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Car Stolen with £4,000 Medical Equipment for 4-Year-Old Girl with Rare Condition

A Swansea mother’s car containing £4,000 of vital medical equipment for her daughter with rare MLD was stolen, impacting essential hospital visits and care.

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Catrin Jones Catrin sat at an event with Eva Rae and her boyfriend.

Car Containing £4,000 of Medical Equipment for Disabled Child Stolen

A mother’s car containing £4,000 of vital medical equipment for her disabled daughter with Metachromatic leukodystrophy was stolen in Swansea. The loss impacts hospital visits and care for the child, with police investigating and appealing for information.

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Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Claims Rise to Over 7,000 in UK Case

The Johnson & Johnson talcum powder case in the UK now involves over 7,000 claimants alleging asbestos contamination linked to cancer. The High Court hearing addresses litigation procedures amid disputes over information requests. The case may take years to resolve.

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Alamy Johnson's baby powder - Johnson & Johnson baby powder with contents spilled set on pink background

Judge Approves Purdue Pharma’s Dissolution and Criminal Sentence in Opioid Case

A federal judge approved Purdue Pharma's criminal sentence and dissolution, replacing it with a new company focused on combating the opioid crisis amid a $7bn Sackler family settlement.

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How to Recognize and Manage Bowel Cancer Symptoms Effectively

Bowel cancer cases are rising among young people in England. Learn key symptoms, causes, screening guidelines, treatment options, and survival rates to stay informed and proactive.

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Early Care Program May Prevent Thousands of Miscarriages Annually

A pilot project at Birmingham Women and Children's Hospital offers earlier miscarriage care, potentially preventing 10,000 miscarriages annually by providing timely tests, support, and treatments like progesterone and aspirin.

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Scientists Identify Overweight Link in Rising Cancers Among Young People

A study reveals 11 cancers rising among young people in England, linking obesity as a partial cause while emphasizing cancer remains rare and lifestyle choices can reduce risk.

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Caroline Mousdale Two people - a mother and son - in an outdoor restaurant/cafe. The mother is on the left of the photo wearing a denim jacket and has blonde hair. The son has a dark blue jacket over a grey t-shirt and has neatly styled brown hair.

Face Serum Ad Banned for Misleading 'Five Years Younger' Claim

An advert for a £49 face serum was banned after misleading claims that it made users look up to five years younger were found unsubstantiated by the ASA due to flawed study methods and subjective results.

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ASA Eucerin's billboard advert showing a woman with dots highlighting her cheek, with the words 'look up to 5 years younger' and 'recommended by dermatologists', with an image of the silver and transparent bottle, next to the words 'clinically proven' in a red box.

From Fear to Fortune: US Right Embraces Psychedelics for Mental Health and Profit

Psychedelics have shifted from feared counterculture symbols to promising mental health treatments embraced by conservatives and Silicon Valley, driven by research, veterans' advocacy, and major investments.

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Northern Ireland’s Ageing Population Set to Surpass Children by 2027

Northern Ireland's ageing population is projected to surpass children by 2027, impacting health services, schools, and the economy with rising dependency ratios and demographic shifts.

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Family Fights to Save Disney Trip for 6-Year-Old Girl Left Blind by Brain Tumour

Six-year-old Sienna's brain tumour left her blind just after receiving Disney World tickets. Her family faces soaring insurance costs but remains hopeful as they fundraise to save her dream trip.

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Jessica Gill Sienna has blue eyes and dark blonde hair. She smiles at the camera and holds a strawberry in her right hand.

Mother Says Medical Staff Ignored Her Before Baby’s Death at 34 Weeks, Inquest Reveals

Martina Tierney told an inquest she felt ignored by medical staff before her baby Mallaidh died in the womb at 34 weeks. Despite severe pain and requests for scans and an earlier C-section, she said concerns were not acted upon.

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