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Supporting Those Experiencing Pregnancy or Baby Loss on Mother's Day

Mother's Day can be a complex time for those who have experienced pregnancy or baby loss. Maddie Biggs shares her journey after losing her son Teddy, highlighting the importance of acknowledging loss and offering support during such poignant occasions.

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Maddie Biggs Two small, pewter baby feet are held in a woman's hand against a plain background.

Supporting Mothers Raising Children Without Their Own Moms

Thousands of women face the challenge of mothering without their own mothers. The Motherless Mothers charity calls for greater awareness and support for these women navigating grief and loss.

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BBC A young woman with long auburn wavy hair smiles into the camera with a baby girl sitting on her lap. The child is also smiling at the camera.

Woman Loses Half Her Body Weight and Prepares for 10k Run

Cat Byrne from Kidderminster lost over half her body weight, inspired by her son, and is now preparing to run the AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run 10k.

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Cat Byrne Two pictures side by side showing the same woman before and after she lost half her body weight. On the left she wears a blue t-shirt and jeans. On the right she wears a slim-fitting white cocktail dress.

Antibiotic-Resistant Genes Found in UK’s Largest Lake, Threatening Water Safety

Genes resistant to last-resort antibiotics have been found in Lough Neagh, Northern Ireland’s largest lake, raising concerns over water safety and antibiotic resistance amid rising global AMR threats.

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Aerial view of green-coloured water around a pier on the lough's shore

Belfast Trust Cancels Elderly Mental Health Appointments Due to Staffing Shortages

The Belfast Trust has cancelled some mental health appointments for older adults due to staffing shortages, apologizing and prioritizing urgent cases while working to restore services.

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Getty Images A stock image of an older woman sitting on a sofa looking down. She has longer, grey hair which has been brushed back. She is wearing a patterned scarf and has her hands placed on top of a walking cane.

Menyw o Gaerdydd yn dysgu am ganser terfynol ar ôl i gês ddisgyn arni ar drên

Lauren Macpherson o Gaerdydd ddysgodd ei bod â chanser terfynol ar ôl i gês ddisgyn arni ar drên, gan arwain at ddiagnosis o glioblastoma gyda rhagolygon o 10-12 mlynedd i fyw. Cafodd lawdriniaeth i dynnu rhan o'r tiwmor ac mae'n rhannu ei phrofiad i godi ymwybyddiaeth.

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Jen Rizio o Utica yn Ddysgu Cymraeg i Ymdopi â PTSD a Chyflwr Niwrolegol

Mae Jen Rizio o Utica wedi defnyddio dysgu Cymraeg i ymdopi â chyflwr niwrolegol a PTSD, gan basio arholiadau a helpu dysgwyr eraill trwy sianel YouTube.

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Vets Warn Dog Owners of Risks from Discarded Fish Hooks After Multiple Cases

Vets warn dog owners after treating three dogs who swallowed discarded fish hooks, highlighting the risks and urging emergency care if ingestion occurs.

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University of Edinburgh An x-ray showing a fish hook inside a dog

Scottish Woman Declines Knee Surgery 160 Miles Away, Faces Long Wait

Dorothy Thomson from Dumfries declined knee surgery offered 160 miles away in Liverpool due to health and family concerns, fearing a long wait for treatment closer to home.

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BBC A woman with long, light brown/blonde hair in a striped jumper sitting on a brown leather chair

Woman Discovers Terminal Brain Cancer After Suitcase Injury on Train

Lauren Macpherson discovered she had terminal brain cancer after a suitcase fell on her head during a train journey. Despite initial symptoms, the diagnosis was unexpected. She underwent surgery and is now campaigning for wider access to a treatment called vorasidenib.

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Lauren Macpherson Lauren Macpherson sits on a hospital bed. She has a white bandage wrapped around her head, brown eyes, and brown hair.

Matt Willis Thanks McFly for Supporting Addiction Recovery Fundraiser

Matt Willis launches a documentary and business to support addiction recovery, highlighting workplace stigma and praising McFly's fundraising support.

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BBC Willis has a shaved head. Wearing a black coat and denim shirt. He stands outside a floor to celling windows

Mould Detected in Glasgow Hospital Ward Amid Ongoing Scandal, Health Secretary Confirms

Health Secretary Neil Gray confirmed mould growth in a cancer ward at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital amid ongoing investigations into patient safety concerns.

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