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Several people treated following chemical spill at Guy’s Hospital

The incident happened when chemicals were mixed inside a plant room, creating chlorine gas.

Evening Standard

Is the humidity causing you to break out in pimples? Here is how to combat it

London’s humidity is set to skyrocket tomorrow, which could have knock-on effect on your health and your skin.

Evening Standard

UK’s largest children’s brain injury unit cut frontline staff over ‘financial crisis’ before child deaths

Exclusive: The Children’s Trust, a flagship unit in Surrey, was criticised over staffing levels after three children died while in its care

The Independent UK

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About 150 people evacuated from major hospital amid ‘chemical incident’

Fire crews were called to Guy’s Hospital in Southwark before 9am on Thursday.

Evening Standard

NHS waiting list up but number of patients facing longest waits falls

The figures come as Health Secretary Wes Streeting continues talks with the British Medical Association to prevent further resident doctor strikes.

Evening Standard

ADHD medication reduces risk of suicide and criminal behaviour, study finds

About 2.6 million people in the UK live with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) , but in the just over half are prescribed medication for it

The Independent UK

Steal this Pilates teacher's signature four-move warm-up to safely mobilize your spine before exercise

Do some flexion, extension, lateral bends, and rotation to keep back injuries at bay

Fit & Well

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Can’t leave your desk? A personal trainer recommends these three chair exercises to build strength during your workday

These moves will work your upper body, lower body and core—all you need is an office chair

Fit & Well

Officials urge caution on mosquito bites abroad amid rise in chikungunya cases

The first cases of oropouche virus, all of which were linked to travel to Brazil, have also been reported in the UK.

Evening Standard

Eat your fruit and veggies to help your mental health

A new study suggests a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can help alleviate psychological distress.

AAP

Weekend vices linked to severity of sleep disorder

Late-night boozing and bad habits on weekends may be causing more than Mondayitis - it could be triggering a spike in sleep disorder symptoms.

AAP

‘Contradiction’ in figures makes health experts question NHS data

It comes as the NHS reported reductions in the waiting list for hospital care in England.

Evening Standard

Jury in inquest of girl who fatally self-harmed at hospital to consider whether she was unlawfully killed

Hospital was ‘severely short-staffed’ on the day the teenager was left alone when she should have had constant care

The Independent UK

How cancer could soon be detected using just a voice note

Scientists analysed more than ten thousand voice notes to detect distinctive ‘vocal biomarkers’

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

The gut bacteria that could be causing insomnia – and what to do about it

Insomnia affects about a third of adult in the UK. It can be caused by anxiety, noise, alcohol or caffeine and shift work, according to the NHS.

The Independent UK

Why scientists believe the simple life is more likely to be a happier life

Researchers said people are ‘happier and more satisfied’ when living more communal lifestyles

Al Jazeera

‘Health champions’: Local women lead the fight against polio in Nigeria

In areas where male health workers are unwelcome or mistrusted, female vaccinators have carved out a space to thrive.

AAP

Poor effort, one-star: experts pan health rating uptake

Only one-third of packaged foods in supermarkets display health star ratings, making it difficult for consumers to compare items and identify healthy options.

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I don’t normally strength train on vacation, but this time I did—here’s why and the 20-minute workout I used

It involves my favourite piece of equipment that takes up minimal room in your suitcase

Fit & Well

I work a desk job and this 13-minute routine from the internet’s favourite yoga instructor provided immediate relief to my tight hips

Offset the negative effects of sitting with this routine

The Independent UK

Experts’ warning over ‘slow’ progress in cancer survival rates

The study, led by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and funded by Cancer Research UK, analysed long-term trends in the cancer survival index (CSI)

Evening Standard

AI-powered ‘hearing glasses’ could help filter out background noise in real time

The technology combines lip-reading technology, artificial intelligence and cloud computing.

Evening Standard

Speed of improvement in cancer survival rates ‘slowing’, say experts

The Government launched a call for evidence to help shape a national cancer plan earlier this year.

The Independent UK

Using AI tools can ‘deskill’ certain health workers – study

The new study examined health workers who look for signs of bowel cancer.

Evening Standard

Calorie labels rarely influence takeaway choices, survey suggests

A survey of adults in England found the majority did not notice any calorie information during their most recent online takeaway purchase.

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