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• A 30-second weekly workout could help you slash your blood pressure and live longer

  10-10-2026 13:55 via dailymail.com
  
  A 30-second workout as little as once a week may help lower blood pressure and boost longevity, a new study from researchers at Canterbury Christ Church University in the UK suggests.
  
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• How the way your belly button SMELLS could reveal whether you have a serious disease or infection

  13-10-2026 18:02 via dailymail.com
  
  The belly button is probably best known as either a source of mystery fluff or the site of 1990s pop stars' rebellious piercings.
  
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• These are the tips I give to all my patients who want to heal their liver disease - with the right changes you can reverse the damage in months: DR PHILIPPA KAYE

  13-10-2026 15:02 via dailymail.com
  
  Sally sat down in my surgery looking baffled. 'But I don't drink,' she said. 'Not a drop.'
  
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• Suffering menopausal symptoms? Just go for a walk, scientists suggest

  13-10-2026 14:55 via dailymail.com
  
  Going for a walk could be the best way to combat the misery of the menopause, new research suggests.
  
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• Ozempic maker hit with 90 lawsuits over 'eye stroke' condition that causes permanent blindness - how to spot early warning signs if you're on the jab

  13-10-2026 14:06 via dailymail.com
  
  Slimmers in the US are seeking damages after the injections allegedly caused a condition that cuts off blood supply to the optic nerve, commonly known as an 'eye stroke'.
  
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• Revealed: Exercises that can slow Parkinson's by up to five years - jogging is just as powerful as hoovering

  13-10-2026 13:36 via dailymail.com
  
  Just an hour of physical activity a day could help slow down declines in movement and thinking skills in Parkinson's patients, a study has found.
  
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• These are the tips I give to all my patients who want to heal their fatty liver disease - with the right changes you can reverse the damage in months: DR PHILIPPA KAYE

  13-10-2026 13:32 via dailymail.com
  
  Sally sat down in my surgery looking baffled. 'But I don't drink,' she said. 'Not a drop.'
  
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• The latest way to spot disease? A swab to check belly button odour

  13-10-2026 13:14 via dailymail.com
  
  The belly button is probably best known as either a source of mystery fluff or the site of 1990s pop stars' rebellious piercings.
  
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• Lindsey was told she had five years to live after doctors found a lethal fungus in her brain. Now, experts reveal how it can live in duvets and even pillows - and how our food is making us more vulnerable

  13-10-2026 13:10 via dailymail.com
  
  Every year, around 4,000 Britons will be hit by invasive aspergillosis, a severe fungal infection caused by a mould that can lurk in compost heaps, rotting leaves or even pillows and duvets.
  
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• Why you shouldn't rely on a smartwatch to check blood pressure

  13-10-2026 13:05 via dailymail.com
  
  They flash up reassuring figures about your heart rate, sleep patterns and daily steps - and may even warn if your blood pressure is dangerously high.
  
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• Is olive oil really good for you? Award-winning nutritionist ROB HOBSON says over-hyped Mediterranean 'elixir' could be making you fat...and reveals the healthier alternative

  13-10-2026 11:33 via dailymail.com
  
  What's the truth? Is olive oil really the health elixir it's so often painted out to be, or is it just making you fat?
  
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• Florida man diagnosed with rare case of 'rabbit fever'... as insect-borne illnesses surge across the state

  13-10-2026 06:06 via dailymail.com
  
  A 36-year-old man from Florida has been diagnosed with rare tick-borne 'rabbit fever' that causes severe fatigue, fevers and headaches and can kill one in 10 patients.
  
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• PROFESSOR ROB GALLOWAY: Why I'm eating ALL my calories within this eight-hour window. And if you want to lose weight, trim your waist and balance your blood sugar, read on...

  13-10-2026 02:00 via dailymail.com
  
  We all know that what we eat has a massive impact on our health. But now there's evidence that our diet - more specifically, the timing of our meals - could actually help treat serious illness.
  
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• How YOU can use turmeric to treat indigestion, arthritis and even prediabetes: It's the best-selling supplement in Britain and now we reveal the best way for you to take it

  13-10-2026 02:00 via dailymail.com
  
  Turmeric is having a moment - High Street chain Holland & Barrett revealed it was its best-selling supplement across all categories last year, even more popular than multivitamins.
  
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• Doctors dismissed my swollen foot. Months later I nearly died from a blood clot - and now I'm disabled. I'm not surprised a third of women are told their symptoms are 'all in their head'

  13-10-2026 00:30 via dailymail.com
  
  'Medical misogyny' is letting women down, experts say, after a study found one in three women with autoimmune diseases are told their symptoms are 'in their head'.
  
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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 dailymail.com
  
  A woman in Pennsylvania has died after contracting measles, marking the state's sixth death from the virus this year.
  
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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 dailymail.com
  
  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 dailymail.com
  
  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 dailymail.com
  
  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 dailymail.com
  
  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 dailymail.com
  
  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 dailymail.com
  
  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.co.uk
  
  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 dailymail.com
  
  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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• Seafood mix recalled in six states over fears of contamination with deadly bacteria

  12-10-2026 16:08 via dailymail.com
  
  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 dailymail.com
  
  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 dailymail.com
  
  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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• The secrets of Bolotana, the sleepy Sardinian village where women are living to 100... and beyond

  12-10-2026 14:02 via dailymail.com
  
  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 dailymail.com
  
  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 dailymail.com
  
  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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