Sage Tumbles as Depression Pill Approval Omits Major Disorder
Sage Therapeutics Inc. slumped in early trading after regulators granted approval to its fast-acting pill only for postpartum
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Lionel Messi's goals in the 2023 Leagues Cup - ranked
Ranking Lionel Messi's seven goals in his first four Inter Miami outings.
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Top 90: The best players in the Premier League - 90-81 ranked
90min rank the top 90 best players in the Premier League ahead of the 2023/24 season.
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Aramco Boosts Payout to Government, Investors to $29 Billion
Saudi Aramco raised its payout to investors and Saudi Arabia’s government by more than half, in a move
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Roberto De Zerbi makes Moises Caicedo transfer vow after Chelsea target misses friendly
Roberto De Zerbi offers an update on Moises Caicedo's Brighton future after the Chelsea target was left out of a pre-season friendly.
1970-01-01 08:00
Man accused of kidnapping and killing Nevada 18-year-old dies by suicide in jail while awaiting trial
The man accused of killing Naomi Irion, the 18-year-old who vanished in March 2022 from a Walmart parking lot in Nevada, has died by suicide, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office said in a news release.
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What is Lyme disease? Bella Hadid reveals ’15 years of invisible suffering’
Model Bella Hadid recently shared an update on TikTok, that her Lyme disease symptoms had flared up following a tooth infection. The Dutch-Palestinian 26-year-old was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2012, and in her latest health update, shared she was struggling with its symptoms once again. “There was a low-grade infection underneath the tooth, next to the tooth I thought was suffering (she’s good) which is the one I got a root canal on a year ago. It continued to spread down, causing a low-grade infection in my jaw,” Hadid shared on TikTok. She continued by saying: “Please listen to your bodies my friends! This made my Lyme flare up, which means the Lyme is attacking the places that are suffering i.e. tooth, jaw, gut, brain, spine, bones etc oh, and the entire nervous system.” So, what is Lyme disease? “Lyme disease is an infection caused by a group of bacteria transmitted through an infected tick, giving you a specific set of symptoms,” says Dr Sanjay Mehta, GP at the London General Practice. According to analysis published in the open access journal BMJ Global Health, more than 14% of the world’s population probably has, or has had, tick-borne Lyme disease. But Mehta says you can’t catch it from any tick, only infected ones. The disease can also be seasonal – “It doesn’t die down to zero, but it drops significantly during summer and winter, and peaks during early autumn and spring,” he says. What are the symptoms? Lyme disease can manifest in a variety of different ways – from being asymptomatic, to nerve damage, in more severe cases. “There are two main groups of patients,” says Mehta. “First, there’s the group who catch it early, and they don’t really get any symptoms – they just see they’ve been infected by a tick. “Then there’s the second group of people who don’t get treatment, and although only a very small percentage of them actually end up with symptoms, they are the ones we worry about. “Those patients tend to get three stages of symptoms. First, they might get flu-like symptoms kicking in a week or so after the bite, and a characteristic rash. Second, some might then get symptoms related to their nerves, their heart and their brain, several weeks or months later. “An even smaller number of people might then get the third stage, and these are the symptoms people typically associate with Lyme disease – long-term joint problems and neurological symptoms.” How do you contract Lyme disease? As Lyme disease is passed on exclusively via infected ticks, you can downgrade the disease from unlikely to highly unlikely by avoiding tick-heavy areas or taking precautions within them. “There are areas of the UK known to harbour infected ticks, like the Lake District, the New Forest, the North York Moors, and the Scottish Highlands,” says Mehta. “If you see ticks on your skin, you don’t necessarily get transmission for up to four hours, so if you can remove them, that’s ideal.” If you are going to any of these areas, there are also a few simple things you can do to limit the risk. “Try to keep to paths in grassy, wooded areas, and keep away from long grass and vegetation,” advises Mehta. “It sounds obvious, but shower on your return – often ticks fall off – and check yourself for them too. Wear insect repellent, long T-shirts, and long trousers if possible.” What should you do if you get bitten? The simple answer is, if you’ve gone to a high-risk area and you know you’ve been bitten by something, see a doctor. “It is worth going on to treatment, which is a course of specific antibiotics,” says Mehta. “We do run tests, and the tests are fairly reliable, but the main things are a) have you gone to a risky area? b) have you seen you’ve been bitten? And c) have you developed symptoms?” “The take-home message is to seek medical help if there is a bite, but be aware, it’s only a small percentage of people who end up with problems.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Study reveals how muscle cells deteriorate with age, hampering injury recovery Tips and tricks to preserve your harvest Is it heat exhaustion or are you just tired?
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Major US health systems expect to offer Alzheimer's drug Leqembi in a few months
By Julie Steenhuysen and Deena Beasley CHICAGO Five major U.S. health systems said they would offer Eisai and
1970-01-01 08:00
Tribute to Sinéad O'Connor appears on Irish hillside ahead of funeral
An installation paying tribute to Sinéad O'Connor has appeared on an Irish hillside in Bray, the town where her funeral will be held on Tuesday.
1970-01-01 08:00
China Fans Barred From Wearing Rainbows at Gay-Friendly Show
Beijing concert-goers say they were prevented from displaying rainbow imagery at a pop singer’s performance on Saturday, in
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Vinicius Junior & Eder Militao urge Real Madrid to sign Kylian Mbappe
Vinicius Junior & Eder Militao have joked with Real Madrid scout Juni Calafat about a move for Kylian Mbappe.
1970-01-01 08:00
Netanyahu Says Bet on Israel and Saudi Arabia Deepening Ties
Israel and Saudi Arabia will deepen economic and business ties even if they don’t formally recognize each other,
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