC News

The bowel cancer 'signs' which Deborah James experienced before she was diagnosed

Bowel cancer is the UK's second most deadly form of cancer, and is the fourth most common to be diagnosed nationwide.

Daily Record

Red flag symptoms that led to Deborah James discovering she had bowel cancer

Deborah James' fund has now raised more than £3m for clinical trials and personalised medicine for cancer patients

Manchester Evening News

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Lab-grown mini-brains could help find treatments for Alzheimer's and other diseases

To assess whether a compound holds promise for treating a disease, researchers usually begin by studying its use in animals. This allows us to see if the compound has a chance of curing the disease.

The Conversation

The key cancer symptoms that led to Deborah James discovering her illness

Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK and the second biggest cancer killer

Chronicle Live

The red flag bowel cancer symptoms that led to Deborah James discovering the disease

Deborah James' Bowelbabe fund has now raised more than £3.5m for clinical trials and personalised medicine for cancer patients

Wales Online

Mum who thought she had dementia for 29 years discovers she has Lyme disease

Mum-of-three Pauline Bowie, 54, suffered brain fog, headaches, muscle pain, carpal tunnel, and was even wetting herself after being bitten by a tick in America in 1989.

Daily Mirror

ASF kills 81 more pigs in Mizoram

AIZAWL: The death of 81 more pigs from African swine fever (ASF) on Wednesday has taken the toll to 2,572 since the outbreak of the disease in Mizorman in March, animal husbandry and veterinary department officials said.

The Times of India

Editorial: No coincidence in effects gun and abortion laws have on poor Black communities

Newly released statistics by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention point to a sharp rise in 2020 gun homicides that disproportionately affected the nation’s poorest areas and Black communities — affirming what St. Louisans were able to see with their own eyes that year. It might also come as…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

How to protect yourself from ticks

Researchers say there are precautions those heading outside can take to limit risk from disease-carrying ticks. Take time to familiarize yourself with which tick species may be common in your area, as well as some common steps below that can help keep you protected while enjoying the warmer weather.

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Beijing denies lockdown rumours as Shanghai hunts elusive COVID

Beijing denied it was heading for lockdown as panic buying gripped the capital on Thursday, while Shanghai combed the city for lingering COVID-19 cases in the hope of clearing the way to escape from weeks of painful restrictions.

Bangkok Post

Visitors must still wear masks after Covid becomes endemic

The National Communicable Diseases Committee has started to discuss post-pandemic plans, including requirements for visitors to keep wearing face masks.

Bangkok Post

Measures sought for nightspots

The public health committee has asked the Department of Disease Control (DDC) to seek effective Covid-19 measures if nightclubs, bars and other night entertainment venues are allowed to reopen.

WEKU

Youthful spinal fluid could help treat Alzheimer's disease, study suggests

The memory of aging mice improved when they received a substance found in the spinal fluid of young animals and young people. The finding suggests a new approach to treating Alzheimer's disease.

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The Conversation

One in three people are infected with _Toxoplasma_ parasite – and the clue could be in our eyes

Toxoplasma gondii is probably the most successful parasite in the world today. This microscopic creature is capable of infecting any mammal or bird, and people across all continents are infected. Once infected, a person carries Toxoplasma for life. So far, we don’t have a drug that can eradicate the parasite…

WEKU

Overdose deaths continued to rise in 2021, reaching historic highs

New numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevented show that synthetic opioid use is still driving the overdose crisis in the U.S.

Dublin Live

Ryanair says face masks will still be mandatory on flights to 15 EU countries

The update to the health safety measures for air travel was issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) this morning

Daily Mirror

High cholesterol: Coffee may increase levels, warns study – what types should you avoid?

Lowering your high cholesterol can reduce your risk of cardiovascular diseases. Many different types of drinks contain certain compounds that may impact your levels, including coffee

Benzinga

AbbVie's Upadacitinib Shows Clinical Response In Crohn's Disease Maintenance Study At One Year

AbbVie Inc (NYSE:ABBV) announced topline results from U-ENDURE Phase 3 maintenance study evaluating upadacitinib in adult patients with moderate to severe Crohn's disease. The trial included patients who had an inadequate response or were intolerant to conventional or biologic therapy. A significantly higher proportion of patients who received upadacitinib 15 mg or 30…

The Hindu

Govt. sounds alert against infectious diseases

Dengue fever and leptospirosis cases are on the rise in State

The Hindu

‘Childhood eye cancers can be treated if detected early’

Apps on phone can help detect changes in eye, says specialist

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