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• Outrage as dentist 'gave patients ultimatum' before allowing them to sign-up for NHS service

  02-01-2026 22:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Patients who queued for hours to get their dental care on the NHS were forced to pay for a hygienist appointment before being allowed to register, an investigation has revealed.
  
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• My premature labor left my son with devastating complications requiring hours of 'tortuous' therapy a day

  02-01-2026 20:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Kai is a resilient child who survived premature birth and brain bleeds that caused cerebral palsy. His family tirelessly pursues cutting-edge therapies to help rewire his brain and unlock his potential.
  
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• Keyvan Moghissi obituary

  02-01-2026 19:04 via theguardian.com
  I first met Keyvan Moghissi, who has died aged 98, in 1980 when I shared a flat with his son, Alexander, a close friend of mine. Keyvan was a distinguished cardiothoracic surgeon; what he really enjoyed was healing people. His kindness, care and empathy for his patients was renowned, and came through in his memoirs, Off My Chest: Tales of a Cardiothoracic Surgeon (2018), From My Heart (2024) and In My Memory (2025).Born in Tehran in what was, he liked to remind people, still known as Persia, Key
  
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• The size of your head can reveal your risk for devastating neurological disease

  02-01-2026 18:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The size of your head could determine if you'll be diagnosed with a devastating neurological disorder that is on the rise in the US, especially among patients in their late 40s and early 50s.
  
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• Google AI Overviews put people at risk of harm with misleading health advice

  02-01-2026 18:00 via theguardian.com
  Exclusive: Inaccurate information presented in summaries, Guardian investigation findsPeople are being put at risk of harm by false and misleading health information in Google’s artificial intelligence summaries, a Guardian investigation has found.The company has said its AI Overviews, which use generative AI to provide snapshots of essential information about a topic or question, are “helpful” and “reliable”. Continue reading...
  
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• Mother, 35, went to bed on New Year's Eve with bad flu... then woke up days later to find all four of her limbs had been amputated

  02-01-2026 17:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Cassandra Marshall, a mother of four from North Carolina, went into septic shock after contracting the flu and needed a quadruple amputation to save her life.
  
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• We can still rely on the kindness of strangers | Letters

  02-01-2026 17:26 via theguardian.com
  Readers respond to an article by Martin Kettle about a lost wallet and restored faith in human natureI can readily confirm Martin Kettle’s points (Need cheering up after a terrible year? I may have just the story you’re looking for, 28 December). I tripped up while last-minute Christmas shopping in Nailsworth on Christmas Eve; couldn’t move, very painful. The passersby and staff from a nearby shop were helpful and sympathetic. They must have been busy, but they freely gave me t
  
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• ‘How are you?’ is both a passing greeting and a profound inquiry | Letters

  02-01-2026 17:26 via theguardian.com
  Readers continue to ruminate on the meaning of a frequently asked question I’d like to add one more answer to the “How are you?” question (Letters, 26 December). A very elderly neighbour, who died several years ago, always gave what became known as the Elton John response: “I’m still standing!” I use it myself now and remember him each time I do.
  David Duell
  Durham• What a lot of misery guts writing to your letters page. Following a spell in int
  
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• Dad-of-three who dismissed his symptoms as the flu now fighting for his life after flesh-eating bacteria caused sepsis

  02-01-2026 17:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Peter Atkinson thought he had the flu after spiking a 104 degree fever, but he was soon being whisked into surgery as doctors discovered something far more serious was attacking his body.
  
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• Both my twins were diagnosed with cancer as newborns... a small detail in photos was the first sign

  02-01-2026 17:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Maryann Oakley was enjoying the new bliss of motherhood after giving birth to her twin girls in 2017 when she received devastating news that is every parent's worst nightmare.
  
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• Dr Alex shares five ways that running helps your brain

  02-01-2026 17:08 via bbc.com
  From protecting against ageing to helping you sleep, Dr Alex George lists the benefits of running.
  
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• The debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat depression

  02-01-2026 16:47 via bbc.com
  Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results
  
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• Shellfish tied to nationwide bacterial outbreak that has sickened dozens and hospitalized 20

  02-01-2026 16:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  More than five dozen people have been sickened after eating shellfish that was contaminated with a life-threatening bacteria.
  
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• Do you suffer from crippling knee pain? Our experts reveal the stunning new treatments on the horizon that are side-effect free and could eliminate your agony for good

  02-01-2026 15:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It is a condition that blights the lives of nearly 10 million Britons. Yet treatment options for osteoarthritisare limited. Now experts believe there are two treatments that offer hope to millions.
  
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• NHS breakthrough as it offers chickenpox vaccines for the first time

  02-01-2026 15:28 via express.co.uk
  Chickenpox is caused by the varicella zoster virus and mostly affects children, but can be caught at any age.
  
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• From 'fibremaxxing' to 'biohacking', the food and wellness trends that will take over 2026, according to M&S

  02-01-2026 15:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It's officially 2026 and with the new year comes new trends that are set to define the way we eat in the coming months - and this year is all about eating your way to tip-top shape.
  
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• What the colour of your home says about you, according to science - and it's bad news for people with red walls

  02-01-2026 14:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Professor Geoff Beattie, a professor of psychology at Edge Hill University argues that choosing a colour scheme is a 'psychological issue, not just an aesthetic one.'
  
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• Coroner calls for circumcision safety measures after baby’s death in London

  02-01-2026 14:51 via theguardian.com
  Six-month-old Mohamed Abdisamad’s death from infection prompts concern at lack of training for circumcisersA coroner has warned that more babies could die from infected circumcisions in the UK after the death of a six-month-old boy exposed a lack of infection control training and accreditation for circumcisers.Mohamed Abdisamad died in February 2023 of a streptococcus infection on his way to hospital, a week after undergoing a non-therapeutic circumcision, an inquest at west London coroner
  
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• NHS atenolol guidance for six groups including asthma and low blood pressure patients

  02-01-2026 14:19 via express.co.uk
  Six key groups must exercise caution before taking atenolol, according to NHS guidance - here's everything you should know.
  
