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Omagh Samaritans branch to close after 50 years of service

The Samaritans charity has closed its Omagh branch after more than 50 years of operation, affecting around 20 volunteers. The decision, attributed to circumstances beyond the organisation's control, has prompted calls from local councillors for answers and transparency about the reasons behind th...

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First Human Case of Shamonda Virus Confirmed in France

French authorities have confirmed the first human case of Shamonda virus in a severely immunocompromised patient who died in early October. The virus, which primarily affects livestock, was contracted through a midge bite in eastern France.

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Dame Judi Dench: Vision Loss Ends Stage and Film Career

Dame Judi Dench reveals her age-related macular degeneration has ended her ability to perform on stage, act in films, or read. The 91-year-old Oscar winner discusses her career, vision loss, and enduring passion for Shakespeare.

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'Betrayed by my body': Women break silence on chronic UTI stigma through social media

Women are using social media to break the silence on chronic UTIs, a condition affecting up to 1.7 million UK women. Adrianne and Laura share how misdiagnosis, medical dismissal, and persistent stigma have impacted their lives, while new clinical trials offer hope for improved treatment.

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UK launches trial testing diabetes and ADHD drugs for Alzheimer's disease

A new UK clinical trial called AD-SMART will test repurposed diabetes and ADHD drugs on Alzheimer's patients, using a multi-arm platform design to accelerate treatment discovery. The first participant enrolled in July 2026.

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Family's anguish as medics clash over dying child's pain relief

A six-year-old girl with cancer died in distress while medical teams argued at her bedside over pain management. Her parents' complaint has exposed systemic concerns about end-of-life care for children in Scottish hospitals, with multiple families now raising similar issues.

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Welsh Government to Launch Independent Covid-19 Pandemic Review

The Welsh government will establish an independent review of its Covid-19 response, led by minister Dafydd Trystan Davies. The inquiry fulfils a Plaid Cymru election pledge and responds to long-standing calls from bereaved families.

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Pope cleared for no further cancer treatment after lung surgery

Pope Leo XIV requires no further treatment after lung cancer surgery, Vatican doctors confirm. The 71-year-old underwent a 90-minute procedure on 13 October to remove a cancerous nodule from his right lung. Pathology confirmed localised adenocarcinoma. He has resumed public duties.

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NHS Worker Told Woman About Cancer After Improperly Accessing Her Records

A woman was told she had cancer by a hospital employee who improperly accessed her medical records at Royal Cornwall Hospital. The breach occurred days before she was due to receive her diagnosis from her consultant, causing significant distress.

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Mother challenges NHS decision to withdraw wheelchair from autistic daughter

A mother in Knowsley has criticised Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust's decision to withdraw wheelchair provision from her seven-year-old autistic daughter, saying it puts her at risk and affects hundreds of families. The trust's updated eligibility criteria, which took effect in April 2026, exclu...

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NHS Annual Checks for PMOS Hailed as 'Positive Step' by Patients and Doctors

Health authorities have endorsed annual NHS reviews for women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), a condition affecting millions. Patient advocates welcome the move as progress, though some say more systemic change is needed.

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Borneo Ablaze: Families Trapped in Toxic Haze as Wildfires Ravage Southeast Asia

Wildfires ravaging Indonesian Borneo have blanketed Southeast Asia in toxic haze, forcing hundreds of thousands indoors and triggering a public health emergency. Over 277,000 respiratory cases have been recorded as firefighters battle underground peat fires that continue smouldering despite surfa...

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