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- Health
- April 13, 2026
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Doctors' strikes can have surprising benefits – but are they sustainable?
Some hospital trusts tell the BBC previous action has seen shorter waits, faster decisions and calmer corridors. Source link
- Health
- April 13, 2026
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Men and women with obesity face very different hidden health risks
New findings presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Istanbul, Turkey (May 12-15) highlight clear differences in how obesity affects men and women. The research shows that…
- Health
- April 13, 2026
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Should we be using cotton buds to clean our ears?
Greg Foot asks whether we should be using cotton buds to clean our ears. Source link
- Health
- April 13, 2026
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New toothpaste stops gum disease without killing good bacteria
Periodontitis is a common condition that can affect much more than just oral health. Scientists at Fraunhofer have discovered a compound that specifically blocks the bacteria responsible for this disease…
- Health
- April 13, 2026
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Nurse wins settlement in trans pronouns dispute
Melle was racially abused by a transgender woman at a hospital after she addressed them as “Mr”. Source link
- Health
- April 13, 2026
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Are spider bites on the rise in England?
Experts say noble false widow spiders could be to blame for an increase in bites being treated in hospital. Source link
- Health
- April 13, 2026
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I've been a sex educator for six years. Why did I start doubting my contraception choices?
Misinformation about contraception has been spreading on social media, alongside the “very real frustrations” of women complaining about side effects. Source link
- Health
- April 13, 2026
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Stanford scientists discover “natural Ozempic” without side effects
Scientists at Stanford Medicine have identified a naturally occurring molecule that appears to mimic some of the weight loss effects of semaglutide, the drug widely known as Ozempic. In animal…
- Health
- April 13, 2026
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The ‘terrifying’ blood transfusion choice for Jehovah’s Witnesses
“I was just, like, ‘How dare you?’ You know, all those people that have suffered and now you’re just suddenly, like, ‘Oh, actually, no, it’s a personal choice and actually…
- Health
- April 13, 2026
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Forget daily pills. This shot works when blood pressure meds fail
A new clinical trial led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London suggests that a single injection given every six months may significantly lower blood pressure over time. The…
