8 h. ago Bacteria in surprising part of the body may 'worsen symptoms' of Parkinson's disease

Changes to these bacteria have been linked to "a common and distressing symptom" of Parkinson's disease

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14 h. ago Covid warning as new variant causes different symptoms including unusual sign

Doctors have issued a warning about the new coronavirus strain, which has been flagged in the UK, US and Australia.

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22 h. ago Gut bacteria changes could be ‘warning sign for worsening Parkinson’s symptoms’

Scientists suggest the toxins could one day be used as ‘markers’ for medics to pinpoint the Parkinson’s patients at a higher risk of dementia.

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23 h. ago Scientists link gut bacteria to early stages of Parkinson’s disease

According to the Alzheimer’s Society, around a third of people with Parkinson’s eventually develop dementia

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3 d. ago A massive outbreak has made Ontario the measles epicentre of the western hemisphere

Three-quarters of cases are in unvaccinated children, and this week saw the first fatality: a premature babyMeasles outbreak: how contagious is it and what are the symptoms?Outside the emergency room of the St Thomas Elgin general hospital, about 200km (125 miles) south-west of Toronto, a large sign with bright yellow block letters issues an urgent warning: “NO MEASLES VAX & FEVER COUGH RASH – STOP – DO NOT ENTER!”To see such an imperative in the 21st century might have been previously unimaginable for Canada, which in 1998 achieved “elimination status” for measles, meaning the virus is no longer circulating regularly. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago A huge outbreak has made Ontario the measles centre of the western hemisphere

Three-quarters of cases are in unvaccinated children, and this week saw the first fatality: a premature babyMeasles outbreak: how contagious is it and what are the symptoms?Outside the emergency room of the St Thomas Elgin general hospital, about 200km (125 miles) south-west of Toronto, a large sign with bright yellow block letters issues an urgent warning: “NO MEASLES VAX & FEVER COUGH RASH – STOP – DO NOT ENTER!”To see such an imperative in the 21st century might have been previously unimaginable for Canada, which in 1998 achieved “elimination status” for measles, meaning the virus is no longer circulating regularly. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Shoppers warned to look out for tiny sign on eggs to avoid catching salmonella

Vulnerable people should never eat eggs without the sign.

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5 d. ago Drivers who notice 'sweet sugary' smell in car warned it could be 'early sign' of major issue

If you've detected this type of odour, you better act fast

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5 d. ago Shocking moment King's Guard horse chews tourist's arm after she stands too close

The tourist was bitten in front of a sign warning people near where guards are stationed: ‘Beware, horse may kick or bite’

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5 d. ago 'Distressing' dementia warning sign can appear in the middle of the night

In a study, people who exhibited this sign were four times more likely to experience cognitive decline.

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6 d. ago Drivers warned sugary smell in car could mean whopping £1,000 repair bill

Motorists have been warned that a sugary smell in their vehicle could be a sign of serious damage and could result in a repair bill of more than £1,000

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6 d. ago GP warns heartburn could be sign of a 'hidden' condition that affects one in six

In a new clip posted to Dr Ahmed's Instagram page, the medic said the symptoms, like heartburn, headaches and nausea, can easily be mistaken for other conditions.

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1 week ago Feel wiped out in the summer months? It could be hidden sign of a deadly paralysing disease that's on the rise, top GP warns

According to Dr Asif Ahmed, an NHS GP , if you have pain, fatigue or visual problems, which worsen in hot weather, it could be a sign of the disease.

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1 week ago Dementia warning as craving certain foods 'could be a sign of the disease'

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is one of the rare forms of dementia and can cause patients to crave sweet, fatty foods, or carbohydrates and even forget their table manners

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1 week ago Earth heading for 'unprecedented' 2C rise in global temperatures as Met Office reveals 'shocking statistics'

Scientists warn there is 'no sign of respite' from climate change as temperatures continue to rise

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2 w. ago Kim started forgetting faces and bumping into things. She blamed her glasses

When Kim Norris began bumping into things, misjudging distances and walking past people she knew without realising, she assumed the problem lay with her new glasses.

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2 w. ago NSW floods: estimated 10,000 properties damaged after deadly flooding as communities face ‘mammoth task’

SES warns the ‘worst impacts that people feel are often after the event’ as areas reel from ‘devastating’ floodsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn estimated 10,000 properties may have been damaged in record-breaking flooding in New South Wales and thousands remain isolated, as communities begin to clean up after “devastating” impacts.Flood waters have begun to subside in some areas and weather conditions have improved on the mid-north coast, where severe weather warnings were cancelled on Friday night.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Private investigator reveals how a TOOTHBRUSH can prove if your partner is cheating

British private investigator Paul Jones has warned that there is one sign, often overlooked by suspicious spouses, that could be an indication of adultery, reported The Mirror.

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2 w. ago JoJo Siwa was warned not to sign up for Celebrity Big Brother UK

The 22-year-old singer/dancer was among the famous faces who entered the Big Brother house to appear in the fly-on-the-wall reality TV show

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2 w. ago Dermatologist reveals incredibly subtle clue that your tiny pimple is actually cancer

Many of us get pimples from time to time, but this subtle warning may be a sign of skin cancer, a leading dermatologist has warned.

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