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• 'Difficult decision' to close Samaritans branch after more than 50 years

  22-10-2026 22:20 via BBC News
  
  "Sadly, and due to circumstances beyond anyone's control, the difficult decision was reached to close the branch," they charity says.
  
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• Doctors said baby boy's 'abnormal' eye movements were due to his age... now excitement can leave him paralysed

  22-10-2026 22:03 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  Rupert Smith is one of only approximately 50 children in Britain with Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood (AHC) - a neurological condition often described as a 'time bomb' due to its unpredictable nature.
  
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• Trader Joe's sued by two women claiming they caught E.coli from store's popular chicken wraps

  22-10-2026 22:00 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  Trader Joe's has been sued by two women who have claimed that the store's popular chicken wraps sickened them with potentially deadly bacteria, according to a lawsuit.
  
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• Terrifying truth about Britain's multiple sclerosis 'surge': Fears that 1 in 5 patients actually DON'T have it... as experts reveal the three conditions often missed by doctors

  22-10-2026 19:47 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  Studies show that nearly one in five MS patients are later told they don't actually have the condition - in some cases, after receiving treatment for MS for more than a decade.
  
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• 'It felt like someone was squeezing my jaw tightly and I was sweating profusely': The everyday symptoms that could be signs of middle-aged heart disease

  22-10-2026 19:39 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  Hayley Martin has never drunk alcohol or smoked cigarettes, eats healthily and leads a fit and active lifestyle. Yet during a routine check, she discovered she had sky-high cholesterol levels.
  
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• Recall of Walmart fruit cocktail classified... 'posing risk of adverse health consequences'

  22-10-2026 19:28 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  A recall of fruit cocktails sold at Walmart has been classified over fears that the product could be tainted with contaminants, 'posing risk of adverse health consequences.'
  
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• Would YOU take the SELFIE test that could reveal clues about how long you'll live? Scientists develop AI tool that can tell if you're ageing 'too fast' from a picture of your face... and here's how to try it yourself

  22-10-2026 17:28 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  It is a tantalising prospect. For the first time, a routine photograph might offer a glimpse of what is happening beneath the surface, potentially years before illness becomes obvious.
  
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• Record numbers of Britons diagnosed with dementia, NHS figures show

  22-10-2026 17:05 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  This is the first time in six years that the NHS has met its target to ensure two thirds of over 65 year-olds suffering symptoms of the condition have a formal diagnosis.
  
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• Win the OK Beauty Box advent calendar

  22-10-2026 16:00 via Daily Express :: Health Feed
  Curated by A-list make-up artist Hannah Martin, and worth over £605, we have 5 advent calendars to be won
  
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• NFL star Jalen Hurts is just 28 and at peak physical fitness. So how did he develop potentially deadly blood clots? Doctors reveal the subtle warning signs you must never ignore... and the everyday habits that put you at risk

  22-10-2026 14:29 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  Doctors have revealed to the Daily Mail how millions of Americans could be at risk of silent but deadly blood clots like those Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is suffering with.
  
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• Why getting dressed can cause daily meltdowns for some people

  22-10-2026 13:20 via BBC News
  
  Naomi Potter set up her own clothes company after feeling overwhelmed by the feeling of some clothes.
  
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• How a single selfie could predict how long you'll live: An intriguing new tool promises to do just that. We put it to the test...

  22-10-2026 13:16 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  It is a tantalising prospect. For the first time, a routine photograph might offer a glimpse of what is happening beneath the surface, potentially years before illness becomes obvious.
  
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• The hidden signs of middle-aged heart disease that every woman needs to know: From cholesterol deposits around your eyes to jaw pain mistaken for stress. Here's how to identify your risk

  22-10-2026 13:15 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  Hayley Martin has never drunk alcohol or smoked cigarettes, eats healthily and leads a fit and active lifestyle. Yet during a routine check, she discovered she had sky-high cholesterol levels.
  
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• Terrifying truth about Britain's multiple sclerosis 'surge': Fears that 1 in 5 patients actually DON'T have it... as experts reveal the three conditions often missed by doctors after Christina Applegate misdiagnosis

  22-10-2026 13:14 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  Studies show that nearly one in five MS patients are later told they don't actually have the condition - in some cases, after receiving treatment for MS for more than a decade.
  
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• My daughter died of cancer — now I design clothes to help patients through treatment

  22-10-2026 13:04 via Daily Express :: Health Feed
  EXCLUSIVE: Joanne Nicholson and her son Matthew have built an incredible legacy for Emily.
  
