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Scientists warn of surprising amount of microplastics found in glass and plastic bottles

Paint on bottle caps could be main contamination source, researchers suspect

The Independent UK

Give doctors work phones to tackle burnout and abuse, medics say

BMA members also called for ‘robust’ safeguards to protect doctors from inappropriate contact.

Evening Standard

Overlooking sexual harassment against health staff ‘risks patient safety’

Medics claim that overlooking these incidents allows other toxic behaviours ‘to perpetuate’.

Evening Standard

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Alcohol labels should warn of cancer risk, urge health groups

Doctors and health experts have written a letter to Sir Keir Starmer urging the government to tackle a lack of awareness about the links between alcohol consumption and cancer

The Independent UK

Rethinking Safety: PROSPER Together Founder Urges a Shift Toward Community Connection

Through culturally sensitive training and practical tools, PROSPER Together is shifting suicide prevention from emergency rooms to everyday relationships.

Medical Daily

Jeremy Griffith Reveals the Biological Cause of Emotional Turmoil

Griffith's theory reframes mental suffering as a natural result of human evolution—and suggests we're now equipped to heal it

Medical Daily

5 Signs of Mental Health Struggles No One Should Ignore

From emotional withdrawal to disrupted sleep, these five symptoms could point to deeper mental health issues that require attention and support

Medical Daily

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I tried kettlebell Romanian deadlifts for a month and was surprised where I felt the burn

I started doing RDLs to challenge my lower body, but there was an unexpected benefit

Fit & Well

This five-minute yoga routine was all it took to loosen up my tight hips

Need a good stretch? This routine targets joints and muscles across your body

Fit & Well

At-home tests offered to women to drive down cervical cancer cases

Almost five million women are not up to date with their cervical screening.

Evening Standard

Stretched services leaving psychiatrists ‘in emotional and ethical distress’

A survey of RCPsych members found almost three-quarters felt they had made decisions based on factors other than what is in a patient’s best interest.

Evening Standard

Invasive cancer tests could be dropped for new ‘sponge’ method

Sponge test already in use by NHS could benefit patients with Barrett’s oesophagus

The Independent UK

Fungus dubbed ‘mummy’s curse’ could make a powerful cancer drug, new study reveals

Fungus thought to be found in ancient tombs may disrupt cell division process that causes leukemia

The Independent UK

Call for more taxes on smoking to make up cuts to global aid funding

It comes as a new World Health Organisation report says progress tackling tobacco use has seen the biggest slow-down in almost 20 years

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Esther Rantzen speaks of ‘enormous relief’ after MPs backed assisted dying Bill

Dame Esther said it is important that patients with terminal illnesses can make their own choices.

Evening Standard

Former Sky presenter Dermot Murnaghan diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer

He said he has a ‘simply outstanding medical team looking after me’.

Evening Standard

Asian women called ‘divas’ by NHS staff when asking for pain relief – Streeting

He said he was determined to deal with inequalities and racism in the health service as he launched a probe into NHS maternity services.

Evening Standard

Streeting launches investigation into maternity services after families ‘gaslit’

The probe comes after the Health Secretary met families who have lost babies because of poor maternity care.

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The Independent UK

Voices: Poll of the day: Should weight loss drugs like Mounjaro be widely available on the NHS?

As the NHS rolls out weight loss drugs like Mounjaro more widely, we’re asking whether they should be available to all who qualify, or reserved for only the most severe cases

The Independent UK

Streeting orders national investigation into scandal-hit maternity services as he warns of ‘crisis’ in NHS care

The announcement follows a string of scandals at NHS trusts including Shrewsbury and Nottingham

AAP

Nurses rally over sick bubs 'parked in cramped unit'

The stress of premature babies with serious medical conditions is magnified for many parents at a cramped neonatal unit in a major public hospital.

Fit & Well

Forget burpees—do this no-jumping cardio workout to boost your metabolism in 15 minutes

This joint-friendly workout is ideal for anyone who isn’t comfortable jumping

Fit & Well

A chiropractor says that these five exercises will fix your posture and your neck hump—here's what happened when I tried them

Posture-improving exercises that you can try at home

Fit & Well

Arnold Schwarzenegger says you can build strength at any age—all you need is his versatile full-body workout

Choose your weapon: bodyweight, bands, barbells or dumbbells

AAP

'Backbone of health': new plan for rural maternity care

Health groups have backed a rural maternity plan after public inquiries revealed some women are travelling hours to have babies as local birth units shut down.

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