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• Up to one fifth of England faces 'rural penalty' of lower NHS funding and worse access to doctors

  12-10-2026 23:06 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  Millions of patients in rural and coastal areas stand to lose out under Labour's plans to shift more care from hospitals in to the community.
  
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• Sixth measles-associated death recorded in America as outbreak spirals... and death toll hits worst tally in 35 years

  12-10-2026 21:42 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  A woman in Pennsylvania has died after contracting measles, marking the state's sixth death from the virus this year.
  
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• Nutritionist names 3 cheap tinned foods Brits should eat more of for healthy hearts

  12-10-2026 21:30 via Daily Express :: Health Feed
  EXCLUSIVE: Eating for your heart doesn't have to be expensive. An expert has named the cheap tinned goods Brits can pick up.
  
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• From electric shorts that tone and lift without the gym to cooling sheets for better sleep... Daily Mail tests the latest health crazes to see if they are actually worth it

  12-10-2026 20:53 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  As a health journalist, I am always on the lookout for the latest and greatest health gadgets or wellness products. Read on for my honest take.
  
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• Sixth measles death recorded in America as outbreak spirals... and death toll hits worst tally in 35 years

  12-10-2026 19:25 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  A woman in Pennsylvania has died after contracting measles, marking the state's sixth death from the virus this year.
  
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• People think Cat is in her 20s... and are stunned when she reveals she's actually 49. NO, she hasn't had plastic surgery - just a tiny bit of Botox. This is her simple routine

  12-10-2026 18:49 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  Despite her remarkably youthful appearance, Cat insists she has never had plastic surgery or laser treatments - and that her beauty regime is surprisingly simple.
  
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• Sixth measles death recorded in America as outbreak spirals... as US records worst case count in 35 years

  12-10-2026 18:43 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  A woman in Pennsylvania has died after contracting measles, marking the state's sixth death from the virus this year.
  
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• People think Cat is in her 20s... and are stunned she reveals her real age. NO, she hasn't had plastic surgery - just a tiny bit of Botox. This is her simple routine

  12-10-2026 18:41 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  On her birthday last month, she posted a video holding a cupcake with candles that changed from 29 to 39 and finally 49 - sparking a fierce debate about her real age.
  
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• Dozens sickened at Walmart distribution center with 'possible food-related illness'

  12-10-2026 18:27 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  In a statement, Walmart said: 'The health and safety of our associates is a top priority. We're working with local emergency management... as they investigate.'
  
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• 'Our newborn baby nearly died from Group B Strep'

  12-10-2026 18:15 via BBC News
  
  At just three weeks old, Leo suddenly became suddenly unwell, caused by Group B Streptococcus
  
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• How a drug widely given for restless legs left Dorothy with a compulsion to shop online - and has driven others to unfettered gambling, eating... and sex

  12-10-2026 18:12 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  Dorothy Moate is regularly overcome by such insatiable compulsion to eat that she's been known to start baking a cake at 2am.
  
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• 8 foods you should eat every day to give you the best chance of living to 100

  12-10-2026 17:19 via Daily Express :: Health Feed
  One recent study suggested that 40-year-olds who moved from an unhealthy diet to a healthier eating pattern could gain around 10 years of life expectancy
  
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• Seafood mix recalled in six states over fears of contamination with deadly bacteria

  12-10-2026 16:08 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  An urgent recall has been issued for a packaged seafood mix sold in six states over concerns it may be contaminated with deadly bacteria.
  
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• People think I'm in my 20s and are stunned when I tell them my real age - and NO, I haven't had plastic surgery... just a tiny bit of Botox. This is my simple routine

  12-10-2026 15:49 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  On her birthday last month, she posted a video holding a cupcake with candles that changed from 29 to 39 and finally 49 - sparking a fierce debate about her real age.
  
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• People think I'm in my teens and are stunned when I tell them I'm almost 50 - and NO, I haven't had plastic surgery. Just daily meditation, a simple skincare routine... and a tiny bit of Botox

  12-10-2026 15:42 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  Cat Pierce, 49, believes the most important part of her beauty regime has nothing to do with what she puts on her face - and credits looking after her mental health and managing stress.
  
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• Warning issued to anyone with high blood pressure - 'reduce risk of death'

  12-10-2026 14:04 via Daily Express :: Health Feed
  Experts have warned people with high blood pressure as it could prevent more than 518,000 deaths worldwide every year.
  
