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Crackdown on cosmetic surgery ‘cowboys’ after botched Brazilian butt lifts

Government claims industry has been blighted by ‘dodgy practitioners’, with patients killed or ‘maimed’ during procedures

The Independent UK

Plans announced to crack down on cosmetic procedure ‘cowboys’

Some people have died or been injured after getting procedures.

Evening Standard

Doctors decry RFK Jr decision to slash mRNA vaccine grants: ‘Our nation will pay in lives’

‘A tremendous step backward, the politicization of science, and RFK Jr., who has been a lifelong anti-vaccine propagandist and science denialist, is now making policy,’ one doctor said

The Independent UK

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Ambitious project aims to stop breast cancer recurring

An historic $25 million investment will fund a research program focused on stopping breast cancer recurrence, with the long-term goal to halve deaths.

AAP

Woman given terminal diagnosis says she plans to fulfil her life dream

Jazz Turner was diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome when she was 18

The Independent UK

People with ME have key genetic differences to other people, study finds

The DecodeME study is described the largest of its kind in the world.

Evening Standard

What risk does chikungunya pose to the UK after virus outbreak in China?

More cases have begun to appear in Europe since the start of 2025

The Independent UK

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Is eating your placenta good for you? Experts issue warning

Although there has been much talk about the health advantages of eating your placenta, is it really beneficial or could it be harmful?

Evening Standard

What is the mRNA vaccine and why is the US withdrawing funding?

The decision will impact 22 projects speerheaded by major pharmaceutical companies for vaccines against bird flu and other viruses

Evening Standard

Trump’s destructive plan ‘will deny 1.4m women and girls birth control’

The supplies could prevent an estimated 174,000 unintended pregnancies and 56,000 unsafe abortions if they were handed out, the International Planned Parenthood Federation says

The Independent UK

Resident doctors agree ‘window for negotiations’ with Streeting

It follows a five-day strike, which took place from July 25-30.

Evening Standard

Spending just 15 minutes in nature can have this surprising health benefit

Researchers found both stationary and active time in nature can boost mental health

The Independent UK

I improved my balance in just a week by doing this one yoga pose daily

Adding triangle pose to my morning routine stretched out my whole body too

Fit & Well

If you suffer with tension in your neck and shoulders you might have coat hanger pain—here’s how to combat it

Desk-based workers are particularly prone to this issue

Fit & Well

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What is the chikungunya virus, how are countries such as China battling it?

Since the start of 2025, about 240,000 people have been infected with chikungunya, with 90 deaths in 16 countries.

Evening Standard

Treatment for advanced womb cancer ‘major step forward’

Experts said the approval means thousands of women will be able to access the treatment each year.

Evening Standard

Talking therapy for back pain can help patients for up to three years – study

Chronic lower back pain is a common problem.

The Independent UK

Ozempic could be hurting your gym gains — with potentially dangerous consequences

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The Independent UK

The ancient spice that reduces bloating - and could boost weight loss

A diet high in antioxidants can help reduce the risk of heart disease and some other chronic diseases

The Independent UK

How a mother’s genes can determine their child’s weight for life

A mother’s weight, eating habits, or behaviours during pregnancy can influence the weight of her child

The Independent UK

NHS issues vaccination warning for pregnant women over dangerous virus currently surging in Australia

The health service has warned that cases of RSV, a leading cause of infant mortality, are steadily rising in some parts of England

The Independent UK

Thousands of patients miss out on weight loss jab due to NHS ‘postcode lottery’

Doctors have warned that patients are being ‘set up for failure’ due to mismanagement of the rollout of Mounjaro

The Independent UK

Suicidal teen warned mental health hospital staff ‘slept on shifts’ and urged ‘shut this place down’

‘Huntercombe ... is the s***test mental health institution,’ 14-year-old Ruth Szymankiewicz warned before her tragic death

The Independent UK

Experts reveal potential side effect of Ozempic – and whether we should worry

Researchers found Ozempic-induced weight loss decreased muscle mass by about 10 per cent

The Independent UK

Great Ormond Street Hospital criticised by NHS watchdog for using physician associates to fill surgical rota

The Care Quality Commission found the trust also had a shortage of nurses trained to carry out tracheostomies

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