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• Do you suffer from knee pain? Experts reveal arthritis breakthroughs offering real hope, from ancient herbs to a side-effect free nerve-blocker

  02-01-2026 14:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It is a condition that blights the lives of nearly 10 million Britons. Yet treatment options for osteoarthritisare limited. Now experts believe there are two treatments that offer hope to millions.
  
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• Do you suffer from crippling knee pain? Our experts reveal the stunning new treatments that are side-effect free and could eliminate your agony for good... including this ancient herb that can reduce swelling and stiffness

  02-01-2026 13:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It is a condition that blights the lives of nearly 10 million Britons. Yet treatment options for osteoarthritisare limited. Now experts believe there are two treatments that offer hope to millions.
  
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• Man, 26, loses 18 STONE in under two years without fat jabs by adding single exercise to his routine: 'I was eating myself to an early grave'

  02-01-2026 13:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A critically obese man who was eating himself to death has revealed how he shed half of his bodyweight in less than two years.
  
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• Hospital flu cases drop as NHS on cold weather alert

  02-01-2026 13:02 via bbc.com
  NHS bosses say the fall is welcome, but expect freezing temperatures to increase pressure on the health service.
  
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• Keto diet warning as plan is linked to increased risk of liver cancer in disturbing new study

  02-01-2026 12:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Eating a high-fat, low-carb diet could raise the risk of developing liver cancer within just twenty years, concerning new research has suggested.
  
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• Flu patient numbers in English hospitals fall for second straight week

  02-01-2026 12:24 via theguardian.com
  Medical director says NHS ‘far from complacent’ as cold snap bites with average of 2,676 flu patients a day on wardsThe number of people in hospital with flu in England has fallen for the second week in a row, NHS figures show, as England’s top doctor said the health service was “far from complacent” as a cold snap takes hold.An average of 2,676 flu patients were in hospital each day during the week ending 28 December, down 13% from 3,061 the previous week. Continue
  
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• My simple mindset switch will help EVERYONE lose weight in January... WITHOUT turning to fat jabs, says celebrity hypnotherapist MARISA PEER

  02-01-2026 12:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Thankfully for those of us who indulged a little too much over Christmas, shifting the pounds can be as simple as shifting your mindset, according to one leading hypnotherapist.
  
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• The perfect way to look after your health if you work shifts

  02-01-2026 12:00 via theguardian.com
  There are many knock-on effects of working nights or early mornings, and often employers could do more to protect staff. But there are small, simple changes that can make all the difference• Sign up here to get the whole series straight to your inboxApproximately 8.7 million people in the UK work night shifts, but humans are not meant to be awake at night. “It goes against our natural circadian cycle,” says Steven Lockley, visiting professor at the Surrey Sleep Research Centre,
  
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• NHS issues important advice on what to do if you fall on ice

  02-01-2026 11:31 via express.co.uk
  As the UK has been met with freezing conditions, the NHS has shared what to do if you, or someone else, fall on the slippery ice that might be covered by snow.
  
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• 7 reasons you have a 'metallic ' taste in mouth and how to get rid of it

  02-01-2026 11:05 via express.co.uk
  The NHS has warned people that they may need to book an appointment with their GP
  
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• My simple mindset switch will help EVERYONE lose weight in January... WITHOUT turning to fat jabs, says celebrity hypnotist MARISA PEER

  02-01-2026 11:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Thankfully for those of us who indulged a little too much over Christmas, shifting the pounds can be as simple as shifting your mindset, according to one leading hypnotherapist.
  
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• Drivers with 1 medical condition face £1,000 fine and 'legal action' due to DVLA rule

  02-01-2026 10:01 via express.co.uk
  Millions of individuals suffering from one painful medical condition could be at risk of fines in 2026.
  
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• Charity boss warns against 'dismissing' workplace burnout: 'It's an early warning sign to something happening'

  02-01-2026 08:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Britain's 'never complain, never explain' motto is stopping employees from speaking up about their mental health, increasing the risk of more serious health issues, experts have warned.
  
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• Walking pad that's 'easy to move and store' is 'well made and sturdy'

  02-01-2026 05:01 via express.co.uk
  It could be a great way to get steps in without leaving the house
  
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• Ignore the sceptics: with this new vaccine, chickenpox could become a thing of the past | Wes Streeting

  02-01-2026 05:00 via theguardian.com
  Thousands develop serious complications from the varicella virus. Today the NHS rolls out a new jab, alongside measles, mumps and rubellaWes Streeting is secretary of state for health and social careAs any parent knows, there are few things more disruptive to family life than a child covered from head to toe in itchy chickenpox spots. The sleepless nights. The constant application of calamine lotion. The scramble to take time off work while your little one recovers.That’s why today’s
  
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• What is chickenpox and who can get an NHS vaccine?

  02-01-2026 01:31 via bbc.com
  The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.
  
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• Chickenpox vaccines for young children start across UK

  02-01-2026 01:31 via bbc.com
  For the first time, children will be offered vaccination on the NHS against the common infection which, in rare cases, can be very serious.
  
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• UK children to get chickenpox vaccine with measles, mumps and rubella jab

  02-01-2026 01:01 via theguardian.com
  NHS to administer combined immunisation in move in line with approach in US, Canada, Australia and GermanyChildren in the UK are to be immunised against chickenpox at the same time as measles, mumps and rubella.The NHS across the UK’s four home nations will administer a combined vaccine to young children to protect them against all four diseases from Friday. Continue reading...
  
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