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• Draining your lymphatic system

  30-06-2026 14:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Draining your lymphatic system
  
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• Recall of potato chips upgraded to highest level over fears of contamination with deadly bacteria... 'reasonable probability of death'

  03-07-2026 15:26 via dailymail.com
  
  A recall issued for several varieties of potato chips has been upgraded to the FDA's highest risk level over fears the products are contaminated with a life-threatening bacteria.
  
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• Wegovy pills go on sale at Superdrug for £79 - as high street pharmacy becomes the latest to launch weight-loss tablets

  03-07-2026 15:17 via dailymail.com
  
  The high-street pharmacy announced that it is taking requests from Britons looking to get hold of the blockbuster treatment, which is the oral, tablet form of the popular Wegovy injection.
  
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• Takeaways and beers: Experts discover the lifestyle choices that trigger most dangerous form of bowel cancer

  03-07-2026 14:24 via dailymail.com
  
  People with fatty livers are significantly more likely to develop one of the most aggressive types of bowel cancer , new research has found.
  
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• How to get rid of your saggy skin for good: So many suffer from loose or stretchy skin after losing weight... now our leading expert reveals the non-surgical remedies that work and those that are a waste of money

  03-07-2026 13:22 via dailymail.com
  
  Losing vast amounts of weight quickly might sound like an attractive prospect, but it can leave you with folds of loose, saggy skin...
  
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• So many of us are struggling with embarrassing crusty, yellow toenails. This is the surprising habit that often triggers the problem - and exactly how to fix it: DR PHILIPPA KAYE

  03-07-2026 13:19 via dailymail.com
  
  The sun is out - and that means feet are out too. The heavy boots and thick socks of winter have been swapped for sandals and flip flops, and suddenly toenails are on display.
  
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• Landmark study confirms that having children naturally protects against breast cancer - and experts say this could be why cases are rising in under 50s

  03-07-2026 12:58 via dailymail.com
  
  It has long been known that women who have children are at a reduced risk of breast cancer , but until now experts didn't understand why.
  
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• Charcoal tablets are the NHS-backed remedy for wind and bloating - but do they really work?

  03-07-2026 12:50 via dailymail.com
  
  Over the years, charcoal has been touted as a remedy for everything from indigestion and hangovers to so-called wellness 'cleanses'.
  
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• Wegovy pills go on sale at Superdrug for £79 - as high street pharmacy becomes the first to launch weight-loss tablets

  03-07-2026 12:01 via dailymail.com
  
  The high-street pharmacy announced that it is taking requests from Britons looking to get hold of the blockbuster treatment, which is the oral, tablet form of the popular Wegovy injection.
  
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• Instant noodles to blame for salmonella outbreak that has struck down dozens of children

  03-07-2026 10:44 via dailymail.com
  
  Over one hundred people have fallen ill with salmonella, including dozens of children, which officials have traced back to instant noodles and processed chicken.
  
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• I was 51, fit and only visited the doctors to have a sore throat checked out: days later I received a phone call that changed my life - my name is JAMIE EAST and this has been my year battling bad blood

  03-07-2026 07:00 via dailymail.com
  
  My name's Jamie, and I've got Bad Blood. We've all read the stat: 1 in 2 people will be touched by cancer , blah blah blah. I always just felt sorry for the other guy. Until last year.
  
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• Couple who are terrified of flesh-eating bacteria suffer worst nightmare after horsefly bit husband during fishing trip

  03-07-2026 02:33 via dailymail.com
  
  Steve Wilson, 50, and his wife Amanda, a licensed practical nurse, are still unsure how he contracted Vibrio vulnificus on their fishing trip in the Gulf of Mexico on Saturday.
  
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• The ultimate guide for surviving England's Monday 1am kickoff: Sleep experts reveal the surprisingly specific amount of time to sleep before the game, the breakfast to boost your energy, and their verdict of whether to drink or not...

  03-07-2026 00:26 via dailymail.com
  
  It promises to be the nail-biting World Cup match which could see England catapulted into the Quarter Finals.
  
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• A mayor in Japan announced her maternity leave - and got the whole country talking

  03-07-2026 00:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  In the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud to be taking time off to have a baby.
  
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• Turn that light out! Teenagers must go to bed an hour earlier or risk diabetes and obesity say scientists - as blood sugar condition reaches record levels in adolescents

  02-07-2026 20:49 via dailymail.com
  
  Telling a teenager to go to bed early is often a thankless task, typically met with eye rolls and protests. But scientists say it could protect them against serious long-term health risks.
  
