Damp, broken, dangerous: report reveals more than 300 defects in Hunter hospital An audit has revealed a quarter of all assets inspected had defects. Newcastle Herald · Aug 13
US cancer patients are facing longer waits for surgery - and the consequences are dire Longer wait times have been tied to an increased risk of death The Independent UK · Aug 13
Corridor care figures remain above 3,000 a day for July amid NHS ‘summer surge’ Health officials said there has been a record 2.5 million A&E attendances last month amid two heatwaves. Evening Standard · Aug 13
The internet's favorite yoga instructor just shared a 10-minute routine for tight hamstrings and it provided immediate relief for my sore legs Reduce leg and back tension with this simple yoga practice Fit & Well · Aug 13
Will the next pandemic be spotted in a hospital or under London’s streets? Our sewer water could be the best early warning system against an outbreak, reports Chris Stokel-Walker Evening Standard · Aug 13
“A deep squat is a human rest position”—a physical therapist explains the benefits of a deep squat and how to break up with chairs for good Try breaking up your couch time with this mobility move Fit & Well · Aug 13
A yoga teacher says this is how you develop confidence in your balancing abilities Explore these three simple poses, with playful variations to try as your confidence grows Fit & Well · Aug 13
Fresh concerns over chemical found in flavoured vape liquid Researchers have highlighted how pregnant women vaping could potentially harm their baby The Independent UK · Aug 12
HRT drugs could slash risk of dementia in women, new study shows Using data from more than 20,000 women, a study found that use of this hormone therapy in later life was linked to ‘significantly lower odds of a clinical dementia diagnosis’ The Independent UK · Aug 12
The everyday movement that ‘could slash risk of early death’ New research has found taking the stairs could lead to a number of health benefits The Independent UK · Aug 12
Heatwaves causing nurses to have seizures as hospital temperatures top 30C RCN chief executive and general secretary Professor Nicola Ranger says nursing staff are being ‘failed’ The Independent UK · Aug 12
'Big thing to process': mother faces chronic health issue that ended her mum's life Her GPs hadn't suggested a test despite her family history. Newcastle Herald · Aug 12
Hunter gas plant may help power data centre until renewables fire up How much of the new Hunter data centre's power will come from renewables? Newcastle Herald · Aug 12
Bake off Star Prue Leith Rushed to Hospital After Speech Turned Into a Jumble as Husband Feared the Worst Prue Leith was rushed to hospital after a migraine caused partial vision loss and left her struggling to speak, prompting stroke fears. International Business Times UK · Aug 12
Medical Daily · Aug 12 Landmark Trial Over Teen Mental Health and Social Media Design Opens in Oakland After Appeals Court Clears the Way A federal trial over social media design and teen mental health opens in Oakland after the Ninth Circuit dismissed Meta's appeal and refused a delay.
Fit & Well · Aug 12 I'm a trainer who helps seniors look after their hips—this is the one move I never skip Strengthen your hips with this simple banded exercise
Fit & Well · Aug 12 A personal trainer says everyone over 40 should be doing this 15-minute workout to keep their bones strong Reduce your injury risk later in life by supporting your bone health now
AAP · Aug 12 Defibs still safe despite reported shutdowns, TGA says Health authorities have defended the continued use of defibrillators in ambulances after a regulator stepped in to put a halt on sales of the devices.
Fit & Well · Aug 12 Exercising with others is a proven formula for improved mental wellbeing, so grab a friend and use this full-body partner workout to boost your mood All you need is 20 minutes, a resistance band and a willing workout buddy
AAP · Aug 12 Poultry industry warned of devastating bird flu losses Australia's poultry farmers face likely devastating losses as bird flu entrenches itself in the nation, similar to the impact endured by the American industry.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 12 Prime Minister to announce bailout for Tomago Aluminium Smelter It is believed the bailout will be the largest rescue package for an Australian smelter to date.
Medical Daily · Aug 12 Testimony in a Massachusetts Murder Trial Exposed How Few Clinicians Treat Postpartum Psychosis A psychiatrist testified that she had never treated postpartum psychosis in 20 years. Fewer than 500 US reproductive psychiatrists serve 800,000 patients.
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Evening Standard · Aug 11 Itsy Bitsy singer Brian Hyland to perform in Downing St for diagnosis campaign He will perform alongside singer and campaigner Ashleigh Harley to raise awareness of young people who fail to get diagnosed by the NHS.
International Business Times UK · Aug 11 Online Trade in Mummified Remains Exposes Buyers to Arsenic, Mercury and Deadly Spores, Study Finds A study reveals health risks from buying mummified remains online, exposing buyers and postal workers to toxic chemicals and fungal spores, with little awareness or safety measures in place.