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Sitting up straight isn't the only secret to good posture - here are three more tips

Here are Dr Xand's three suggestions on how to look after your back without turning into a statue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jFDIbmJ

AI stethoscope could detect major heart conditions in seconds

The new technology could be a "game-changer" resulting in patients being treated sooner, experts say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PxI3MAJ

Brain image doctor banned for assault and racism

Dr Sayed Talibi is told his conduct was "fundamentally incompatible" with being a doctor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3fjJXi4

'Slimming jabs have changed the way we do things'

Angie Smith said she has asked brides if they are using slimming jabs after a trend emerged this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gdRCkoQ

The Conversation

Two women leading the way in Equine Assisted Therapy and Learning from BBC News https://ift.tt/mFsd4Up

What is chickenpox and how can I get my child vaccinated?

The NHS in England and Wales will start offering the MMRV vaccine to young children from January 2026. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mJ2gsY3

What is chickenpox and how can I get my child vaccinated?

The NHS in England and Wales will start offering the MMRV vaccine to young children from January 2026. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mJ2gsY3

Price of Mounjaro to be discounted in UK pharmacies

The rebate allays fears of a 170% price rise but patients are warned the cost of the drug will still jump. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GPuUgxk

NHS to lose out on new drugs, pharma firm warns

The claims from pharmaceutical giant Novartis comes amid a row over drug pricing deals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aC7q6jl

Will Serena Williams's weight-loss admission help shed stigma of anti-obesity drugs?

Could her comments instil a new sense of confidence in those using the drugs and quieten the critics? from BBC News https://ift.tt/BHN98bl

Patients struggle to get weight loss drug ahead of price rise

The drug's US manufacturer has asked UK distributors to stop taking orders from pharmacies until next month's price increase. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CnEBOv2

Seven-week wait for some red flag breast cancer patients

The target set by the Department of Health for patients red flagged for breast cancer to be assessed is 14 days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/chQ9SfO

Inside Health

Cystic fibrosis care, AI in cancer screening & science of run clubs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4iAzLkr

First human case of flesh-eating screwworm parasite confirmed in US

New World screwworm myiasis was found in a patient who returned to the US from El Salvador, authorities say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p8zmNTd

Hospital pays out after bacteria-linked deaths

Nine families receive compensation after the outbreak linked to a Cambridge-based hospital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/20ZOGgV

How to get the most out of a dehumidifier

Professors Cath Noakes and Richard Fitton explain how dehumidifiers combat mould and why it's crucial to put them in the right place to be effective. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C6fXahw

The Inquiry

Is Indonesia’s free schools programme costing too much? from BBC News https://ift.tt/wVg5fOr

The Inquiry

Is Indonesia’s free schools programme costing too much? from BBC News https://ift.tt/zOKmFgN

The Inquiry

Is Indonesia’s free schools programme costing too much? from BBC News https://ift.tt/mzfynvZ

The Inquiry

Is Indonesia’s free schools programme costing too much? from BBC News https://ift.tt/zOKmFgN

Will Serena Williams's weight-loss admission help shed stigma of anti-obesity drugs?

Could her comments instil a new sense of confidence in those using the drugs and quieten the critics? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q2Phar0

Bereaved families feel 'ignored' over maternity review

It follows a meeting between the families and Baroness Amos, who will chair the review. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7X1kdt8

Baby food firms told to cut sugar and salt

Manufacturers who do not make products healthier within 18 months may face action, the government says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0HXLTeo

Gym with wellbeing focus welcomes lottery boost

The Soma Space offers combined strength training and psychotherapy, and prospective clients can be referred. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YUnovdm

Short-sighted NI kids treated differently to the rest of the UK

Optometry NI chair says rules stopping children from paying for special short-sightedness treatment using NHS vouchers should change. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k5bRdOS

Pine nuts and goat's milk should get allergy labels, say experts

Warnings for some 'emerging' food allergens should be added to food packaging, researchers suggest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kZKhER2

More weight-loss drugs could be offered as part of new diabetes care

Diabetes patients should have better and more equal access to newer medicines, says official healthcare body. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1lnHEKe

'Eating disorder misdiagnosis left me with PTSD'

Charlotte Chapman-Hart was misdiagnosed with an eating disorder and now works to bring awareness to rare diseases. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xYp5ad8

'Eating disorder misdiagnosis left me with PTSD'

Charlotte Chapman-Hart tells of her experience of a lack of uncoordinated and informed care. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gNcE9KZ

Inside Health

Shingles vaccine to reduce dementia risk? Antibiotic resistant gonorrhoea & tech trousers from BBC News https://ift.tt/VfTLFBA

Baby did not die due to mouldy flat, coroner finds

Akram Mohammed died of various infections but his parents previously blamed their living conditions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w8HKhR5

'Broken and burnt out': Nurse lifts lid on staffing at children's cancer unit

A whistleblower who resigned as a nurse from the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children says staff shortages at a cancer unit are not new. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DgK1hJj