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• The secrets of Bolotana, the sleepy Sardinian village where women are living to 100... and beyond

  12-10-2026 14:02 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  Bolotana, a community of around 2,300 people, is a potential new longevity hotspot - where women who reach 70 have an estimated 13.8 per cent chance of celebrating their 100th birthday.
  
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• People think I'm in my 20s and are stunned when I tell them I'm almost 50 - and NO, I haven't had plastic surgery... just a tiny bit of Botox. This is my simple routine

  12-10-2026 13:12 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  Cat Pierce, 49, believes the most important part of her beauty regime has nothing to do with what she puts on her face. She values looking after her mental health and managing stress.
  
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• My life was ruined by the constant crawling, pulling and tingling sensation in my restless legs. Then I was finally prescribed a miracle drug which promised to banish my symptoms. Little did I know that my hell was only just beginning...

  12-10-2026 13:12 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  Dorothy Moate is regularly overcome by such insatiable compulsion to eat that she's been known to start baking a cake at 2am.
  
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• The hidden dangers of omeprazole: It is lauded as the ultimate solution to crippling acid reflux which affects millions - but as DR SCURR reveals, using it long term can have serious implications

  12-10-2026 13:09 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  I suspect that omeprazole is the key here. This is a type of proton-pump inhibitor - drugs widely prescribed to treat reflux. They work by suppressing stomach-acid production.
  
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• It's the embarrassing problem which blights millions but few are willing to go to a GP or pharmacist about. Here's why autumnal 'jock itch' is rife and what to do about it

  12-10-2026 13:09 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  There are some itches you can deal with immediately. An itchy arm? No problem. An itchy groin that announces itself halfway through a meeting or on the school run? That requires more self-control.
  
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• I'm a GP — this is how to recognise and deal with hearing loss

  12-10-2026 13:00 via Daily Express :: Health Feed
  Express health columnist Dr Azeem Majeed explains how getting support can help you stay involved in the activities you enjoy.
  
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• NHS announces huge new change to prescription alerts - ‘will benefit millions’

  12-10-2026 12:42 via Daily Express :: Health Feed
  The change will make the lives of many patients much easier and free up time for pharmacy staff.
  
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• New mental health directory launches

  12-10-2026 12:09 via BBC News
  
  It provides information about a range of services to support mental health, officials say.
  
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• What to eat to prevent bowel cancer: The science-backed breakfasts, lunches and dinners that help reduce your risk... and the foods to avoid

  12-10-2026 11:32 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  Up to a third of bowel cancers are related to diet and, therefore, may have been prevented.
  'What we eat is critical in shaping your risk of bowel cancer,' says Dr Ravindi Murphy.
  
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• Why you're ageing so quickly... and it all starts with your gut: Two leading doctors reveal how you CAN reverse the damage caused by 'toxic' modern life

  12-10-2026 10:36 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  Stress matters as much to your cells as what you eat. No diet can fully repair a body that constantly feels under threat. The stress of our constantly busy lives depletes the cell's powerhouse mitochondria.
  
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• Why you're ageing so quickly... and it all starts with your gut: Two leading doctors reveal how you CAN  reverse the damage caused by 'toxic' modern life

  12-10-2026 08:44 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  Stress matters as much to your cells as what you eat. No diet can fully repair a body that constantly feels under threat.
  
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• Grim toll of UK's hidden epidemic laid bare in bombshell new study

  12-10-2026 08:01 via Daily Express :: Health Feed
  Prescription medicines are driving a hidden crisis of dependency, despair and death with patients are being pushed into addiction, according to study
  
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• My daughter was almost blinded by this viral 'beauty hack'

  12-10-2026 08:00 via Daily Express :: Health Feed
  The mum said she 'can't wait' for the government ban on social media for under 16s to come into effect next year.
  
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• Stormont 'failing to plan' for ageing population

  12-10-2026 07:33 via BBC News
  
  Politicians are urged to prepare as over-65s are projected to outnumber children in NI by next year.
  
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• Teen 'detached from reality' to cope with return of aggressive cancer

  12-10-2026 07:26 via BBC News
  
  Ethan found out his cancer had returned two weeks after successful treatment.
  
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• How to revitalise your heart, brain and gut: Two leading doctors explain how minimising stress and maximising your diet can reverse the damage caused by 'toxic' modern life

  12-10-2026 02:00 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  Stress matters as much to your cells as what you eat. No diet can fully repair a body that constantly feels under threat.
  
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• Childhood cancer symptoms can be easily missed - here's what to look out for

  12-10-2026 01:03 via BBC News
  
  Although rare, cancer is the leading cause of death from disease among children under 15 in the UK.
  
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