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Twin Dies Weeks After Launching Fundraiser for Leukaemia Treatment

Caitlin Leggett, 24, died weeks after launching a fundraiser for leukaemia treatment. Diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia, she and her sister Grace discovered they were identical twins. Despite treatment and remission, the cancer returned, and Caitlin passed away in June 2026.

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Menyw o Sir Gâr yn darganfod 38 parasit yn ei hymennydd ar ôl taith i India

Lowri Denman o Sir Gâr oedd yn dioddef cyflwr prin o neurocysticercosis gyda 38 parasit yn ei hymennydd ar ôl taith i India. Er y heriau iechyd a brofodd, mae bellach yn byw bywyd normal ac yn rhannu ei stori i godi ymwybyddiaeth.

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Health Watchdog Urges Annual NHS Checks for Women with PMOS

NICE advises annual NHS checks for women with PMOS to improve diagnosis, management, and monitor associated health risks including diabetes and heart disease.

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A woman with dark hair sits on a bed and puts her hands on her abdomen. She looks in pain. Shew is wearing blue pyjama trousers and a pink t-shirt

Home Care Staffing Issues Leave 89-Year-Old in Bed Up to 19 Hours Daily

An 89-year-old woman, Alison, faces early bedtimes due to home care staffing shortages, spending up to 19 hours in bed daily. The Northern Health and Social Care Trust apologizes and is reviewing her care amid rising demand and workforce challenges.

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Criticism of 'Normal Birth Drive' Removed from Maternity Report, Expert Alleges

A maternity safety review in England was altered before release to remove criticism of a 'normal birth drive,' leading to Dr Bill Kirkup's resignation and sparking debate over maternity care practices.

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A healthcare professional wearing gloves performs an ultrasound examination on a pregnant woman. The ultrasound probe is placed on the patient's abdomen, while a monitor in the background displays the ultrasound image. The scene takes place in a clinical medical setting, with diagnostic equipment visible beside the examination table.

Glasgow Hospital Patient Tests Negative for Ebola After Alert

A patient suspected of having Ebola at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital has tested negative, following precautionary measures after admission on Tuesday.

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UK Woman Survives Brain Parasites After India Trip, Raises Awareness

Lowri Denman from Cardiff survived a rare brain infection caused by pork tapeworm larvae after a 2007 trip to India. Diagnosed with 38 parasites in her brain, she endured seizures, psychosis, and a long recovery. Now healthy, she aims to raise awareness of neurocysticercosis.

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Lowri is sitting on a velvet mustard sofa. She has long red hair and two nose rings. She is wearing a pink shirt

Patient Undergoes Testing for Suspected Ebola at Glasgow Hospital

A patient admitted to Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital is being tested for suspected Ebola amid a WHO-declared outbreak in Congo.

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Record Wait Times for First Gender Clinic Appointments in Scotland

Thousands in Scotland face record-long waits, often years, for first gender clinic appointments amid rising demand and government efforts to improve services.

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Nottingham Hospitals Declare Critical Incident Amid Rising Emergency Demand

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has declared a critical incident due to increased emergency demand linked to extreme heat, impacting patient care and hospital capacity.

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Llywodraeth Cymru yn ymyrryd i wella Bwrdd Iechyd Betsi Cadwaladr

Llywodraeth Cymru yn ymyrryd yn uniongyrchol i wella Bwrdd Iechyd Betsi Cadwaladr, gan gomisiynu grŵp annibynnol i ganfod ffaeleddau a sicrhau safonau gofal uchel i bobl gogledd Cymru.

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Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board Faces Final Warning After Nine Years in Special Measures

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Wales' largest, remains under special measures after nine years due to care and leadership concerns. The Welsh government is increasing oversight with an expert panel reviewing progress by October.

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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board sign.