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PM Gives BMA 48 Hours to End Strike or Lose 1,000 Training Posts

PM Starmer has given the BMA 48 hours to end the six-day doctor strike or risk losing 1,000 training posts amid ongoing pay and training disputes.

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Getty Images A person at a strike holds a poster which reads: "Pay restoration for doctors."

Budget Uncertainty Risks Major Cuts to Northern Ireland Health Services

The Stormont Executive's failure to agree on a three-year budget risks major cuts to Northern Ireland's health services, with a projected deficit of up to £1bn and challenges in extending the Real Living Wage to social care workers.

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Getty Images A nurse is writing on a clipboard with a black pen. There is a laptop in front of the nurse. On the table is a laptop. The nurse has blue overalls on. The background is blurred but there is a chart on display.

How Removing Headphones Helped Me Save a Stranger and Reconnect with the World

After noticing a stranger in distress while headphone-free, Ella Hopkins reflects on how tuning into her surroundings transformed her awareness, interactions, and appreciation of everyday life.

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Ella Hopkins by some trees, holding her headphones

Positive Thinking Linked to Better Aging, New Yale Study Finds

A Yale study finds positive beliefs about aging linked to improved physical and cognitive function in over-65s, suggesting mindset may influence healthy aging.

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Older woman in blue shirt frowning against a pink background.

NHS Referral Limits, UK-EU Visa Deadlock, and Rising Concerns Over Shortages

The NHS plans to ration hospital referrals amid waiting list cuts, while UK-EU visa talks stall. Concerns rise over cannabis prescriptions and police burglary investigations. Families affected by the US-Israeli war on Iran share their stories.

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The headline on the front page of the Daily Mirror reads: "Horror on the street."

Couple Share Journey Through Addiction and Recovery at Derry Event

Michael and Claire Harkin share their journey through addiction and recovery, highlighting the challenges faced by both individuals and their loved ones. Alongside George Conway's inspiring story, they spoke at a Derry event aimed at supporting those affected by addiction.

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Claire Harkin Claire Harkin has long wavy blonde hair. She has some mascara and pink lipstick on and is wearing a pink top.

US Abortion Rate Stable Due to Travel and Telehealth Access, Report Finds

US abortion rates remain steady due to cross-state travel and telehealth, despite bans. Telehealth and shield laws expand access, while legal challenges continue.

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A woman packs boxes of medication into shipping containers.

Free Plant-Based Cooking Classes Unite Godalming Community

Joyfull Greens offers free monthly plant-based cooking classes in Godalming to promote healthy eating, cultural exchange, and community wellbeing.

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Waverley Borough Council A group of adults sit around a table during a Joyfull Greens cookery session, with bowls of food, utensils and a brightly-coloured mural on the wall behind them. They are waving and holding their hands in the air, looking excited and happy.

Toxic PFAS Residue Found on 37% of California Produce, Study Reveals

A new analysis reveals PFAS residues on 37% of California produce, with legislation proposed to ban these toxic chemicals in pesticides by 2035.

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Sut i Wella Gwasanaeth Iechyd Betsi Cadwaladr yng Ngogledd Cymru?

Mae cleifion yn dioddef ac yn colli hyder yng ngwasanaeth iechyd Betsi Cadwaladr oherwydd problemau hir dymor. Yr Athro Medwin Hughes a Jonathan Osborne yn galw am ailstrwythuro a diwygio sylfaenol i wella'r system.

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Body-Worn Cameras Reduce Violence Against Emergency Department Staff

Body-worn cameras in emergency departments have reduced violence against staff, leading to permanent adoption by Northern Health Trust after a successful trial.

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Northern Health Trust Naomi Baldwin, a woman with short, blonde hair, looks at the camera. She is wearing wide-rimmed metal framed glasses and a taupe-coloured woolly jumper. A black lanyard strap is around her neck. She is standing in front of a plain white or cream wall.

Protesters Rally at NIH Against Trump-Era Medical Research Cuts

About a thousand protesters gathered at NIH headquarters to oppose Trump-era cuts to medical research funding and policies, emphasizing the vital role of NIH in advancing healthcare breakthroughs.

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Bill Bien, a lymphoma survivor who said NIH-funded breakthroughs saved his life, spoke to demonstrators on Saturday.

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