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University celebrates training Swindon students for 25 years

Oxford Brookes University's Swindon campus is celebrating 25 years of training healthcare professionals and nurses....

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Call issued for Swindon and Wiltshire people to get Covid-19 booster

Vulnerable people in Swindon and Wiltshire are being urged to get their Covid-19 booster vaccine as soon as possible....

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Portsmouth boss braced for 'criticism' as out-of-contract six set to learn Fratton futures

John Mousinho is braced for supporter criticism once more as D-Day approaches for Pompey’s out of contract players....

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Early detection of primary progressive aphasia through speech and hearing tests

Difficulty finding words or the habit of substituting them with others that are similar semantically – such as knife a...

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Woman's Itchy Legs and Crippling Exhaustion Get Diagnosed as Deadly Cancer After Doctors Initially Missed the Signs

A young British woman says years of her symptoms, like chronic exhaustion, itchy legs, and drenching night sweats, were ...

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King Charles shares moving personal cancer message

He told a cancer support reception that his experience had been daunting yet enlightening....

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TDP-43 dysfunction in brain blood vessels may drive Alzheimer's and ALS progression

Reduced levels of a critical protein are linked to devastating brain diseases like Alzheimer's, frontotemporal dementia,...

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Hidden in plain sight: The rise of techie vapes

Health officials and police are warning parents about “smart” vapes disguised as phones or watches....

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Existing therapies may help control chronic muscle inflammation in Duchenne muscular dystrophy

A new study led by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) suggests that currently available therapies may hel...

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Da Ling: An Effective Acupoint for Carpal Tunnel Relief to Fresh Breath

Traditional Chinese medicine often links seemingly unrelated conditions to similar internal imbalances....

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Pvt hospitals want change in National Building Code as country needs ‘4-5 million more hospital beds’

In letter to DGHS, NATHEALTH, a consortium of private players, seeks NBC provision tweaked to relax height of hospitals ...

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Researchers identify blood biomarkers linked to Long COVID symptoms

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have identified biomarkers in the blood associated with symptoms of long COVID, par...

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Researchers tie childhood vitamin D shortfalls to adult heart disease

Low childhood levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D were linked to a significantly higher risk of early adult-onset atherosclero...

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Rallies held for gay Venezuelan makeup artist deported to El Salvador

Rallies have been held across California for a gay Venezuelan makeup artist, Andry Romero, who has been deported to El S...

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Seventy Americans are being hospitalized per DAY due to Ozempic as doctors issue urgent warning

Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are sending dozens of Americans to the hospital every day with potentially lif...

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America's 100 STD hotspot cities revealed: And the shocking wealthy town with a dirty secret

This Michigan city has been revealed to be overrun by sexually transmitted infections, a new analysis shows....

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Grammy-winning Singer Michael Bolton Reveals Symptoms That Led To His Aggressive Brain Cancer Diagnosis

Grammy-winning singer Michael Bolton, now 72, has opened up about his battle with glioblastoma - a rare and aggressive t...

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Study links impaired synaptic pruning to autism

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition in which affected individuals experience diffic...

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Clusterin identified as key marker for aging in blood stem cells

In recent years, there has been a growing trend of an aging patient population and an increasing prevalence of age-assoc...

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High fructose diets impair brain function and appetite control, study shows

Review highlights how excessive fructose intake disrupts brain energy balance, appetite regulation, and cognitive functi...

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Triptii Dimri shows just how much you have to sweat in the gym to burn off ‘two plate momos’

Triptii Dimri set fitness goals, showing her workout routine after eating two plates of momos. This serves as a reminder...

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Virtual reality game using scents boosts cognitive function in older adults

As the global population ages, supporting older adults in maintaining their cognitive and memory functions has become a ...

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Urgent action needed to close gaps in global pandemic preparedness

The Global Virus Network (GVN) is highly concerned that the world is unprepared for the next pandemic and has not incorp...

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Digital cognitive assessments may offer a feasible way to screen older adults for dementia

Many adults aged 65 and older never receive a cognitive check during regular primary care visits. This study assessed th...

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Calls for increased mental health support in migrant reintegration heighten

By Doris Obinna Mental health support must be prioritized in the reintegration process of returning migrants, experts ha...

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How often should your child visit the pediatrician?

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Good Things Utah) - Take the guessing out of how often you should take your child to a pediatricia...

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IfeanHealth launches Prosthetics, Orthotics Centre in Delta

By Zika Bobby IfeanHealth, has unveiled its Prosthetics and Orthotics Centre in Ughelli, Delta State. The facility, equi...

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What’s missing in plant-based nutrition research? A new review explains

A new scoping review reveals major inconsistencies in how plant-based diet diversity is defined, measured, and linked to...

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What’s the difference between a tantrum and a meltdown?

One’s about behaviour, the other about emotions. Here’s how to respond to tantrums and meltdowns without losing your...

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Pedro Almodóvar defends Hunter Schafer from Trump’s ‘lunatic’ treatment of trans people

Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar (The Room Next Door) has defended trans actor Hunter Schafer (Euphoria) against Presi...