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• First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say

  22-10-2026 13:04 via BBC News
  
  The disease, which usually affects cattle, has been identified in a patient who died in early October.
  
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• Concerns for Claudia Winkleman’s health condition as surgeon highlights issue

  22-10-2026 12:45 via Daily Express :: Health Feed
  EXCLUSIVE: The Traitors host Claudia Winkleman has previously spoken openly about the eye condition, which affects around one in three people in the UK
  
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• £15 off when you spend £30 on No7 products at Boots

  22-10-2026 12:30 via Daily Express :: Health Feed
  Pick up your Daily Express or Sunday Express to get your hands on this great money-off deal
  
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• 'I can't do a play, a film or read any more', says Dame Judi Dench

  22-10-2026 11:52 via BBC News
  
  Oscar-winning actress Dame Judi Dench says her eye condition has left her unable to perform on stage or read, more than a decade after she was diagnosed.
  
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• MI5 spied on NHS founder Nye Bevan for more than 20 years, newly released files show

  22-10-2026 11:35 via BBC News
  
  He came to its attention in the 1930s when he was considered a left-wing firebrand.
  
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• What's the healthiest way to eat beef? Top nutritionist on why steak isn't that bad for you after all - even a burger might be better than chicken

  22-10-2026 11:30 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  Here, experts reveal how to enjoy beef without worrying about the potential impact on your health. With a few simple tweaks, even steaks can be part of your health kick...
  
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• Super El Niño is off the CHARTS: Fresh figures suggest the climate event will reach 'unprecedented strength' by December - sparking weather chaos globally

  22-10-2026 11:08 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  The Super El Niño is becoming 'unprecedented in strength', new figures released by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) have revealed.
  
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• Pioneering dementia trial will test diabetes and ADHD medicines against Alzheimer's

  22-10-2026 10:46 via Daily Express :: Health Feed
  Researchers say a new study platform could halve the time taken to test promising treatments.
  
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• Chancellor urged to scrap NHS prescription charges — 'cruel tax on illness'

  22-10-2026 10:45 via Daily Express :: Health Feed
  Charities and pharmacy leaders have called for an end to the charges in next week's Budget.
  
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• Like 'weeing lava': living with chronic UTIs

  22-10-2026 07:25 via BBC News
  
  Like 'weeing lava': living with chronic UTIs
  
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• Inside the rise of the viral 50-cent 'panic pill': It promises to 'take the edge off' midlife anxieties - from job interviews to awkward family events. But as propranolol becomes an underground sensation - just how safe IS it?

  22-10-2026 01:56 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  You may know the feeling. Your heart starts hammering as though it's trying to escape through your ribcage. Your hands shake. Your voice wobbles.
  
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• Inside the rise of the viral $0.50 'panic pill': It promises to 'take the edge off' midlife anxieties - from job interviews to awkward family events. But as propranolol becomes an underground sensation - just how safe IS it?

  22-10-2026 01:47 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  You may know the feeling. Your heart starts hammering as though it's trying to escape through your ribcage. Your hands shake. Your voice wobbles.
  
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• What's the best way to take vitamins: tablet, gummy or spray? Pricey supplements that contain very little goodness exposed in major Which? analysis

  22-10-2026 01:03 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  The analysis found newer supplements, marketed as more convenient and appealing alternatives to traditional pills, cost significantly more despite providing lower doses of key nutrients.
  
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• Chronic UTIs affect millions in the UK - these women are out to end the stigma

  22-10-2026 01:03 via BBC News
  
  Women are sharing their experiences with chronic urinary tract infections on social media in an effort to break the stigma surrounding UTIs.
  
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• Diabetes and ADHD drugs to be tested on Alzheimer's patients in new study

  22-10-2026 01:02 via BBC News
  
  Drugs will be tested simultaneously, which it's hoped will speed up the process of finding new treatments for this common type of dementia.
  
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• Hundreds of Alzheimer's patients to get ADHD drugs in world-leading trial - studies suggest pills could tackle dementia symptoms

  22-10-2026 01:01 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  Andy Burnham, whose father Roy died with the disease last month, said he was proud to support the trial in the hope people could benefit from breakthroughs faster.
  
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• Daughter of woman killed by partner 'refuses to be another victim'

  22-10-2026 01:00 via BBC News
  
  Keeley McKee's mother Leanne was killed by her partner in 2003, weeks before the couple were due to marry.
  
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