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Warning as experts reveal foods that ‘increase your risk of dying from cancer’
SOME staple British foods are increasing people’s risk of cancer, research has revealed. Breakfast cereals and breads are among the…
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How would a womb transplant work for a trans women who were born men?
Transwomen will be able to get a life-changing womb transplant in the ‘near future’, leading fertility experts have claimed. The…
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I blamed my fake tan for a nasty rash – I had no idea it was a sign of cancer
WHEN Lauren Aneesa Angrish kept coming down with coughs and colds, she just put it down to her busy lifestyle.…
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I’m a dentist – these are the six trends that could be harming your teeth
Rubbing teeth with charcoal, swilling olive oil and taking shots of apple cider vinegar — we do some pretty strange…
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Cream burned my face and ate away my skin – I’m in agony and can’t leave the house
A YOUNG woman has claimed that steroid cream “burned” her skin so badly that she no longer recognises herself in…
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I’ve been ‘burned so badly by eczema creams’ I no longer recognise myself
WHEN Nicole Mackenzie started using topical steroids for her eczema, she hoped it would solve her skin complaint. Instead, the…
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Five best new features of Apple’s iOS 16.3 update released TODAY
Five best new features of Apple’s iOS 16.3 update released TODAY… including one that might literally be a lifesaver By…
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NHS ‘healthy-eating’ app promotes junk food ‘linked to cancer’
AN NHS ‘healthy-eating” app is actually promoting life-threatening junk food, campaigners claim. The health service’s Food Scanner is supposed to…
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Do YOU know what counts towards your five a day?
Advice to eat five portions of fruit and vegetables each day has been peddled since the 1990s. But, despite being…
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Warning as 600k ‘addicts slip through net’ – 9 signs your loved one is at risk
THOUSANDS of Brits with drinking problems could be slipping through the net when it comes to treatment, a health body…
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Chicken pox parties will end if major change to kids’ jabs introduced
ADDING a chickenpox jab to the NHS childhood vaccination schedule will end risky pox parties, experts have said. Three-quarters of…
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Fat and frail: Being overweight in middle age more than doubles chances of being a frail pensioner
Being fat in middle-age may DOUBLE your chances of being a frail pensioner, study warns Overweight people are prone to…
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How a virus caught during sex in your 20s can trigger cervical cancer decades later
Recently, I was diagnosed with an avoidable cancer. Avoidable had I known more about a common cancer-causing virus — and…
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More than a quarter of elderly suffer adverse drug reactions
Women are most at risk of suffering adverse reactions to drugs, research reveals One in four people on long-term medication…
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Breakthrough could help identify patients who may be at risk of potentially fatal complication
A tiny balloon may be able to help doctors identify heart surgery patients who could be at risk of a…
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League table shame of UK women’s healthcare: We languish behind Saudi Arabia in global list
League table shame of UK women’s healthcare: We languish behind Saudi Arabia in global list… and treatments are on a…
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Ambulance union baron tells Rishi Sunak to come out of ‘hiding’
Rishi Sunak was today urged to ‘come out of hiding’ by union chiefs who accused him of dodging vital pay…
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Why it’s important to see the SAME GP
Patients at surgeries with a high turnover of GPs are more likely to need emergency hospital treatment than those with…
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‘Mysterious’ Covid-like respiratory disease kills 21 in Afghanistan
Deja flu: Mystery, Covid-like disease kills 21 in Afghanistan The disease has swept through the Wakhan district over the last…
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Artist, 51, plagued by back pain says using dildos has helped ‘immensely’
An artist plagued by unbearable back pain claims sex toys have helped where drugs have failed. Rebecca Evans, from Llwyncelyn…
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‘Female Viagra’ hits the shelves: £60 serum promises women easier and more intense orgasms
A serum touted as being like a lady’s equivalent to Viagra promises women ‘more frequent, intense and satisfying orgasms’. Vella…
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Women should NOT get menopause leave, MailOnline readers overwhelmingly say
Seven out of 10 MailOnline readers agree with No10 rejecting trials of menopause leave. Time-off for women affected by ‘the change’…
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Major study suggests beta-blockers for heart health could reduce violent crime
Could beta-blockers prevent violent crimes from happening? Major study suggests heart meds could reduce aggression The drugs that treat high…
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Only half of Brits are confident they could perform CPR
Only half of UK adults are confident they could perform the kiss of life on a loved one having a…
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Warning as popular food and drinks ‘increase your risk of cancer’
READY meals, fizzy pop and white bread bump up your cancer risk, a study found. Processed foods could increase your…
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Doctor banned after offering Covid vitamin ‘cure’ to buyers in pandemic
