The families facing a food crisis in school holidays | Letters
Andrew Forsey urges the government to restore the link between free school meals and the holiday activities and food…
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Doctors, not cameras, save babies in intensive care | Brief letters
Lucy Letby case | At one’s peak | Leaving the debate | Cut from the same cloth | End of the odyssey | A word’s worth Re…
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The 'apex predator' of fires choking south-east Asia - podcast
Indonesia is in the middle of a climate emergency, experiencing what Nasa calls the ‘apex predator’ of wildfires. It’s…
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The Letby inquiry report makes one thing crystal clear: too much NHS management is scandalously poor | Tom Dolphin
Non-medical managers are the only safety-critical part of the service that do not have a regulator. Lady Justice…
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Abortion bans make ‘evidence-based medicine’ impossible in some cases, new report says
Some 41 states restrict abortions, a ‘core component’ of maternal fetal practice, high-risk pregnancy non-profit says…
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A moment that changed me: I felt hugely self conscious about my skin - until I had a revelation
For years, my vitiligo controlled my life, and I was constantly trying to disguise it. But one day, I realised I could…
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Air pollution linked to higher suicide risk, international research suggests
Analysis of 29 studies highlights potentially heightened danger from small particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide Air…
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Fourth person dies of measles-associated illness in US
All deaths occurred in Pennsylvania, in worst year since 1992 for one of the most contagious diseases Pennsylvania…
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The Guardian view on Lucy Letby: Thirlwall should have waited for the pending case review | Editorial
Important recommendations for neonatal care are shadowed by doubts about the nurse’s convictions When she rejected…
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Ministers vow sweeping NHS changes after ‘devastating’ report on Lucy Letby hospital
Lady Justice Thirlwall’s report concludes three babies might have survived if hospital had acted on concerns about…
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Social media is promoting harmful attitudes towards sun exposure | Letter
An awareness campaign isn’t enough. The UK should ban commercial sunbeds, writes Dr Amy Perkins Rising melanoma rates…
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‘It makes you feel helpless’: patients and doctors cast doubt on standard treatment for endometriosis
Natalie Greenwood says surgery is no ‘magic fix’ for chronic pelvic pain – a view backed up by a new study “It’s really…
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Thirlwall report: what did it say about Lucy Letby case and what does it recommend?
Lady Justice Thirlwall’s wide-ranging inquiry calls on NHS England to implement 14 changes by March next year Lady…
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Double cleansing: should we really be cleaning ourselves twice in each shower?
This idea has suddenly gained huge popularity online. But is it just a way to sell us more products – and could it…
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Is collagen all hype? – podcast
Collagen powders, gummies and pills have boomed in popularity in recent years boosted by claims that they smooth…
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Trump administration changes how it counts measles deaths amid Pennsylvania outbreak
CDC announces changes to how it reports measles deaths as Pennsylvania continues to confirm more cases The Trump…
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If looks could kill, I’d be in real trouble | Brief letters
Default facial expressions | Coffee thermometer | Quitting Britain | Nominative determinism delights Adrian Chiles is…
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The one change that worked: I was terrified of the dentist – until I found a very special one
After an agonising experience, I avoided checkups for four years. But a practice that assured a stress-free process for…
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Researchers hope powerful new microscope will reveal ‘root cause’ of incurable bowel disease
No run-of-the-mill tech, ‘Curie’ operates at 10 times the resolution of conventional microscopy and could spur…
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Pennsylvania reports apparent third measles-related death amid outbreak
Jefferson county coroner says 40-year-old woman died on Saturday, while two infants died with disease in August A…
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We know how to prevent black lung, so why are workers still dying?
Silicosis sufferers are getting younger as Trump and the coal mining industry push back on protections Silicosis is one…
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Legionnaires’ disease outbreak kills one and infects others in the South Bronx
The disease is a form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria, which can grow in warm water and spread through mist…
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‘They’re lifesavers’: the Birmingham clinic giving hope to traumatised asylum seekers
MSF-run centre offering intensive psychological care has received more than 350 referrals since opening last year…
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Living with tinnitus can be distressing. So what can you do about it?
Tinnitus affects millions of people and it can take many different forms. But there are therapies that can help make it…
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MPs recount personal experiences as they debate assisted dying bill – video
MPs have been debating a bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. The bill would allow terminally ill…
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A scientist said bananas ‘kill’ the benefit of blueberries. Is that true?
Can blending these popular fruits in a smoothie adversely affect the berries’ nutritional benefits? Experts weigh in…
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NHS reports busiest ever summer as heatwaves drive up hospital admissions
Record demand for A&E units, ambulance services and NHS 111 shows extreme heat having unprecedented impact on health,…
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My plea to MPs: this is the final chance to save the assisted dying bill. Make your mark on history | Polly Toynbee
Any MP not voting for it on Friday will condemn thousands of us to die in agony. The public is hugely in favour too, so…
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Tell us: has your medical cannabis prescription come from a private health provider?
We’d like to hear from people in the UK who have accessed medical cannabis from a private health provider and find out…
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The young and healthy Dutchman who moved into a care home - podcast
Nurse Teun Toebes and filmmaker Jonathan de Jong argue for a radical new approach to treating – and giving freedom to –…
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‘I’m sick of her talking about it’: 11 readers share how GLP-1s have affected their relationships
As weight loss drugs have risen all around the world, it has reshaped users’ relationships for better and for worse As…
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Drinking very hot drinks could triple risk of oesophageal cancer, study finds
Research finds temperature and amount of hot drinks consumed heightens possibility of developing disease Drinking very…
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‘Catastrophic’ fears: health staff made lists of concerning cases days after Australia’s aged care funding tool launch
Exclusive: Documents reveal assessors’ grave fears if client needs are underestimated by tool that can’t be overridden…
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AI will help find cure for cancer ‘within our lifetimes’, says Arm Holdings chief
Rene Haas also claims artificial intelligence could pave way for widespread use of humanoid robots within five years…
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‘Why was Mum in clothes you could wear in the winter?’: family seeks answers after care home heatstroke death
Thousands died because of this summer’s extreme hot weather – caused by the climate crisis. Anita Bazell, taken to…
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The Guardian view on skin cancer: fear the heat of the sun | Editorial
With melanoma cases rising, the UK must learn from public health campaigns elsewhere New climate risks bring with them…
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