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NHS Approves Daily Pill for Endometriosis, UK Faces Freezing Fog and Winds, UK's Poorest Fall Behind Slovenia, UK Targets Apple Google Duopoly, and more...

Mar 13, 2025
A groundbreaking daily pill for endometriosis has been approved, promising relief for millions of women. Meanwhile, the UK is bracing for severe weather conditions, including freezing fog and powerful winds. A report reveals that the nation's poorest citizens are now worse off than those in Slovenia. Additionally, there's a push against the mobile market dominance of tech giants Apple and Google. Lastly, the NHS faces scrutiny over a major error that led to thousands missing vital cancer screenings, highlighting urgent reform needs.
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  • The NHS has approved a new daily pill for endometriosis, offering effective home-based management for the 1.5 million affected women in the UK.
  • Britain's poorest households are now financially worse off than those in Slovenia and Malta, highlighting urgent calls for welfare reforms amid stagnating living standards.

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New Treatment for Endometriosis Approved

A new daily pill, Wohl norithisterone or RIECO, has been approved by the NHS to treat endometriosis, a condition affecting about 1.5 million women in the UK. This treatment aims to alleviate chronic pain and fatigue associated with the illness, which is characterized by the growth of tissue similar to the womb lining outside the uterus. Unlike existing injectable treatments, RIECO is designed to manage symptoms more effectively while allowing patients to administer it at home, reducing the need for frequent clinic visits. The approval, praised by Endometriosis UK, comes after evidence presented by the manufacturer indicated the drug's effectiveness, reversing an earlier rejection by NICE.

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