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• Blueberries can 'switch on fat-burning mode' in muscle cells, study finds

  08-09-2026 18:19 via dailymail.com
  
  A compound naturally found in blueberries may turn on 'fat-burning' mode in the body's cells, accelerating weight loss, a study from researchers in Japan suggests.
  
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• The little-known signs a deadly blood clot is about to strike, after common problem killed Richard Branson's wife Joan - and millions could be at risk but not know it

  10-09-2026 11:12 via dailymail.com
  
  Lady Joan Branson's death could have been prevented if she was given a common medication used to prevent blood clots, an inquest has found.
  
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• Salmonella cases rise again with small cafes, restaurants and takeaways to blame for growing outbreak of deadly infections

  10-09-2026 10:45 via dailymail.com
  
  The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has today confirmed a total of 549 cases - a jump from 528 last Thursday.
  
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• Pharmacists will be able to treat migraines, acne and hay fever as NHS 'pharmacy first' scheme is expanded

  10-09-2026 08:57 via dailymail.com
  
  The scheme allows people to get care for certain common illnesses from qualified pharmacists without needing to see a GP first.
  
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• I was diagnosed with lymphedema at 18 and doctors said my swollen legs were incurable... but these simple lifestyle changes started to REVERSE puffiness in just one WEEK. Now I'm healthier than ever

  10-09-2026 02:51 via dailymail.com
  
  Monica Ren was just 18 when she noticed something strange about her left foot and ankle. They had suddenly become swollen and puffy - despite her suffering no pain or injury to explain it.
  
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• The minute-by-minute break down of EXACTLY what vaping does to your body that will have e-cigarette smokers reaching for the nicotine patches

  10-09-2026 02:05 via dailymail.com
  
  If you're trying to quit smoking, vapes containing nicotine are more effective than nicotine gum, pills or patches. But while experts say vaping is far safer than smoking, that doesn't mean vaping is risk-free...
  
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• Two measles patients who died from virus identified... as controversy over counting deaths continues

  09-09-2026 22:59 via dailymail.com
  
  Coroner's reports released to the media have revealed the identifies of the two patients who died from measles in Pennsylvania, in the first deaths from the virus reported this year.
  
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• Two measles patients that died from virus identified... as controversy over counting deaths continues

  09-09-2026 22:26 via dailymail.com
  
  Coroner's reports released to the media have revealed the identifies of the two patients who died from measles in Pennsylvania, in the first deaths from the virus reported this year.
  
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• Bride-to-be, 40, is left bedbound after hitting her head on a table while trying to pick up her toddler's bottle at a friend's barbecue

  09-09-2026 21:52 via dailymail.com
  
  Mel Barclay and Scott Midmer had planned to marry this month before Ms Barclay suffered life-changing injuries last May.
  
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• Tylenol use in pregnancy NOT linked to autism or ADHD but may impact future fertility, studies suggest

  09-09-2026 18:50 via dailymail.com
  
  Using acetaminophen during pregnancy is not linked to autism or ADHD, though it may lead to fertility issues in the future, a pair of newly published major studies suggests.
  
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• GLP-1 drugs raise risk of depression and suicidal thoughts, study suggests... especially if someone regains weight

  09-09-2026 18:46 via dailymail.com
  
  Researchers made the bombshell claim in a new paper involving 27,000 adults.
  
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• CDC updates global travel notice as incurable brain-bleeding virus reaches America

  09-09-2026 17:18 via dailymail.com
  
  The CDC updated its global travel advisory after detecting unusual upticks in cases of dengue fever across the world.
  
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• Do we all have ADHD? Experts find 'little difference' between people with the condition and those without it, in major report

  09-09-2026 17:03 via dailymail.com
  
  Danish scientists say children diagnosed in 2012 were far more likely to have certain traits linked to the disorders than those in 2022.
  
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• The hidden danger of your electrolyte drink: They've exploded in popularity but now our experts warn how they could cause you serious damage... thanks to this ingredient

  09-09-2026 13:05 via dailymail.com
  
  The supposedly healthy drinks have exploded in popularity in recent years, with millions now using them as part of their daily routine in the belief they will keep them better hydrated.
  
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• What's the healthiest cocktail? From Margarita to Espresso Martini, diet expert reveals which to pick to stay trim - and which is as calorific as McDonald's large fries

  09-09-2026 12:03 via dailymail.com
  
  Don't be fooled into thinking a handful of mint, a squeeze of lime or a fruity garnish makes your favourite cocktail a healthier option.
  
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• Scientists discover intriguing cause of sex problems in young men - they're spending too long in the office

  09-09-2026 11:22 via dailymail.com
  
  Researchers said more than half of men working such long hours experienced major stress and had difficulty achieving an erection.
  
