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Recognising childhood cancer: warning signs parents must not ignore

Cancer is the leading cause of disease death in UK children under 15, yet most parents lack confidence recognising symptoms. New guidance and awareness campaigns aim to speed up diagnosis and improve survival rates.

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Letters: The value of face-to-face connection and everyday courtesies

Letters on neuroscience and human connection, energy bills, redundant phrases, hospitality terminology, age-related forms of address, and the irony of air pollution affecting motor racing in Singapore.

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Dog's Rare Heart Tumour Raises Questions About Contaminated Land Near Wrexham

A couple believe their dog died after exposure to contaminated land near Wrexham and are calling for pet health records to be examined for clusters of rare illnesses linked to historical chemical dumping.

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Emergency doctor warns of 'completely terrified' outlook as winter pressures loom for NHS Scotland

A leading emergency medicine doctor has warned she is "completely terrified" about winter pressures on Scotland's NHS, describing A&E departments as providing unsafe care with patients spending up to 72 hours on trolleys in corridors. Health Secretary Angela Constance acknowledged the challenges ...

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Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery for lung nodule discovered during medical examination

Pope Leo XIV announced he will undergo surgery in the coming days after doctors discovered a nodule on his lung during a routine medical check. The 71-year-old pontiff said the growth was caught early and well-contained.

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Free mental health workshops expand across East Riding ahead of World Mental Health Day

East Riding of Yorkshire Council's Wellbeing for Us programme offers free mental health support through workshops and peer groups across eight locations, with a new weekly drop-in service launched in Goole.

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Football Coach Marks 30th Birthday After 18-Year Battle With Anorexia

Jordan Caldwell, a youth football coach, has marked his 30th birthday with a professional photoshoot after battling anorexia since age 12. Now in recovery with the support of a fitness mentor, he is sharing his journey to inspire others facing eating disorders.

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Misdiagnosed for 14 Years: How Depression Label Hid Bipolar Disorder

Kimberley Atkinson spent 14 years misdiagnosed with depression before doctors discovered she had bipolar disorder. Her experience reflects a widespread failure in mental health screening that leaves many people on ineffective medication for years.

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Death row inmate Christa Pike discharged from hospital after failed execution

Death row inmate Christa Pike has been discharged from hospital and returned to prison following her failed execution on 30 September. She survived two lethal injections and regained consciousness, becoming the first known person to survive a lethal injection execution attempt in the US.

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Cardiff man's £300 heart scan reveals silent attack and saves his life

A Cardiff man's routine £300 heart scan revealed he had suffered a silent heart attack and needed urgent treatment. After recovery, Simon Morris climbed Snowdon to raise funds for the charity that saved his life.

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Terminal cancer diagnosis led me to confront childhood trauma, says 65-year-old

A 65-year-old man with terminal prostate cancer reflects on how childhood trauma shaped his life and how his diagnosis taught him to find joy in ordinary moments.

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Major review finds ADHD and autism over-diagnosed but mental health crisis is real

An independent review finds ADHD and autism are at risk of over-diagnosis while confirming mental health distress among young people is a genuine crisis. The report calls for urgent action to reduce waiting times and improve support systems.

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