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• Horror as deadly virus that killed person in France found in UK livestock for first time

  02-11-2026 21:58 via Daily Express :: Health Feed
  The virus that was linked to a death in France last month was also found in UK farms.
  
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• America's throat cancer surge: As cases rise among non-smokers, experts reveal the surprising risk factors, the link to oral sex... and early warning signs that even dentists often miss

  02-11-2026 21:04 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  Throat cancer has long been considered a disease of aging, primarily plaguing smokers and people with poor oral hygiene. But experts are warning the face of throat cancer is shifting.
  
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• Kent mum-of-seven lost 13lbs and dropped dress sizes 'without any effort'

  02-11-2026 21:03 via Daily Express :: Health Feed
  "It was something I really wanted to do for myself and it's helped me in so many ways."
  
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• Fat jabs like Ozempic and Mounjaro more effective than diabetes drug metformin at preventing the disease - and patients have fewer side effects, major analysis finds

  02-11-2026 18:56 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  Researchers found people taking the injections have a 31 per cent lower risk of developing the disease than those taking metformin.
  
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• It's more painful than childbirth or a ruptured appendix... but tens of thousands of women who have a hysteroscopy every year endure agony. Here's the pain relief they SHOULD be offered

  02-11-2026 18:07 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  Laura Crosby has one word to describe the pain she experienced during a routine gynaecological procedure: 'Horrific.'
  
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• Ashwagandha supplement sold at Whole Foods recalled over bacterial contamination fears

  02-11-2026 18:02 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  Ashwagandha capsules sold at Whole Foods have been pulled from shelves amid concerns they may be contaminated with potentially deadly bacteria.
  
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• Doctor says adding £1 household item to shampoo 'helps hair grow thicker'

  02-11-2026 17:56 via Daily Express :: Health Feed
  If you're struggling to grow your hair back after hair loss, a doctor has recommended adding one ingredient to your shampoo for thicker hair.
  
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• Washington resident dies from bird flu complications... in America's third fatality linked to the virus

  02-11-2026 17:42 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  An individual from Washington state has become the third American to die from complications of highly transmissible H5N1 bird flu, health officials have announced.
  
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• More than 120,000 referrals 'disappeared' from NHS system this year - 'dangerous' process means patients are waiting for care that will never arrive

  02-11-2026 15:59 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  A report by the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) has revealed that around 127,000 referrals vanished between February and July.
  
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• McDonald's testing revamped menu amid the explosion of new weight loss drugs - weeks after Diet Coke was brought back to Aussie stores

  02-11-2026 15:42 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  An investors meeting earlier this month revealed McDonald's is considering new menu items.
  
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• I'm a top dentist - here's the subtle sign your mouth ulcer is actually cancer...as oral cancer cases double in young people, under 50s should perform weekly, vital checks

  02-11-2026 14:47 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  A lack of public awareness around mouth cancer means that more than half of cases are diagnosed at a late stage, when the disease is significantly harder to treat.
  
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• I was fit and healthy and had never smoked. But my niggling back pain at 44 turned out to be stage four lung cancer. So many younger patients are being overlooked. These are the symtpoms you must never ignore

  02-11-2026 14:47 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  A persistent cough. A hoarse voice that lingers for weeks. Losing your appetite. For most otherwise fit and healthy people - and for most doctors - these symptoms would not ring alarm bells.
  
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• I'm a top dentist - here's the subtle sign your mouth ulcer is actually cancer...as cases double in young people, under 50s should perform weekly, vital checks

  02-11-2026 14:22 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  A lack of public awareness around mouth cancer means that more than half of cases are diagnosed at a late stage, when the disease is significantly harder to treat.
  
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• I've been on acid reflux medication for many years. Now I'm wheezing and suffering chest infections: DR SCURR reveals unexpected signs your omeprazole may have stopped working

  02-11-2026 13:11 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  A reader asks: I've been suffering dry throat, tickly cough and chest infections, with high levels of mucus, as well as bouts of breathlessness and wheezing. Could omeprazole be to blame?
  
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• A fun ride on an e-scooter seven years ago ruined my life: I wasn't badly hurt, but months later I didn't recognise my own daughter and had to leave my job. The most terrifying part... damage to my brain didn't even show up on a scan

  02-11-2026 13:08 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  Spying a line of e-scooters during a family trip to Brussels, Wendy Joss thought to herself: 'They look like fun.' But Wendy now bitterly regrets being so gung-ho.
  
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• Woman saved by CPR has 'another chance at life'

  02-11-2026 12:43 via BBC News
  
  South West Ambulance Service says immediate action is vital for better patient outcomes.
  
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• The frightening truth about testosterone for the menopause - loved by Davina: It's linked to heart attacks and stroke...try these safer (and more effective) libido-boosters instead DR CHANNA JAYASENA

  02-11-2026 11:53 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  Just like men, women are increasingly being told by influencers and private clinics that their low mood, brain fog and dwindling libido could be down to testosterone.
  
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• Can an electrolyte drink really stop you feeling tired all the time? Top experts give their verdict on the latest wellness trend taking over TikTok: A glass a day tackles exhaustion, cramps and headaches, users say

  02-11-2026 11:30 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  Electrolytes - a mixture of essential minerals including sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium - are said to instantly resolve disabling exhaustion in a single glass.
  
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• Parents' concerns to trigger urgent checks in A&E

  02-11-2026 09:52 via BBC News
  
  Concerns from staff, parents, carers or the child themselves will trigger an immediate escalation of care.
  
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• McDonald's testing revamped menu amid explosion of weight loss drugs - weeks after Diet Coke was brought back to Aussie stores

  02-11-2026 09:39 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  An investors meeting earlier this month revealed McDonald's is considering new menu items.
  
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• 'It took years to get pain-relieving surgery - I hope a robot means others won't have to wait'

  02-11-2026 07:24 via BBC News
  
  A woman who waited in pain for years for endometriosis surgery praises high-tech bid to end delays.
  
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• 'I could barely stand up straight with menopause after cancer'

  02-11-2026 07:12 via BBC News
  
  Complex menopause has severe, sudden symptoms and happens due to medical interventions.
  
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• NHS introduces new A&E warning system to spot seriously ill children faster

  02-11-2026 01:01 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  Doctors and nurses can use the tool to measure, record and assess vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rates, oxygen levels and consciousness.
  
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