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When this midlife personal trainer is asked how to get toned arms, she recommends this upper-body workout

It’s one of the most common questions this trainer receives, and her answer also boosts strength and confidence

Fit & Well

The silent addiction unfolding in Australian classrooms

Lily Ford was in high school when she was first introduced to the source of a years-long addiction that's gripping Australian teenagers into dependence.

AAP

New implant for heart failure patients to be rolled out across the NHS

The British Heart Foundation estimates that more than a million people in the UK are living with heart failure

The Independent UK

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Why some adults could miss out on vital ‘mid-life MOT’ health checks

The check is supposed to be offered to people every five years between the ages of 40 and 74 if they do not have any other medical problems

The Independent UK

Number of young Australians with dementia set to soar

People living with young onset dementia is expected to rise by 40 per cent over the next three decades, with advocates warning greater investment is needed.

AAP

Testing menstrual blood for HPV could be alternative to smear test, study finds

About 70 per cent of cases are prevented through cervical screening, according to cancer research, and the HPV vaccine is cutting cases of cervical cancer by 90 per cent.

The Independent UK

Women have the same rates of autism as men – but get diagnosed less

A new study on autism prevalence in both genders suggests that ‘clinical biases contribute to under-recognition of women and girls’

The Independent UK

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Researchers find most Americans with high blood pressure don’t have it under control

And more than 60 percent of U.S. adults with uncontrolled blood pressure aren’t taking medication for the chronic condition

The Independent UK

New weight loss drug by Pfizer shows promising results in trial

Pfizer acquired the drug’s developer following a bidding war with Novo Nordisk last year

The Independent UK

Wes Streeting’s cancer plan is admirable – but it’s not the silver bullet the NHS needs

The government has published a plan with strong promises for NHS cancer care. But will it be a hostage to scientific developments – and is it getting the ‘basics’ right? Rebecca Thomas takes a look

The Independent UK

Voices: ‘There are more important things than being thin’: Readers on living with Ozempic side effects

YOUR VIEWS: Our community shared deeply mixed experiences of Ozempic and Mounjaro, with many warning of severe and sometimes debilitating side effects, while others said more manageable symptoms were a price worth paying for the health benefits

The Independent UK

Inside the NHS cancer crisis as senior doctors warn of treatment ‘disaster’

SPECIAL REPORT: The NHS can offer more treatments for cancer than ever before, but clinicians warn that staff shortages mean patients cannot get these life-saving treatments in time, as Rebecca Thomas reports

The Independent UK

Patients with ‘invisible’ cancer ‘waiting years for diagnosis’

There is an urgent need to speed up the diagnosis of neuroendocrine cancer.

Evening Standard

Labour pledges to meet NHS cancer targets not hit since 2015 under 10-year plan

The government will also scale up robotic-assisted procedures and offer more patients genomic testing to allow for more personalised treatments

The Independent UK

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I tried using the Zwift Ride indoor bike for 30 days and it got me out of a workout slump and jump-started a love of cardio

How a month on an indoor smart bike turned cardio into a habit

The Independent UK

The devastating impact ultra processed foods can have on a cancer patient’s life span

UPFs have been linked to poor health, including an increased risk of obesity, heart disease, cancer and early death

Fit & Well

Jessica Biel’s trainer reveals how she works out when she’s “juggling work life and mom life” and it’s a great way for anyone to train

It’s a “short and sweet full-body workout” plus we’ve included a more beginner-friendly version

Evening Standard

Claire Foy reveals ‘gross’ reason she no longer drinks caffeine

The award-winning actress is best known for portraying the late Queen Elizabeth II in the hit Netflix royal drama series.

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The Independent UK

Patients with ‘invisible’ cancer being turned away by doctors

Neuroendocrine cancer impacts more than 6,000 people a year in England

The Independent UK

Obesity in pregnancy ‘contributing to avoidable harm’ as doctors issue new warning

Obesity is ‘associated with adverse outcomes for both women and children’, a new report has said

Evening Standard

Government says more people will survive cancer under its new 10-year plan

At present, just 60% live well five years after diagnosis but the Government wants to push this to 75%.

AAP

Spike in young Aussies vaping despite knowing risks

Vaping rates among young Australians are increasing despite growing awareness of the harms associated with the practice, research finds.

AAP

Financial toll hangs heavy over cancer patients

Australians undergoing cancer treatment are facing out-of-pocket expenses even when accessing the public healthcare system, data reveals.

AAP

Major gaps miss women's heart attack risk and symptoms

A global review led by an Australian cardiologist has revealed critical gaps in how heart attacks in women are diagnosed, with calls for new guidelines.

The Independent UK

Measles is back at Disneyland for the first time in more than a decade

Southern California’s ‘Happiest Place on Earth’ hasn’t seen a case since 2015

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