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Toxic air will claim 30,000 lives this year, doctors warn as impact of dirty fumes on health laid bare

Exposure to air pollution can shorten people’s lives by 1.8 years - ‘just behind some of the leading causes of death and disease worldwide’, the authors warn

Evening Standard

Warning over UK’s ‘toxic air’ which will be linked to 30,000 deaths this year

Air pollution is a ‘public health crisis’ costing taxpayers up to £50bn a year, warns Royal College of Physicians

The Independent UK

Scandal-hit nursing regulator wrongly approved hundreds of nurses to work in UK, damning report reveals

Fraudulent applications from centres in India, Nigeria and Pakistan were approved by the watchdog in error

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‘Pioneering’ technology to be used on UK brain tumour patients in world-first

The scanner could be used to track brain cancer spread and lead to improved treatment for patients, researchers say

The Independent UK

Breakthrough Alzheimer’s drugs rejected for use on the NHS. Here’s how they work

Scientists and doctors remain divided on the targeted antibody drugs that slow down the early stages of Alzheimer’s

The Independent UK

Feast and famine approach to dieting effective for weight loss – study

Experts examined studies comparing information on various dietying methods

The Independent UK

Soccer headers alter brains, adding to dementia fears

Repeatedly heading a soccer ball alters the brain, a world-leading Australian study has found, but the long-term impacts still need to be investigated.

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Woman Whose Face Was Torn Apart By Chimpanzee Reveals Her Appearance 16 Years After Face Transplant

"My thoughts were always, 'How is she allowed this animal in her house?'" the woman recalled.

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These 4 US Southern States See 25% Surge in Dementia—Blame Schools, Pollution and Poor Healthcare

Close to eight million adults in the US have symptoms of dementia and 500,000 people are diagnosed every year.

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Bottom’s up? US will no longer tell people exactly what the safe amount to drink is, report claims

Recent research has found that the number of cancer and liver disease deaths linked to alcohol use have risen in recent years

The Independent UK

What’s behind the global surge of new Covid variant NB.1.8.1 – and should you get vaccinated?

Scientists and experts believe the ‘Nimbus’ strain is more transmissible than previous Covid variants

The Independent UK

MP outrage at NHS over 'unfair' closure of only maternity unit in London borough with highest birthrate

Exclusive: Campaigners have warned that shutting Barking Birth Centre puts women at risk

Evening Standard

How Long Was Adriana Smith on Life Support? Brain‑Dead Nurse's Baby Delivered by C‑Section

Adriana Smith, a brain-dead Georgia nurse, was kept on life support for nearly four months to save her unborn baby. Here's what we know about her case and the delivery.

International Business Times UK

Rabies: What are the symptoms and how to get a vaccine?

Rabies is nearly always fatal, but post-exposure treatment is very effective if given quickly.

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The one thing this cardiologist adds to nearly every meal

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S.

International Business Times UK

White Wine Lovers Beware: Summer Sip Linked to 22% Spike in Skin Cancer Risk

A major study reveals white wine drinkers face a 22% increased risk of skin cancer. Here's how sun exposure, alcohol, and acetaldehyde combine to raise the stakes and what you can do to stay safe.

International Business Times UK

Banned in Britain, Still on US Shelves: Jolly Ranchers Pulled Over 'Cancer‑Causing' Ingredients

Jolly Rancher sweets have been pulled from UK shelves over ingredients linked to cancer risk. Here's why the US still allows them and what consumers need to know

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Grandmother dies from rabies after ‘very slight scratch’ from puppy in Morocco

Yvonne Ford was on holiday in North Africa in February and only fell ill two weeks ago

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What is rabies and how is it spread?

Rabies is nearly always fatal, but post-exposure treatment is very effective if given quickly.

The Independent UK

GPs to contact patients with key warning signs of pancreatic cancer

GPs and their teams will look for people over 60 who may have signs of the cancer, such as a recent diagnosis of diabetes and sudden weight loss.

Evening Standard

Person dies in UK after becoming infected with rabies while on holiday

The UKHSA said there is no risk to the wider public.

Evening Standard

170 patients harmed as a result of cyber attack

More than 10,000 appointments were cancelled at the two London NHS trusts that were worst affected.

The Independent UK

The one-minute exercise that can slash your risk of heart disease

Taking short breaks to do high-intensity exercise throughout the day can help counter the effects of a sedentary lifestyle

Evening Standard

Petition for cancer treatment to be funded reaches 46,000 signatories

The cancer charity Planets is leading the campaign for the treatment, known as selective internal radiation therapy, to be made available on the NHS.

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An expert shares her top three yoga poses for desk workers

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