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NHS nurse wins settlement in trans pronoun row

Jennifer Melle, 41, said she was racially abused by a transgender patient at St Helier Hospital in Carshalton after she referred to them as ‘Mr’

Evening Standard · Apr 13

Black women in Georgia turn to midwives for safer births – so why does the state criminalize many of them?

A new lawsuit seeks to decriminalize the work of midwives banned from providing care amid a worsening maternal health crisis

The Guardian - US · Apr 11

The New 65? Why the Healthiest Retirees Are Throwing Out the Old Playbook

How the healthiest retirees are rethinking the back half of retirement.

Kiplinger · Apr 11

Racism in maternity care is a ‘national emergency’, regulator warns

Figures show black and Asian mothers are more likely to die in pregnancy, during child birth or in the immediate postnatal period, compared to white women

The Independent UK · Apr 7

The health conversation all Australians should have

Fertility should be a conversation about shared responsibility, experts say, as they call for better education to fix a major health literacy gap.

AAP · Apr 6

World’s unhappiest countries in 2026: Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Lebanon among least happy nations

The latest global happiness rankings paint a difficult picture, especially at the lower end of the list. Countries like Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, and Lebanon appear to be facing deep-rooted challenges that go beyond simple economic concerns. The data, which measures overall life satisfaction along with several social indicators, shows scores dipping…

The Times of India · Apr 5

Singapore’s ageing population is turning to parkour and it’s working perfectly for fitness

Retirees in Singapore are embracing adapted "geriatric parkour" to boost strength, balance, and confidence. These sessions focus on controlled, functional movements in urban spaces, helping seniors navigate daily life with renewed independence and energy. The trend reflects Singapore's aging population and promotes active aging by reducing fall risks and enhancing…

The Times of India · Apr 4

Older Australians are healthier than ever, but this hasn’t changed the way we talk or think about over-70s

People are still classified as ‘older’ or even ‘elderly’ as early as 65, even though they are now expected to keep working until they are 67

The Guardian - AU · Apr 3

How we won a refund from a cash-grabbing care home firm

Letters: One reader shares their experience of fighting to receive the money they were owed, while Roy Grimwood offers insight into the disastrous effects of a flawed economic model

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3

Number of young adults facing life behind bars or indeterminate sentences almost doubles in a decade

Exclusive: Increasing numbers of 18-20-year-olds are being handed long-term sentences which are often equal to or longer than their age, a report warns

The Independent UK · Apr 3