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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Fight Against Parkinson's: The First Argentine Startup Launched to Innovate with Stem Cells

The first Argentine startup focused on stem cell innovations for treating Parkinson's and heart conditions has been launched, inspired by recent advancements in Japan.

Mar 23 • 09:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Namibia: FMD Control Area Established in ||Kharas

Namibia's Ministry of Agriculture has established a Foot-and-Mouth Disease control area in ||Kharas to maintain its FMD-free status and safeguard international trade.

Mar 23 • 08:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Dad thought he had stress but discovery left family in 'utter disbelief and shock'

A father shares his story of being diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor after initially attributing his symptoms to stress, urging others to seek medical help for similar signs.

Mar 23 • 07:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Our little girl, 2, has childhood dementia - it's every parent's worst nightmare'

The parents of a toddler with childhood dementia are advocating for government funding for research into a cure for her rare condition.

Mar 23 • 07:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: North West Intensifies FMD Vaccination Drive Across Districts

The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is intensifying its Foot and Mouth Disease vaccination campaign to combat an outbreak that has affected livestock in the province.

Mar 23 • 05:18 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Cashless Payments for People with Dementia: Expanding Benefits from Shopping Support

The article discusses the benefits of cashless payment systems for seniors with dementia, highlighting how these systems help manage their daily shopping needs amidst increasing financial challenges like scams.

Mar 23 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: in Uberlândia, Lucas Lucco shaves his mother's head, who is fighting an autoimmune disease

Singer Lucas Lucco shared a touching moment on social media as he shaved his mother's head to support her battle against an autoimmune disease.

Mar 22 • 23:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Rich House Poor House mum in tears over daughter's surgery after cancer fears

A mother candidly shares her emotions on a reality show, discussing her daughter's recent surgery to remove organs due to cancer fears.

Mar 22 • 22:35 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Cholesterol Disorders Increasingly Affecting Young People and Women

Cholesterol disorders are increasingly being observed among young people and women in Estonia, particularly after menopause, raising concerns about heart disease risks.

Mar 22 • 19:39 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Cholesterol disorders are increasingly seen in young people and women

Cholesterol disorders are becoming more prevalent among young people and women in Estonia, especially after menopause, leading to a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Mar 22 • 19:39 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

COPD Symptoms Develop Over Years

Chronic lung diseases, particularly Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), are a major cause of death in Poland and worldwide, highlighting the need for improved medical attention in the healthcare system.

Mar 22 • 18:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Women who enter menopause before 40 have a higher risk of heart attack, study says

A new study reveals that women who experience menopause before age 40 have a significantly higher risk of heart attacks compared to those who enter menopause later.

Mar 22 • 18:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

17 cases of measles registered in Latvia this year

Latvia has reported 17 cases of measles this year, predominantly affecting children, with rising concerns over vaccination status.

Mar 22 • 15:17 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Foot-and-Mouth Disease: Complete Blockade of Mytilene Port by Farmers Until Monday Night

Farmers in Lesbos have decided to fully blockade all entry and exit gates of Mytilene port until Monday night in response to foot-and-mouth disease concerns.

Mar 22 • 13:56 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Second case of foot-and-mouth disease in Lesbos: Immediate slaughter of infected livestock – Strengthening surveillance with veterinarians

A second case of foot-and-mouth disease has been confirmed in a sheep farm in Lesbos, leading to immediate measures for slaughtering infected animals to prevent the spread of the virus.

Mar 22 • 13:07 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Second case of foot-and-mouth disease in Mytilene - blockade at the port by farmers

Mytilene is on high alert following the confirmation of a second case of foot-and-mouth disease in a sheep farm, linked to the original outbreak in cattle.

Mar 22 • 13:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Family adopts baby with Down syndrome and heart disease in RN; meet the story

A family from Parnamirim, Brazil, has adopted an eight-month-old baby named Arthur who has Down syndrome and heart disease, after he spent his first months in a neonatal ICU waiting for a home.

