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'Betrayed by my body': The taboo health issue women are talking about on social media
Women are sharing their experiences with chronic urinary tract infections on social media in an effort to break the stigma surrounding UTIs.
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Woman told she had cancer by NHS worker who inappropriately accessed her records
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Government failings allowed Covid 'to spread like wildfire' in care homes, inquiry finds
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Weight loss in middle age can restore cardiovascular health, research suggests
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Covid failings in care homes: What the inquiry says
From the shocking lack of PPE to restrictions on visitors - the key points from the sixth Covid inquiry report.
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Australian researchers identify new subtype of depression linked to body clock disruptions
<p>Study identifies ‘circadian depression’ as affecting nearly a quarter of more than 11,000 participants</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u…
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Can a simple photo of your face reveal how ill you are?
AI may help doctors judge how ill a patient is using a single photograph of their face, say US researchers.
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The Guardian view on Covid-19 and care homes: the inquiry’s scathing verdict must be heeded | Editorial
<p>The government did not throw a ‘protective ring’ around social care, and vulnerable people were left exposed</p><p>The families of the 43,000 care home residents in the UK whose deaths between March 2020 and July 2022 were either caused by, or contribute…
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POV: Your girls' PE lesson gets a glow up
Can activities like yoga, dance and fitness encourage more girls to enjoy sport?
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Baby who died from meningitis might have been saved if tested sooner, inquest finds
<p>Five-month-old Esta High died at Leeds General Infirmary in November 2023 after doctors put her symptoms down to Covid-19</p><p>A baby girl who died from meningitis might have been saved if doctors had tested her for the infection sooner, rather than put…
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NHS bosses say smaller maternity units may have to close
The NHS Alliance said "difficult decisions" lie ahead and some maternity services may have to be consolidated.
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Ban ‘intrusive’ cameras in England’s mental health wards, say bereaved families
<p>Lawyers tell inquiry that patients’ lives are at stake through improper use of Oxevision system for most vulnerable</p><p>Families bereaved by the misuse of an “intrusive” camera monitoring system for vulnerable patients used in half of England’s mental …
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Companies exploiting welfare system by using residents as 'cash cows', BBC finds
Agents try to attract people on housing benefit by using social media videos that offer free rooms and holidays.
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UK government failures led to Covid spreading ‘like wildfire’ in care homes, inquiry finds
<p>Inquiry chair says failure to advise care homes to isolate people discharged from hospital was ‘significant oversight’</p><p>Government failures caused Covid-19 to spread “like wildfire” among vulnerable and elderly people, and Matt Hancock’s “protective…
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Inside Chicago's battle against the synthetic drugs flooding the US
The BBC's Quentin Sommerville reports from Chicago, where communities are battling a new wave of synthetic drugs.
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Public support for founding principles of NHS is falling across UK population
<p>Rise in economic hardship and changes in attitudes towards migration could explain drop in support, experts say</p><p>Public support for the NHS’s founding principles – that it is free to use, available to everyone and tax-funded – has fallen over the la…
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Daughter of woman killed by partner 'refuses to be another victim'
Keeley McKee's mother Leanne was killed by her partner in 2003, weeks before the couple were due to marry.
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New AI tool can predict cancer survival by a single patient selfie, study suggests
<p>System can estimate a person’s biological age and predict chances of cancer survival from a single photograph</p><p>Doctors have developed an artificial intelligence tool that can predict a cancer patient’s chances of survival from a single photograph of…
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'Lessons need to be learnt' as report into care homes during Covid published
An inquiry found that Government failings in care settings allowed the spread of Covid.
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Are your bones brittle? If they were, how would you know? (To men: this goes for you too) | Ranjana Srivastava
<p>Assessing osteoporosis risk requires more than a scan, which is why a thorough conversation with a doctor is essential</p><p>“Doctor, how could I get a fracture from sliding on the floor?”</p><p>My 60-year-old patient is impatient to recover from a pelvi…
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'I started ketamine at 14 and needed nappies at 22'
For the last two years Megan has been in agony and unable to stand straight because of her ketamine use.
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Funding social care is a collective responsibility | Letters
<p><strong>Roger Steer </strong>says the solution is to adopt the NHS model, <strong>Janet Dubé</strong> suggests an audit, while <strong>Sally Byers </strong>says<strong> </strong>language that respects people living with dementia is crucial</p><p>Polly To…
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'I started ketamine at 14 and needed nappies at 22' - the rise of young people going to rehab
For the last two years Megan has been in agony and unable to stand straight because of her ketamine use.
