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Therapist Overcame Food Bank Stigma After Graduation to Support Others

Steven Crichton, a therapist who once relied on a food bank after university, now volunteers to reduce stigma and improve support for others facing hardship.

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Steven, a man in a mortar board hat and academic robes holding up his graduation certificate. He has a short ginger goatee.

New Study Reveals Fluazinam Fungicide May Harm Brain Development

A new study re-examining fluazinam’s neurotoxicity finds significant impacts on brain development in rats, challenging earlier findings and prompting calls for its withdrawal from the EU and UK markets.

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Gaza Patients Face Lengthy Delays for Medical Evacuation Amid Critical Shortages

Patients in Gaza face prolonged delays for medical evacuation amid shortages and complex security clearances, with thousands awaiting treatment abroad and hundreds dying during the wait.

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Saber Abu al-Kas sits outside a tent in Gaza

Northern Ireland Sees Sharp Rise with 21 Mpox Cases in June 2026

Northern Ireland has seen a sharp rise in mpox cases, with 21 reported in June 2026, marking a significant increase from previous years. The new cases involve a different strain and are mostly among men who have sex with men. Vaccination is advised for those at risk.

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A test tube labelled "mpox virus positive" is held in this illustration taken August 20, 2024

UK-US Drug Deal May Cause 229,000 Excess Deaths in England, Analysis Finds

Analysis finds UK-US drug deal could force NHS to divert £45bn from services, causing 229,000 excess deaths by 2036, exceeding Covid-19 death toll. Experts urge government to publish impact assessment amid concerns over rising medicine costs.

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Donald Trump and Keir Starmer face each other in front of British and American flags

Woman Links Three Brain Tumours to Long-Term Use of Depo-Provera Injection

Nicola McKay, a nurse from the Scottish Highlands, was diagnosed with three brain tumours after using Depo-Provera for over 20 years. She and others are pursuing legal action against Pfizer amid calls for warnings and a UK inquiry.

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Public Advised to Avoid Water at Kinghorn Beach Due to Pollution

Environmental inspectors warn against entering water at Kinghorn harbour beach due to intermittent pollution in Kinghorn Burn, posing health risks. Scottish Water and Sepa continue investigations and monitoring to improve water quality.

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A general view of Kinghorn Beach in Fife.

Water Leak Issues Persist at Inverclyde Royal Hospital After Heavy Rain

Inverclyde Royal Hospital faces ongoing water leak issues after heavy rain, with the health board planning long-term repairs amid concerns raised by MPs and inspection reports.

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A view from outside of Inverclyde Royal Hospital, with a large sign saying the hospital's name.

Extreme Heat Reveals Deep Inequality Across Europe

Europe’s extreme heatwaves reveal stark inequalities, with impoverished communities suffering most amid rising temperatures and inadequate resources.

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Danny Glover Shares Alzheimer's Diagnosis and Ongoing Life Journey

Danny Glover, star of Lethal Weapon, reveals his Alzheimer's diagnosis received after his 2022 honorary Oscar, emphasizing family support and ongoing life.

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Danny Glover in 2022 at the Governors Awards in Los Angeles.

Medicare Pilot Program Offers $50 GLP-1 Drugs, Raising Shortage Concerns

Starting July 1, Medicare will offer some seniors GLP-1 drugs for $50/month through a pilot program, easing costs but raising concerns about administration and drug shortages.

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GP Walk-In Clinic in Hawick Temporarily Closed Due to Staffing Issues

The Hawick GP walk-in clinic, part of a Scotland-wide pilot, is temporarily closed due to staffing pressures but expected to reopen soon.

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Hawick Community Hospital - a single-storey functional brick building with a car park in front of it and trees in the background