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Renowned Cancer Researcher Richard Scolyer Dies at 59

Professor Richard Scolyer, renowned cancer researcher and former Australian of the Year, died at 59 after battling inoperable brain cancer. He pioneered immunotherapy treatments and was honoured for his work on melanoma.

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Gweinidog Iechyd yn pwysleisio gweithio o fewn y gyllideb i wella canlyniadau iechyd

Mabon ap Gwynfor, Gweinidog Iechyd Cymru, pwysleisio gweithio o fewn y gyllideb i leihau rhestrau aros a gwella canlyniadau iechyd, gan greu hybiau arbenigol a chynllun gweithlu newydd i gefnogi'r GIG.

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South London Residents Concerned Over Increased Waste Burning at Incinerator

South London residents express health concerns after the Environment Agency approves a 10% increase in waste burning at the Beddington incinerator, prompting objections from Sutton Council and local residents.

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Cumbria Patients Face Long Bus Trips and Cancelled Appointments Due to Transport Issues

Transport issues in Cumbria cause hundreds of patients to cancel appointments. A local resident describes a 50-mile bus trip to a GP just four miles away, highlighting challenges with public transport and NHS patient transport services.

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Family Faces Tragedy After Cancer Misdiagnosis and Father's Suicide

Mary Crowley was misdiagnosed with terminal cancer, leading to life upheaval and her husband's suicide. NHS Grampian apologised; family urges improved diagnosis care.

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Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit on Lung Transplant Waiting List

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis, is on the lung transplant waiting list and has suspended official duties. Her son faces trial amid revelations about her past ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

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Llinos Young Honored for Living Over 50 Years with Type 1 Diabetes

Llinos Young from Ceredigion has been honored for living successfully with type 1 diabetes for over 50 years, sharing her journey managing the condition since age 13 with daily injections, diet changes, and modern technology.

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Sophie Morgan Rejected from 300 Jobs in a Year Due to Epilepsy Challenges

Sophie Morgan, diagnosed with epilepsy at 13, has applied for 300 jobs in a year but faces rejection due to employers' reluctance to accommodate her condition despite her qualifications and experience.

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British Heart Foundation to Close 150 Charity Shops Amid Trading Challenges

The British Heart Foundation plans to close around 150 charity shops over two years due to rising costs and changing customer habits, while maintaining a healthy financial position.

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US Deploys Sterile Flies and Sniffer Dogs to Combat Screwworm Outbreak

US officials plan to combat a flesh-eating screwworm outbreak using sterile flies and sniffer dogs, amid concerns over cattle industry impacts and challenges in controlling the parasite's spread.

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Emergency C-Sections Now Account for One in Four Births in England, BBC Finds

BBC analysis shows emergency caesarean births in England have risen to one in four, with concerns about causes, system pressures, and racial disparities. Despite the increase, stillbirth and neonatal death rates remain stable.

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AI-Designed Vaccine Marks a Breakthrough in Pandemic Prevention

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed the first AI-designed vaccine component, targeting all coronaviruses and aiming to prevent future pandemics. Early trials show promise as the team expands efforts to flu and Ebola vaccines.

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