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Is it true that … beards are unhygienic?

People assume that those with facial hair are more likely to harbour bacteria on their faces than the clean-shaven – but the truth is more tangledThe idea that beards are dirtier than clean-shaven faces has been floating around for decades, says John Tregoning, professor of vacci

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Drug that delays onset of type 1 diabetes approved in England and Wales

Availability of teplizumab on the NHS – which postpones early stages of disease for up to three years – described as an ‘incredible moment’The world’s first drug to delay the onset of type 1 diabetes is to be made available on the NHS in England and Wales, in the biggest breakthr

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Most IVF ‘add-on’ treatments have no effect on fertility or remain unproven, study says

Review shows majority of procedures offered alongside standard IVF not backed by reliable evidence Most IVF “add-on” treatments sold to people hoping to boost their chances of having children are not backed by reliable evidence, fail to boost fertility and may be a complete waste

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Nottingham maternity care scandal review: what are the key findings?

Review of 2,500 cases between 2012 and 2025 finds ‘systemic’ and ‘deep-rooted’ failures, a bullying culture and racismMore than 500 mothers and babies died or were harmed at ‘toxic’ Nottingham NHS trust, report finds‘Truly horrific’: the stories of five people affectedA review in

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Senators alarmed at Trump administration website Moms.gov promoting anti-abortion faciliti

Administration claims website is resource for ‘new and expecting mothers’ but group of senators says it raises ‘profound’ health and safety concernsA group of 11 senators have sent a letter to Donald Trump and Robert F Kennedy urging them to remove a federal website and “cease us

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Farm workers at higher risk amid screwworm outbreak in US south-west

Those who work with animals are at greater risk for infection, but face challenges in accessing healthcareAgricultural workers are among the highest risk group for human infection during the screwworm outbreak in the American south, yet they frequently face challenges in accessin

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Ockenden report: victims' families say babies treated with ‘absence of dignity’ – video

Jack Hawkins, whose baby Harriet died at the Nottingham NHS trust, spoke to the media on Wednesday on behalf of bereaved families after the release of Donna Ockenden's findings into the NHS’s biggest maternity scandal. Details revealed that more than 500 mothers and babies suffer

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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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Public invited to pay tribute to David Hockney

A book of condolence opens to allow people to pay tribute to David Hockney at Bradford City Hall. O recorte ajuda a contextualizar a pauta dentro de Beleza.

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Why is alcohol dangerous in a heatwave, and should I cut it out completely?

Those partial to a pint may be relieved to know a modest of amount of weak beer may actually be beneficialEuropean heatwave live – latest updatesAs Europe endures a record-breaking heatwave, countries are taking steps to keep people safe and prevent health services from becoming

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About 170,000 people in England expected to die from obesity-linked heart conditions by 20

British Heart Foundation expects about 45 people a day to die over next decade if current trends continueAbout 170,000 people are expected to die from heart-related conditions linked to obesity – one of the leading causes of preventable illnesses – by 2035, according to a leading

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England facing children’s mental health ‘crisis’ as referrals hit 1m

Commissioner calls for overhaul of state support after reporting 10% rise in young patient referrals last yearMore than 1 million children were referred to mental health services across England last year, with referrals up 10% from the year previous, according to a report by the

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