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Voices: ‘How will this get me back to work quicker?’ Readers fear plans to ‘scrap’ sick notes

YOUR VIEWS: As the government trials sweeping changes to the fit note system – including replacing some GP-issued sick notes with referrals to work and health coaches – our community have shared fears that the reforms could leave seriously ill people without proper medical support while trying to stay in…

The Independent UK

Britain’s pothole-ravaged streets stopping older people from exercising, MPs say

In the UK, physical inactivity is associated with one in six deaths and is estimated to cost £7.4 billion annually

The Independent UK

Ebola Spread Rapidly in DR Congo After Early Cases Were Mistaken for Witchcraft

An Ebola outbreak in northeastern Congo spread undetected due to traditional beliefs and weak health systems, highlighting the need for improved surveillance and diagnostics.

International Business Times UK

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A 65-year-old trainer says these are the six moves older adults should do every day to reduce their risk of falls

Boost your longevity with just 10 minutes of simple, daily movement

Fit & Well

Federal regulators classified the action as a Class II recall over concerns black particulate matter may be inside the liquid supplement

The Independent UK

Ex CDC head warns Ebola outbreak will become a ‘very significant pandemic’

An aid group has said Trump administration health cuts contributed to the slow detection of the outbreak

The Independent UK

Sun safety warning issued for bank holiday as skin cancer cases hit record high

Cancer Research UK data for the year 2022 shows there were 20,980 new cases of melanoma, the highest number it has ever seen.

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Melanoma skin cancer cases hit record high in the UK as heatwave warning issued

Cancer Research UK urged people to enjoy the sun safely by covering up and using sunscreen

The Independent UK

The one thing that’s just as important as medication for your health later in life

The Commons Health and Social Care Committee have cited one factor as being a ‘major driver of ill health in later life’

The Independent UK

Young people in UK more sick than previous generations – here’s why it could have ‘considerable implications’

A warning has been issued over a ‘generational health drift’ in the UK after a study found the ‘prevalence of poor health was higher in more recent generations’

The Independent UK

Venomous snake found near John Hunter Hospital operating theatre

'The snake catcher had to cut out part of a wall in a storage area.'

Newcastle Herald

Mater hospital's future tied to legal liabilities and a web of companies

Hospital caught in 'various legal and cost disputes'.

Newcastle Herald

An ICE Detainee Died from a Tooth Infection, Autopsy Report Says

Arizona Democrats are calling for a full investigation and transparency after a medical examiner concluded Emmanuel Damas died from a severe tooth infection.

Reason

Ebola treatment centre set on fire in Congo amid anger over virus outbreak

The centre was burned by local youths who became angry while trying to retrieve the body of a friend

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Common food preservatives linked to high blood pressure and increased cardiovascular disease risk

The American diet is 70 percent ultraprocessed, according to years of research

Fit & Well

“It took me two or three years before I picked up a weight”—a trainer shares the exact weekly workout routine that helped her fall in love with strength training

Now, she's helping women build strength in their core and glutes

The Independent UK

A possible link has been found between colon cancer and marathoners – here’s what to know

Experts say runners should not be alarmed by findings on precancerous polyps and should continue running as research consistently shows exercise is beneficial for overall health

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Super Ozempic? New weight-loss drug sees even better results in recent study

Many of the patients who tested the drug lost about 30 percent of their body weight — a loss comparable to the result of bariatric surgery

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Health experts hit out at Reeves’ snack food price cuts: ‘We’re in an obesity crisis’

Biscuits, chocolate and baked beans could become cheaper as the government slashes import tariffs on more than 100 types of product

Medical Daily

High Humidity Health Effects on Asthma, Fatigue, and Heat You Should Know

High humidity health risks include asthma flare ups fatigue and heat stress Learn how humidity affects breathing energy and temperature regulation and how to stay safe.

Medical Daily

The Growing Threat of Drinking Contaminated Water and Toxic Water Pollution Health Risks

Learn how water contamination introduces toxins into drinking water, the health risks involved, and practical ways to reduce water pollution health threats in daily life.

Medical Daily

Long Term Pesticide Exposure Damages the Nervous System and Threatens Fertility

Explore how long term pesticide exposure contributes to neurotoxicity, reduced fertility, and reproductive health risks, plus practical steps to limit pesticide exposure and protect wellbeing.

Medical Daily

Wildfire Smoke Exposure for a Week and Its Impact on Lungs and Heart

Learn how a week of wildfire smoke affects lungs and heart, key symptoms, health risks, and ways to protect yourself during poor air quality events.

Medical Daily

The Digestion and Absorption Process and How Mechanical Breakdown and Digestive Enzymes Fuel the Body

Learn how digestion and absorption work through mechanical breakdown, digestive enzymes, and small intestine villi to move nutrients to blood and lymph efficiently in humans.

The Independent UK

NHS staff who accessed medical records of Nottingham stabbing attack victims sacked

Students Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar, and grandfather Ian Coates, were killed in a stabbing rampage by Valdo Calocane on 13 June 2023

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