A DOCTOR who recommended vitamins to cure Covid has been banned. A tribunal heard Dr Sarah Myhill, 64, posted videos…
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27 TONS of charcuterie meat recalled over fears they are contaminated with listeria
27 TONS of deli meat recalled over fears they are contaminated with listeria – the food poisoning bug that’s deadly…
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America has highest rate of avoidable deaths, AND spends more on health than other nations
The United States spends more on healthcare than other wealthy countries – yet its people are still fatter and die…
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I got pregnant while on birth control – my baby boy was born holding my IUD
A MUM was left shocked after finding out she was pregnant while on birth control. But doctors and nurses had…
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ANOTHER study finds popular brand of e-cigarettes cause DNA damage in lungs
Juul me once… ANOTHER study finds e-cigarettes cause DNA damage in the lungs that’s comparable to normal cigarettes Researchers at…
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From pot noodles to biscuits: The junk food promoted by NHS ‘healthy eating’ app
An NHS healthy eating app promotes ultra-processed junk food and describes biscuits, cakes and crisps as a ‘good choice’, an…
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Nation’s favourite remedies to cure a cold revealed – do your favourites work
THE nation’s favourite remedies for easing the symptoms of a cold include steamy baths, gargling salt water and exercising vigorously.…
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Woman, 21, dies after routine nose job went wrong and ‘left lungs full of blood’
A YOUNG women has tragically died after getting a nose job that went horribly wrong. Karen Julieth Cárdenas Uribe, was…
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What is lupus? 1 in 200 people suffer from inflammation disorder that causes body to attack itself
Campaigners are trying to raise awareness about lupus, a ‘sneaky’ autoimmune condition famously suffered by Selena Gomez. Experts from the…
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Are you a narcissist? Simple test reveals your score
EVERYONE has a different sort of personality. You might be the loud one or the shy one in your group,…
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I thought my daughter had a insect bite – after her 21st birthday she died
A YOUNG woman has died a nasty looking insect bike turned out to be a rare but deadly disease. Jenna…
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The antivenoms UK health chiefs have stored for some of world’s deadliest creatures
Cobras, black widows, and deathstalkers. They’re just a few of the deadly creatures UK health chiefs think people could be…
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The NHS reveals ‘top 10 most worrying’ health conditions in the last year
THE NHS has revealed the ten health conditions that Brits are most worried about. Millions of people visit the NHS…
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The surprising factor that raises breast cancer risk – and 4 other risks to know
MOST women know a family history of breast cancer can significantly increase their own risk of the disease. But far…
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Ambulance staff announce ANOTHER strike day: February 10 action will affect five regions of England
Ambulance staff announce ANOTHER strike day: February 10 walk-out will affect 999 callers in five regions of England By Emily…
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Patients face battle to see GPs as one in four cannot even get an appointment, new data shows
Patients face battle to see GPs as one in four cannot even get an appointment, new data shows Delays leaving…
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Dame Deborah James ‘enlightened a generation to cancer ricks’, says her top doc
DAME Deborah James’ doctor has said her legacy will save lives and “stand the test of time”. Professor David Cunningham,…
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Woman who spent ‘5 years in heaven’ after being declared dead shares experience
A WOMAN who claims she spent five years in heaven has shared what she saw during the experience. Dr Lynda…
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My little boy saved my life after ‘migraines’ turned out to be killer disease
A MUM has claimed her baby boy saved her life after doctors discovered a fast-growing brain tumour – just weeks…
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Clips that stimulate nerves in the ears could be the answer to agony of endometriosis
Clips that ‘tickle’ nerves in the ears could reduce the pain of endometriosis. One in ten women of reproductive age…
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I was shocked when a scan showed my baby was sharing my womb with an ‘invader’
A MUM has warned other women to get their cysts checked out after scans revealed her baby was sharing her…
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Why are so many adults now being diagnosed with ADHD? We take an in-depth look at the condition
Could an epidemic of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) be afflicting Britain’s adult population? Or are many instead being over-diagnosed…
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How a simple change to your morning coffee can ‘prevent agonising condition’
A SPLASH of milk could give your coffee a health kick, say scientists. Black coffee is packed with polyphenols that…
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Could taking a depression pill prevent lasting agony of shingles?
Sitting in A&E, with piercing pain radiating across his forehead and his left eye, David Hadfield clutched his head, struggling…
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How dried food can supercharge your family budget meals
With rising prices, it may seem a challenge to eat healthily. But a trip down the dried foods aisle in…
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