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Report Urges Greater Support for UK’s 1 Million Full-Time Unpaid Carers

A Resolution Foundation report reveals 1 million UK unpaid carers work full-time hours, many from poorer families unable to work due to care duties, urging better support and highlighting government responses and past overpayment issues.

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Protect Your Vision: Prioritize Outdoor Time Over Screens for Eye Health

About 90% of vision loss is preventable or treatable. Prioritize outdoor time over screen time, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and get regular eye exams to protect your vision throughout life.

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Nurse Removed from Register for Taking Drugs from A&E Store 22 Times

Helen McLaughlan was struck off after taking drugs from Wexham Park Hospital's A&E store 22 times over six months, including painkillers and pregabalin. She resigned after an investigation and was removed from the nursing register by the NMC.

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Top Supermarket Sauerkrauts Tested and Rated for Flavor and Quality

A detailed review and rating of supermarket sauerkrauts, evaluating crunch, sourness, probiotic benefits, and flavor profiles across various brands and price points.

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Is a Snoring Epidemic Threatening Our Health and Sleep?

Experts warn of a growing snoring epidemic linked to sleep apnoea affecting millions in the UK, driven by genetics, obesity, pollution, and climate change. Chronic snoring signals serious health risks and demands greater awareness and treatment.

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Jeane Freeman: Key SNP Figure Leading Scotland’s Covid-19 Health Response

Jeane Freeman, SNP health secretary during the Covid-19 pandemic, led Scotland's crisis response, faced controversies over care home discharges and hospital infections, and reflected candidly on her decisions and regrets.

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Sanju Pal Wins Landmark Case Recognizing Endometriosis as Disability

Sanju Pal, once a high-achieving consultant, was dismissed after surgery for endometriosis. After years of legal battles, she won a landmark case recognizing endometriosis as a disability, aiming to improve workplace rights for women with the condition.

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Ayla Jones Overcomes Mental Health Struggles to Become Mental Health Nurse

Ayla Jones from Port Talbot overcame severe mental health challenges, including psychosis and hospital stays, to graduate as a mental health nurse. She now aims to use her experience to support young people struggling with mental health.

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Uned strôc Ysbyty Bronglais yn bosibl i'w chadw gyda chynigion newydd

Mae Bwrdd Iechyd Hywel Dda wedi cyflwyno cynigion newydd sy'n galluogi cadw uned strôc yn Ysbyty Bronglais, gan ychwanegu opsiynau newydd i'r cynlluniau ar gyfer gwasanaethau strôc yn y dyfodol.

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WHO Reports One Death from Nipah Virus in Bangladesh Amid Regional Cases

The WHO confirmed a fatal Nipah virus case in Bangladesh amid regional infections in India, with ongoing monitoring and no travel restrictions advised.

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From Psychosis at 15 to Mental Health Nurse: Ayla Jones’ Journey to Help Others

Ayla Jones experienced psychosis at 15, leading to years of treatment and missed education. Now a mental health nurse, she uses her journey to support young people facing similar challenges.

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Inside the Body: How Traffic Pollution Travels Through Your Bloodstream

A volunteer inhales traffic pollution in London, revealing how tiny particles enter the bloodstream and impact health, linking air pollution to diseases from asthma to dementia.

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