Mar 22 • 12:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Petri Poikolainen awarded best male lead at Jussi – cried on stage and gave a captivating speech

Actor Petri Poikolainen, who passed away at the age of 50, was posthumously recognized for his impactful performance in 'Sokea mies, joka ei halunnut nähdä Titanicia' with a Jussi award.

Mar 22 • 11:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Petri Poikolainen's award-winning speech moved the audience: 'I forgot that I am blind'

Petri Poikolainen, who recently won a Jussi Award, delivered a heartfelt speech that resonated deeply with the audience and expressed gratitude for his film crew, despite his struggles with blindness due to MS disease.

Mar 22 • 10:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Teemu Nikki remembers Petri Poikolainen – this was the last phone call

Director Teemu Nikki reflects on his last phone call with actor Petri Poikolainen, who recently passed away from MS disease.

Mar 22 • 10:51 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Pascual Sánchez Juan, neurologist: "Alzheimer is a disease of young people"

Dr. Pascual Sánchez Juan argues that Alzheimer’s disease, often mistaken as an ailment of the elderly, has a long onset period and emphasizes the importance of early prevention and treatment.

Mar 22 • 10:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'Everything is Tuberculosis' shows how the disease continues to be ignored today

John Green's new non-fiction book highlights the ongoing impact and neglect of tuberculosis in modern society.

Mar 22 • 10:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Petri Poikolainen has died

Award-winning actor Petri Poikolainen has passed away at the age of 50 after battling MS disease.

Mar 22 • 09:40 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Lesbos: New case of foot-and-mouth disease – Blockades and protests from livestock farmers against the backdrop of the 'lockdown'

A new case of foot-and-mouth disease has been detected on a livestock farm in Lesbos, leading to the culling of animals and protests from farmers against the government's lockdown measures.

Mar 22 • 08:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

‘Tired Ears’: millions of older adults suffer from a costly disease that isolates them and is not funded by public healthcare

Millions of older adults in Spain suffer from presbycusis, a hearing impairment that isolates them and lacks funding from public healthcare.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The spring resurgence of the 'kissing disease' that nine out of ten adults have had

The arrival of spring sees a notable increase in cases of infectious mononucleosis, commonly known as the 'kissing disease', with estimates that 90% of adults have contracted it at some point in their lives.

Mar 22 • 00:43 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

One silent, understated non-communicable disease

The article discusses osteoporosis, underscoring its severe yet often underappreciated impact as a global health crisis.

Mar 22 • 00:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Kate Middleton's cancer battle from 'criminality' to why she shared struggle

Kate Middleton has been praised for sharing her cancer journey publicly, offering hope to others affected by the disease.

Mar 21 • 19:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Paolo Cirino Pomicino and the Long Battle with His Heart, Until the 2007 Transplant

The article discusses Paolo Cirino Pomicino's personal health battles with heart disease throughout his life, culminating in a heart transplant in 2007.

Mar 21 • 18:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Disinfection measures started at the port of Thessaloniki for foot-and-mouth disease

Disinfection measures have begun at the port of Thessaloniki to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease in mainland Greece.

Mar 21 • 18:32 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Robert Mueller has died – He was the FBI director and special prosecutor for Russian interference in the 2016 elections

Robert Mueller, the former special prosecutor who led the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. elections, has passed away at 81 years old.

Mar 21 • 17:27 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Former FBI Chief Robert Mueller Dead - Led the Russia Investigation

Robert Mueller, the former FBI chief known for leading the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, has died at the age of 81 after a prolonged illness with Parkinson's disease.

Mar 21 • 17:22 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Compensation for milk in Lesvos due to foot-and-mouth disease

The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food announced compensation for milk that cannot be utilized due to foot-and-mouth disease containment measures in Lesvos.

Mar 21 • 15:48 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Can brushing teeth save from breast cancer?

A study suggests that a bacteria involved in gum disease may silently trigger breast cancer, especially in individuals with a genetic predisposition.

