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• Horrifying truth about baby wipes: The hidden risks exposed by Target's 'reasonable probability of death' recall

  01-07-2026 23:57 via dailymail.com
  
  Experts and studies are sounding the alarm over harmful toxins found in disposable baby wipes following a recall of products sold at Target due to the presence of potentially deadly bacteria.
  
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• Department for Health responds to calls for change to all white bread in UK

  01-07-2026 20:11 via express.co.uk
  Campaign says 'We believe it is unethical to mass medicate the entire population without their knowledge or consent'
  
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• Testosterone-boosting supplement loved by Manosphere and MAHA is contaminated with toxins, experts warn

  01-07-2026 19:45 via dailymail.com
  
  An investigation into a natural supplement beloved by manosphere influencers revealed it is often contaminated with heavy metals and industrial fillers, raising serious questions.
  
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• US issues travel advisory after cases of eye-bleeding disease are reported in region already battling Ebola outbreak

  01-07-2026 19:25 via dailymail.com
  
  The US has warned Americans against travel to Uganda after cases of an eye-bleeding virus, which kills up to 88 percent of victims, were detected in a region already battling a major Ebola outbreak.
  
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• I tried the '1776 diet' and was stunned by the results. It banished bloating, cleared my skin and flattened my stomach in just DAYS... and you can still snack

  01-07-2026 18:52 via dailymail.com
  
  In an age of expanding waistlines, could there be something to learn from how the founding fathers ate? Here's what I uncovered...
  
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• I asked 3 dentists thing they would never do for teeth health - two said same thing

  01-07-2026 18:00 via express.co.uk
  When three dentists were asked what they would never do do their teeth health, two of them said the exact same thing.
  
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• Officials race to identify mystery source of parasitic infection that causes 'sudden and severe' digestive emergencies... as suspected cases DOUBLE in just days

  01-07-2026 17:21 via dailymail.com
  
  Suspected cases of a parasitic infection that causes severe digestive issues are estimated to have doubled - and officials are trying to track down the source.
  
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• Transform your health and lose up to 15lbs by signing up for our six week weight-loss newsletter, created by leading nutritionist Emma Bardwell

  01-07-2026 17:08 via dailymail.com
  
  Do you want to transform your health, lift your mood and lose up to 15lbs in six weeks? Our new weight-loss newsletter, created with leading nutritionist Emma Bardwell, makes it easy.
  
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• Eight in 10 Brits now track health metrics daily, from sleep to heart rate

  01-07-2026 17:01 via express.co.uk
  Brits are now actively tracking their health - from what they eat to how well they sleep and their heart rate.
  
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• Which? investigation names the £4 supermarket spray that can keep mosquitos away for nearly 10 hours

  01-07-2026 16:59 via dailymail.com
  
  After months of unpredictable and extreme weather, experts are now warning that Britain's recent hot and humid spell could fuel a mosquito boom.
  
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• Hospitals to open 24/7 pregnancy hotlines for mums-to-be in bid to reduce avoidable deaths and harm

  01-07-2026 16:20 via dailymail.com
  
  NHS England said all hospitals must operate such a service by the end of this financial year, with the phones manned by dedicated midwives who are not distracted by other work on labour wards.
  
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• Symptoms to look out for as measles cases jump up again

  01-07-2026 14:42 via express.co.uk
  Hundreds of cases have been confirmed across England
  
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• Doctor shares at-home heart disease risk test using just a tape measure

  01-07-2026 14:26 via express.co.uk
  A heart surgeon has shared a simple at-home heart disease risk test you can do today
  
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• Britain unprepared for Ebola? MPs raise alarm over lack of published government plan to tackle eye-bleeding disease outbreak after France records its first case

  01-07-2026 13:56 via dailymail.com
  
  The Health and Social Care Committee (HSSC), a cross-party group of 11 MPs, has asked the Government to explain if the UK is prepared for a future outbreak.
  
