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Cost of dying reaches record high in UK, new report reveals

Average cost of dying has soared to just under £10,000, SunLife’s annual report shows

The Independent UK

Hunter's poor HSC performance escapes examination

Phillip O'Neill | Why not enough regional schools are delivering the goods

Newcastle Herald

Maternity deaths at highest levels in two decades, according to study

They're at levels we haven't seen since 2003-05 according to the research, with black women and women from deprived areas among those most at risk

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I’m 80 and my single daughter is bullying me into childcare

Now is the time to say ‘No!’ says Philippa Perry. It will feel frightening, but you must do it anyway and, with time, you will feel more confident

The Guardian - UK

Home Office blamed for NHS bills paid by mothers stuck in UK amid pandemic

Women who were forced to give birth in UK by visa delays say ministers promised they would not be penalised

The Guardian - UK

Prince Joachim of Denmark to attend abdication of Queen Margrethe II alone

Denmark will welcome a new King and Queen on Sunday as Crown Prince Frederik and his wife Crown Princess Mary ascend the throne in historic event

The Independent UK

Britain is a poorer, sicker place. No wonder disability claims have trebled in a decade

Rishi Sunak denies it: but the government’s own figures tell us how the country’s health has been afflicted by austerity, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

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National Blood Donor Month: Expert Debunks Misconceptions About Blood Donation

National Blood Donor Month holds special significance this year, as the country faces an emergency shortage, with donations reaching an all-time low in the past two decades.

Medical Daily

Why are so many women dying during pregnancy and what can be done?

Number dying in UK has reached highest level in 20 years but alarming trend going unaddressed worldwide

The Guardian - UK

UK life expectancy falls to lowest level in a decade

Impact of coronavirus blamed as life expectancy falls to 78.6 years for boys born between 2020 and 2022, and to 82.6 for girls

The Guardian - UK

Puerto Rico Sees Rise In Cesarean Deliveries, More Than 50% Babies Delivered Via Surgery

The surge in cesareans has been witnessed since 2018 in younger females under the age of 40, as per the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Latin Times

Retired or Nearly Retired? 2024 Is the Time to Focus on Risk Reduction

High rates on long-term savings vehicles, including fixed annuities, provide a timely opportunity in 2024.

Kiplinger

Karnataka High Court quashes law that gives 100% reservation to women in nursing officer posts in military

The High Court of Karnataka has struck down a provision of the Indian Military Nursing Services Ordinance, 1943, a law enacted during British era and adopted by India post independence, which gives 100% reservation for woman in the posts of ‘nursing officer.

The Hindu

Ugandan woman who welcomed twins at 70 shares first photos of babies after hospital discharge

‘The whole of Africa is rejoicing for her,’ doctor says

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Jeff Dunn obituary

Other lives: Teacher who set up and ran the Liverpool Schools’ Parliament as a debating chamber for young people

Kiplinger

Six Key Factors to Consider When Shopping for Long-Term Care Insurance

Decisions regarding your long-term health should always be considered carefully.

Kiplinger

The Real Cost of Funding Adult Children: Postponing Retirement

Report shows that nearly one-third of American parents support their adult children financially.

The Hindu

For Ernakulam Rural police in Kerala, getting into shape will now fetch motivating rewards

For Ernakulam Rural police in Kerala, getting into shape will now fetch motivating rewards. Aimed at incentivising fitness and encouraging members of the force to strike a perfect work-life balance so to keep them motivated and maximise their efficiency, Ernakulam Rural police have introduced a system of awarding good service…

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Cesarean Rates Surge in Puerto Rico Amidst Healthcare Challenges

Find out why Puerto Rico has one of the highest rates of cesarean deliveries, with over 50% of babies born via surgery, according to a new report.

The Independent UK

Cesarean deliveries surge in Puerto Rico, reaching a record rate in the US territory, report says

Cesareans are surging in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, which has one of the world’s highest rates

The Guardian - UK

Every day’s a school day: the great-grandmother who goes to primary school

A 92-year-old woman, in an area of India with low literacy rates, is inspiring others to learn how to read and write

The Hindu

Families should be ready to hear the problems of the elderly: women’s panel chief

It is a matter of huge concern that family members do not feel inclined to talk to the elderly and hear their problems, Kerala Women’s Commission member P. Satheedevi has said. She was speaking after disposing of complaints at a two-day district-level adalat organised by the commission here on Tuesday.

AAP

Doctors defend seven-day delay for patient results

Delaying patient results could prevent misinformation and distress, doctors say, as the government tries to scrap wait times for scans and medical tests.

International Business Times

Cultural Traditions: How Age Is Celebrated Differently Across The Globe

As we explore these diverse customs, you might find yourself curious about your exact age in years, months or even days. For a fun and easy calculation, check out agecalculator.com.

The Guardian - UK

Sir Roy Calne obituary

Pioneering British surgeon who carried out the world’s first liver, heart and lung transplant

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