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Western Isles prescribes weight loss drugs at three times the rate of other Scottish health boards

NHS Western Isles prescribes weight loss and diabetes drugs at nearly three times the rate of other Scottish health boards, according to a new report. The variation highlights inconsistent access to medicines approved as safe and cost-effective.

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Health and Safety Executive Notified Following Sudden Death in Coleraine

Emergency services attended a sudden death in Coleraine, County Londonderry, with the Health and Safety Executive informed. NIAS responded to Coolyvenny Road following a 999 call on Wednesday morning.

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Terminally ill woman with tongue cancer denied disability benefit despite severe care needs

A terminally ill woman with tongue cancer has been denied disability benefit despite being unable to eat, talk, dress or use the toilet independently. Rachael Field, 56, was awarded zero points in her PIP assessment.

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Jo Malone's £100k Gift Accelerates Cancer-Detecting Electronic Nose Project

Perfume entrepreneur Jo Malone and her husband have donated £100,000 to accelerate development of an AI-powered electronic nose that detects cancer from biological samples. The technology mimics dogs' extraordinary scent-detection abilities and could revolutionise cancer screening.

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Health Secretary Reverses Plan to Scrap NHS Patient Watchdog After Cross-Party Pressure

Health Secretary Yvette Cooper has reversed plans to abolish Healthwatch England, the NHS's independent patient watchdog, after cross-party parliamentary pressure. The statutory body will now be retained and strengthened to ensure patient voices influence health service improvements.

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'Ferritin Face' on Social Media: What Science Says About Iron Deficiency and Appearance

Social media influencers warn of "ferritin face" as a sign of iron deficiency, but medical experts say appearance alone cannot diagnose the condition. Low iron can affect skin, energy and hair, but many other factors cause these symptoms. Proper diagnosis requires blood tests.

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Women's alcohol deaths in Scotland rise 3% as mother shares daughter's two-decade struggle

Women's alcohol deaths in Scotland rose 3% in 2025 as overall deaths fell to pandemic lows. Paula Gibson shares her daughter Clare's two-decade struggle with addiction, which ended in her death from alcohol-related liver disease, highlighting how even extensive resources cannot always overcome se...

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Medway launches £500,000 grants for debt and financial support groups

Medway Council launches a £500,000 grants scheme for organisations supporting residents with debt, money management and financial crises. Grants of up to £15,000 are available, with applications closing on 22 November 2026.

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MS Patient Endures 'Horrific Pain' as UK Drug Shortage Leaves Her Bedridden

A woman with multiple sclerosis says she is living in "horrific pain" after being unable to access Nabilone, a drug she has used for 17 years to manage her condition. The UK-wide shortage has left wholesalers out of stock, with supplies not expected until December.

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Stroke survivor defies doctors' grim prognosis to pursue dancing dream

A 29-year-old dancer from north Wales defied doctors' expectations after suffering a severe stroke in July 2025. Initially told he would never walk or talk again, Daniel Parsonage has regained speech and mobility through intensive rehabilitation and now aims to dance again before his 30th birthday.

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Drug-related deaths account for over a third of ex-prisoner deaths on probation in Wales

A new report from Cardiff University reveals that 37% of deaths among former prisoners on probation in Wales in 2024-25 were drug-related, significantly higher than the 21% rate across England and Wales. The research highlights systemic failures and calls for devolution of criminal justice powers.

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From Grumpy Teen to Passionate Birder: How Gen Z Found Mental Health in the Skies

Caitlin Andrew discovered birdwatching during a difficult period and found it transformed her mental health. She is one of hundreds of thousands of Gen Z enthusiasts now embracing the hobby, with research showing birds improve psychological wellbeing.

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Caitlin Andrew is a young woman with shoulder length blonde hair. She is smiling as looks into the camera while holding a pair of black binoculars. Behind her is a loch with trees along its shores.

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