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The surprising health benefit of sleeping without a pillow

Sleeping with two pillows has been linked to higher pressure inside the eye among glaucoma patients

The Independent UK

Flu cases are finally dropping - but don’t let your guard down, doctors warn

At least 19 million cases and 44 pediatric deaths reported this flu season

The Independent UK

British medics could ‘turn their backs on NHS’ if not prioritised for training places

Wes Streeting said the NHS needs to ‘break our over-reliance on international recruitment’

The Independent UK

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‘Next pandemic’ virus fears trigger Covid-style screenings at airports

There are at least five recorded cases of the Nipah virus so far in West Bengal, India

Evening Standard

Towns deserted as locals seek relief from roasting heat

As parts of Australia bake under a relentless heatwave, locals have backup plans to keep cool as temperatures nudge record levels.

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Fake weight loss jab warning after number of illegal medicines seized in UK soars

‘Deeply concerning’ new figures raise concern over patient safety and growing black market

The Independent UK

This simple pen and paper test could suggest dementia risk

The Clock Drawing Test has long been used to screen brain health, and can indicate cognitive decline

Evening Standard

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Why Aren't We Talking About A Virus With Up To 90% Fatality Rate? Inside The Nipah Outbreak Asia Missed

Taiwan officially classifies Nipah virus—which kills 80–91% of infected people—as a Category 5 notifiable disease following India's outbreak, raising critical questions about media silence surrounding a pathogen deadlier than COVID-19.

International Business Times UK

These 5 signs might suggest that you're ageing terribly

From grip strength to memory loss, one doctor says that these signs could show you’re ageing faster than you should be

Evening Standard

Alan Rickman ‘had so much more to give’, his widow says

A prize draw offering Harry Potter books signed by some of the films’ stars is raising money in memory of the actor, who died 10 years ago.

Evening Standard

An exercise scientist says you need a 20-minute warm-up in the cold—is that overkill or smart training?

“People often underestimate how much longer the body takes to prepare in winter compared to summer”

Fit & Well

I asked a physical therapist why my heels don't stay on the floor when I squat—here's what he had to say

Troubleshooting this common problem

Fit & Well

I’m a personal trainer who helps clients get stronger after injury—these are the three exercises I recommend everyone do to prevent knee issues

Strengthening your glutes, hips and legs is important for knee health

Fit & Well

Nearly half of CDC databases aren’t being updated as experts sound alarm over gaps in health data

‘The consequences will be dire,’ former NIAID director Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo warns

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

‘Trailblazing’ NHS pilot combines AI and robotics to spot lung cancer faster

There are plans to expand lung cancer screening.

The Independent UK

NHS trials ‘trailblazing’ AI and robotics technology to spot lung cancer

A new NHS pilot could see lung cancer patients diagnosed easier and faster

The Independent UK

New study reveals the link between menopause and dementia

The findings could shed light on why women face a higher risk of dementia compared to men

The Independent UK

Scientists may have found key to treating hidden cancer growths

Researchers say the findings offer a promising way to improve existing cancer therapies as well as develop new ones

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The Independent UK

Experts liken this sport to walking for healthy aging benefits

Tennis has physical, cognitive and social benefits that could improve longevity

Evening Standard

Measles ‘re-established’ in the UK, say global health chiefs

The World Health Organisation said measles transmission was re-established in the UK in 2024.

The Independent UK

Trans people ‘increasingly heading abroad’ for gender surgery due to ‘horrific’ NHS waiting lists

Freya Firewood travelled to Bangkok to undergo surgery, but has suffered complications that have left her struggling to walk

The Independent UK

Commonly prescribed drug could slash heart attack and stroke risk

Gout has been linked with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, which includes heart attacks and stroke

The Independent UK

Study reveals one lifestyle habit that could put you at risk of long Covid

Consuming tobacco could put you at an increased risk of suffering chest pain, shortness of breath and pain in your joints

The Independent UK

Young survivors have been calling for help to deal with online abuse – we should listen to them

COMMENT: Long before proposed social media bans for under 16s, young people have been calling for help, our research shows they want an approach that works around them, Sara Davis and Camila Gil write

The Independent UK

Half of UK GPs are seeing children under seven with obesity

80 per cent of GPs said they find it challenging to talk to the parents of an obese child under the age of 16 about their weight

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