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• Do you really need Omega-3 supplements? Expert reveals who should be taking it and why more isn't always better

  08-11-2026 23:39 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  Most healthy adults do not need to be taking Omega-3 supplements and can get as much of the fatty acids as they need from their diet, an expert has revealed.
  
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• GPs to target 300,000 patients with home visits, health checks and medication reviews this winter in £40m bid to keep them out of hospital

  08-11-2026 23:30 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  Up to 300,000 vulnerable patients will receive extra support from their GP this winter under a £40million government scheme designed to keep people out of hospital.
  
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• Paramedic sustains multiple injuries in hospital assault

  08-11-2026 20:19 via BBC News
  
  The NI Ambulance Service said the paramedic sustained injuries to the back of her head, neck, face, and hands during the incident.
  
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• I suffered a heart attack at 24 and I'm lucky to be alive. Experts still don't know why so many young women like myself are suffering this deadly complication. But they have one theory...

  08-11-2026 17:55 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  Courtney Bennett, now 27, from Manchester, was in her early 20s when she suffered a heart attack in July 2024, despite having normal cholesterol and being a non-smoker.
  
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• TV doctor explains 5 simple things you can do every day to boost your mental health

  08-11-2026 14:33 via Daily Express :: Health Feed
  "Having some anxiety is normal, but when it starts impacting your quality of life, it's time to get help."
  
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• How a teaspoon of cumin could slash your weight and banish high cholesterol

  08-11-2026 14:23 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  That jar of cumin in your spice rack may do more than add an extra kick to your tacos or curry. Could it also help with weight and cholesterol? Early clinical studies suggest it might, even with just a teaspoon.
  
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• ‘I’m a hearing expert - these are 5 red flag symptoms older people should never ignore’

  08-11-2026 11:25 via Daily Express :: Health Feed
  Data shows that around 45% of people over 40 have hearing issues, but many choose to ignore important signs of deterioration.
  
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• Revealed: The popular breakfast spreads that contain dangerous amounts of sugar - with Morrisons' The Best Pure Canadian Maple Syrup at the top of the list

  08-11-2026 10:42 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  Experts from Action on Salt & Sugar have revealed the popular breakfast spreads that contain dangerous amounts of sugar.
  
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• 'Cancer treatment plummeted me into menopause'

  08-11-2026 10:17 via BBC News
  
  Women are calling for more support to deal with menopause caused by their cancer treatment.
  
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• I spent 35 years working on construction sites and it left me with riddled with cancer at 52 - my colleagues must protect themselves

  08-11-2026 09:54 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  Silica dust can penetrate deep into the lungs, causing irreversible damage over time and leading to serious and fatal respiratory and autoimmune diseases.
  
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• Got a cold while using slimming jabs? Steer clear of common flu meds, pharmacist warns, due to risk of potentially fatal side effects - here's what to take instead

  08-11-2026 09:52 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  Cold and flu season is making an unwelcome return. And for the 1.6million UK adults taking weight-loss injections, experts warn some common remedies could make side effects worse.
  
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• There's finally a treatment for my five-year-old's dementia - but it'll cost me £3m

  08-11-2026 08:04 via BBC News
  
  The dementia treatment for children is available in the US, with funding for UK children unclear.
  
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• Seven ways to boost your heart... and number four will make you smile

  08-11-2026 08:00 via Daily Express :: Health Feed
  From singing, socialising and having a good laugh, experts share their top tips to keep your heart healthy
  
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• Living near a noisy road is linked to a higher risk of serious heart conditions, study finds

  08-11-2026 01:39 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, US, analysed data from more than 100,000 adults with an average age of 57, as well as government transport noise data.
  
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• Health supplements and vitamins could be removed from UK shelves under Burnham's Brexit reset

  08-11-2026 00:44 via Health News | Mail Online
  
  The UK may be bound by Brussels's rules on vitamin strengths and packaging as part of a new Brexit deal to slash red tape.
  
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