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The surprising health benefits of sparkling water emerge in new study

Sparkling water could help weight loss in more indirect ways, experts said, but warned there were some potential negatives

The Independent UK

I was skeptical of breathwork until I did this five-minute practice that had an immediate impact on my mind and body

This accessible box-breathing session can be completed from just about anywhere

Fit & Well

"A little makes a difference!"—a Pilates instructor shares a five-minute core workout for people who are time-poor but want to build strength

Target your core muscles with just five bodyweight moves

Fit & Well

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Groundbreaking new study shows the two things you can do to cut cancer risk

The groundbreaking research is the first to examine the combined impact of weight and exercise on cancer

The Independent UK

Scientists to give people malaria to study long-term effects

So-called human challenge studies see healthy people given illnesses so medics can study them.

The Independent UK

Slimmer waistline plus regular exercise ‘combine to cut cancer risk’

People needed to keep their weight down and exercise if they wanted to reap the maximum benefits of keeping cancer at bay, experts said.

The Independent UK

Too many people with eating disorders are being failed, say group of MPs

MPs said there has been an alarming rise in eating disorders in the past decade and there is ‘widespread neglect’ in services.

Evening Standard

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One in 12 children faces online sexual exploitation or abuse, new report warns

The researchers said online child sexual exploitation was ‘an urgent public health issue that is escalating’

The Independent UK

Boy, six, who lost leg and survived cancer is recognised for his bravery

Isaac Perry, from Colchester in Essex, was nominated for a Cancer Research UK Star Award by his mother.

Evening Standard

Common drugs like ibuprofen could be associated with reduced risk of dementia

Repurposing current drugs to tackle dementia is an ‘urgent priority’, academics say, but other experts warn more work is needed before they can be used to help treat the disease

The Independent UK

Direct Relief CEO Thomas Tighe Reflects On 24-Year Legacy

Thomas Tighe's leadership at Direct Relief has revolutionized global healthcare access through innovation and corporate partnerships, making a lasting impa...

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‘Repurposing’ current drugs to tackle dementia an ‘urgent priority’ – experts

Researchers set out to look for current drugs which have the potential to treat or prevent dementia.

Evening Standard

Bored of doing the same old leg exercises? Try this slider workout to build lower-body strength and boost hip mobility

A lower-body workout with bonus core benefits

Fit & Well

Weight-loss jabs could be linked to lower risk of several conditions including stroke and dementia

Researchers said weight-loss drugs could affect health in eye-opening ways, but other experts say more work needs to be done to confirm this

The Independent UK

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Voices: Independent readers divided over the private sector’s role in the NHS

THE INDEPENDENT DEBATE: Opinions on NHS reform are split between supporting private sector involvement to reduce waiting lists and concerns over ethics, funding, and preserving public service values

Fit & Well

I tried the five most popular 10,000-step workouts on YouTube—this is my favorite

There are plenty of great options, but one in particular put me in a good mood for the rest of the day

Fit & Well

It only takes 20 minutes to improve your flexibility, strength and posture with this Pilates flow

Skip the gym and try this equipment-free routine instead

The Independent UK

Daily pill on NHS offers new hope for hundreds with lung cancer

Osimertinib, also known as Tagrisso and made by AstraZeneca, can help stop cancer from returning after surgery

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Number of people living with cancer to hit record of 3.4 million this year

A cancer charity warned the experience of having cancer was also getting worse for many people, with delays to treatment and sometimes a postcode lottery of care

Evening Standard

Daily pill for lung cancer to be made routinely available on the NHS

According to Nice, osimertinib can help stop cancer from returning after surgery by targeting cells that have specific mutations.

Evening Standard

Weight-loss jabs may have wider health benefits, study suggests

The study was based on analysis of data from 2.4 million participants.

The Independent UK

Weight-loss jabs may have wider health benefits, study suggests

The study was based on analysis of data from 2.4 million participants.

The Independent UK

A third of women don’t go to their cervical screenings - here’s how to make them more comfortable

The Eve Appeal’s research finds a major knowledge gap surrounding cervical screenings ahead of Cervical Cancer Prevention Week

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Wards shut as fears mount for mass psychiatrist walkout

Psychiatrists have begun to walk away from their jobs in the public system over an intensifying wage dispute which threatens to cause significant bed closures.

The Independent UK

New case of severe mpox variant detected as UKHSA works ‘rapidly’ to limit spread

The clade 1b variant was detected in East Sussex after a person recently returned from Uganda

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