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Nottingham maternity inquiry exposes simple truth – the NHS is failing women

ANALYSIS: The scandal is a scathing indictment of the poor maternity care given to thousands of women across the country. When will it change, asks Rebecca Thomas

The Independent UK

Toxic culture and missed opportunities: Key findings from bombshell report into Nottingham maternity scandal

At least 94 babies may have suffered avoidable stillbirths due to failings in the care of mothers and babies by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

The Independent UK

Women say contraceptive jab complications ‘life-changing’ at MSP meeting

Pfizer’s Depo-Provera has been previously linked to an increased risk of a type of brain tumour.

Evening Standard

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What is Martha’s Rule? Scheme rolled out after shocking NHS Trust maternity failures

A report found 520 mothers and babies suffered potentially avoidable harm or death

The Independent UK

Hundreds of babies and mothers died or were harmed at Nottingham NHS hospitals, damning review finds

More than 500 cases of potentially avoidable harm uncovered by the inquiry with chair Donna Ockenden urging victims’ voices to be a ‘catalyst for lasting national change’

The Independent UK

More than 500 mothers and babies ‘died or suffered potentially avoidable harm’

Over 2,500 families and more than 800 members of staff have contributed to the largest maternity inquiry in the history of the NHS.

Evening Standard

Trump’s psychedelic whisperer and his mission to heal Britain

Bryan Hubbard believes a substance far more intense than mushrooms can save lives. Mattha Busby meets him

Evening Standard

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‘I was told I was being dramatic during labour. Now my child cannot walk or talk’

A report published into a maternity scandal at Nottingham hospitals, first uncovered by The Independent, outlines how failures at every level contributed to families suffering harm

The Independent UK

Blocked COVID vaccine report finally emerges as critics demand answers

A study on COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness has finally been published after being blocked from a government health journal

The Independent UK

Your Dog Could Die in This Heat: Eight Ways to Keep Pets Safe as Europe Bakes

With Europe facing a record-breaking heatwave, the British Veterinary Association advises pet owners to take precautions against heatstroke and other heat-related illnesses. Follow these eight safety tips to protect your pets.

International Business Times UK

Forget crunches—these three exercises will strengthen your deep core without weights

And each can be progressed as your core gets stronger

Fit & Well

Alarm as deadly bird flu strain lands in second state

Several migratory birds have been confirmed to be carrying the deadly strain of H5N1 bird flu, with urgent testing of other suspected cases.

AAP

The Pilates magic circle is this instructor’s favorite piece of equipment—here’s why she loves it and three exercises to try

This unassuming piece of equipment can help you work the right muscles

Fit & Well

Leslie Smith on Building Sustainable Support Systems for Cancer Patients and Families Across America

Behind every patient are family members, caregivers, employers, friends, and communities whose lives are also affected by treatment, recovery, uncertainty, and loss. According to Leslie Smith, co-founder of Anchors, those broader support needs often receive less attention despite playing an important role throughout the cancer journey.

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How The Independent exposed the Nottingham maternity scandal

The Nottingham maternity scandal inquiry covered around 2,500 cases and is the largest maternity review in NHS history

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Most ‘add-on’ IVF treatments offer ‘false hope’ and do not improve fertility, study says

Researchers found that the ‘add-ons’ either had no effect on fertility, inconclusive results or a small but uncertain benefit for a handful of procedures

The Independent UK

Nottingham maternity inquiry: Largest-ever review to reveal how failings led to babies’ deaths

The review, led by Donna Ockenden, will be published on Wednesday

AAP

Pricey IVF add-ons fail to improve pregnancy odds

Most expensive IVF "add-ons" either have no fertility benefit or lack evidence that they work, according to Australian research.

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As Aussie waistlines expand, so do treatment costs

Most adult Australians are actually overweight or obese and that number is rising, research shows, with the problem taking a growing toll on health systems.

Newcastle Herald

'It's not getting better': leading risk factor revealed for ill health and death

Almost 70 per cent of adults in Hunter New England are overweight or obese.

The Independent UK

How quickly you fall asleep can give vital clues to your health

Some 25 to 30 million Americans are living with insomnia

Fit & Well

If I wanted to improve my sleep during menopause, I’d eat these eight magnesium-rich foods on repeat

I started with supplements, but a dietitian says most people can improve their magnesium status with food instead

Medical Daily

Ozempic May Be Reducing Violent Crime in America and a New Peer-Reviewed Study Has the Data to Prove It

A Rutgers study in Criminology found GLP-1 drugs weakened the impulsivity-violence link by 62% and the alcohol-violence link by 52% among current users.

Medical Daily

2026 Wildfire Smoke Has Already Hit 12 States, and Researchers Link PM2.5 Exposure to Pregnancy and Heart Risks

2026 wildfire season burned 2.4M acres by June — double the 10-year average. Smoke linked to preterm birth, autism risk, and CVD deaths across 30+ states.

Medical Daily

Research Confirms Traffic Noise Raises Cardiovascular Disease Risk by 7.5 Percent in Neighborhoods Near Roads

A 2026 prospective cohort study links every major road noise increase to a 7.5% higher CVD risk. About 90% of NYC residents exceed EPA noise safety guidelines.

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