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• Signs you have hearing loss as people who sleep with earphones urged to change setting

  01-07-2026 13:28 via express.co.uk
  People have been urged to check a key setting, as they may want to adjust their settings
  
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• Can a 10-second finger workout help keep your brain healthy?

  01-07-2026 13:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dr Oscar is back with the latest health headlines.
  
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• Everyday activity that can quietly take on type 2 diabetes—without changing your diet

  01-07-2026 13:01 via express.co.uk
  With an estimated 12 million Britons either diabetic or pre-diabetic, there's no entry fee or sign-up for this easy step to better health.
  
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• Woman's Hour

  01-07-2026 12:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A new report highlights growing demand and long waits in child mental health services.
  
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• Natural sleeping tablet melatonin could also ease chronic pain - so why is the 50p pill so difficult to get hold of in the UK?

  01-07-2026 12:01 via dailymail.com
  
  Melatonin, widely used to treat insomnia, could help alleviate chronic pain, slashing the need for harmful pain killers, a new study has found.
  
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• Is it really worth splashing out £5 on posh crisps? Experts warn 'healthy' snacks can be just as bad for you as Walkers

  01-07-2026 12:00 via dailymail.com
  
  Whether ridge-cut, kettle-cooked or made from beetroot, the average Briton gets through around 150 packets of crisps a year - totalling an estimated six billion bags nationwide.
  
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• Parasite horror: I had a metre long tapeworm in my gut and 38 more in my brain... these were the warning signs - some of them nearly killed me

  01-07-2026 11:35 via dailymail.com
  
  Lowri Denman was thankful she didn't have 'Delhi belly'... but in reality, she had picked up something much worse, a metre-long tapeworm that would later nearly kill her.
  
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• Scientists discover ‘rare ageing disorder’ that makes you age faster

  01-07-2026 10:54 via express.co.uk
  A new study has discovered a rare disorder that could speed up how your body ages at a cellular level
  
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• ‘Genuine hope’ for COPD patients as new jab is rolled out on NHS

  01-07-2026 08:00 via express.co.uk
  Up to 30,000 people are expected to benefit from the drug.
  
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• 60p food that could ‘prevent’ weakening with age, dentist says

  01-07-2026 03:58 via express.co.uk
  Some surprising foods could boost your teeth health, and it's not milk
  
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• This is the REAL reason women like Melanie Sykes are losing their hair - and the steps you must take to stop it happening to YOU: DR AAMNA ADEL

  01-07-2026 02:54 via dailymail.com
  
  Hair loss can feel isolating, yet it affects around eight million women in the UK. The problem becomes increasingly common with age, particularly in the years leading up to 50.
  
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• Ozempic users over age 65 are using weight loss drugs INCORRECTLY: Urgent dosage warning and later-life rules that most patients never get told, revealed by DR SHEILA

  01-07-2026 02:44 via dailymail.com
  
  The biggest mistake I see in the treatment of people 70 and older is that they are prescribed weight loss medications as if they were a healthy 35-year-old.
  
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• This is the REAL reason women like Melanie Sykes are losing their hair - and the steps your must take to stop it happening to YOU: DR AAMNA ADEL

  01-07-2026 01:59 via dailymail.com
  
  Hair loss can feel isolating, yet it affects around eight million women in the UK. The problem becomes increasingly common with age, particularly in the years leading up to 50.
  
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• Drinking coffee can slash the risk of deadly liver disease: Scientists pinpoint how many daily cups can protect you... and it's good news for decaf drinkers too

  01-07-2026 01:11 via dailymail.com
  
  Coffee drinkers are significantly less likely to develop liver cancer or die from the disease, a new study has found.
  
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• Women with PMOS should have yearly NHS checks, says health watchdog

  01-07-2026 01:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Despite affecting millions of women in the UK, PMOS is still under-diagnosed and inconsistently managed, say experts.
  
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• 'Normal birth drive' criticism removed from maternity report, expert claims

  01-07-2026 01:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dr Bill Kirkup says he resigned from a government-commissioned review into NHS maternity services over the omission.
  
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