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• Every hour spent sitting down increases the risk of cancer by nearly a tenth

  02-07-2026 20:06 via dailymail.com
  
  Each extra hour sitting down may raise your risk of deadly cancer by nearly a tenth, a study from researchers at the University of Glasgow suggests.
  
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• WHO says Hantavirus outbreak linked to ship is over

  02-07-2026 18:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The World Health Organization's director general says no further cases have been reported since 25 May.
  
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• 'Confident' ministers give likely date for opening of scandal-plagued National Children's Hospital as DoH reveals when construction will FINALLY end - but a Government blame-game plan tells a VERY different story...

  02-07-2026 17:51 via dailymail.com
  
  BAM Ireland, which has led the NCH project in Dublin's south inner city, has often found itself in open conflict with the Government and the NPHDB - the body behind the hospital's construction.
  
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• Long-term use of contraceptives taken by millions of women linked to brain tumours, study finds - but researchers identify safer options

  02-07-2026 17:25 via dailymail.com
  
  In a study of three million women, researchers found pregnancy-preventing drugs named progestogens were linked to a greater risk of developing a brain tumour.
  
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• The 75p supplement that could turbo-charge your weight loss: Drug-free pill can mimic the effect of fat jabs by silencing food cravings

  02-07-2026 17:00 via dailymail.com
  
  An estimated 2.6 million people in the UK already use weight loss jabs to tackle stubborn fat. But for many the results can be underwhelming. Now experts think they've found the answer.
  
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• Is frozen yogurt really healthier than ice cream? As the sweet treat surges in popularity again, experts reveal the mistake that can wipe out its benefits

  02-07-2026 16:21 via dailymail.com
  
  But are these photogenic frozen indulgences really that much healthier than a scoop or two of well-made gelato or ice cream? We asked the experts for their verdict.
  
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• Is it really worth splashing out £5 on posh crisps? Experts warn 'healthy' snacks often use clever marketing... and you may as well have Walkers

  02-07-2026 15:47 via dailymail.com
  
  Whether ridge-cut, kettle-cooked or made from beetroot, the average Briton gets through around 150 packets of crisps a year - totalling an estimated six billion bags nationwide.
  
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• The 75p supplement that could turbo-charge your weight loss: Drug-free pill can mimic the effect of weight-loss jabs by silencing food cravings

  02-07-2026 13:17 via dailymail.com
  
  An estimated 2.6 million people in the UK already use weight loss jabs to tackle stubborn fat. But for many the results can be underwhelming. Now experts think they've found the answer.
  
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• How to deal with excessive sweating

  02-07-2026 12:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  How to deal with excessive sweating
  
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• Turn that light out! Teenagers must to go bed an hour earlier or risk diabetes and obesity say scientists - as blood sugar condition reaches record levels in adolescents

  02-07-2026 12:40 via dailymail.com
  
  Telling a teenager to go to bed early is often a thankless task, typically met with eye rolls and protests. But scientists say it could protect them against serious long-term health risks.
  
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• Is green tea really better for you than an apple? Experts reveal what's in every cup - and whether the health claims stack up

  02-07-2026 12:09 via dailymail.com
  
  Green tea has long been seen as a healthier choice than a builder's brew - and now a new study suggests it may even pack more of a nutritional punch than an apple.
  
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• Starmer's US trade deal will cost the NHS £45billion and could lead to 229,000 deaths, experts say

  02-07-2026 09:42 via dailymail.com
  
  The Government's pharmaceutical trade deal with the US could cost NHS England £45billion and cause at least 229,000 preventable deaths over the next decade, experts say.
  
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• Horrifying truth about baby wipes: The hidden risks exposed by Target's 'reasonable probability of death' recall

  01-07-2026 23:57 via dailymail.com
  
  Experts and studies are sounding the alarm over harmful toxins found in disposable baby wipes following a recall of products sold at Target due to the presence of potentially deadly bacteria.
  
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• Department for Health responds to calls for change to all white bread in UK

  01-07-2026 20:11 via express.co.uk
  Campaign says 'We believe it is unethical to mass medicate the entire population without their knowledge or consent'
  
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• Testosterone-boosting supplement loved by Manosphere and MAHA is contaminated with toxins, experts warn

  01-07-2026 19:45 via dailymail.com
  
  An investigation into a natural supplement beloved by manosphere influencers revealed it is often contaminated with heavy metals and industrial fillers, raising serious questions.
  
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