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Sarwar Centers NHS Improvements in Scottish Labour's Election Campaign

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar centers NHS improvements in his election campaign, pledging reduced GP wait times, mental health support, and economic aid amid rising energy costs.

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Hospital Admissions for Spider Bites in England Nearly Double Since 2015

Hospital admissions for spider bites in England have nearly doubled since 2015, linked to the rise of the noble false widow spider, though bites are rarely serious.

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Getty Images A noble false widow spider is pictured close up against a timber backdrop in the UK.

Streeting Denies Altering Pay Deal Amid Resident Doctors' Strike

Health Secretary Wes Streeting denies government changed pay deal with resident doctors amid strike. BMA insists on negotiation but accuses government of last-minute deal changes. Strike set to end Monday morning.

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PA Media Members of the British Medical Association (BMA) on the picket line outside John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford

England to Ban Deep-Fried Foods and Limit Sugar in New School Meal Standards

England plans to ban deep-fried foods and limit sugar in school meals, aiming to improve child health. The government will introduce new standards by 2027, expand free meals, and increase funding amid mixed political responses.

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Getty Two school girls are sitting eating their school dinners. One has jacket potato and peas with fruit, and the other has fish and chips with peas and fruit. They are wearing a navy blue school uniform and smiling at each other

Mam yn wynebu trafferthion cof ar ôl diagnosis enseffalitis firaol

Helen Edwards o Benrhyn-coch wedi cael diagnosis o enseffalitis firaol wedi i ddolur annwyd achosi llid ar ei hymennydd. Mae ei merch yn rhybuddio am bwysigrwydd diagnosis cynnar a bod Helen yn cael trafferth gwneud atgofion newydd.

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Cold Sore Virus Causes Brain Damage in 74-Year-Old Woman

Helen Edwards, 74, developed brain damage after contracting encephalitis caused by the cold sore virus HSV-1. Despite initial flu-like symptoms, she spent 12 weeks hospitalized and now faces ongoing challenges with memory and mobility.

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Jane Richards Helen in a hospital bed with her two grandchildren standing next to her. She wears a hospital gown and has a orange blanket over her. A young boy sits on a red chair next to her with his thumb up, and a young girl with blonde hair smiles at the camera.

Eamonn Holmes Thanks Supporters Following Stroke Diagnosis

Eamonn Holmes is recovering after suffering a stroke last week. His son Declan thanked supporters and requested privacy as the family focuses on his recovery.

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PA Media A file photo from 2022 shows Eamonn Holmes, wearing a black suit, near The Mall in London

New Women In Wellness Network Supports Mid-Life Wellbeing and Mindset

Lisa de-Laune, after facing health and personal challenges, founded Women In Wellness to support mid-life women’s wellbeing and mindset, offering monthly meetings and coaching services.

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BBC Lisa is standing outside in front of a bush. She has shoulder-length brown hair and is wearing a white top and a khaki jacket. She is smiling at the camera.

Sean a Lili Fletcher yn rhedeg tri marathon mewn pedair wythnos i elusen iechyd meddwl

Sean Fletcher a'i ferch Lili yn rhedeg tri marathon mewn pedair wythnos er budd elusen iechyd meddwl, gan godi arian i Mind a Young Minds UK.

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Sean Fletcher a'i ferch Lili yn hyfforddi

Wandering Star: Exploring Strabismus and Double Vision Through Photography

Photographer Vanessa Vettorello’s Wandering Star explores strabismus and double vision, blending personal stories and medical insights to raise awareness of this complex condition.

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A young girl with curly blond hair, wearing glasses and a glittery tiara and a bright pink dress, looks at her reflection in a circular mirror which is being held up by another girl, who wears a blue dress. They are standing in a garden among tall yellow buttercups.

Eamonn Holmes Hospitalized After Stroke, Recovering Well

Broadcaster Eamonn Holmes is hospitalized after a stroke last week and is responding well to treatment, GB News reports. Holmes, 66, has a long TV career and is currently co-hosting GB News' breakfast show.

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Bodybuilder Sion Monty Condemns Health Firm for Using His Photos Without Permission

Bodybuilder Sion Monty exposed Longevity Wellness Clinic for using his transformation photos without permission to promote costly wellbeing programmes. The company apologised and removed the images after BBC intervention.

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Sion Monty A composite image showing two images of Sion. On the left, is a picture of Sion before losing weight. He is not wearing a top and holds a little baby son with a stern expression. On the right, is a picture of Sion now with his muscles on show in a gym.

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