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Wales’ Most Obese Area Takes Action Against Junk Food and Poor Diets

Blaenau Gwent, Wales' most obese area, is tackling junk food through local initiatives, advertising bans, and community efforts to promote healthier eating and reduce health inequalities.

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Child Poisoned by Overdose of Vitamin D Mistaken for Brain Tumour Symptoms

Seven-year-old Roo was poisoned by a vitamin D overdose from faulty supplements, initially feared to have a brain tumour. The case exposes regulatory gaps in vitamin supplement oversight in the UK.

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Carys Hobbs-Sargeant Roo - A young child sleeping on a hospital bed, lying on his side with his head on a pillow and holding a soft toy.

Cold Sore Virus Causes Brain Damage in 74-Year-Old Woman

Helen Edwards, 74, developed brain damage after contracting encephalitis caused by the cold sore virus HSV-1. Despite initial flu-like symptoms, she spent 12 weeks hospitalized and now faces ongoing challenges with memory and mobility.

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Jane Richards Helen in a hospital bed with her two grandchildren standing next to her. She wears a hospital gown and has a orange blanket over her. A young boy sits on a red chair next to her with his thumb up, and a young girl with blonde hair smiles at the camera.

Bodybuilder Sion Monty Condemns Health Firm for Using His Photos Without Permission

Bodybuilder Sion Monty exposed Longevity Wellness Clinic for using his transformation photos without permission to promote costly wellbeing programmes. The company apologised and removed the images after BBC intervention.

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Sion Monty A composite image showing two images of Sion. On the left, is a picture of Sion before losing weight. He is not wearing a top and holds a little baby son with a stern expression. On the right, is a picture of Sion now with his muscles on show in a gym.

Aberdeen Counselling Charity Faces Staff Cuts After Losing Key Funding

Aberdeen charity Cairns Counselling has made most staff redundant after losing key funding, suspending services from 22 May amid increased demand and premises closure.

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RSPB Advises Against Feeding Garden Birds During Warmer Months to Curb Disease

The RSPB urges UK residents to stop feeding garden birds from May to October to reduce disease spread, especially trichomonosis, which has severely impacted greenfinch populations. New guidance emphasizes seasonal feeding and hygiene to protect bird health.

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Arterra/Universal Images Group via Getty Images European greenfinch (Chloris chloris / Carduelis chloris) eating seed at garden bird feeder

ChatGPT Helps Diagnose Woman’s Rare Condition After Years of Misdiagnosis

After years of misdiagnosis, Phoebe Tesoriere's rare condition was identified with the help of ChatGPT, leading to a confirmed diagnosis of hereditary spastic paraplegia.

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Phoebe Tesoriere Phoebe is sat in a hosptial bed whilst undergoing a diagnostic test. She is smiling with serval medical wires attached to her head which has been shaved.

Top Water Flossers in the UK Tested for a Dentist-Clean Feeling

Explore expert-tested water flossers in the UK, from budget to premium models, with insights from dental professionals on their benefits and usage.

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A selection of the reviewed water flossers.

Union Warns Half of New Nursing Graduates in Wales May Face Unemployment

The Royal College of Nursing Cymru warns that up to half of new nursing graduates in Wales may face unemployment amid NHS recruitment freezes, sparking concern from trainees and political parties.

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Families Concerned as NHS Lothian Considers Closing Respite Centres for Disabled Children

Families of severely disabled children fear closure of NHS Lothian respite centres amid financial pressures. No decisions made yet, but centres operate below capacity. Political leaders call for support to maintain vital services.

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BBC Family photo of three white people. Red haired mum Lynsey, age 44, with cream v-neck jumper sitting beside her husband Mark, age 46, who is bald with a beard and thick black glasses wearing a gray polo neck top. He is holding his daughter Thea who is wearing a black and cream striped jumper. Thea has a breathing and feeding tube coming out from her neck. They are sitting on a couch in a living room with a sliver lamp and wedding photo in the background.

84-Year-Old Father Faces Stress as Care Package for Adult Sons Ends

Alphie Lonergan, 84, cares for his adult sons with severe disabilities amid cuts to their care package, causing significant stress and challenges for the family.

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BBC Alphie Lonergan is an elderly man with thin grey hair at the sides and bald on top.
He is wearing black-framed glasses and a checked shirt or jacket. He is sitting in the kitchen of his home.

Men's Group Supports Mental Health and Eases NHS Pressure

Moreton Men Sports Group in Suffolk supports men's mental health through sports and community activities, easing NHS demand by providing informal referrals for those needing non-clinical support.

5 min read

John Fairhall/ BBC Adam Townsend is striking a yoga pose, where his arms are outstretched. He is heavily tattooed, with a brown beard. He is wearing a black vest. Other members are doing the same pose in the background.