Bindi Irwin 'genuinely healing' after 13 years of endometriosis pain

Her story has reignited conversations about the condition that affects about one in ten women. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ULNBwSR

Sliced Bread

Is expensive salt better for your health? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vfr9Rkx

Periods have 'massive impact' on female athletes

Olympic gold medalist Sophie Capewell talks about how periods impact female cyclists and athletes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8fSrAW1

Government turns to TikTokers to advise on cosmetic surgery abroad

There is growing concern over Britons seeking overseas treatments such as hair implants and dental work. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wgGeK3q

AI designs antibiotics for gonorrhoea and MRSA superbugs

Two new potential drugs have been designed by AI to kill drug-resistant bacteria, in a major Massachusetts Institute of Technology study. from BBC News https://ift.tt/js5T7b4

Lucy Letby's new expert supporters claim no babies were deliberately harmed. Who should we believe?

Barrister Mark McDonald claims to have the backing of a panel of world class experts who say there is no evidence any babies were deliberately harmed from BBC News https://ift.tt/cz60mGE

Drinks that make you chill - do they really do what it says on the tin?

The wellness drinks industry is booming – but the big benefits they promise might be too good to be true. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y70pKtq

Driving theory test to include CPR first aid questions

Experts hope to boost cardiac arrest survival rates, with 2.4 million people sitting the test each year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B13wZyP

A walk-in fishermen's clinic saved Tom from sepsis - and could transform the NHS

Tom Parker was treated in one of 70 harbour health clinics after breaking his fibula fishing at sea. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eC8V7pD

Inside Health

We investigate the safety of melatonin as a sleep aid, and should you eat your placenta? from BBC News https://ift.tt/lVEToHU

Hot weather: How to sleep in the heat

Simple tips to help you get a good night's sleep during hot weather. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UaqvVTm

Knee implant used by NHS known for years to be faulty

Patients say they were left immobile or addicted to painkillers after receiving the NexGen implant. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uJb4Vvy

Drinks that make you chill - do they really do what it says on the tin?

The wellness drinks industry is booming – but the big benefits they promise might be too good to be true. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AYvq7ME

What should you look for when choosing sunscreen?

What to look for when choosing sunscreen and how to apply it to get the maximum protection. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4xDsOR3

Plan to boost jobs for newly-qualified nurses and midwives

The move comes after warnings there are up to three times more graduates than vacancies in some areas of the health service. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rJALseG

Union and government to restart talks on ending doctor dispute

BMA says there is window of opportunity in coming weeks to reach a settlement after 12 strikes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iVZwBHC

How a 'seated salsa' can help your lower back

It's hard to tone your lower back muscles, but this handy exercise can help. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jgCD2W0

Support network helped us to breastfeed, say mums

Two mums who struggled to breastfed their babies say a peer support group helped them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WqMBDGe

A walk-in fishermen's clinic saved me from sepsis - and could transform the NHS

Tom Parker was treated in one of 70 harbour health clinics after breaking his fibula fishing at sea. from BBC News https://ift.tt/swho4O1

I have complex PTSD but waiting list means I've only seen psychiatrist once in 10 years

Twelve times more mental health patients are waiting more than 18 months for treatment than those with physical health conditions in England, data analysis shows. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lyD1r73

Licences needed for Botox clinics in cosmetics crackdown

The government plans to crack down on dodgy cosmetic practitioners in England who exploit people and cause harm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HKdD5VE

World-first gonorrhoea vaccine rollout begins in UK as infection rates soar

Doctors say the jabs could save the NHS millions of pounds over the next decade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HgOobri

A mental wellbeing support group for men gave Tom his life back

A mental wellbeing and suicide prevention support group for men, gave Tom his life back from BBC News https://ift.tt/l4LdeG6

The teenage caffeine pouch trend troubling US experts

Some social media influencers are pushing products to young gym-goers and students, health experts warn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FPT6N78

RFK Jr cancels $500m in mRNA vaccine development in the US

Since taking office, the vaccine sceptic has made a number of changes to how vaccines are regulated. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I2ZGJ6u

Sliced Bread

Can standing desks help relieve muscle tension, back pain, and reduce stress? from BBC News https://ift.tt/MgqsXrz

New support helps parents cope with ICU trauma

Charlotte says she feared the worst when her baby was taken into intensive care at St Mary's Hospital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NGtq7VJ

Doctors' union agrees to resume talks with Streeting

But the health secretary says he will not negotiate on pay, adding that the union has lost goodwill with their five-day walkout. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6YC0fMx

Hot weather: How to sleep in the heat

Simple tips to help you get a good night's sleep during hot weather. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rfWAiVT

Reporter Reads

Are students being let down - or is the expectation placed on unis part of the issue? from BBC News https://ift.tt/zSBHKGZ

Artists help pupils and centre users create murals

The murals are created at a special education school and wellbeing and cancer support centre. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Kvk3Eum