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Jen Rizio o Utica yn Ddysgu Cymraeg i Ymdopi â PTSD a Chyflwr Niwrolegol

Mae Jen Rizio o Utica wedi defnyddio dysgu Cymraeg i ymdopi â chyflwr niwrolegol a PTSD, gan basio arholiadau a helpu dysgwyr eraill trwy sianel YouTube.

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Vets Warn Dog Owners of Risks from Discarded Fish Hooks After Multiple Cases

Vets warn dog owners after treating three dogs who swallowed discarded fish hooks, highlighting the risks and urging emergency care if ingestion occurs.

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Scottish Woman Declines Knee Surgery 160 Miles Away, Faces Long Wait

Dorothy Thomson from Dumfries declined knee surgery offered 160 miles away in Liverpool due to health and family concerns, fearing a long wait for treatment closer to home.

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Woman Discovers Terminal Brain Cancer After Suitcase Injury on Train

Lauren Macpherson discovered she had terminal brain cancer after a suitcase fell on her head during a train journey. Despite initial symptoms, the diagnosis was unexpected. She underwent surgery and is now campaigning for wider access to a treatment called vorasidenib.

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Matt Willis Thanks McFly for Supporting Addiction Recovery Fundraiser

Matt Willis launches a documentary and business to support addiction recovery, highlighting workplace stigma and praising McFly's fundraising support.

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Mould Detected in Glasgow Hospital Ward Amid Ongoing Scandal, Health Secretary Confirms

Health Secretary Neil Gray confirmed mould growth in a cancer ward at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital amid ongoing investigations into patient safety concerns.

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Brooks Hears Parents’ Voices After 11 Months Ahead of Hampden Scottish Cup Semi-Final

Falkirk defender Leon McCann's 11-month-old son Brooks, profoundly deaf at birth, recently received a cochlear implant and heard his parents' voices for the first time. The family hopes Brooks will experience the famous Hampden roar at the upcoming Scottish Cup semi-final.

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Hundreds of GPs Report Never Refusing Mental Health Sick Notes, BBC Survey Finds

A BBC survey reveals hundreds of GPs have never refused mental health sick notes, highlighting challenges in the fit note system amid rising issuance and calls for reform.

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91-Year-Old Dies After Discharge From Hospital Despite Family Concerns

David Edward Roberts, 91, died shortly after discharge from Glan Clwyd Hospital where he waited two nights without a bed. His family alleges inadequate care and lack of support despite warnings.

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New Clinical Trial Seeks Safer, Earlier Endometriosis Diagnosis

A Worcestershire Acute NHS Trust-led clinical trial is pioneering a non-invasive test to enable earlier, safer diagnosis of endometriosis, aiming to reduce delays and reliance on surgery.

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Family Speaks Out After Nicola Burns Dies Suddenly from SUDEP at 41

Nicola Burns died suddenly from SUDEP, a rare epilepsy-related condition. Her family urges greater awareness and communication about SUDEP risks to prevent similar tragedies.

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New Vet Market Entrants Could Disrupt Rising Costs and Ownership Models

Rising vet bills and corporate ownership changes are reshaping the UK veterinary market. New independent practices and regulatory reforms aim to improve transparency and affordability for pet owners.

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