Mar 21 • 14:07 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Louisa Nicola, neurophysiologist: 'The unexpected muscle group that prevents cognitive decline and Alzheimer's'

Neurophysiologist Louisa Nicola discusses a study suggesting a strong correlation between leg strength and the prevention of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease.

Mar 21 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Guayaquil Students Compete in Tunisia with Project on Totumo to Reduce Disease-Associated Processes

Two students from Guayaquil are representing Ecuador at an international science fair in Tunisia with their project on the medicinal uses of the totumo fruit.

Mar 21 • 12:29 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

From sheep pox to foot-and-mouth disease: Greek livestock farming on the brink

Greece faces a significant threat to its livestock sector as foot-and-mouth disease emerges alongside an ongoing sheep pox outbreak.

Mar 21 • 07:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A rare disease forced Nelli Matula to rest for over a year - this is how she survived

Nelli Matula, a prominent Finnish artist, shares her journey of overcoming a rare illness that disrupted her career for over a year.

Mar 21 • 05:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

This disease creeps in with age – be aware of these symptoms

Cataracts, a common age-related eye disease, gradually impair vision and require surgical intervention once they hinder daily activities.

Mar 21 • 04:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Congenital heart disease and cauda equina syndrome: understand the health issues faced by Nicholas Brendon

Actor Nicholas Brendon passed away at 54 due to various health issues including congenital heart disease and cauda equina syndrome.

Mar 21 • 04:09 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Anurag Kashyap's son-in-law diagnosed with incurable disease, lost 8 kg

Shane Gregoire, the husband of Anurag Kashyap's daughter Alia, has disclosed his battle with Ulcerative Colitis, a condition deemed incurable by medical science, leading to significant health challenges.

Mar 21 • 02:14 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Adekunle Gold Foundation supports 400 sickle cell carriers

The Adekunle Gold Foundation has organized a medical outreach for over 400 individuals living with Sickle Cell Disease in Lagos, providing essential healthcare services.

Mar 21 • 00:26 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

She went to the hospital for leg pains and discovered it was due to a severe cause: "The doctor was surprised that I was still conscious"

An American woman discovered she had a chronic, potentially fatal autoimmune disease after seeking medical help for severe leg pains, a story that has gained viral attention on social media.

Mar 20 • 22:11 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Mysterious animal disease in Russia – mass culling of livestock

Russian authorities are culling livestock in the Novosibirsk region to contain a mysterious animal disease, leading to protests from farmers who claim their animals were healthy and no tests were conducted before the culling.

Mar 20 • 21:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

10-Year-Old Girl Dies from Tick-Borne Fever in Tatuí

A 10-year-old girl has died from spotted fever in Tatuí, Brazil, marking the first case of the year in the city.

Mar 20 • 20:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

CTE symptoms after Ricky Hatton died with the 'degenerative brain disease'

An inquest revealed that Ricky Hatton had signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease, after his tragic death.

Mar 20 • 19:59 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

An innovative strategy to care for renal health and save the planet

The Argentine Society of Nephrology campaigns for renal health awareness and environmental protection during World Kidney Month.

Mar 20 • 19:37 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Irreversible consequences": strong rejection from CRA to a government decision on foot-and-mouth vaccination

The Argentine government’s decision to relax foot-and-mouth disease vaccination protocols has faced strong backlash from the Confederaciones Rurales Argentinas (CRA), citing risks to public health and export capabilities.

Mar 20 • 19:04 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Women who experience menopause before age 40 have a higher risk of suffering a heart attack

A new study indicates that women who experience menopause before the age of 40 face a significantly higher risk of heart attacks compared to those who go through menopause later.

Mar 20 • 17:23 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Foot-and-Mouth Disease: What Is It and How Is It Treated? Are Humans at Risk?

The recent confirmation of a foot-and-mouth disease case in Greece has highlighted the need for reliable information and stringent biosecurity measures.

Mar 20 • 16:48 UTC

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