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• Waist-to-height ratio 'is better than BMI for predicting health', new research suggests

  04-01-2026 23:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Using a tape measure may help pinpoint those who have more fat stored around their vital organs, which can increase the risk of conditions such as heart disease and stroke.
  
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• The NHS is still a priceless resource | Brief letters

  04-01-2026 18:33 via theguardian.com
  Healthcare and humanity | Too many celebrities | Aid agencies in Gaza | Size matters | Neither Twixtmas nor TwixmasHaving watched as my seriously ill husband was nursed back to health from near death, I absolutely agree with Anne Perkins (I knew all about the NHS’s challenges and flaws. But then as a patient, I saw the love and the magic, 29 December). When we don’t need the NHS, it is quietly working in the background. When we do, the care, love and support is beyond words and is pr
  
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• Scientists pinpoint potential reason why more people than ever are getting migraines

  04-01-2026 17:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The reason behind a worrying rise in worsening migraines could be the environmental impacts of climate change, say experts.
  
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• When a heart attack left me in a coma, my hallucinations inspired a novel – and a new life

  04-01-2026 17:00 via theguardian.com
  After his heart stopped beating for 40 minutes, the former lawyer experienced weeks of hallucinations. The visions he experienced during his recovery set him on the path to a new careerOn the evening of Monday 1 February 2021, during the third Covid lockdown, my wife Alexa and I sat down on the sofa to have sausages and chips in front of the TV. The children were tetchy, and we were worn out from trying to home-school them while working from home, me as a lawyer in the music
  
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• Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson says her twin babies may never walk

  04-01-2026 15:53 via theguardian.com
  The 34-year-old posts emotional video saying the girls will ‘fight all the odds’ after spinal muscular atrophy diagnosisThe former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson has said her twin babies will “fight all the odds” after being diagnosed with a rare genetic condition leaving them unlikely to ever be able to walk.The 34-year-old singer and her fiance, Zion Foster, welcomed their twins Ocean Jade and Story Monroe Nelson-Foster in May, after they were born prematurely. In an emo
  
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• Urgent aspirin warning as Trump reveals his mammoth dose: Doctors detail EXACT 'safe' amount... signs you're taking too much... and who should avoid the drug altogether

  04-01-2026 15:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  President Donald Trump has revealed he takes a mammoth dose of aspirin every day for 'cardiac prevention.' But doctors have now warned how taking too much could lead to serious health risks.
  
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• The five ways to kickstart a healthy lifestyle in 2026 that have nothing to do with losing weight

  04-01-2026 14:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Research shows that most people who try the latest quick-fix plan to lose weight and improve their health ultimately don't keep the weight off or the habits up.
  
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• Canadian officials say US health institutions no longer dependable for accurate information

  04-01-2026 14:00 via theguardian.com
  Misinformation from the Trump administration is cited as fuelling Canadians’ concerns over childhood vaccinations Canadian officials and public health experts are warning that US health and science institutions can no longer be depended upon for accurate information, particularly when it comes to vaccinations, amid fears that misinformation from the Trump administration could further erode Canadians’ confidence in healthcare.“I can’t imagine a world in which this misinfor
  
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• How a regular sauna session could help you stave off heart disease... and even dementia

  04-01-2026 13:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The research has found that those who use a sauna four to seven times a week are around 60 per cent less likely to suffer a fatal heart attack
  
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• I'm a GP and longevity expert, this is why I believe treating leaky gut syndrome can give you a longer, healthier and happier life

  04-01-2026 13:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  As interest in living longer - and staying healthier into old age - continues to grow, doctors are increasingly looking beyond obvious lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise.
  
