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GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drug Users Cut Grocery Bills by Over £400 Annually as Usage Triples

GLP-1 weight-loss drug users in Great Britain save over £400 annually on groceries as usage triples to 1.9 million adults, impacting food purchasing and prompting industry adaptations.

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Three Young Stroke Survivors Unite to Support Others and Share Hope

Three young stroke survivors from Carmarthenshire share their journeys and organize events to support others facing similar challenges, emphasizing that life after stroke is possible.

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Scottish Family Seeks Polish Stem Cell Donor for Second Transfusion

A Scottish family seeks to contact an anonymous Polish stem cell donor who saved their mother’s life, hoping for a second donation to aid her recovery.

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Semple Family Lisa Semple, her husband and her four grown-up children standing in front of a Christmas tree. They are all wearing dark-coloured jumpers and holding glasses.

Young Women Share Stroke Experiences and Launch Support Event

Mererid Rees and two other women suffered strokes in their 20s and now support young stroke survivors through friendship and an upcoming event.

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BBC Wales All three women in their late twenties and early thirties are sat on a bench in a park. Cari is on the left wearing a black outfit. Mererid is in the middle wearing a light beige coat and Nia is on the right in a black outfit.

Woman Facing Six-Month Prognosis Finds Leaving Twin Sister Unthinkable

Caitlin Leggett, 24, diagnosed with aggressive leukaemia, faces six months to live. She and her identical twin sister Grace navigate complex treatment challenges and seek costly care abroad to extend Caitlin's life.

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Collect/PA Real Life A side-by-side collage: On the left, Caitlin and Grace Leggett wear white bath robes and smile for a selfie. Caitlin has short, buzzed hair while Grace has long hair covered by a grey hair band. On the right, a Caitlin sleeps in a hospital bed, she has no hair left.

MPs Demand Regulation of Baby Sleep Industry Following BBC Investigation

MPs call for urgent regulation of the unregulated baby sleep industry after a BBC investigation revealed dangerous advice risking infant lives. Proposals include mandatory qualifications, safeguarding standards, and background checks to protect vulnerable families.

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Getty Images A young baby asleep on their back in a clear crib with an adult hand gentle resting on their head. The baby's arms are up by their face, and there is nothing else in the wooden crib.

Poll Pressures Jacinta Allan as NDIS Cuts Disproportionately Impact Women

Pharmacists seek expanded prescribing rights to ease GP workload and save costs. NDIS reforms risk disproportionately impacting women and families. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan faces declining support amid polling ahead of November election.

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Inquest Finds Mental Health Not a Factor in Noah Donohoe Disappearance

At the Noah Donohoe inquest, experts debated his mental health before his 2020 disappearance. A psychologist noted possible depression symptoms, but a psychiatrist ruled out mental health factors. The inquest also examined culvert safety near where Noah was found.

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Pacemaker Noah Donohoe, a teenage schoolboy with short black hair, smiles at the camera. He is wearing a school uniform consisting of a white shirt, a navy and green striped tie and a black blazer.

Northern Ireland Hospital Doctors Vote for Strike Over Pay Dispute

Hospital doctors in Northern Ireland have voted to strike over pay after rejecting a 3.5% uplift. Two 24-hour walkouts are planned for 25 and 29 June, affecting planned procedures but not emergency care. BMA urges urgent talks with the health minister.

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New Drug Apitegromab May Prevent Muscle Loss Linked to Obesity Injections

Apitegromab may prevent muscle loss linked to obesity injections like Ozempic, helping maintain muscle while losing fat, per new research.

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Getty Images Two women in gym gear stand next to each other and lift dumbell weights. They are smiling and enjoying the workout. One of them is overweight, the other is a healthy weight and has visibly toned arms and abs.

How Christian Eriksen’s ICD Device Activated to Save His Life

Christian Eriksen’s implanted ICD device activated during a match, restoring his heart rhythm after a collapse. Experts explain how ICDs work, the causes of cardiac arrest, and the implications for athletes with heart conditions.

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Getty Images Christian Eriksen plays for Denmark in an international friendly match between Denmark and the DR Congo on June 3, 2026 in Belgium several days before his collapse in a subsequent match.

First American Foulbrood Bee Disease Case Reported in Scotland This Year

Scotland reports its first American foulbrood bee disease case in Kincardineshire this year. Restrictions are in place; no risk to public health or honey safety has been identified.

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Getty Images Honey bees at work, building a build a hexagon-shaped comb.