Care home fees more than double to £7,500 a month in five years, family says
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Rising staffing and operating costs, plus changes in residents' assessed needs, push private care costs higher as families exhaust savings
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Woman credits 1950s 'Cabbage Soup' diet for short-term weight loss but dietitians warn against long-term use
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A columnist recounts losing about 7lb over two weeks on a restrictive cabbage-soup plan that dates to the 1950s; a registered dietitian says the approach is low in nutrients and not recommended beyond seven days.
Children’s author Robert Munsch approved for medically assisted dying in Canada
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Munsch, diagnosed with dementia and Parkinson’s, has not set a date and says he will choose when communication deteriorates
Barber spots lump on teenager's neck, prompts Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis; patient now in remission
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Seventeen-year-old from Ludlow thanked his barber after the swelling led to a GP referral and specialist tests; intensive chemotherapy followed and he has now been declared in remission.
Barber spots lump on 17-year-old’s neck that led to Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis; teen now in remission
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Owen Norgrove of Ludlow was urged to see a GP after his barber noticed swelling; a specialist confirmed Hodgkin lymphoma and he underwent chemotherapy before returning for a first haircut
Fake pet medicine nearly kills cat as officials warn of counterfeit veterinary products
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Counterfeit animal medicines sold online have caused toxic reactions and costly emergency care; authorities urge owners to buy from trusted retailers and report suspicious products.
AI trained on mammograms predicts heart attack and stroke risk, study finds
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Australian researchers report a deep-learning model that uses routine breast screening images to estimate cardiovascular risk as accurately as traditional calculators
Study finds higher risk of suicidal thoughts among adults with atopic eczema
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International analysis of more than 30,800 adults reports 13% of people with atopic eczema have experienced suicidal ideation versus 8.5% of controls; symptom severity, sleep disturbance and stigma linked to increased risk.
Erin Bates says she cannot use right leg after septic shock following birth of son
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The Bringing Up Bates star was hospitalized after a UTI and kidney infection led to septic shock; she spent nearly three weeks in intensive care and has been discharged but remains without function in her right leg.