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• Getting sick notes for ADHD is 'insane' and 'ruining young people's lives', according to Labour govt tsar

  09-09-2026 10:42 via dailymail.com
  
  The Government has hit out at the Fit Note system, saying it is 'insane' that young people can get signed off for conditions such as ADHD after a brief GP appointment.
  
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• Deli salads and cheeses urgently recalled over contamination with deadly bacteria

  09-09-2026 05:46 via dailymail.com
  
  Dozens of types of ready-made deli salads and cheeses have been urgently recalled over potential contamination with deadly bacteria, the FDA has announced.
  
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• Do you drink your coffee 'extra hot'? It could be putting you at risk of deadly oesophageal cancer, major study finds

  09-09-2026 01:01 via dailymail.com
  
  University of Oxford scientists found people who drink their cuppa at very high temperatures are three times more likely to develop squamous cell carcinoma than those who drink them 'warm'.
  
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• Forget 10,000 steps - scientists identify 'sweet spot' walking pace that keeps you just as fit

  09-09-2026 00:30 via dailymail.com
  
  A brisk half-hour walk each day could be just as good for your health as achieving the much-coveted 10,000-step target, scientists have found.
  
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• Common stomach bug linked to unwashed lettuce could be behind at least 1 in 5 bowel cancers, study suggests

  09-09-2026 00:30 via dailymail.com
  
  A common bacteria found in the stomachs of millions of people in the UK could be to blame for the disturbing rise in bowel cancer cases, new research has suggested.
  
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• Boy develops terrifying 'toasted skin syndrome' from resting laptop on his body - doctors issue warning

  09-09-2026 00:30 via dailymail.com
  
  It's a habit shared by thousands of Britons while working from home. But doctors have warned that resting your laptop against your body could cause a disfiguring skin reaction.
  
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• Retro diet that doctors say can be BETTER than weight-loss shots: New research shows it can burn fat fast, maintain muscle and slash your health risks - with no side-effects. No wonder experts call it 'game-changer'

  08-09-2026 23:20 via dailymail.com
  
  It was one of the most popular fad diets of recent decades - rocketing to fame in 2013 after a single tweet from Victoria Beckham.
  
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• New tick-borne virus found in China after hundreds tested for unexplained severe fever... and critter carrying disease is already in the US

  08-09-2026 22:15 via dailymail.com
  
  Researchers in Beijing said the new virus had been detected in humans in four provinces, including Hubei, home to Wuhan, where the Covid pandemic began.
  
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• The subtle voice changes that could be an early sign of dementia… it's not just forgetting words

  08-09-2026 18:18 via dailymail.com
  
  Subtle changes in your voice could be an early warning sign of dementia years before getting diagnosed, a major study involving more than 800,000 adults has found.
  
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• Since the age of 20 I have been plagued by painful - and mortifying - boils in my intimate areas. Now hope is finally on the horizon for me and millions of sufferers

  08-09-2026 18:00 via dailymail.com
  
  It's an agonising and disfiguring skin condition that plagues one in every 100 Britons - yet very few have ever heard of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).
  
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• I was tortured by psoriasis for 20 years. Then I finally found a simple solution that really works - and it saw me lose 42 lbs too WITHOUT medication. Everyone plagued by itchy red skin patches should make these easy lifestyle tweaks

  08-09-2026 17:39 via dailymail.com
  
  For two decades, Janine Price suffered with agonizing, itchy red patches across her body and debilitatingly painful joints.
  
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• Pancreatic cancer is terrifyingly deadly and almost symptomless until it's too late. But, analyzing dozens of patients I've treated, there ARE warning signs... including this specific back pain: DR PHILIPPA KAYE

  08-09-2026 16:52 via dailymail.com
  
  The disease can strike almost without warning, causing few obvious symptoms until it has already spread and become far harder to treat. But it's a myth that its impossible to spot early.
  
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• Parents the world over struggled to grasp how or why Lindsay Clancy could kill her beloved kids. I, however, have insight. Within weeks of becoming a new mum, I couldn't even look at my beautiful girl. This is my story of postpartum mental illness...

  08-09-2026 15:31 via dailymail.com
  
  There are few crimes more shocking than a mother taking the lives of her children. It overturns one of our most fundamental human expectations: that a mother protects her child.
  
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• Revealed: Shocking postcode lottery of NHS weight loss jabs - some GPs are scrimping on prescriptions to save cash...here's where you're most likely to get the injections

  08-09-2026 13:33 via dailymail.com
  
  Thousands of people could be missing out on potentially life-saving weight loss jabs, because of an NHS 'postcode lottery', with some patients nearly five times more likely to receive Mounjaro.
  
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