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NHS Warns of Mounting Crisis in Autism and ADHD Services as Costs Spiral

NHS leaders warn that autism and ADHD care risks descending into chaos as costs spiral out of control and unregulated private providers proliferate. Pricing varies tenfold for identical services, and one board saw spending jump from £4m to £30m in two years.

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FDA clears XFG-targeted Covid vaccines; manufacturers begin shipping

The FDA approved updated Covid-19 vaccines targeting the XFG variant, with manufacturers beginning immediate shipment. Confusion remains over insurance coverage due to the absence of a functioning CDC vaccine advisory panel.

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Hypermobility: The 'bendy disease' causing widespread pain and diagnostic delays

Hundreds of thousands of people in the UK have hypermobility spectrum disorder, yet many wait nearly two decades for diagnosis. Patients describe struggling to find medical support and relying on social media for information about their condition.

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From £700 a Month to Control: How Two Women Conquered Shopping Addiction

Two women share how they overcame shopping addiction—one spending £700 monthly on fast fashion, the other maxing out her overdraft. Their strategies and expert insights reveal how to regain control of compulsive spending habits.

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Seven-year-old dragged under van raises £65,000 for air ambulance that saved her life

Seven-year-old Gracie Kinnear, dragged under a van in 2023, has raised £65,000 for Wales Air Ambulance after spending five days in a coma and two years learning to walk again. She received national awards for her extraordinary fundraising efforts.

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Fraudulent email targets breast screening patients with requests for intimate images

NHS Western Isles warns of a scam email targeting breast screening patients, requesting intimate images from a fraudulent sender posing as a health professional. The health board clarifies it never requests photos or videos via email.

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Meta's $18bn Settlement: Five Key Implications for UK Child Safety Online

Meta's $18 billion settlement with US states introduces new child safety features including two-hour daily limits and midnight-to-6 a.m. blocks for teens. The measures could reshape global social media regulation and pressure competitors to adopt similar protections.

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Norway's Royal Family at King Harald's Bedside as Condition Becomes Critical

King Harald V of Norway faces an extremely serious health crisis at age 89, with his family gathered at his hospital bedside. The monarch is being treated for haemolytic anaemia complicated by a bacterial infection. Crown Prince Haakon has assumed regent duties as the royal family navigates its m...

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UK salmonella outbreak nears 500 cases as imported eggs remain focus of investigation

Nearly 500 people have fallen ill in a UK salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs, with authorities identifying three genetic clusters. Two deaths have been recorded, and more than a third of cases required hospital care. Investigations continue as authorities work to trace the source.

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Children in care deliberately self-harming to stay in system, research reveals

Research reveals vulnerable children in care are deliberately self-harming to avoid losing support at age 18, with private care companies profiting from their high-risk status.

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Northern Ireland health trusts to unveil 12% savings plan amid job concerns

Northern Ireland's health trusts are set to announce a 12% savings plan over three years to address an £800m funding gap. Unions warn that porter and cleaning jobs will be eliminated, forcing nurses to take on additional duties and potentially compromising patient care.

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Festival Make-Up Guide: Achieve the Look While Avoiding Toxic Chemicals

Prepare for Reading and Leeds Festival with safe, striking make-up looks. Learn expert techniques for bold eyeshadow, glitter application and dramatic lips while avoiding toxic chemicals and protecting your skin from sun damage.

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