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How This 42-Year-Old Marketing Executive Lost 22 Kg Without Crash Diets Or Quitting His Job — His Real-Life Weight Loss Journey Will Inspire You

Real-Life Weight Loss Journey: Amarinder Singh, a senior marketing professional, dropped 22 kg over four years while man...

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This Superfood Snack At 9 pm Can Give You A Good Night's Sleep

Walnuts are not just great bedtime snacks but are also instrumental in providing you an uninterrupted sleep—crucial fo...

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Wegovy Treats a Serious Form of Liver Disease In a Major Clinical Trial

In a major clinical trial, the weight loss drug Wegovy has been able to treat a serious form of liver disease in the maj...

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US ask Pakistan to condemn Pahalgam terror attack, 'de-escalate tensions' with India

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio encouraged Pakistan to cooperate with investigation efforts and reestablish direct com...

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NR2F1 promotes cataract formation by activating STAT3 pathway

Cataracts are a prevalent ocular condition characterized by a progressive decline in vision, ultimately leading to blind...

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Loss of EU nurses after Brexit tied to 1,485 additional deaths annually

During the three years after the EU referendum poll, Brexit's impact on the NHS caused 1,485 additional deaths per year ...

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Could H5N1 Avian Flu Spark The Next Pandemic? Top Virologists Warn Of Growing Threat

Leading virologists from over 40 countries are sounding the alarm over the growing threat of H5N1 avian flu, urging glob...

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Midlife exercise may help lower Alzheimer's risk

An increase in physical activity between the ages of 45 and 65 could help prevent Alzheimer's disease, while inactivity ...

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Federal judge rules Starpoint student must be allowed to attend class despite not having vaccine

The district fought to bar the girl from classes despite doctor's signed vaccine waiver, which the judge said the distri...

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Clancy man receives 10 years in prison for 2023 shooting in Helena that left 2 teens injured

A Clancy man who fired five to 10 shots that wounded two juveniles late at night at a baseball field in Helena in 2023 r...

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RFK Jr Recounts Amusing Confrontation with Soda Industry Reps Over SNAP Benefits

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday recounted an amusing encounter between Trump admi...

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New income guidelines for WIC Program will provide more access and support to families

There is now more help for people who are living from paycheck to paycheck....

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The science behind “sound spice”: A simple tone may help prevent motion sickness

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Motion sickness—whether on a boat, in a car, or on a plane—can make any trip mi...

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Humanities Montana gets private emergency donation after DOGE cuts

The state humanities council that brings arts programs to rural Montana will get $200,000, with potential for more, but ...

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Extreme temperatures drive people toward high-fat diets, study finds

Short-term exposure to extreme temperatures alters dietary patterns by increasing fat intake, even when total calorie co...

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FDA-Designated Orphan Drug Could Increase Radiation Efficacy in Lung Cancer

An FDA-designated orphan drug that can target a key vulnerability in lung cancer shows promise in improving the efficacy...

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Informatics Expert Harrington Receives AACN Award for Distinguished Career

Linda Harrington will receive the 2025 Marguerite Rodgers Kinney Award for a Distinguished Career from the American Asso...

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Massachusetts parents, students fight for answers after highly graphic survey on sex, gender

Parents and students in a Massachusetts town say they continue to feel “blindsided,” “betrayed,” and “appalled...

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Thursday’s big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session

The S&P 500 and the Dow ended Wednesday modestly higher as traders looked past weak gross domestic product data. Here's ...

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Cramer: It's time for the layout of a coherent tariff policy

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer weighs in on Trump's tariffs impact and endgame....

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Lightning Round: I would start a position in UnitedHealth, says Jim Cramer

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer weighs in on stocks including: UnitedHealth, Churchill Downs and Super Micro....

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A System for Better Surgical Outcomes

After reviewing hundreds of hours of surgical video, a team led by Cedars-Sinai investigators has created a system that ...

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Tony Gonsolin wins in return as Dodgers outslug Marlins

Tony Gonsolin, pitching in the majors for the first time since August 2023, struck out nine and earned the win as the ho...

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Watch Wednesday's full episode of Fast Money — April 30, 2025

"Fast Money" is America's post-market show. Hosted by Melissa Lee and a roundtable of top traders, "Fast Money" breaks t...

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Yum! Brands CEO: Consumers love our local recognizable brands

Yum! Brands CEO David Gibbs, joins 'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer to talk its earnings, consumer sentiment and impact of ta...

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Hackensack Meridian Health Hospitals Named to Newsweek's America's Best Maternity Hospitals 2025

Hackensack Meridian Health Hospitals named to Newsweek's best maternity hospitals...

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Can folic acid prevent or promote breast cancer? It depends on dose and DNA

Folic acid plays a dual role in breast cancer depending on dose and context. While moderate intake may reduce risk, high...

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Veterans' Health Advocate Receives National Award

Ali Tayyeb, CEO of RN-Mentor Consulting, U.S. Navy veteran, and a long-time advocate for improving veterans' health and ...