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• A mysterious kidney disease is striking young workers in growing Texas cluster

  15-09-2026 22:06 via dailymail.com
  
  Doctors in Texas are warning over the disease, which they are diagnosing among men in their 20s and 30s.
  
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• A sandwich a day could shrink your waist, cut cholesterol and slash risk of heart attack, major study finds

  16-09-2026 00:08 via dailymail.com
  
  Researchers discovered that eating the equivalent to two large slices of wholegrain bread per day was associated with a range of heart health benefits - including weight loss.
  
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• Teen dies of measles-related brain complication... as cases continue to surge to record levels

  15-09-2026 22:52 via dailymail.com
  
  A Pennsylvania teenager has died from measles complications, marking the state's fourth death from the virus this year.
  
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• US records ANOTHER measles-related death after teen dies from brain swelling complication

  15-09-2026 22:08 via dailymail.com
  
  A Pennsylvania teenager has died from measles complications, marking the state's fourth death from the virus this year.
  
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• The exact time to get your yearly flu shot... after last year's season saw emergence of 'super flu' mutation

  15-09-2026 20:46 via dailymail.com
  
  As flu season arrives, doctors reveal the best time to receive the flu shot to fight off the highly contagious infection.
  
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• Recall of packaged produce classed as highest risk level as dozens are sickened by deadly bacteria... 'reasonable probability of death'

  15-09-2026 18:32 via dailymail.com
  
  The FDA has upgraded the warning to its highest risk level over the bacterial contamination. People in 15 states have been sickened, across the Midwest, Northeast and South.
  
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• Recall of bagged produce classed as highest risk level as dozens are sickened by deadly bacteria... 'reasonable probability of death'

  15-09-2026 18:30 via dailymail.com
  
  The FDA has upgraded the warning to its highest risk level over the bacterial contamination. People in 15 states have been sickened, across the Midwest, Northeast and South.
  
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• Lose 5lbs in just ten days with an 'autumn reset': The exact plan to reverse your summer vacation weight gain - and the meals that actually help BURN calories

  15-09-2026 18:09 via dailymail.com
  
  Weeks of glorious weather are bound to put us all in a great mood and - let's be honest - probably led to some understandable overindulgence, too.
  
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• My confession to everyone who takes heartburn drugs for acid reflux... and why I'm telling my patients to ditch them as soon as possible: DR PHILIPPA KAYE reveals ticking timebomb of side effects so many are unaware of

  15-09-2026 18:03 via dailymail.com
  
  They are some of the most popular drugs in the world - but growing evidence suggests that, for some patients, they may be doing more harm than good.
  
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• America's shock Parkinson's explosion among young people: Easy-to-miss warning signs revealed including common driving complaint mom, 45, suffered from... as scientists share their biggest fears on the cause

  15-09-2026 17:37 via dailymail.com
  
  It was almost imperceptible at first. So much so that Dana Mosunic didn't actually notice. Indeed, it was her 23-year-old daughter, Caitlin, who first pointed it out.
  
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• A routine scan during my pregnancy led to a shocking cancer diagnosis... then I was faced with a terrifying decision

  15-09-2026 16:04 via dailymail.com
  
  When Sasha Sabrina Azeez found out she was pregnant with twins, it felt like a dream come true. But her excitement turned to fear when doctors saw a large cyst on her ovary during her first ultrasound.
  
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• Anti-aging and immunity supplements recalled nationwide after testing reveals they're contaminated with toxins... 'risk of shock and death'

  15-09-2026 13:53 via dailymail.com
  
  A nationwide recall has been issued for several wellness and immunity supplements that testing revealed have elevated levels of toxins.
  
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• Brain-zapping patch to help sleep could also ease anxiety

  15-09-2026 13:21 via dailymail.com
  
  A skin patch stuck on the face at night could increase the time spent in deep sleep - which is vital for protecting the brain against stress, depression and possibly even dementia.
  
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• My eight-year-old daughter woke up with a high temperature and bloody diarrhoea. This was the infection to blame, how she picked it up while swimming... and why experts now warn of a ticking timebomb

  15-09-2026 13:19 via dailymail.com
  
  Aisling McCarthy had no reason not to let her eight-year-old daughter, Keeva, swim at their local beach during this year's August heatwave.
  
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• Fruit juice now banned in school dinner crackdown - move could fuel vitamin deficiencies in kids, campaigners say

  15-09-2026 12:45 via dailymail.com
  
  The Government has banned primary schools from serving fruit juice in a bid to reduce children's sugar intake, sparking a wave of backlash from diet experts.
  
