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We must be prepared for deadly heatwaves to get worse | Letter

Readers react to the brutal heat conditions affecting Britain and Europe Last summer, I wrote to you warning of the growing threat that extreme heat poses to both patients and the NHS, that the demand for healthcare would rise as temperatures climbed, that our hospitals were ill-

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Hospitals in England declare critical incidents as machines and IT fail in heat

Extreme weather breaks MRI scanners and cooling units, as workload rises for sleep-deprived staff on sweltering wardsDoctors have sounded the alarm over the disastrous impact of extreme heat on the NHS in England, with radiotherapy machines and MRI scanners failing, critical IT s

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People with strong chest and back less likely to have a heart attack, analysis suggests

Researchers think people with greater muscle density in torso area, who are also less likely to die prematurely, are those who exercise morePeople with strong chest and back muscles are less likely to have a heart attack or die prematurely, analysis using artificial intelligence

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What’s really in a hotdog? Nutrition experts explain

Americans eat 50bn hotdogs every year, but experts say they’re also among the most highly processed foodsIn 1969, the late writer William Zinsser toured a hotdog factory and described his visit in Life magazine, opening with the lines: “I’ve often wondered what goes into a hotdog

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Ethnicity pain gap: the epidural failed and no one believed me – I could feel everything

Women from minority backgrounds are less likely to receive adequate pain relief during childbirthWomen from minority backgrounds in UK less likely to get epidurals, study findsHow the ethnicity pain gap follows people from birth to deathJulie Hammond, a 35-year-old mother of thre

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Culture secretary quits X in protest at 'misinformation'

Lisa Nandy says her department is also leaving Elon Musk's platform, which she claims "isn't healthy for our democracy".

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‘Better behaviour, more focus’: how a scheme to provide pupils with fresh fruit and veg tr

More than 500 schools across the UK now receive free fruit and veg from Tesco – the initiative has improved kids’ health and concentration, but it’s also helping to build positive habits that can last a lifetime“This year, our year 4 design and technology project was something to

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As parents, we’re struggling to support our children who are not working or studying | Let

Readers respond to a letter about the challenges facing families where their adult children are not able to lead independent lives I was moved by the letter (3 July) from a parent whose child is not in employment, education or training (Neet). As a parent of a neurodivergent late

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Powerhouse singer Bonnie Tyler dies aged 75

The Welsh singer was also known for hits including Holding on For a Hero and It's a Heartache. O recorte ajuda a contextualizar a pauta dentro de Beleza.

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What is cyclosporiasis, the parasitic illness causing ‘explosive’ diarrhea?

Illness surging in Michigan and other US states is rarely life-threatening, CDC says – but it can have severe effectsCases of cyclosporiasis – a parasitic illness that can cause “explosive”, watery diarrhea – have surged across the United States in recent days, health officials h

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Pontypridd, Birkenhead and Isle of Bute among shortlist for first UK Town of Culture

Basildon, Grimsby and Rotherham also make the 15-strong shortlist as well as Strabane. O recorte ajuda a contextualizar a pauta dentro de Beleza.

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‘Greasy, flavourless and bland’: the best (and worst) supermarket party cakes, tasted and

There’s no getting away from it: these are all ultra-processed, but which sponges are the life of the party and which are too sweet for comfort?• The best (and worst) supermarket dark chocolateSome of these taste tests – for instance, the oven chips one from last summer – surpris

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