First Christmas without his wife: a widower’s focus on their boys and memory
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A Manchester man reflects on grief after Zoë’s sudden death, emphasizing practical support for their two young sons and the challenge of time during the holidays.
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Family of 42-year-old runner says NHS missed warning signs after chest pain was dismissed as indigestion
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Inquest finds troponin testing not performed; family calls for accountability to prevent future deaths.
FDA warns Walmart, Target and others as botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart formula expands, retailers still selling recalled product
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FDA letters allege continued sale of recalled ByHeart infant formula across dozens of stores, prompting action as 51 infants are hospitalized in 19 states.
California hires ex-CDC leaders who were fired or quit under Trump
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Two former CDC leaders join state health effort to bolster science-based policy and public trust
Stafford family battles lice outbreak after Rams' overtime loss to Seahawks
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Kelly Stafford documents treatment as the Rams face on-field and off-field scrutiny following Thursday night setback.
NHS battles 'super flu' wave as half trusts report worst outbreak on record
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Half of NHS trusts report their worst flu season on record as admissions surge and officials warn the peak could come in late January.
Six midlife mood changes linked to higher dementia risk, study finds
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A Lancet Psychiatry study of 5,811 adults over 23 years ties a cluster of depressive symptoms in midlife to greater risk of dementia decades later, suggesting potential for earlier detection and prevention.
Ultra-processed plant-based meals linked to higher heart attack risk, French study finds
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Findings indicate that plant-based diets protect the heart when based on minimally processed foods, but may raise risk when dominated by ultra-processed options.
Leaked Slaughterhouse Footage Triggers Animal-Welfare and Public Health Concerns in Georgia
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A whistleblower released videos showing cow mistreatment at Georgia's Best Processing in Fort Valley; the incident prompts investigations, disciplinary actions, and debates over industry oversight.