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New chief of scandal-hit nursing regulator finally admits: We got it wrong on Lucy Letby

Exclusive: New Nursing and Midwifery Council chief apologises over failure to investigate sexual misconduct claims and admits killer nurse Lucy Letby should have been suspended much earlier – after series of exposes by The Independent

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How much protein should I eat to lose body fat but maintain lean muscle? This expert has the answer

How much to eat and why

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Dull ache in your shin when running? Try these five osteopath-approved exercises

Strengthen your calves to keep shin splints at bay

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A personal trainer shares the best exercises for bone density—and some might surprise you

It’s about more than just lifting weights

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'Unacceptable' gap found in whooping cough controls

Vaccine advocates say hospitals are missing an opportunity to help rein in a dangerous outbreak of whooping cough.

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This next-gen weight-loss drug offers a new hope — and a bonus Ozempic and Wegovy don’t have

The once-weekly shot may be a tempting alternative to popular GLP-1 class drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy

The Independent UK

Music could help ease the effects of dementia, GP says

Studies have shown that music engages multiple regions of the brain at once, helping to support memory

The Independent UK

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Doctor licked beer off colleague at Christmas party, tribunal hears

Dr Mark Johnson has been suspended after he was also found to have touched the woman’s breasts

The Independent UK

Hospital trust suspends home birth service after staff raise safety concerns

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is suspending the service for two weeks.

Evening Standard

Thousands of offshore workers could lose jobs if they fail to lose weight

Offshore Energies UK will from November 2026 require offshore staff to weigh a maximum of 124kg.

Evening Standard

“I'm going to be 50 in April and I want to be able to keep moving with ease”: a Pilates instructor shares the weekly workout routine she follows to stay strong and mobile

Tara Riley was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis when she was 28—here's how she looks after her bones and muscles.

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More councils urged to exempt terminally ill people from council tax

Barnsley brought in the change last month, following Manchester City Council.

Evening Standard

I tried doing this one-minute breathing technique every hour—I was surprised at how much of an impact it had

This simple four-count breathing technique is helping me stay calm and stress-free

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This is the best way for beginners to build strength, according to an expert trainer

Start with these moves to build foundational strength

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The Independent UK

Patients told to test at home to free up NHS hospital appointments

Remote monitoring could free up 500,000 hospital appointments a year

The Independent UK

Number of bats carrying rabies is nearing a record high in LA County as officials issue stark warning

About 14 percent of bats that contact people or pets in LA County test positive for rabies, with cases peaking in late summer, according to health officials

AAP

Women's voices amplify push for ovarian cancer test

Women in hospitality have gathered to support one of their own and raise funds for vital research on an early detection test for ovarian cancer.

The Independent UK

More than a dozen species of gut microbe linked to most common form of heart disease

Increasing number of links established between gut health and other parts of the body

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Trump says Medicare can now cover weight loss drugs like Ozempic

The pilot program could make it easier for seniors to use drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound.

Evening Standard

NHS faces a ‘collision’ of flu and doctor strikes, chief says

Sir Jim Mackey said the NHS will have to stay focused on patient safety.

Evening Standard

Flu levels continue to rise with fears millions are not vaccinated

There were 422 new hospital admissions for flu in England last week, up from 251 the previous week.

The Independent UK

This is the exercise you need to combat obesity and diabetes, new study says

It’s estimated that more than 5.8 million people in the UK are living with diabetes, which is an all-time high, according to Diabetes UK

Evening Standard

Thousands of people could die in bad flu wave this winter – experts

People are being urged to get a flu jab to protect against the virus, which has swept Australia and is now taking hold in the UK.

Evening Standard

‘Urgent need’ for GPs to be better trained to recognise ADHD, report says

NHS England estimated that almost 2.5 million people in England are likely to have ADHD.

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If you struggle with balance add these three trainer-approved exercises to your routine

These moves can really help

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