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Scottish Road Trip Sparks Passion for Fermented Foods and Sustainable Business

A Scottish road trip with jars of sauerkraut inspired a thriving fermentation business focused on gut health and food waste reduction, highlighting a growing trend in traditional fermented foods across Wales and the UK.

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Aled Davies Supports F.L.A.M.E.S Campaign After Father's Encephalitis Death

Rugby player Aled Davies supports F.L.A.M.E.S campaign to raise awareness of encephalitis after his father's death. The condition causes brain inflammation with serious symptoms. Early recognition is vital to prevent life-changing outcomes.

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NHS Trial Finds Multi-Cancer Blood Test Misses Primary Goal but Shows Promise

The Galleri multi-cancer blood test failed its primary goal in an NHS trial but showed potential in detecting aggressive cancers earlier. Experts urge caution until mortality data and harms are fully assessed.

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UK Pauses Puberty Blockers Trial Amid Safety Concerns from MHRA

The UK has paused a clinical trial on puberty blockers for children questioning their gender after the MHRA raised safety concerns, including participant age and monitoring. Discussions with King's College London are planned before recruitment resumes.

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MP Criticizes Stormont Over Delay in Funding Derry Addiction Centre

SDLP MP Colum Eastwood accuses Stormont's Department of Health of avoiding funding a new £20m addiction centre in Derry, despite a £1m commitment from the British government under the NDNA agreement. Northlands, established in 1975, supports 800 people annually.

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Terminal Mesothelioma Diagnosis Transformed Patrick Malone’s Life Instantly

Patrick Malone’s life changed instantly after a terminal mesothelioma diagnosis. New specialist nursing services in Northern Ireland provide vital support and care for patients facing this incurable cancer linked to asbestos exposure.

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Universal Nasal Spray Vaccine Shows Promise Against All Colds, Flus, and More

Stanford researchers have developed a nasal spray vaccine that may protect against all colds, flus, bacterial infections, and allergies by priming lung immune cells. Animal tests show promising results; human trials are planned.

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Northern Ireland Launches Cross-Border Pilot to Reduce Bovine TB Inspired by New Zealand

Northern Ireland launches a five-year cross-border pilot to reduce bovine TB, inspired by New Zealand's successful regional wildlife control strategy involving testing, vaccination, and removal of infected animals.

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Hywel Dda Health Board Approves Major Service Changes Amid Patient Concerns

Hywel Dda health board has approved major changes to nine services, including reducing stroke units from four to one, sparking patient concerns. The board emphasizes sustainability over cost-cutting amid public scrutiny and ongoing consultations.

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Bwrdd Iechyd Hywel Dda yn cynllunio cau tair uned strôc arbenigol

Mae Bwrdd Iechyd Hywel Dda yn cefnogi cau tair uned strôc arbenigol, gan gadw uned strôc arbenigol yn unig yng Nghaerfyrddin. Mae ymgyrchwyr yn mynegi pryderon am y newid, tra bod y bwrdd yn pwysleisio mai creu gwasanaethau cynaliadwy yw'r nod, nid arbed arian.

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Healthy Life Expectancy Declines Across Scotland, New Data Reveals

New data shows healthy life expectancy in Scotland has declined, with people spending more years in poor health, especially in deprived areas and certain regions.

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Northern Ireland Faces Deadline to Implement Alcohol Minimum Pricing, Minister Warns

Health minister Mike Nesbitt warns time is running out to introduce alcohol minimum pricing in Northern Ireland, a measure proven to reduce alcohol-related harm and deaths, with support from health experts but some political opposition remains.

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