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Biden’s prostate cancer: What happened, how serious is Gleason score 9?

Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, the most common form of cancer in US males.

Al Jazeera

Joe Biden sent wishes for successful treatment after prostate cancer diagnosis

Sir Keir Starmer wished the former president a ‘swift and successful’ treatment process.

Evening Standard

‘Hard-won progress’ on cardiovascular disease risks being lost, charity warns

The British Heart Foundation said Scottish heart health declined at the start of the 2020s.

Evening Standard

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Heart health in the UK is declining rapidly in ‘worrying trend’. Here’s why

Cardiovascular deaths in working-age adults have risen by 18 per cent since 2019, according to analysis by the British Heart Foundation (BHF)

The Independent UK

Biden was diagnosed with prostate cancer – here’s what to know about the disease

Following the former president’s diagnosis, this is what ‘aggressive’ means, and symptoms and treatments to know

The Guardian - US

US grocery chain recalls baby food pouches due to possible lead contamination

There is no safe level of exposure to lead for children, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Independent UK

'Huge shock': unprecedented rise of killer soil disease

A rare, soil-borne disease has killed dozens of people after record rain and flooding, prompting a warning from one woman who lost her husband to the illness.

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FDA OKs first blood test that can help diagnose Alzheimer's disease

U.S. health officials have endorsed the first blood test that can help diagnose Alzheimer’s

The Independent UK

Killer mosquito-borne disease threatening English blackbirds

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The Independent UK

Blackbirds under new threat after mosquito-borne disease arrives in UK

The Usutu virus was first recorded in the UK in the summer of 2020

The Independent UK

Michael J Fox to return to acting for the first time in five years

The star has avoided acting due to his worsening symptoms of Parkinson’s disease

The Independent UK

91 Of The Most Heartwarming Historic Photos Ever

When looking at the majority of historic photos, it might seem that the world was black-and-white and all we had were wars and disease. However, Bored Panda has gone back in time, and and dug out some of the most heartwarming and adorable photos from days gone by.

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US baby receives first-ever customized CRISPR treatment for genetic disease

A baby known as KJ is the first person in the world to receive a customized CRISPR therapy designed to fix a specific mutation.

LiveScience

New clinical study shows promise in treating Parkinson’s with drug found in magic mushrooms

The psychedelic drug has shown promise in improving mood, cognition, and motor symptoms

The Independent UK

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US doctors rewrite DNA of infant with severe genetic disorder in medical first

Gene-editing breakthrough has potential to treat array of devastating genetic diseases soon after birth, scientists say

The Independent UK

Baby born with rare life-threatening disorder makes medical history

Researchers hope what they learn from KJ will help other rare disease patients

Evening Standard

Omaze launches £4million West Sussex beach house prize draw backed by Eddie Redmayne

The property comes mortgage-free, with all stamp duty and legal fees covered and the winner will also received £250,000 in cash

The Conversation

US safety net helps protect children from abuse and neglect, and some of those programs are threatened by proposed budget cuts

President Donald Trump and Republicans in the House of Representatives have put forward budget proposals that would slash spending by hundreds of millions of dollars over the next decade on several programs that support low-income U.S. families with children.

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What is popcorn lung? The serious and irreversible disease linked to vaping

Vaping is especially popular among teenagers and young adults, but fruity, candy-like flavours come with a chemical cost

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King Charles advocates benefits of good diet amid cancer treatment

King Charles advocated for the benefits of eating well amid cancer treatment as he talked to a student battling the disease at a Buckingham Palace garden party.

LiveScience

Prader-Willi syndrome: A rare disease that causes insatiable hunger

Prader-Willi syndrome is a rare genetic disease that causes poor feeding in infancy but later triggers insatiable hunger.

The Guardian - UK

A grim lottery: as Israel bombs hospitals, some Gaza children are granted rare exit permits

The al Astal brothers are among the unlucky Palestinians who are fighting their own battle against cancer while stuck in a war zone

The Conversation

Should AD stand for Alzheimer’s disease, or for Auguste Deter, the patient whose case was first described?

Auguste Deter was born 175 years ago on May 16, 1850. Though the story of her life is not widely known, it should be. Through her suffering and dignity, Deter puts a much-needed human face on the tragedy of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), one of the most important medical problems currently…

LiveScience

'Truly miraculous': Common gut microbe shows promise as fatty liver disease treatment

Researchers shed light on the "dark matter" of the gut, revealing a species of fungus that could potentially help counter fatty liver disease. The research is in its early days, though.

The Conversation

Do people really want to know their risk of getting Alzheimer’s?

A new study has highlighted the complex emotions and ethical dilemmas of learning your future risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Among 274 healthy research participants from the US aged 65 and over, 40% declined to receive their personal risk estimates – despite having initially expressed an interest in doing so.

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