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Firefighter who survived cardiac arrest cycling to work backs campaign for more defibrillators

London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan provides £150,000 for 200 more heart-starting devices in capital

Evening Standard

Written complaints to NHS in England rises to new record high

Some 256,777 complaints were made to the NHS in 2024/25, up from 241,922 a year earlier.

Evening Standard

Maintenance backlog for ‘decrepit’ NHS buildings jumps to almost £16 billion

Experts warned the health service can not ‘keep wasting money propping up ageing buildings not fit for purpose’.

Evening Standard

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Rise in young people being harmed by ketamine sparks new awareness campaign

Ministers said there were also growing concerns about THC vapes laced with ‘spice’, as well as synthetic opioids being sold in medicines online.

Evening Standard

Experts uncover reason why women are at higher risk of Alzheimer’s and MS

Multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease each affect women more often than men, about two to three times as often, researchers say

The Independent UK

Super payout warning over cosmetic medical treatments

Business models promoting early super draw-downs for expensive or unnecessary medical treatments need to be stamped out, the tax office says.

AAP

I tried doing this plank variation for 30 days and it relieved hip tension and improved my mobility in ways I hadn’t expected

This full-body move has lots of unexpected benefits

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Struggle with workouts that involve getting up and down from the floor? Try this trainer's three favorite chair exercises

These moves will strengthen your upper body, lower body and core—all while sitting down

Fit & Well

Dentists urged not to promote early super extractions

The nation's top dental body is telling members not to promote or advise patients to use superannuation to pay for treatment.

AAP

Some good news on obesity — but with major caveats

The number of states with an extremely high obesity rate dropped but remains historically high.

Axios

Four essential strength exercises that will make everyday tasks feel easier, recommended by a master trainer

Make everyday tasks easier with these beginner-friendly moves

Fit & Well

Huge demand for popular new drug behind long NHS waiting lists

Some groups are waiting more than a year for crucial exams

The Independent UK

New wearable UV detector can monitor exposure and prevent sunburn

Prolonged exposure to UVA accelerates skin ageing and increases the risk of cancer, but this wearable device could signal when it hits dangerous levels

The Independent UK

Grocery store taco kits recalled after hot chocolate packets were found inside

Consumers with a milk allergy should not eat the kits

The Independent UK

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Voices: ‘Such a shock’: Readers reveal what it’s like to learn a life-changing diagnosis by text

YOUR VIEWS: Our community has shared stories of impersonal diagnoses and overstretched services, agreeing that while digital updates can improve efficiency, compassion and communication must remain at the heart of NHS care

The Independent UK

Groundbreaking ‘super vaccine’ could stop cancer from spreading entirely

Researchers say they have developed a novel ‘nanoparticle-based’ jab that can prevent melanoma, pancreatic and triple-negative breast cancer in mice

The Independent UK

These men are at high risk for prostate cancer – so why aren’t they being screened?

With the backing of Rishi Sunak, Prostate Cancer UK published a report to the national screening committee back in 2022 in support of a targeted program for men at ‘high risk’. So, who are they – and will the government listen? Rebecca Thomas reports

Evening Standard

Patients with brain cancer express disappointment after drug rejected for NHS

Patients who have taken the drug in clinical trials report remarkable results, including their tumours shrinking.

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What breakfast really does for your health after alarming new study highlights link to early death

Nutritionists warn skipping a morning meal could just lead to over compensating later in the day - often on unhealthy snacks

The Independent UK

Dogs could slow down biological ageing in women, study finds

Spending one hour a week with dogs can also show benefits to improving psychological stress

Reason

Brickbat: Starved in Plain Sight

In England, a National Health Service hospital's official report confirmed that Adrian Poulton, who had Down syndrome and was admitted… The post Brickbat: Starved in Plain Sight appeared first on Reason.com.

Fit & Well

Five wrist-strengthening exercises I make all my personal training clients do

These simple moves have helped strengthen my weak wrists

Fit & Well

This is exactly what you should do if you work at a desk all day and have less than 10 minutes to exercise, according to Peloton trainers

Boost your full-body strength and loosen up your shoulders with these three exercises

Fit & Well

A certified trainer says this low-impact leg-strengthening stair climber workout will boost cardio and build muscle in just 30 minutes

Mia Green swears by this steady-state stair climber session

AAP

Fertility rate hits record low as parents' ages climb

Worries about the cost of raising children and job security are being blamed for the increasing age of new parents and their falling number of children.

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