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- 'Endometriosis tests would have given me years back'
Two new rapid tests for endometriosis will be made available on the NHS. The announcement highlights the potential for these tests to provide quicker diagnoses for the condition.
- Surviving in the wild for suicide awareness
Kit Birks walked the entire length of Europe to raise money and awareness for suicide prevention. The initiative aims to promote suicide awareness through a physical challenge.
- People in 50s urged to complete bowel cancer screening
Health officials warn that slightly over half of 54-year-olds have completed free at-home bowel cancer test kits, urging people in their 50s to participate in screening.
- Pioneering treatment saves twins in early pregnancy
Identical twins Nancy and Margo received a pioneering treatment while in the womb as part of a world-first medical trial, which saved them during early pregnancy.
- Pioneering treatment saves twins in early pregnancy
Identical twins Nancy and Margo were saved by a pioneering treatment during early pregnancy as part of a world-first medical trial. The procedure was performed in the womb to benefit the twins.
- Heat exhaustion or heatstroke: Can you tell the difference?
The article discusses the potential for overheating during hot weather, which can lead to heat exhaustion or heatstroke. It highlights the importance of distinguishing between these two conditions.
- 'People don't realise how at risk they are': A day with an ambulance service in a heatwave
The BBC accompanies an ambulance service crew in Exeter during a prolonged UK heatwave, highlighting public unawareness of associated risks.
- Cycling from Paris to London for Rori
Cyclists participating in the Ride for Rori raised £61,000 for the Oxford Hospitals Charity. The event involved a cycling journey from Paris to London.
- Vapes to have less enticing names to protect children, under UK plans
The UK is consulting on plans to restrict vape companies from using flavor descriptions that 'attract' children, aiming to prevent youth experimentation with vaping products.
- Pioneering treatment saves identical twins from rare pregnancy condition
Identical twins Nancy and Margo received a pioneering treatment while in the womb as part of a world-first medical trial, saving them from a rare pregnancy condition.
- Why heatwaves hit women harder
Experts highlight that heatwaves disproportionately affect women and urge increased awareness and targeted protective measures to address heat-related risks.
- Feeding tigers and flying planes during end-of-life care
Sally Sarl emphasizes the importance of discussing end-of-life wishes. The article highlights the need for conversations about personal preferences during end-of-life care.
- Children keep dying in a country that made huge progress on measles
More than 120,000 suspected and confirmed measles cases have been reported in Bangladesh, where hospitals are overwhelmed. The country had previously made significant progress on measles, but children continue to die from the disease.
- What does extreme heat do to your body?
The article discusses the effects of extreme heat on the human body, as explained by Dr. Oscar. It focuses on how high temperatures impact physiological functions and potential health risks.
- German doctor jailed for killing 15 of his patients
A German palliative care doctor was found guilty of murdering 12 women and three men between September 2021 and July 2024. He was jailed for killing 15 of his patients.
- More or less protein? The foods to get you through a heatwave
The article discusses foods and drinks that can help beat the heat during a heatwave, particularly when avoiding oven use and salad fatigue. It highlights the importance of protein-rich options as part of a heatwave diet.
- More or less protein? The foods to get you through a heatwave
The article suggests alternative foods and drinks to help manage heatwave conditions when avoiding oven use and salad monotony. It focuses on protein-rich options to stay energized during high temperatures.
- What in the World
The article discusses the dangers of heatwaves, noting that they can lead to heatstroke and dehydration.
- Public to be asked who should pay for social care as part of major review
The public will be asked who should pay for social care as part of a major review. Baroness Louise Casey, leading the review, described the current system as 'impossible'.
- Two tests GPs can soon offer to help spot endometriosis
Experts hope two new tests that GPs can offer will help diagnose endometriosis faster, potentially reducing the current nine-year or longer wait for diagnosis.
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