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• NHS England urged to introduce external second opinion when dismissing staff

  04-01-2026 13:00 via theguardian.com
  Narinder Kapur proposes ‘Amin’s rule’ named after Amin Abdullah who killed himself after losing his jobNHS England is being urged to introduce an independent second opinion whenever it decides to dismiss a healthcare professional, in memory of a nurse who set himself on fire after being unfairly dismissed from his job.Dr Narinder Kapur, an NHS whistleblower, is proposing “Amin’s rule”, named after Amin Abdullah, who killed himself in 2016, to plug a gap he say
  
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• As a student, he was involved in a drunk-driving incident that killed a cyclist. Years later he would become expert in the healing powers of guilt

  04-01-2026 13:00 via theguardian.com
  Psychologist Chris Moore saw first-hand how powerful and complex an emotion it isFuelled by the relief of having finished end-of-year exams, the pleasure of a warm late spring evening and quite a lot of alcohol, the house party was one of those that should have been remembered for all the right reasons. At some point, later in the night, Chris Moore and three friends were ready to leave. The party was some way out of town – Cambridge – and too far to walk, and, anyway, there was
  
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• EMMA GRITT: Why taking part in Dry January could be pointless

  04-01-2026 09:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  There are an estimated 17 million Britons who have signed up to take part in this year's Dry January, an annual abstinence challenge that sees people quit booze for a month.
  
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• What does your cough say about your health? A GP explains the SIX different types... and the ones that need URGENT medical attention

  04-01-2026 08:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A GP has revealed what the six types of cough sound like, and when you should seek help.
  
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• Everything you need to know to get healthy and fit in 2026 – don't fall into exercise gap

  04-01-2026 08:01 via express.co.uk
  More and more of us rating our fitness as ‘excellent' but, according to an annual health tracker, there are still too many Britons doing no exercise at all
  
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• Urgent warning issued to people with these blood types

  04-01-2026 07:25 via express.co.uk
  Your type could be the vital link in saving a life
  
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• Smart scales that help with fitness tracking are 'sturdy and good value'

  04-01-2026 07:18 via express.co.uk
  The scales are discounted by 25% at Amazon
  
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• My friend has cancer and talks of ending her life. Should I tell her family? | Annalisa Barbieri

  04-01-2026 07:00 via theguardian.com
  Your friend fears dependency and wants to regain control. Is there someone you can talk to about your own feelings?I am in my 80s and an old friend has several health issues. She will probably die in the not too distant future due to the inoperable cancer she has been aware of for some years.She has two adult children, with domestic and career problems of their own, but she sees them frequently, and I know them both. Continue reading...
  
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• Doomscrolling, people pleasing and low-fat foods? Life’s too short! Nine writers on what they won’t bother with this year

  04-01-2026 07:00 via theguardian.com
  Rutger Bregman, Josie Long, Michael Rosen, Meera Sodha and others on what they are no longer wasting their time onRutger Bregman, author Continue reading...
  
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• Five lifestyle factors could keep brain 'eight years younger'

  04-01-2026 05:00 via express.co.uk
  A new study pinpointed some vital lifestyle habits to keep your brain healthy.
  
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• NHS warning as waking up to use the toilet could signal four serious health issues

  04-01-2026 04:00 via express.co.uk
  If you experience any of these signs, you should speak to your GP.
  
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• 'Repeat after me': The best way to boost your child's brain is simple repetition, expert claims

  04-01-2026 03:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Young children's brains are not equipped to cope with too much stimulation and instead thrive on 'simplicity according to an University of East London Professor.
  
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• How up to nine million Britons might have a 'silent' syndrome that raises both heart AND kidney failure risk - but they're not being warned by the NHS

  04-01-2026 01:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  As many as nine million Britons may be unknowingly at heightened risk of heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure because they are living with an unrecognised health syndrome.
  
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• How to end the misery of hip pain - WITHOUT a joint replacement operation: Read our ultimate guide from Britain's top specialists on how to fix an agonising condition that affects one in ten of us

  04-01-2026 01:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  For most sufferers, hip pain is impossible to ignore. The joint is central to almost every movement we make.
  
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• Repeat after me: The best way to boost your child's brain is simple repetition, expert claims

  04-01-2026 01:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Young children's brains are not equipped to cope with too much stimulation and instead thrive on 'simplicity according to an University of East London Professor.
  
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• The beauty product swaps that can transform your health: We all know about ultra-processed foods, but this is how to avoid the ultra-processed cosmetics now lurking in your bathroom cabinet: SUNNA VAN KAMPEN

  04-01-2026 01:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sunna van Kampen turns his attention to the everyday products lining your bathroom shelf - from toothpaste to shampoo and deodorant.
  
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