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• Air pollution may alter how sperm functions, study finds... and it can have a devastating impact on babies

  08-07-2026 18:28 via dailymail.com
  
  Men exposed to pollutants showed DNA changes that affected whether genes were switched on or off, raising concerns that pollution may harm male fertility and the health of offspring.
  
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• The sign of dementia that appears 15 YEARS before early-onset diagnosis

  09-07-2026 04:45 via dailymail.com
  
  Scientists in Finland say they have revealed a warning sign someone could be struggling with dementia before age 65 years.
  
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• Wegovy pills 'are just as good as fat jabs when it comes to weight loss - but injections are better for your heart'

  09-07-2026 00:40 via dailymail.com
  
  A review of existing data on weight-loss medicines concluded that while people lose weight, most obesity drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro do not meaningfully improve quality of life.
  
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• Warning over surge in 'virtually untreatable' sexually transmitted diarrhoea disease that's climbing in the UK

  09-07-2026 00:31 via dailymail.com
  
  Researchers have found that sexually transmitted shigellosis - which has risen in prevalence by a quarter in England since 2023 - is becoming 'virtually untreatable'.
  
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• The surprising delicacy that can ease inflammation and soothe your gut

  08-07-2026 21:27 via dailymail.com
  
  Long celebrated as an aphrodisiac, this shellfish option may now have another reason to earn its place on a dinner menu - it could also help calm inflammation in your gut.
  
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• Boy, 14, who was told by GPs that his headaches were caused by bad posture while gaming is diagnosed with TWO brain tumours

  08-07-2026 20:51 via dailymail.com
  
  When Charlie, from Staffordshire, was rushed to A&E by his father after his pain was so severe that it caused nausea and vomiting - it was clear that simply slouching was not the root cause.
  
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• National Park visitors being struck with 'mystery' illness leaving patients with 'bone-crushing' pain

  08-07-2026 18:57 via dailymail.com
  
  National Park officials are investigating a surge of a mystery illness striking rafters and campers and leaving them with excruciatingly painful infections.
  
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• How to get rid of an Andy Burnham 'dad belly': Like so many middle-aged men, the PM in waiting is plagued by a paunch - despite being a keen runner. This is the easy routine that WILL shift it

  08-07-2026 15:55 via dailymail.com
  
  Many runners assume more miles automatically means more fat loss. But without proper recovery, sleep and nutrition, progress can stall despite all that effort.
  
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• Top nutritionist Emma Bardwell reveals what SHE eats to stay trim at 54, and why creatine is her top supplement in our exclusive Q&A - as she helps thousands of Daily Mail readers lose up to a stone in just six weeks

  08-07-2026 15:00 via dailymail.com
  
  Get involved now and ask Emma a question in the comments section. She will be answering them from 10am on Wednesday, July 8.
  
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• New daily Wegovy pill on sale for as cheap as £60 a month from online pharmacies - as Asda reports that thousands have already ordered first-of-its-kind drug

  08-07-2026 14:13 via dailymail.com
  
  Some healthcare providers are offering the first month's treatment for as little as £60 as they battle for market share following the drug's long-awaited rollout in the UK.
  
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• How to get rid of an Andy Burnham 'dad-belly': Like so many middle aged men, the PM in waiting is plagued by a paunch - despite being a keen runner. This is the easy routine that WILL shift it

  08-07-2026 13:13 via dailymail.com
  
  Many runners assume more miles automatically means more fat loss. But without proper recovery, sleep and nutrition, progress can stall despite all that effort.
  
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• Covid eyes: Mild case of virus could damage sight for several years, warns study

  08-07-2026 12:35 via dailymail.com
  
  Scientists have identified another possible long-term effect of Covid-19 to add to the growing list: eyesight problems.
  
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• Mint condition: how the humble herb can help to soothe your gut, freshen breath and lower stress levels

  08-07-2026 12:04 via dailymail.com
  
  Mint has long been treated as an afterthought: a sprig in a drink, a few leaves chopped over new potatoes, or simply just a toothpaste flavour - but it's so much more.
  
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• Even a mild case of Covid can severely affect your eyesight, warns new study: 'Dry eyes, pain and difficulty reading'

  08-07-2026 11:37 via dailymail.com
  
  Scientists have identified another possible long-term effect of Covid-19 to add to the growing list: eyesight problems.
  
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• Health chiefs issue urgent warning after 'particles' found in common nerve pain drug gabapentin

  08-07-2026 11:30 via dailymail.com
  
  Health chiefs have issued a defect notification for multiple batches of the oral liquid version of gabapentin, manufactured by pharmaceutical company Relonchem.
  
