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Brits urged to keep waist size to less than half of height due to health concerns

Accumulation of fat around the abdomen is known to be linked to higher risk of Type 2 diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease. A BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 is considered a healthy weight

Daily Mirror

Keeping waist measurement less than half your height ‘is good for your health’

A 5ft 4in female with a waist circumference of 29in would have a healthy ratio, but 32in would push them into the unhealthy range.

The Independent UK

Covid patient who spent 80 days in hospital fighting virus shares touching message

Derek Walsh, 65, is re-living his time in the Covid hospital wards when he came close to dying and has decided to tell his story to encouraging others to get vaccinated

Daily Mirror

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Shrewsbury inquiry chair willing to investigate Nottingham maternity scandal

Any potential probe by Donna Ockenden would be subject to approval by Sajid Javid

The Independent UK

Warning to parents after rise in scarlet fever and chickenpox cases across England

A total of 3,488 notifications of scarlet fever were reported between September 2021 and March 2022 in England

Bristol Post

Man claims fatal cancer was missed by GP who refused him blood test due to NHS costs

Geoff Duke, 50, states that he pleaded with his doctor to take a blood test as he suffered from severe back pain. However, he said he was refused this as he was told "tests cost the NHS money".

Daily Record

‘Patients will almost certainly die’ if delays get worse, warns ambulance leader amid ‘dangerous’ A&E waits

Exclusive: Hospital leaders in the last week have been told by the NHS that they must improve ambulance response times immediately

The Independent UK

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NHS hospital staff absences due to Covid rise in England for fourth week in a row

An average of 28,560 NHS staff were ill with coronavirus or having to self-isolate each day

Wales Online

Warning people who caught Omicron at Christmas still at risk of catching Covid

Immunity against Covid for those who caught Omicron at Christmas has wained from either booster or infection with spring booster jabs being rolled out

Daily Mirror

What is long Covid and why are people having symptoms for months?

More than one million people have had symptoms for longer than three months

The Independent UK

'Scrapping blood pricks and using phones to monitor glucose levels helps diabetics'

Dr Miriam Stoppard explains how new technology, trialled by University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, was just as effective and less invasive as traditional methods used for monitoring diabetes

Daily Mirror

Coronavirus hotspots across the UK as parts of Scotland have highest levels

New figures revealed that coronavirus cases are at the highest level recorded since records began.

Daily Record

With thousands likely to be undiagnosed, cancer centre manager urges public: 'Don't ignore breast cancer signs'

Rebecca Simmons from the Rutherford Cancer Centre in Northumberland has urged people to act if they're concerned they may have cancer.

Chronicle Live

Kate Garraway responds to Twitter rumours about her views on NHS

Kate was accused of backing NHS privatisation

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Glasgow Live

New Glasgow hospital exhibition captures NHS heroes of the pandemic

'Picturing our Workforce: One NHS Family' illustrates the diversity of NHSGGC's workforce and celebrates their contribution throughout the last two years.

The Guardian - UK

‘You feel so sexless and dirty’: the women living with incontinence after childbirth

One in three women have trouble controlling their bladders or bowels after giving birth. Others must deal with tearing or prolapses

Daily Record

Nurse killed daughter, 2, before taking own life with stolen NHS drugs

Shiwangi Bagoan, an anaesthetist’s assistant for the NHS, was found dead alongside her daughter Ziana, two, in December 2020.

The Independent UK

Ambulance handover delays in England climb to new high

Delays have been on an upward trend for several months.

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The Independent UK

Covid hospital staff absences rise for fourth week in a row

An average of 28,560 NHS staff at hospital trusts in England were ill with coronavirus or having to self-isolate each day in the week to April 3.

Wales Online

'My dad went to the GP five times but it was only when he went to A&E they found he had cancer'

Alan Molloy is one of thousands of people in Wales whose cancer is only discovered when it is too late

The Conversation

Cancer survival in England is not improving – here's what needs to be done

The disruption to cancer services during the pandemic has been a global phenomenon. In the UK, it has amplified structural failings in the delivery of cancer diagnosis and treatment that existed long before lockdown restrictions started in March 2020.

Daily Mirror

Full list of Covid symptoms affecting children - and when to seek medical advice

The government's advice on dealing with the coronavirus has changed since the beginning of the pandemic. Parents can easily spot the signs of Covid-19 in their child

The Independent UK

Covid UK: NHS staff absences due to virus hit 10-week high

Nursing leaders call on NHS chief for ‘transparency’ as ‘vital’ weekly stats are cut

Liverpool Echo

Girl, 12, diagnosed with deadly brain tumour in Specsavers

Grace's family are now desperately trying to raise £200,000 for life-saving treatment abroad not available on the NHS

Daily Record

Blood clot symptoms and signs as new study says Covid infection increases risk

Blood clots can be serious or even life threatening if not identified and treated quickly.

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