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Jim Churm obituary
<p>My father, Jim Churm, who has died aged 102, was a D-day veteran and former Royal Navy medic; he later enjoyed a long career in nursing and physiotherapy.</p><p>Jim joined the navy as an 18-year-old during the second world war and trained as a sick berth…
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Charity offers to meet James McClean over therapy comments
Michael Lynch, from Men's Action Network (MAN) offered to meet the Derry City footballer James McClean.
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Burnham urged to launch inquiry into unequal health impacts of air pollution
<p>Letter from 150 scientists, MPs and activists calls for action to protect lower-income and minority-ethnic communities</p><p>The government must hold an inquiry into the unequal impacts of air pollution, 150 scientists, MPs and activists have urged.</p><…
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'It gives me the ick': Can you cheat on someone with a video game?
Grand Theft Auto VI lets you build and nurture a romantic relationship but some say dates with a fictional character are a step too far.
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Up to 20 maternity units in England may have to shut, NHS leader warns
<p>Exclusive: NHS Alliance’s acute care director says centralisation of services ‘inevitable’ to ensure safe care</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/oct/19/why-are-some-nhs-maternity-units-facing-closure">Why are some NHS matern…
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Why people who have never smoked are getting hooked on vapes
More than one million people now vape who have never been smokers, according to the ONS.
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‘You reach a tipping point’: New Zealand’s strained healthcare system at centre of election battle
<p>With care shortfalls biting across the country, the National-led coalition has been accused of letting chronic underfunding worsen</p><p>Back when she was healthy, Jane Harrison worked for the community – securing money for playgrounds, getting kids into…
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Our business ads were taken down for saying 'pregnancy' on Instagram
Creators say women's health content is getting them shadowbanned on social media. So what's really happening?
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Warning signs could predict inflammatory bowel disease a decade before diagnosis
<p>Antibody patterns in the blood may help doctors identify people at risk so they can be treated earlier, research shows</p><p>Patterns of antibodies in people’s blood could predict the onset of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) a decade before diagnosis, a…
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Open wounds and eyes that can't close - women warn about cheap bleph eyelid surgery
A concerning number of patients are reporting problems from treatment abroad, say doctors.
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'People forget we exist': Why older LGBTQ+ people fear losing identity
A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers.
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Yes, hang-xiety is a real thing
Waking up feeling hungover AND anxious? BBC Health's Chloe Hayward explains the science behind hang-xiety.
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Which emergency foods should you stock up on?
The BBC's Annabel Rackham shares some dos and don'ts, following government advice in case of food supply chain disruption.
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Starting uni? What to know about the free NHS meningitis B jab in England
It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.
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What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others.
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More protein or less? The foods to get you through a heatwave
When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat.
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Women welcome annual health checks for condition affecting millions
Women with PMOS say too often they are diagnosed and left to manage the condition on their own.
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Worry service closure could leave mums suicidal
The Happy Mums Foundation supports women experiencing postpartum mental health challenges.
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I have a condition people are too embarrassed to talk about
Women share their experience of lichen sclerosus.
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Online event offers support for menopause and pain
Menopause Matters is holding a county-wide online forum on Sunday for World Menopause Day.
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The town swapping lie-ins for early morning raves
A seaside town is hosting an early morning alternative for clubbing fans.
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New mental health directory launches
It provides information about a range of services to support mental health, officials say.
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Service increases access to mental health support
The programme covers a range of topics, including managing anxiety and boosting self-esteem.
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'What terminal cancer has taught me about life'
A Gloucestershire man with terminal cancer shares the life lessons he wishes he'd learned sooner.
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Fund launched to back community wellbeing projects
The fund aims to attract support from individuals, families, businesses and charitable trusts.
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Covid vaccine compensation scheme set for overhaul after Inquiry criticism
Ministers promise to reform the scheme that provides financial support for those injured or bereaved by vaccines in the UK.
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Running costs of vaccine damage scheme more than double amount paid to victims
The cost of administration and medical checks has now topped £83m, according to new figures.
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Hospital doctors to strike as pay dispute continues
The British Medical Association says hospital doctors in Northern Ireland plan to strike in November.
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Doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
The British Medical Association is in dispute with Manx Care over "pay erosion since 2008".