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Woman in Constant Pain from Vaginal Mesh Calls for Urgent Redress Scheme Deadline

Susan McLarnon, harmed by vaginal mesh implants, urges urgent government action on compensation and redress schemes amid ongoing pain and delayed responses.

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Two Deaths Linked to Weight-Loss Injections Reported to UK Drug Watchdog

Two deaths in Northern Ireland linked to weight-loss injections have been reported to the MHRA amid over 500 adverse reaction reports involving GLP-1 drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy. Officials emphasize monitoring and patient safety amid rising use.

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Getty Images A person holding an injector pen for a weight-loss drug - the pen is in focus at the foreground of the image, held at either end by both hands of the person. To the left, the pen has a blue outer shell, with it then tapering to the right into a grey section, with a see-through strip, to the sharp point of the needle. The person in the background appears to be a woman, we only see their middle third. They are wearing a top that cuts off at the belly, showing the person is overweight.

Swinney Apologizes for Glasgow Hospital Distress but Affirms Safety

First Minister John Swinney apologizes to families affected by infections at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital but maintains the hospital is safe. A public inquiry continues to investigate building faults and their impact on patient health.

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A modern hospital building with multi-coloured panels on its sides

Jane Dodds: Senedd Election a Chance to Save Wales' Health Service

Jane Dodds, arweinydd y Democratiaid Rhyddfrydol Cymreig, yn dweud bod etholiad y Senedd yn gyfle i achub y gwasanaeth iechyd yng Nghymru a galw am newid sylweddol yn y gwasanaethau cyhoeddus.

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Puppy Raisers Train Future Guide Dogs Transforming Lives

Peter Lockhart has raised four puppies for Guide Dogs NI, including Willa, who is training to become a guide dog. The Duchess of Edinburgh recently celebrated the charity's 40th anniversary, meeting puppies and highlighting the vital role guide dogs play in providing independence and companionship.

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BBC Peter Lockhart. He is wearing a blue polo shirt, jeans and brown boots, he is knelt down next to a white Labrador. Houses and gardens are behind them.

Lib Dem Leader Calls Senedd Election a Chance to Save the NHS

Jane Dodds, Welsh Lib Dem leader, calls the Senedd election a chance to save the NHS amid long waiting lists and stretched social care, highlighting her party's policies and election prospects.

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Getty Images A woman with medium length brown hair, Jane Dodds.

Chris Whitty: Weight-Loss Drugs Alone Won't Solve UK Obesity Crisis

Prof Chris Whitty warns weight-loss drugs alone won't solve UK's obesity crisis, urging tougher action on junk food advertising and food reformulation to prevent obesity.

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Injection pens and boxes of Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug Wegovy

Music Therapy Revitalizes NHS Patients with Neurological Conditions

NHS patients with neurological conditions at Royal Sussex County Hospital benefit from music therapy, which aids rehabilitation by re-establishing neural connections and supporting communication and wellbeing.

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Mark Norman BBC A woman lies in a hospital bed with an oxygen tube in her nose, she is wearing a hospital gown and glasses. She is looking off camera and smiling.

Cancer Patient Escapes Dubai Amid Conflict on Vital 'Miracle Flight'

Lindsay Stone, a stage three cancer patient stranded in Dubai amid Middle East conflict, secured a vital flight to return home and begin chemotherapy after missile strikes disrupted travel plans.

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BBC Paul and Lindsay Stone are sitting on a sofa smiling. He has an arm around her and has short grey hair and blue eyes. She has long, blonde hair and blue eyes.

Study Finds Weight-Loss Drug Semaglutide Could Cost Just $3 Monthly

A new study reveals that semaglutide, used in weight-loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic, could be produced for just $3 monthly, potentially expanding access in 160 countries as patents expire.

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Six injectable Wegovy and Ozempic pens and a bottle of Wegovy tablets

Woman with Cerebral Palsy Moved 100 Miles Away to Care Home After NHS Support Ends

Iona Grant, 29, with cerebral palsy, was moved 100 miles away to a care home after her NHS care package ended. Despite initial promises of a short stay, she remains there nearly five months later, separated from family and her dog who died during this time.

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BBC Iona Grant has dark hair down to her shoulders and is wearing a hair band and glasses. She is also wearing a pink woolly jumper. She is in a wheelchair in the outdoors. There is grass and woodland behind her.

Health Connections Charity Aims to Unite Community with New HQ in Guernsey

Health Connections charity in Guernsey has purchased Beatrice House to create a community hub fostering connections between younger and older islanders through renovation and shared activities.

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BBC The shop front has a black frame round it and two big windows either side of the door.

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