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Sunbeds should be banned in the UK to cut skin cancer rates, experts say

Exposure to ultraviolet radiation from sunbeds was confirmed to be carcinogenic to humans in 2009 by the International Agency for Research on Cancer.

The Independent UK

Poor sleep could make your brain age faster, study finds

People with poor sleep had brains that appeared one year older than their actual age, researchers say

The Independent UK

Does the pill make you gain weight? Here’s what the science says | Debunked

Reproductive immunologist Dr Victoria Male sets the record straight on the long-debated link between contraceptive pills and weight gain - and explains why this theory may have gained legs.

The Independent UK

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Doctors’ tribunal service updates guidance following accusations of ‘leniency’

Tribunal rulings appeared too lenient in a number of sexual misconduct cases, a report found.

Evening Standard

Ex-gynaecologist who took care shortcuts ‘contributed to severe physical harm’

Ex-consultant Daniel Hay ‘lacked clinical judgment’ and took shortcuts when caring for patients, a report has concluded.

Evening Standard

Samaritans confirms plans for branch closures amid ‘challenging’ changes

The suicide prevention charity said it plans to increase remote night-time volunteering and expand its online chat service.

Evening Standard

Parkinson’s breakthrough could unlock treatments for devastating disease

Scientists have developed a groundbreaking new technique to visualise the brain clusters that may trigger Parkinson’s

The Independent UK

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‘Buy one get one free’ junk food deals banned from today

New restriction will also be followed by a ban on junk food advertising on TV before 9pm from January

The Independent UK

Scientists discover way to see tiny brain clusters that may trigger Parkinson’s

Researchers likened the breakthrough to ‘being able to see stars in broad daylight’.

The Independent UK

GP practices across England now have to offer online booking

The British Medical Association has opposed the plans and is considering industrial action

The Independent UK

An expert trainer recommends these five dumbbell exercises for a comprehensive full-body strengthening workout

Try this the next time you want a full-body hit

Fit & Well

These are the nine strength training moves that keep this 100-year-old strong, independent, and mobile

Exercises to future-proof your body

Fit & Well

Labor accused of reneging on landmark health, NDIS deal

Public hospitals will have to take a hit if the Commonwealth backs out of a deal to increase funding, state and territory leaders say.

AAP

If you only have five minutes to move, a trainer recommends doing this mobility routine to stretch out your hips, back, and thighs

Squeeze some mobility work into your day with Joslyn Thompson Rule’s routine

Fit & Well

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Trump orders $50M for AI in pediatric cancer research

The move is part of a broader embrace of artificial intelligence across federal agencies but comes as the administration is slashing biomedical research spending and pausing grants.

AAP

Over half of Aussie men meet criteria for loneliness

With a growing number of Australian men suffering the effects of loneliness, a "meet a mate" campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of connection.

The Independent UK

Scientists fertilise eggs from human skin cells in major pregnancy breakthrough

The findings, researchers said, have “immense therapeutic potential” for people who have no viable eggs or sperm

The Independent UK

Scientists find way to fertilise eggs made from genetic material of skin cells

Experts hailed the breakthrough, known as mitomeiosis, as ‘an exciting proof of concept’.

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Evening Standard

What will the NHS's plans for an online hospital look like?

The plan for an NHS online hospital stems from a need to cut health waiting lists.

The Independent UK

Scientists create ‘virus cocktail’ to fight superbugs

Researchers have developed a product that uses bacterial viruses, known as ‘bacteriophages’, to combat antimicrobial-resistant bacteria

The Independent UK

Weight-loss jabs should be available to millions more on NHS, Streeting suggests

Health should not be determined by wealth, says Wes Streeting at the Labour Party conference

Evening Standard

Criminal investigations launched as part of crackdown on unlicensed Botox

Dozens of cases of botulism – a potentially life-threatening condition – have been reported.

The Independent UK

Many adults are addicted to ultra-processed foods, researchers warn

UPF addicts are far more likely to be overweight, isolated and have poor mental health, the study found

Evening Standard

Largest study of its kind reveals extent of in-flight medical emergencies

Researchers said the number of medical events are higher than previously thought.

International Business Times UK

Starbucks Protein Drink Caffeine Content, Calories: Is the 'Proffee' Craze Worth It?

A new set of drinks is included in the menu of Starbucks, including those that contain more protein.

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