Unpacking Grief Why my grief only misbehaves after 10pm
February 3, 2026 Word for Word Media
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Bonni Suckling candidly shares why after 10pm, her brain clocks out of logic and into her feelings.

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Hello. I’m Bonni. I’m your new grief columnist. I have qualifications and have done the respectable adult things. I can tick boxes and fill in forms and sit in rooms where people say words like stakeholder. But my most devastating credential is this: I’m the mother of a dead child. Yes. Dead. It’s a horrible word….

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Side Effects The plot to clot – Deep vein thrombosis
February 3, 2026 Word for Word Media
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Dr Jasmine Ramiah expands on deep vein thrombosis in cancer.

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For most people, a cancer diagnosis brings a flood of new information and unfamiliar medical jargon in addition to the emotions. One important but often overlooked complication of cancer is the increased risk of developing blood clots or thrombosis, particularly a condition called deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Understanding why and how this happens, how to recognise the warning signs, and what can…

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Animals & Cancer Why safe space matters
February 3, 2026 Word for Word Media
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Dr Andrew Robson describes the lessons learnt from creating stress-free spaces for animals that humans should follow.

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Across species, one truth remains consistent: healing is deeply influenced by the environment in which it occurs. In veterinary medicine, creating stress-free spaces for animals is not viewed as an optional comfort, it’s an essential part of care. Animals often show us that safety and calmness are prerequisites for recovery. These same principles apply just…

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