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Getty Images Campaigners say a national registry could lead to faster diagnosis, treatment and outcomes for patients Nearly 3,500 people have signed a petition calling for a national endometriosis registry in the hope of improving care, waiting times and awareness. The condition affects one in ten women, but Endometriosis UK say poor recording within the…
Ultra-processed food is global health threat, experts warn
Action is needed now to reduce ultra-processed food (UPF) in diets worldwide because of their threat to health, say international experts in a global review of research. They say the way we eat is changing – with a move away from fresh, whole foods to cheap, highly-processed meals – which is increasing our risk of…
First East Yorkshire endometriosis support centre to open
A charity is to open the region’s first centre to support women with endometriosis. The condition causes tissue, similar to the lining of the uterus, to grow elsewhere in the body, including the ovaries, pelvis, bladder and bowel. It can cause extreme pain, fatigue, heavy periods and can make it difficult to get pregnant. Helen…
Blue Monday: Why its a load of rubbish
Getty Images Blue Monday is discussed every year, even though experts reject the idea Christmas is over, it’s cold and dark outside and you may be in an endless cycle of doomscrolling. Blue Monday – also known as the most depressing day of the year – has been trending online. According to TikTok, the number…
Resident doctors in Scotland begin ballot for strike action
Getty Images Resident doctors in Scotland are balloting for strike action after claiming government ministers went back on an agreement over pay. BMA Scotland said the proposed uplift 4.25% for 2025/26 would have been the lowest in the UK and was less than was recommended by the independent pay review body. But Health Secretary Neil…
