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A physical therapist says strengthening this one body part may help alleviate lower back pain

Your lower back may be compensating for weakness elsewhere

Fit & Well

NHS urges young people not to use ‘harmful’ AI chatbots as therapist

A YouGov poll found that nearly a third (31 per cent) of young people in the UK said they would be comfortable discussing mental health issues with an AI chatbot instead of a human therapist

The Independent UK

Mpox no longer international health emergency but remains concern in Africa

‘While we are removing the emergency, we need to keep the urgency,’ says independent panel of experts for the WHO.

Al Jazeera

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Researchers find new link between women who suffer heart attacks

The typical risk factors for major cardiovascular events include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or a history of smoking

The Independent UK

WHO has added GLP-1 drugs to the essential medicines list. Here’s what that means

GLP-1 drugs were initially developed for diabetes, but have become wildly popular weight-loss drugs too

The Independent UK

This bathroom habit raises haemorrhoid risk by 50 per cent

Researchers are urging smartphone users to rethink their toilet habits

Evening Standard

NHS chiefs demand urgent action over staff flu jabs after uptake halves since pandemic

‘Low uptake is neither inevitable nor irreversible,’ health bosses say as flu jab rates fall among staff

The Independent UK

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Is Trump really considering relaxing laws on cannabis?

The arguments for and against ‘reclassifying’ of cannabis in the US are varied.

Al Jazeera

NHS cancels record number of planned operations at the last minute, data shows

The analysis by the PA news agency’s RADAR service also found more patients are waiting longer than the recommended 28 days for a new date.

Evening Standard

Dad who dismissed fatigue as overworking diagnosed with prostate cancer

Mr Riddleston described living with the disease as an ‘unwanted passenger’

The Independent UK

Error means 55,000 patients require diabetes retests after potential misdiagnoses

More than 55,000 patients may require new blood tests to receive an accurate blood glucose reading

The Independent UK

Fact checking Robert F Kennedy’s statements to Senate on COVID, vaccines

Robert F Kennedy Jr disputed claims by US senators on health policies, COVID-19 vaccines, and antidepressants.

Al Jazeera

Up to one in four vapes confiscated in school contain spice, study finds

Researchers analysed 1,923 e-cigarettes and e-liquids, collected from 114 schools across seven regions in England.

Evening Standard

Softies take a hit as nation sours on sweetened drinks

Health organisations say data revealing fewer Aussies are drinking sweetened drinks is encouraging, but more work is needed to incentivise healthy choices.

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A trainer shares the best move to target “the most undertrained muscle group for women”

It will help you build upper-body strength and improve your posture

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I tried the latest routine from the internet’s favourite yoga instructor and it provided immediate relief to my stiff shoulders

It only takes 10 minutes

The Independent UK

New technology for diabetic pregnant women will reduce risk of miscarriage and stillbirth

The new technology, known as a hybrid closed loop system, will help reduce the risk of stillbirth and miscarriage

The Independent UK

Eating a late breakfast? Warning it could be linked to dying sooner

Researchers suggest each hour breakfast was delayed could be associated with a 10 per cent higher risk of death

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The Independent UK

Warning scrolling on toilet leads to risk of haemorrhoids

People who use smartphones in the loo 46 per cent more likely to have piles, study finds

The Independent UK

Mapped: NHS patients facing postcode lottery for weight-loss jab Mounjaro

It’s estimated that 3.4 million people in the UK could benefit from taking a weight-loss jab like Mounjaro

Al Jazeera

Senate clashes with RFK Jr over vaccine policies and CDC firings

RFK Jr faces bipartisan criticism for allegedly undermining vaccine trust and reshaping public health leadership.

Al Jazeera

DR Congo announces new Ebola outbreak

Authorities suspect 28 cases of the deadly virus, with the latest recorded in the southern Kasai province.

The Independent UK

Researchers discover two genetic variants linked to breast cancer

Risk factors for developing breast cancer include being female, increasing age, being overweight, alcohol consumption and genetic factors

The Independent UK

Experts reveal the exact LSD dose that can ease anxiety for weeks

A new trial examined the effect of a new dissolvable LSD tablet on patients with generalised anxiety disorder

Evening Standard

More than 100,000 patients getting faster care thanks to GP advice scheme – DHSC

The initiative, known as advice and guidance, allows family doctors to seek advice from specialists on the phone or online.

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