Daily Walking Minutes: Experts Reveal the Sweet Spot
Walking 30 minutes daily is the optimal target for health benefits, experts say, as the NHS launches a rewards program to encourage this habit.
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Earthquake Hits Spanish Resort, Emergency Calls Flood In
A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Librilla, Murcia, Spain, on Sunday, prompting over 80 emergency calls. No damage reported yet, but tremors felt in Alicante and Albacete.
Mass bird flu deaths found in second state as Watt warns
A cluster of dead greater crested terns in Victoria marks Australia's second suspected mass bird flu event, as environment minister Murray Watt warns of a long, difficult journey ahead.
Bear Grylls Defends Baptising Russell Brand: 'Don't Judge'
Bear Grylls stands by baptising Russell Brand, saying his faith teaches not to judge, despite Brand's recent admissions and charges.
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Croydon A&E waits soar 52%; expansion questioned
Average A&E waits at Croydon University Hospital jumped from 257 to 390 minutes since 2021 (up 51.8%), prompting councillors to urge social care investment over expansion.
Mini fridges make comeback for storing weight-loss jabs
Mini fridges are back, but not for snacks: 1.6 million Brits use GLP-1 injections, and one retailer saw demand jump tenfold for fridges to store them.
Heat health alerts cover England as 35C peak hits
Nearly all of England is under heat health alerts, with amber warnings in London and the South East until Wednesday as temperatures hit 35C before rain arrives.
Health Alerts: England Hotter Than Greek Islands
Amber heat-health alerts are in place from Monday to Wednesday, with the South East forecast to hit 35C—hotter than Mykonos, Rhodes and Santorini.
Measles outbreaks strain US health departments as cases hit 30-year high
US measles cases surpass 2,371 in 2025, highest in 30 years, with outbreaks in Arizona, South Carolina, Utah, and Delaware, straining health departments.
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Surviving 2026's Summer Heat: Seven Unconventional Tips
As wildfires and drought grip Europe, a columnist shares seven quirky survival tactics for August, from treating yourself like a dog to deleting your weather app.
Hendra virus: The 1990s outbreak that foreshadowed COVID era
In 1994, a new virus emerged in Brisbane, jumping from bats to horses to humans. Scientists now see it as a warning of our coronavirus era.
Yellow Sticker Girl: 5 Years of Discount Food Shopping
Jo McLoughlin, known as Yellow Sticker Girl, has lived off reduced-price food for five years. With a £40 weekly budget, she relies on yellow stickers to afford healthy meals, highlighting a growing cost-of-living crisis where the poorest spend 85% of disp
NSW to send paramedics not police to some mental health emergencies
NSW will send specialist nurses and paramedics to some mental health emergencies, with $270m over 10 years for triage reform after multiple police-involved deaths.
US should look to Europe for health lessons, says expert
Americans die younger than Europeans despite higher spending. RFK Jr's individual solutions won't work; policy changes are needed, argues Devi Sridhar.
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Why flying harms your body and how to prevent risks
In-flight emergencies have doubled since 2013, with one in 212 flights affected. Cabin pressure, dehydration, and gas expansion pose risks. Experts advise hydration, movement, and limiting alcohol.
Excessive internet use linked to stress and worse mood
German study of 900 adults finds problematic internet usage associated with worse mood, more stress, longer use times, and greater neglect of life areas.
India's Heat Death Toll Underreported Amid Climate Crisis
Extreme heat in India kills thousands, but official figures vastly undercount deaths. A new study estimates 3,400 excess deaths per hot day, as workers in informal sector face lethal conditions.
Sauna Use May Help Heatwave Coping, Scientists Find
Repeated sauna use may help people adapt to heatwaves, scientists say, but caution it is not a substitute for hydration and avoiding peak heat.
Wildfires' Health Effects Linger for Years After Flames Die
Wildfires across North America and Europe, worsened by climate crisis, have immediate and long-term health impacts, with studies showing effects lasting years.
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Cyclosporiasis outbreak exposes US food safety flaws
A massive cyclosporiasis outbreak with over 11,000 potential cases reveals weaknesses in US food safety systems amid public health funding cuts.
Black people's stroke risk factors rising faster: study
Black African and Caribbean people have faster rising stroke risk factors like diabetes and hypertension, and are twice as likely to have a stroke without prior diagnosis, King's College London study finds.
Hot weather sleep tips: How to rest during a heatwave
Worried about sleeping in hot weather? Experts explain how heat affects sleep and offer tips on bedding, pajamas, and cooling techniques to improve rest.
Pakistan Accused of Killing 30 in Kashmir Crackdown
At least 30 protesters allegedly killed by Pakistani security forces in Kashmir; JAAC accuses authorities of removing evidence amid communications blackout.
ICE Facility Fails Healthcare Compliance, Monitor Finds
Court-appointed monitor finds California City detention center out of compliance with all eight healthcare areas mandated by judge, placing detainees at serious risk.
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How Palantir Got Into the NHS
A Guardian podcast reveals how Palantir secured a controversial contract with the NHS, raising concerns over data privacy and corporate influence.
London rough sleepers face deadly heatwave risks
A study reveals that London's rough sleepers are at high risk during heatwaves, with temperatures in sleeping bags reaching 50°C, prompting calls for urgent action.
North-south life expectancy gap grows in England
Life expectancy in England hit a record high in 2025, but gains were overwhelmingly in the south, with northern regions seeing little or no rise, according to a King's Fund report.
The Bear vs The Pitt: A Doctor's Perspective on Hospital Depiction
A pediatrician argues that The Bear more accurately depicts the raw reality of hospital medicine than The Pitt, highlighting shared trauma and humanity in both professions.
Manhunt after antisemitic attack on father and son in Tottenham
A police manhunt is underway after a father and his three-year-old son were assaulted in an unprovoked antisemitic attack in Markfield Park, Tottenham. The suspect made threatening remarks and fled on an e-bike.
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Rugby players seek new lawyers for brain injury cases
Hundreds of former rugby players suing governing bodies over brain injuries face strikeouts after their solicitor, Richard Boardman, was criticized and formally requested to withdraw; new lawyers sought.
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