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‘Game-changing’ new Alzheimer’s drug could slow progression of disease

There are currently estimated to be 982,000 people with some form of dementia, including Alzheimer's in the UK

The Independent UK

A GP doling out football tickets? It may sound daft, but ‘social prescribing’ could be a giant leap for the NHS

Big pharma pushes drugs, but community resources such as exercise, nature, music, and, yes, watching a game may better address root causes, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

The right wants to kill off the NHS. Striking doctors are playing into their hands

The BMA’s demand for pay restoration is a slap in the face for the health secretary who gave them a 22% rise – and it’s testing the public’s sympathy, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

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DIY cervical cancer tests most likely to be used if offered by GPs – study

An estimated five million women are not up-to-date with routine check-ups.

The Independent UK

Obesity to fuel rise in liver cancer cases – study

By 2025, 11% of liver cancers will be linked to obesity.

Evening Standard

NHS chiefs and BMA in row over patient safety during doctors’ strike

NHS England and union in war of words over striking doctors being asked to deal with emergency situations

The Guardian - UK

Resident doctors’ focus on pay is doing untold damage to the NHS

Letters: Robert Behrman fears resident doctors are leading the NHS towards a change in its entire ethos, and Prof David Cameron has cancelled his BMA subscription over their strike this week, but Marianne Gemmeke has sympathy for their action

The Guardian - UK

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Donald Trump says he’s heard ‘great things’ about John Swinney

The US President suggested a country ‘can’t go through that too much’ when asked about a second independence referendum.

Evening Standard

Precedent from SNP’s 2011 win would break ‘logjam’ to indyref2 – Swinney

The First Minister said there should be a ‘legal referendum recognised by all’ if the SNP secures a majority.

Evening Standard

Nurses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland overwhelmingly reject 3.6% pay rise

Royal College of Nursing members vote by large majority against accepting award in indicative vote run by union

The Guardian - UK

Nurses expected to vote to reject proposed pay deal – report

BBC reports suggest the offer will be firmly rejected by nursing staff.

Evening Standard

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Pharmacies warn of unsustainable demand for weight loss medication

NPA chairman Olivier Picard said ‘many more people are interested in getting weight loss jabs than would actually be suitable for treatment’.

Evening Standard

Demand for weight loss drugs is becoming unsustainable, say pharmacists

Industry group says treatments may need to be restricted to the most overweight

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Pharmacy warning of unsustainable demand for weight loss medication

Spiralling demand could see people being tempted to resort to unregulated online supplier

The Guardian - UK

Wes Streeting ‘thought he had struck deal to halt strike by doctors’

BMA chiefs overruled their negotiators because pay demands were not met, sources say

The Independent UK

Physician associates union takes Government to court over planned role changes

It follows findings by a Government-ordered report that PAs have been used as substitutes for doctors despite having significantly less training.

The Guardian - UK

‘I spent a month sleeping in a cupboard’: comedians on the true cost of the Fringe

Performing at one of these showcases is famously ruinously expensive – but can you at least attend one for free? Our writer ditches his wallet to find out, and meets the comedians doing their best on an ever-tightening budget

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The Independent UK

NHS patients told to brace for strikes up to Christmas

Sir Jim Mackey, chief executive of NHS England, warns that it will take a ‘huge effort’ to keep hospital waiting times down during a prolonged period of disruption

Evening Standard

NHS: Strike-hit appointments to be rebooked in two weeks but will impact others

Professor Meghana Pandit, NHS England’s co-national medical director said local trusts maintained services with ‘minimal disruption’.

The Independent UK

Doctor recommends this simple three-ingredient recipe for supporting gut health and strengthening muscles

Eating more fibre is the one piece of health advice that would offer the greatest return on investment for most people, says Dr Karan Rajan

The Guardian - UK

Fewer resident doctors thought to have gone on strike than in last year’s NHS stoppage

Picket-line turnout on first day of industrial action believed to be lower with hope of less disruption to NHS services

The Guardian - UK

Reform voters could be lured to Labour with extra focus on NHS and cost of living – poll

More than half of 1,000 Reform voters polled would be more likely to vote Labour if hospital waiting lists come down

The Guardian - UK

Reeves should consider ending pension triple lock and charging for NHS treatment, says IMF

Chancellor is advised to give herself more leeway in the next budget before adjusting taxation or spending

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s falling apart around my ears’: a resident doctor on why he is striking

As a trainee GP, I see every day the impact on patients from an NHS that hasn’t kept or supported its staff

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