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Reading Groups Enhance Life Quality for People Living with Dementia

Reading groups for people with dementia offer enjoyment, social engagement, and improved quality of life, according to research from Queen's University Belfast and Dementia NI.

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Adenomyosis: Hidden Condition with Significant Impact on Women’s Lives

Adenomyosis affects at least one in 10 women, causing severe pain and heavy periods. Despite its impact, many women face dismissal and stigma. Experts call for better education, research, and awareness to improve diagnosis and support.

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How Goat’s Rue Led to Metformin, a Key Drug for Diabetes and Beyond

Goat’s rue inspired the development of metformin, a leading diabetes drug now known for broader health benefits including reducing risks of dementia and aging.

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Kylie Minogue Reveals Second Cancer Diagnosis in 2021 in New Netflix Documentary

Kylie Minogue revealed in a new Netflix documentary that she was diagnosed with cancer a second time in 2021, following her initial breast cancer diagnosis in 2005. She discusses her private battle, musical reflections, and advocates for early detection.

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Kylie Minogue at the London launch of the Netflix documentary Kylie, on Monday.

Least Fit Need 30-50 More Weekly Exercise Than Fittest for Same Heart Benefits

A UK study finds least fit adults need 30-50 more minutes of weekly exercise than the fittest to reduce cardiovascular risk equally, sparking expert debate on exercise guidelines.

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Robotic Surgery Advances Cancer Treatment with Precision and Faster Recovery

William Duncan, the first in Northern Ireland to undergo robotic oesophageal cancer surgery, shares his experience and highlights the benefits of robotic-assisted procedures, including faster recovery and reduced pain. Experts emphasize the technology's future role in healthcare.

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Water Supply Issue Halts Admissions and Visits at Princess of Wales Hospital

Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend has suspended emergency admissions and cancelled patient visits due to a significant temporary water supply disruption. Welsh Water is assisting with engineers and tankers while the health board works to restore services.

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Google Princess of Wales Hospital on a sunny day as seen from the roundabout at the entrance. The brown brick two-storey building has a brown roof and a canopy over the A&E entrance.

Junior School Pupil Treated for Meningitis in Fourth Reading Case

A junior school pupil in Reading is being treated for meningitis, marking the fourth linked case in the area. The UKHSA confirms all are Meningitis B and stresses low public risk. Recently, Lewis Waters died from the infection, prompting health precautions and vaccination advice.

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Disabled Man Remains in Hospital Months After Being Declared Fit to Go Home

Ravi Mehta, disabled with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, remains hospitalized eight months after being deemed fit to leave, due to NHS funding disputes over his home care support. Similar cases highlight systemic pressures on NHS care packages for disabled individuals.

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MP Appointed as Government's First National Maternity Adviser Amid NHS Review

Michelle Welsh, Labour MP for Sherwood Forest and a mother affected by NHS maternity failings, has been appointed as the government's first national maternity adviser to improve care and safety.

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Gwasanaeth Coffa Sgandal Gwaed Yn Dod â Heddwch i Deuluoedd

Gwasanaeth coffa yn Llundain i goffáu'r rhai a effeithiwyd gan y sgandal gwaed heintiedig, gyda dros 30,000 o bobl wedi derbyn gwaed heintiedig yn y 70au a 80au, gan gynnwys teuluoedd sydd wedi colli anwyliaid.

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WHO Doctor Warns Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo May Be Spreading Faster Than Expected

A WHO doctor warns that the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, with over 131 deaths and 513 suspected cases, may be spreading faster than first thought, amid challenges due to insecurity and population movement.

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Reuters A woman washes her hands at the Grande Barrier border following confirmation of an Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain