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Cymru Heb Barod i Wynebu Heriau Poblogaeth sy'n Heneiddio, Yn Nodi Fforwm Gofal

Mae Fforwm Gofal Cymru yn rhybuddio nad yw Cymru wedi paratoi i ymdopi â'r cynnydd mewn poblogaeth sy'n heneiddio, gan alw am well cynllunio a buddsoddi mewn gwasanaethau gofal a iechyd i gefnogi pobl hŷn.

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New Wellbeing Garden Opens to Tackle Social Isolation in Yarm

A new community garden at Yarm Wellness will open Saturday to improve wellbeing and reduce social isolation, featuring accessible raised beds, a sensory garden, and outdoor yoga space.

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Supplied Nine men and women using gardening tools to fill raised wooden flower beds with soil. They are also adding plants. There is an old stone building in the background.

Child Poisoned by Overdose of Vitamin D Mistaken for Brain Tumour Symptoms

Seven-year-old Roo was poisoned by a vitamin D overdose from faulty supplements, initially feared to have a brain tumour. The case exposes regulatory gaps in vitamin supplement oversight in the UK.

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Carys Hobbs-Sargeant Roo - A young child sleeping on a hospital bed, lying on his side with his head on a pillow and holding a soft toy.

Welsh First Minister Acknowledges Challenges in North Wales NHS Services

Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan acknowledged serious issues within the north Wales NHS, citing Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board's challenges. Leaders from Labour, Reform UK, and the Greens discussed NHS failures, funding, and reforms ahead of the Senedd election.

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BBC Eluned Morgan addressing the audience

Teen Couple's Shared Health Challenges Forge Unbreakable Bond

Teen couple Ethan and Abbie share how their disabilities—cerebral palsy and multiple sclerosis—have strengthened their relationship and inspired charitable efforts.

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BBC A young man and woman smiling at the camera. He has blond hair and a brown padded jacket, while she has brown hair with a fringe, is wearing glasses and a fluffy brown coat.

New Women's Health Plan Launched Amid Concerns of Ongoing Neglect

A new women's health strategy is launched amid ongoing concerns that women’s voices remain unheard, with rising waiting lists and calls for improved care and resources.

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BBC Zoe Trafford has long brown hair and wears a grey blazer and white top underneath. She is sitting against a background of wooden blinds against windows. The leaves of an indoor plant are also there.

Exercise When Your Body Clock Is Right for Better Health Benefits

Research suggests exercising according to your natural body clock—morning for larks, evening for night owls—can improve heart health, sleep, and fitness, especially for those at higher heart risk. Strength training and consistency are key.

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Getty Images A woman takes a run in the early morning sunlight

Scottish A&E Doctor Advances Space Medicine for Astronaut Safety

Dr Christina Mackaill, a Glasgow A&E doctor and space medicine expert, works with NASA to ensure astronaut safety, developing CPR methods for low gravity and guidelines for treating returning astronauts amid physiological changes and radiation risks.

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BBC Christina Mackaill, who is wearing glasses and a blue shirt, smiling at the camera. There is a computer screen with an image of the moon in the background.

Mother Urges Separate Hospital Waiting Areas to Protect Daughter with Terminal Cancer

Delia Lodge campaigns for separate hospital waiting areas to protect her daughter Rebecca, who has terminal cancer, from infections in crowded A&E waiting rooms at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd.

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Delia Lodge Rebecca is sat on the left of the photo and her mum Delia is stood to her right with her arm around her. Rebecca is wearing a blue t-shirt. Delia is wearing glasses and a stripy shirt over a white graphic t-shirt which says 'holiday' four times.

Lib Dems Propose Law to Guarantee GP Services Before Residents Move In

The Liberal Democrats propose a law requiring housing developers in England to ensure GP services are ready before residents move in, funded by developer taxes. The plan addresses unspent infrastructure funds and aims to ease pressure on existing GP surgeries amid housing growth challenges.

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Doctors' Strikes Boost NHS Efficiency but Raise Sustainability Concerns

Doctors' strikes in England have unexpectedly improved NHS efficiency with faster decisions and shorter waits. However, these benefits rely on costly, temporary measures and raise concerns about long-term sustainability and workforce training.

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EPA A woman with brown hair wearing sunglasses holds an orange BMA branded placard which reads: "£18.62/hour is not a fair wage for a resident doctor"

Vasily Parin's Vital Role in Yuri Gagarin's Historic Spaceflight Revealed

Vasily Parin secretly contributed to Yuri Gagarin's historic spaceflight, researching space travel's effects on the human body and supporting key missions like Laika's. His granddaughter Elena shares insights into his life and her own journey into Welsh studies.

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Vasily Parin ar y chwith ac Elena Parina ar y dde

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