A significant proportion of people today live in towns and cities that grew up around trade, industry, and cars. Think of the docks of Liverpool, the factories of Osaka, the automobile obsession of N… [+4189 chars]

Oppressive, unstimulating urban architecture isn’t just about eyesores; there’s evidence that it can cause actual harm to its residents. To fix this in 2025, we must start building for joy.

Wired

It's Official: Boring Cities Are Bad for Your Health

Public health is under pressure. Across health care systems around the world, funding is declining, exhausted professionals are leaving the field, and in the US state legislatures are pulling back ne… [+3567 chars]

By learning lessons from other sectors, public health can ensure it is ready to face future outbreaks in record time.

There’s Still Time to Get Ahead of the Next Global Pandemic

A 77-year-old environmental campaigner has been returned to jail after problems with an electronic tag to monitor her.
Gaie Delap, a retired teacher from Montpelier in Bristol, was sentenced to 20 m… [+1900 chars]

Gaie Delap was unable to wear an electronic tag due to health problems.

BBC News

Just Stop Oil activist, 77, sent back to jail over ankle tag issue

The health secretary has said some patients' experience of the NHS this winter makes him feel "ashamed".
Wes Streeting said he had seen patients left crying and distressed and stuck in corridors, as… [+3656 chars]

The health secretary sees patients left crying and distressed, as hospitals declare critical incidents.

Streeting says he is ashamed of NHS winter problems

Many of us overindulge at Christmas.
But if the guilt is starting to set in, it's worth remembering there are some health benefits to the ingredients piled onto your festive plates.
Our reporter Lu… [+94 chars]

It's worth remembering there are some health benefits to the food piled onto your festive plates.

Are mince pies good for you?

Pelham Spong applied for a job as a PA to Al Fayed in 2008 while she was living in Paris
The Metropolitan Police failed to challenge a claim from Mohamed Al Fayed that he was too ill to respond to a… [+6305 chars]

Pelham Spong reported to police in 2017 that Mohammed Al Fayed had assaulted her a decade before but the investigation was shut down.

Al Fayed claimed 'poor health' when police investigated abuse

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to begin the process of withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization (WHO).
"Oooh, that's a big one," the newly inaugurated US presid… [+452 chars]

Trump has long been critical of how the Geneva-based institution handled the Covid-19 pandemic.

Trump orders US to leave World Health Organization

Streeting said he wanted to ensure 'there are no repeats of these unimaginable tragedies'.
Wes Streeting has praised bereaved parents in Leeds who have called for an urgent review into maternity saf… [+3131 chars]

Health secretary responds to bereaved parents in Leeds, following investigation showing 56 deaths at NHS trust may have been preventable.

Bereaved maternity families' treatment shocking, says Streeting

This smart ring is rolling out an AI chatbot trained on medical journals
This smart ring is rolling out an AI chatbot trained on medical journals
 / AI is everywhere in health at CES this year. Mov… [+5353 chars]

At CES 2025, Movano says it’s rolling out EvieAI, a chatbot for its Evie Ring that’s trained only on medical journals that promises 99 percent accuracy.

The Verge

This smart ring is rolling out an AI chatbot trained on medical journals

Jane Graham has been a school nurse for nearly 20 years and during this time the nature of her work has completely changed. "When I started, the majority of the support we provided was for physical h… [+12118 chars]

The surge in mental health referrals among young people has prompted debate among experts about the cause - and the most effective solution

Child mental health crisis: Better resilience is the solution, say experts

Plans for an upgraded NHS App to allow more patients in England to book treatments and appointments will be part of a package of measures unveiled by the government on Monday.
The changes will allow… [+3901 chars]

Plans for an upgraded NHS app to allow more patients in England to book treatments will be announced by the health secretary on Monday.

NHS App upgrade to give patients more choice over treatment

If current global trends are correct, in 2025, around 41 million people will die from noncommunicable diseases (NCDs)which include cancer, heart disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory illness, and se… [+2318 chars]

If we can’t get to the forest, the forest must come to us, in the form of cities designed around green spaces.

Healthier Cities Will Require a Strong Dose of Nature

Star Wars’ return to theaters in 1999 with Phantom Menace introduced audiences to Jake Lloyd, who played the young Anakin Skywalker. While Hayden Christensen would play the character in later appearn… [+2132 chars]

The one-time Anakin Skywalker opens up about his schizophrenia diagnosis and slowly getting back into Star Wars.

Gizmodo.com

Former Star Wars Star Jake Lloyd Talks Mental Health and Reconnecting With the Galaxy Far, Far Away

President-elect Donald Trump is currently trying to get his cabinet nominations approved and that includes one of his most controversial picks: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. RFK has been selected to run the … [+3149 chars]

Kennedy has had to make financial disclosures as part of his congressional vetting process.

RFK Jr. Made a Million Dollars From His Anti-Vax Work That He Previously Claimed Was ‘Unpaid’

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Christmas can be a time of togetherness, fun, and relaxation. Yet, it can also bring unique challengesparticularly fo… [+2504 chars]

The festive period can be stressful, particularly for those who struggle with food anxiety, weight concerns, or an eating disorder. Here are some tips for navigating an intense time of year.

How to Manage Food Anxiety Over the Holidays

Donald Trump is just days away from the beginning of his second presidential term. His return to power has the potential to dramatically reshape the global health landscape.
Right now, the U.S. is t… [+17829 chars]

When Donald Trump returns to the White House, he's expected to issue a series of orders with far-reaching impact on global health — from abortion services to support for the World Health Organization.

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