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• More protein or less? The foods to get you through a heatwave

  08-07-2026 11:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat.
  
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• Doctors issue warning over misuse of popular toy that leads to hospitalizations with life-threatening injuries

  08-07-2026 06:54 via dailymail.com
  
  GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING. Doctors are sounding the alarm about popular sensory toys after multiple children have suffered horrific third-degree burns.
  
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• America's MS epidemic: Experts reveal the common lifestyle choices and vitamin deficiency fueling rise of deadly condition... and changes that can LOWER your risk

  07-07-2026 23:38 via dailymail.com
  
  For decades, it was seen as a disease of young adulthood, striking most between 20 and 40. But new evidence shows that picture is changing.
  
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• Just ONE hit of cocaine 'rewires' the brain and may increase risk of addiction, study suggests

  07-07-2026 20:50 via dailymail.com
  
  One dose of cocaine leaves a lasting 'scar' on the brain for weeks - and as teen use rises, scientists warn that even occasional use comes with hidden risks.
  
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• I lost 126lbs in a year after I began taking this little-known 7-cent supplement. It killed all my cravings... and it can even tackle female facial hair and acne

  07-07-2026 20:28 via dailymail.com
  
  For nearly a decade, Aida Azizii struggled with a hormonal disorder that affects millions of women across the United States, fighting a constant battle with her weight.
  
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• The two popular statins that increase risk of erectile dysfunction according to scientists

  07-07-2026 17:59 via dailymail.com
  
  Chinese researchers have found that two of the cholesterol-lowering drugs, in particular, may be associated with a higher long-term risk of impotence.
  
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• Lose 15lbs in JUST six weeks... with the simple diet rule that's changing lives: In my 40s I was overweight with bad skin - but now at 52 I'm in the shape of my life. Here's how you can do the same

  07-07-2026 16:38 via dailymail.com
  
  Leading nutritionist, Emma Bardwell, was in the throes of perimenopause and battling debilitating fatigue and insomnia. Here is the diet that she designed to beat it.
  
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• Multiple people in critical condition as cases of deadly lung disease spread by water vapor and air conditioners continue to rise

  07-07-2026 16:36 via dailymail.com
  
  Cases of a life-threatening lung disease are rising as officials report many of the patients are now hospitalized, with some in critical condition.
  
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• New osteoporosis breakthrough as researchers uncover drug that 'rewires' nerves to banish chronic back pain for good

  07-07-2026 16:13 via dailymail.com
  
  Does a hormone we produce naturally hold the key to stopping chronic back pain? Recent research seems to indicate so, offering the possibility of a new treatment for the condition.
  
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• Biohacker Bryan Johnson's 'stomach eating' disease explained: What autoimmune gastritis really does to the body

  07-07-2026 15:53 via dailymail.com
  
  Bryan Johnson has made it his life's mission to defeat death and live forever. But the multi-millionaire revealed this week that he has been diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis.
  
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• Watch Emma Bardwell's live video Q&A: Expert nutritionist answers YOUR questions and reveals her top tips for weight loss - as she discusses how you can lose a stone in just six weeks

  07-07-2026 14:57 via dailymail.com
  
  Get involved now and ask Emma a question in the comments section. She will be answering them from 10am on Wednesday, July 8.
  
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• Join Emma Bardwell's live video Q&A: Expert nutritionist answers YOUR questions and reveals her top tips for weight loss - as she discusses how you can lose a stone in just six weeks

  07-07-2026 13:41 via dailymail.com
  
  Get involved now and ask Emma a question in the comments section. She will be answering them from 10am on Wednesday, July 8.
  
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• Public to be asked who should pay for social care as part of major review

  07-07-2026 13:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Baroness Louise Casey, who is leading the review, has called the current system "impossible".
  
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• Jenny thought her red, blotchy skin was just a heat rash... but this is the little-known condition that's really to blame. Like so many other women, DR PHILIPPA KAYE also suffers from it - this is everything you need to know

  07-07-2026 12:55 via dailymail.com
  
  Jenny was embarrassed to show me her rash initially, but she desperately needed relief.
  
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• I exercised regularly and ate well but I still got Type 1 diabetes. Don't ignore these warning signs... and how a new treatment could end the need for insulin jabs

  07-07-2026 12:52 via dailymail.com
  
  Following a smooth pregnancy with her first child, Katie Duggan was shocked to be told during her second that she had gestational diabetes.
  
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