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What is the chikungunya virus, how are countries such as China battling it?

Since the start of 2025, about 240,000 people have been infected with chikungunya, with 90 deaths in 16 countries.

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Treatment for advanced womb cancer ‘major step forward’

Experts said the approval means thousands of women will be able to access the treatment each year.

Evening Standard

Talking therapy for back pain can help patients for up to three years – study

Chronic lower back pain is a common problem.

Evening Standard

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Ozempic could be hurting your gym gains — with potentially dangerous consequences

The Independent UK

The ancient spice that reduces bloating - and could boost weight loss

A diet high in antioxidants can help reduce the risk of heart disease and some other chronic diseases

The Independent UK

How a mother’s genes can determine their child’s weight for life

A mother’s weight, eating habits, or behaviours during pregnancy can influence the weight of her child

The Independent UK

NHS issues vaccination warning for pregnant women over dangerous virus currently surging in Australia

The health service has warned that cases of RSV, a leading cause of infant mortality, are steadily rising in some parts of England

The Independent UK

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Thousands of patients miss out on weight loss jab due to NHS ‘postcode lottery’

Doctors have warned that patients are being ‘set up for failure’ due to mismanagement of the rollout of Mounjaro

The Independent UK

Suicidal teen warned mental health hospital staff ‘slept on shifts’ and urged ‘shut this place down’

‘Huntercombe ... is the s***test mental health institution,’ 14-year-old Ruth Szymankiewicz warned before her tragic death

The Independent UK

Experts reveal potential side effect of Ozempic – and whether we should worry

Researchers found Ozempic-induced weight loss decreased muscle mass by about 10 per cent

The Independent UK

Great Ormond Street Hospital criticised by NHS watchdog for using physician associates to fill surgical rota

The Care Quality Commission found the trust also had a shortage of nurses trained to carry out tracheostomies

The Independent UK

Male contraceptive pill appears to be safe without side effects in early trials

Weight gain, acne, mood changes and changes in libido were some of the side effects of previous male contraceptive pill attempts

The Independent UK

Migraine misery ails one in three Australian women

Australian women afflicted by severe and debilitating migraines are calling for more research and support as a study highlights the extent of the problem.

AAP

A personal trainer says these are his top three exercises to start building lower-body muscle and strength

These movements will help you build up to essential barbell exercises that can make a huge difference to your physical health

Fit & Well

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Use it or lose it—a Pilates teacher says this four-move stretching routine will keep your body feeling young as you age

Take five minutes to mobilize your body—your future self will thank you later

The Independent UK

Warning issued to patients who stop using weight-loss jabs

Health experts are calling for further help for those on the injections

The Independent UK

What is RSV? The main cause of hospital admissions for children

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of death among babies

Evening Standard

Warning over virus dangerous to newborns and elderly after surge in Australia

Officials have urged pregnant women to get the RSV jab.

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Concern over weight gain after ‘skinny jabs’

Health experts have said people should be offered post-jab support.

AAP

Millions struggle to afford personal hygiene products

More than one in eight Australians are not buying personal hygiene products because they cannot afford them, a survey shows.

The Independent UK

Care worker who left suicidal teenager alone had fake ID and fled UK after she died, inquest told

Ruth Szymankiewicz, 14, died after she was left alone at Huntercombe Hospital despite requiring constant one-to-one observation

The Independent UK

Major increase in colorectal cancer in younger adults tied to pandemic years, researchers say

There has been a recent surge in colorectal cancer cases and deaths in young adults around the world. But researchers still don’t quite know why

The Independent UK

Avoiding these foods could help people lose twice as much weight, study finds

Those who were given a diet of pre-packaged breakfast bars and shop-bought sandwiches ate more calories than those who ate meals cooked from scratch

Evening Standard

Eating fewer ultra-processed foods could boost weight loss, trial suggests

Sticking to meals cooked from scratch could also help curb food cravings, researchers suggest.

Evening Standard

Infections linked to wipes which may have been used to clean cuts

Certain wipes should be thrown in the bin, health experts have said.

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