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The ‘virgin speculum’: proof that medicine is still rife with outrageous myths about women

No wonder fewer British women are attending cervical screenings when some in the medical profession have such outdated views, says Jenny Halpern Prince of the Lady Garden Foundation

The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2023

Living and dying in pain: The victims of Wales' NHS waiting list scandal

The Welsh Government is keen to draw people's attention to a small drop in waiting lists — but what is really happening in the NHS in Wales, where 15,000 people have died while waiting for an operation to relieve their suffering?

Wales Online · Jan 18, 2023

Organ donation: Delay in introducing Daithi's Law branded "unacceptable"

Daithi's father Mairtin MacGabhann said the delay in the legislation was "devastating"

Belfast Live · Jan 18, 2023

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The world's oldest person, Sister André of France, dies at age 118

Born Lucile Randon in 1904, Sister André spent most of her life in religious service as a Roman Catholic nun. The oldest living person is now Maria Branyas Morera of Spain at age 115.

WEKU · Jan 18, 2023

Lifespan-doubling injection in mice takes rejuvenation therapy step closer in humans

‘This is a powerful technology, and here is the proof of concept’

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023

World's oldest person dies at 118 after surviving two World Wars and Covid-19 pandemic

She lived through the Spanish flu pandemic in 1918 and in 2021 she shrugged off Covid with few symptoms

Irish Mirror · Jan 18, 2023

Rishi Sunak confronted over 'lethal chaos' in NHS after death of woman, 26, in 999 delay

Labour leader Keir Starmer told MPs about the tragic case of a woman called Stephanie, from Plymouth, whose mum called 999 - but the ambulance failed to arrive in time

Daily Mirror · Jan 18, 2023

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Pregnancy-related nausea undertreated

Often, the condition is misunderstood or downplayed by doctors or the patients themselves

Salon · Jan 18, 2023

World’s Oldest Known Person, French Nun, Dies at 118

A French nun who was believed to be the world’s oldest person has died a few weeks before her 119th birthday, the spokesperson for her nursing home in southern France said Wednesday. Lucile Randon, known as Sister André, was born in the town of Ales, southern France, on Feb. 11,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 18, 2023

Anas Sarwar warns UK Government has taken 'wrong approach' by blocking Holyrood gender reforms

The Scottish Labour leader said it was up to Keir Starmer to judge how the controversial law looks in the rest of the UK.

Daily Record · Jan 18, 2023

Family and friends to run Great North Run in memory of man who died after he fell from South Shields roof

Derek Heslop, known to many as Dez, sadly passed away when he was just 23 years old

Chronicle Live · Jan 18, 2023

Student dies after being told 'you sound like you're feeling a bit sorry for yourself' by NHS 111

David Nash, 26, passed away following four "shambolic" calls with NHS 111 when he was trying to get an urgent in-person consultation.

Daily Record · Jan 18, 2023

Covid survivor, 115, becomes world's oldest person after French nun dies aged 118

Maria Branyas, an American-born Spaniard, survived Covid two years ago at at the age of 115 has now taken over from a French nun Lucile Randon who died at 118

Daily Mirror · Jan 18, 2023

World's oldest person dies at 118 after surviving both World Wars and Covid pandemic

French nun Lucile Randon, who was also known as Sister André, passed away in her sleep at a nursing home in Toulouse yesterday.

Daily Record · Jan 18, 2023

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Los Angeles Times · Jan 18, 2023

Column: Is our aging population a time bomb? An opportunity?

California is about to be hit by an aging population wave, and Steve Lopez is riding it. His new column will focus on the blessings and burdens of advancing age — and how some folks are challenging the stigma associated with older adults.

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023

World’s oldest known person, French nun, dies at 118

A French nun who was believed to be the world’s oldest person has died shortly before her 119th birthday

Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2023

World's oldest known person, French nun Lucile Randon, dies aged 118

Ms Randon, who took the name of Sister Andre, had survived Covid last year

Wales Online · Jan 18, 2023

World's oldest person dies in her sleep, aged 118, after remarkable life

A nun since 1944, Sister Andre cared for the elderly until she herself was 100. She drank wine and ate chocolate every day - and was the world's oldest Covid survivor

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Reuters · Jan 18, 2023

Chinese who lost relatives to COVID angry at failure to protect elderly

Former high school teacher Ailia was devastated when her 85-year-old father died after displaying COVID-like symptoms as the virus swept through their hometown in the southeastern province of Jiangxi.

Bangkok Post · Jan 17, 2023

Reforming Thailand: a dual challenge

Thailand needs to gain competitiveness in the global economy. However, two hindrances come to mind: old leaders and outdated laws.

Daily Mirror · Jan 17, 2023

World's oldest person dies at 118 - after surviving World War I and Covid pandemic

French nun Lucile Randon, who was also known as Sister Andrée has died aged 118 in her sleep in her nursing home in Toulouse France, a spokesman for the home has confirmed

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023

‘For her, it’s a liberation’: World’s oldest person dies in her sleep

Lucile Randon, known as Sister Andre, died in her sleep at nursing home

The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2023

World’s oldest known person, French nun Lucile Randon, dies at 118

Sister André was born in 1904 and survived an outbreak of Covid-19 in 2021 in her nursing home that killed 10 other residents

Reuters · Jan 17, 2023

World's oldest person, French nun Sister Andre, dies at 118 -retirement home

French nun Sister Andre, the world's oldest person, passed away at 118 in France, her retirement home told Reuters on Tuesday.

ABC News · Jan 17, 2023

Monica Stockdale's family call for national aged care screening to be introduced sooner

The son of an alleged murder victim wants the government to implement a national aged care screening process sooner to ensure workers are fit for the job.

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