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• What IS the healthiest breakfast? As porridge is found to lower cholesterol by 10 per cent AND help you lose weight, experts reveal what you should really be eating first thing...

  15-09-2026 12:44 via dailymail.com
  
  It's been shown time and time again that breakfast really is the most important meal of the day.
  
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• The faulty gene that led me to get a double mastectomy at just 27 even though I didn't have cancer. Thousands of women are in the same boat and don't even know it. This is what you need to do

  15-09-2026 12:39 via dailymail.com
  
  It was at a friend's house one evening, a few months after my double mastectomy and reconstruction, that the subject of my surgery came up. 'So what are they actually like?'
  
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• Oncologist warns of signs under nails and other 'hidden' areas to check

  15-09-2026 09:56 via express.co.uk
  A cancer specialist has highlighted seven commonly overlooked areas of the body to check
  
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• I'm a GP — here's how to access all your medical records online

  15-09-2026 08:01 via express.co.uk
  Express health columnist Dr Azeem Majeed explains why digital access to records can be beneficial.
  
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• Donating blood for the first time had me scratching my head over 1 thing

  15-09-2026 07:00 via express.co.uk
  The NHS Blood and Transplant service says 'the blood you give is a lifeline in an emergency and for people who need long-term treatments.'
  
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• America's shock Parkinson's explosion among young people: Mom, 45, reveals easy-to-miss warning signs she ignored including common complaint while driving... as scientists fear they know the cause

  15-09-2026 02:50 via dailymail.com
  
  It was almost imperceptible at first. So much so that Dana Mosunic didn't actually notice. Indeed, it was her 23-year-old daughter, Caitlin, who first pointed it out.
  
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• PROFESSOR ROB GALLOWAY: What two of my patients taught me about ageing well - and why Wegovy could help ALL of us

  15-09-2026 02:00 via dailymail.com
  
  I've spent enough time working in A&E to know that living longer and living well are two very different things.
  
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• DR MARTIN SCURR: Are you seeing flashing lights? This is the silent condition to blame... and exactly how you can stop the episodes

  15-09-2026 02:00 via dailymail.com
  
  I've experienced a painless sparking in both eyes for 15 minutes three times. A CT scan of my brain was clear. What is going on in my brain? DR SCURR responds...
  
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• A mysterious condition has come out of nowhere and is leaving women with dizzy spells, brain fog and digestive issues. Yet many doctors have never heard of it... here's how to find out if YOU have it: DR ELLIE CANNON

  14-09-2026 23:49 via dailymail.com
  
  A few years ago, a young patient of mine was diagnosed with the syndrome after months of suffering dreadful dizzy spells that left her unable to stand up.
  
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• The overprescription of America: expert warns too many people may be prescribed antidepressants

  14-09-2026 21:09 via dailymail.com
  
  There are both benefits and problems with antidepressants, and there are grains of truth to claims that they are overused , but the full picture is much more nuanced.
  
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• A mystery condition has come out of nowhere and is felling women with dizzy spells, brain fog and digestive issues. Yet many doctors have never heard of it... here's how to find out if YOU have it: DR ELLIE CANNON

  14-09-2026 21:05 via dailymail.com
  
  A few years ago, a young patient of mine was diagnosed with the syndrome after months of suffering dreadful dizzy spells that left her unable to stand up.
  
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• US records THIRD measles death in worst resurgence of disease in three decades

  14-09-2026 19:17 via dailymail.com
  
  The victim, a 40-year-old woman from Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, died from 'complications associated with measles' on Saturday.
  
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• Yankee Stadium among 10 locations testing positive for bacteria that causes deadly lung disease... as one dies and eight others are sickened

  14-09-2026 18:43 via dailymail.com
  
  Yankee Stadium is one of nearly a dozen locations across New York City testing positive for bacteria behind a fatal lung disease that has sickened nine people and killed one since late August.
  
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• The surprising 10p supplement that could protect you from dementia: It's barely recommended by doctors, but now researchers reveal how it may defend your brain and even improve your memory

  14-09-2026 18:36 via dailymail.com
  
  Although we are born with a fixed number of brain cells, our brains continue to form new connections - or synapses - throughout our lives.
  
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• My weight ballooned to 240 lbs and I was in constant pain for years. Doctors dismissed me... but now I finally know the condition to blame. It silently affects thousands of women and can lead to diabetes. Don't ignore these signs

  14-09-2026 18:22 via dailymail.com
  
  For nearly 10 years, Victoria Hindle tried to convince doctors her abdominal pain, low mood, heavy periods and weight issues were connected.
  
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