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£33m Hospital Unit to Boost NHS Services in North Wales

A £33m hospital unit will be built at Royal Alexandra Hospital in Rhyl to improve NHS services, easing pressure on emergency care and expanding facilities.

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Campaigners Rally at Stormont to Restore South West Acute Hospital Services

Campaigners protested outside Stormont demanding the return of emergency general surgery services at South West Acute Hospital, highlighting concerns over travel times and healthcare access in Fermanagh and Tyrone.

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Kent Woman Shares Ordeal After Botched Brazilian Butt Lift Surgery

Josephina Finch from Kent suffered severe complications after a botched Brazilian butt lift in Spain, leading to infection and prolonged recovery. She warns about the risks of cosmetic surgeries and supports tighter regulations.

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Assisted Dying Services May Proceed in Wales Despite Senedd Vote Outcome

The Welsh health secretary stated that non-NHS providers could offer assisted dying in Wales even if the Senedd rejects the bill. The UK Parliament's legislation may legalize assisted dying regardless, raising concerns about regulation and access.

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Do Men Really Need More Calories Than Women?

Men generally require more calories than women due to higher resting metabolic rates driven by greater muscle mass influenced by testosterone. However, individual factors like muscle mass, exercise, and dieting habits affect calorie needs.

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Guernsey Mum Highlights High Costs and Limited Gluten-Free Food Options

A Guernsey mother highlights limited gluten-free food options and high prices, sharing her family's challenges managing coeliac disease and the benefits of importing goods from the UK.

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Why Did Punch the Monkey’s Mother Abandon Him? Exploring Animal Maternal Behavior

Punch, a seven-month-old Japanese macaque abandoned by his mother, has gained global attention. Experts discuss maternal abandonment, social dynamics, and conservation concerns surrounding Punch's story.

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Ymwelwyr Iechyd Cwm Taf Morgannwg yn Streicio am Fis Dros Anghydfod Cyflog

Mae dros 100 o ymwelwyr iechyd Bwrdd Iechyd Cwm Taf Morgannwg yn dechrau streicio am fis dros anghydfod cyflog, gan fynnu talu band 7 yn hytrach na band 6, gyda diffyg o £8,000-£9,000 y flwyddyn yn cael effaith ar eu cyflog.

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Senedd to Decide on UK Assisted Dying Bill Amid Service Provision Concerns

The Senedd will vote on the UK assisted dying bill, with concerns about private service provision and regulatory powers if rejected. Key figures express uncertainty and inequality fears regarding access in Wales versus England.

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Scottish Government Deletes Data from Controversial School Health Survey

The Scottish government has deleted data from the 2021-22 Health and Wellbeing Census after controversy over questions about pupils' sexual experiences and concerns about consent and anonymity.

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Italian Toddler Dies After Transplant with Frostbite-Damaged Donor Heart

Two-year-old Domenico in Italy died after receiving a donor heart damaged by frostbite during transport. Authorities have launched an investigation, and the family plans a foundation for transplant victims.

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Hundreds Report Medication-Linked Addictions to BBC, Impacting Lives Deeply

Over 250 people report addictions triggered by dopamine agonist drugs prescribed for movement disorders, with ongoing concerns about inadequate warnings and serious life impacts.

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