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Longer life expectancy brings growing disease burden

Australians' life expectancy now ranks fourth in the world but three in five people have a long-term health condition as a result of their enhanced longevity.

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Swedes take a new step in parental leave. Grandparents can now get paid to take care of grandkids

Sweden is launching a groundbreaking new law, allowing grandparents to care for their grandchild and get paid

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‘It is routine to check whether you are related to a romantic partner before you get serious’: This is how we do it in Iceland

When Sigrún checked out her family tree online, it wasn’t to find out if she and Einar were related – it was how closely related

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Migrant nurse wins legal boost in unfair dismissal claim against UK firm

Exclusive: ‘Vital’ recognition of migrant care worker’s plight may pave way for more cases, says union leader

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Italian Teenager To Become Catholic Church's First Millennial Saint

Learn about Carlo Acutis, the Catholic Church's first millennial saint, known for his devotion, miracles, and modern example of holiness.

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Army nurse Karen provides life-changing support

After dedicating 40 years to caring for soldiers and their families as an Army nurse, Karen is still looking after the Armed Forces community at…

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Patients left in pain and to die alone amid NHS nurse shortages, survey finds

Only a third of shifts have enough nurses on duty, the Royal College of Nursing says its analysis shows

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Private Letter From Late Queen Elizabeth to Her Former Midwife Up for Auction, Detailing Her Life as a Mom to Charles and Anne

"The children's grandmother is spoiling her eldest quite openly and will do so with Anne if she got a chance!"

Marie Claire

Is Cambridge University right to enforce a retirement age? I think so – who wants to be a ‘job blocker’?

Some say it’s ageist, and they have a point. But whether in academia or elsewhere, it’s only fair for younger colleagues, asks former Cambridge professor Mary Beard

The Guardian - UK

Britons seeking medical treatments overseas ‘should beware low prices’

Experts warn ‘health tourists’ to do their research, saying savings can lead to higher costs for work to be redone

The Guardian - UK

I just found out who my real father is. What do I do now?

DNA tests can reveal some huge hidden secrets. Take time to process your own feelings before coming to terms with your new family tree

The Guardian - UK

UK Athletics Championships 2024: Keely Hodgkinson still the star attraction at Olympic trials after 400m switch

A massive weekend lies ahead for Britain’s leading athletes in Manchester as the Paris Games move into view

Evening Standard

Midwives called Asian women in labour ‘princesses’ for asking for pain relief, report finds

Rerport warns of ‘disregard’ by midwives towards black and brown-skinned women

The Independent UK

Change allows hundreds to end life on their own terms

NSW was the last state to legalise voluntary assisted dying and hundreds of people have asked for approval in the first months of the euthanasia scheme.

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9 ‘power traits’ to help you live past 100, according to science (and #4 is a huge surprise)

To live past 100, research has uncovered the nine 'power traits' you need - and they're not just for a long life, but for anyone wanting to remain healthy in their older years.

The Guardian - UK

Poorer high-ability UK children fall behind peers at school from age of 11

Study finds critical period between ages of 11 and 14 is when ‘things seem to start going wrong’ compared with wealthier group

Salon

The true cost of aging well

Women are living longer lives than men — but do we know how to pay for them?

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh nurse climbs Pentland Skyline in memory of daughter Sophie

AN EDINBURGH nurse whose teenage daughter died by suicide after viewing harmful content online has raised more than £4000 for Childline...

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My working-class dad sent me to private school – now I feel that I’ve failed him

You carry a huge burden of guilt, but it was your parents who failed you, not you them. Their damaging expectations meant you never felt loved for who you are

Kiplinger

How Women Can Prepare to Take on Financial Challenges

If you’re not already well-versed in financial planning, it’s a good idea to get there now so you can proactively meet challenges rather than simply react to them.

Evening Standard

University, apprenticeship or straight into a job? Our Step Up Expo helps you decide...

Julie Henry reveals why next week’s education and careers show is a must-visit for teens and parents alike

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Distraught grandmother seeks advice after seeing her grandchildren ‘favour’ other grandparents - here’s what to do if that sounds familiar

One grandmother asked the internet for advice when she saw her grandchildren 'favour' their other grandparents. Our expert shares her thoughts on managing this situation.

The Guardian - UK

Dame Elizabeth Fradd obituary

Assistant chief nursing officer for England determined to improve the care of children in hospital and in the community

The Independent UK

Norway tightens controls over adoptions from abroad but won't ban practice as investigation unfolds

Norway's government says it has tightened controls over adoptions from abroad but will allow the practice to continue as it conducts an investigation into the legality and ethics of past adoptions

The Guardian - UK

There are too many children in care who could be looked after by their families

Letter: A reader whose great-niece is in care calls for systematic change in children’s services and says family-based solutions should be given greater consideration

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