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• England to introduce plain packaging for cigarettes

  03-04-2014 13:14
  
  Public health minister says review commissioned after decision was postponed last year makes compelling case for changeThe government is to introduce plain packaging for cigarettes in England after a review of the evidence concluded that thousands fewer children would take up smoking if the packets were unbranded and less attractive.The public health minister, Jane Ellison, told the House of Commons that the Chantler review, commissioned by the government after it postponed a decision on plain p
  
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• Princess of Wales says nature ‘helped me heal’ in 44th birthday video

  09-01-2026 14:15
  Catherine says she feels ‘deeply grateful’ in final instalment of Mother Nature series, a year on from cancer treatmentThe Princess of Wales has marked her 44th birthday with a short video in which she says she has spent winter reflecting on how “deeply grateful” she is and how nature helps to heal.In the video, entitled Winter and the final instalment of her quarterly Mother Nature series, Catherine says: “Even in the coldest, darkest season, winter has a way of br
  
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• Fit and healthy father, 62, thought nightly toilet trips were due to UTI - but they were subtle symptom of incurable cancer

  09-01-2026 14:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Andy Gissing, 62, from Portsmouth, Hampshire, is now trying to fund privately a 'last hope' treatment - and that without it he will be facing end-of-life care.
  
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• How many healthy years do YOU have left? Scientists say they can predict the exact number - now use our exclusive, detailed calculator to find out... and learn what you can do about it

  09-01-2026 13:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Life expectancy has risen dramatically over the past century. But living longer does not necessarily mean living well.
  
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• Cecily was left with horrifying burns when she used her blender to make pasta sauce - as maker is sued for alleged faults causing injuries, here's the ONE mistake that could mean this happens to you too

  09-01-2026 13:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Like many home cooks, Cecily Beer would reach for her blender to whip up smoothies, sauces or milkshakes without a moment's thought.
  
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• Thousands of New York City nurses set to strike amid contract dispute over pay

  09-01-2026 13:00
  Nearly 16,000 nurses set to join union-led strike Monday to demand large hospitals across NYC ‘put patients over profit’Nearly 16,000 nurses in New York City are set to strike on Monday amid a battle over pay during contract negotiations.The action, due to take place across five large hospitals, is being organized by the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA), which is demanding the hospitals put patients over profit. Continue reading...
  
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• ‘Best remedy’ for norovirus as NHS urges people to follow 2-day rule

  09-01-2026 12:47 via express.co.uk
  Norovirus is a stomach bug that causes diarrhoea and vomiting which, while unpleasant, is usually not serious
  
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• The healthiest curries from your local takeout - and the ones to avoid if you're watching your waistline

  09-01-2026 12:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  While many curries admittedly pack a hefty calorific punch - and can be high in fat and salt to boot - the good news is that, with a little care, they can also be a nutritious option.
  
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• The healthiest curries from your local takeout - and what to avoid

  09-01-2026 12:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  At this time of year, when temperatures drop below freezing, nothing is more warming than a warm bowl of curry, mopped up with naan. But how healthy are they?
  
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• Pharmacist says eight ingredients work 'like weight loss jabs' without side effects

  09-01-2026 11:06 via express.co.uk
  Natural ingredients may help support weight loss when combined with diet and lifestyle changes, without the same side-effect profile as prescription injections, according to a pharmacist
  
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• Alzheimer’s therapies should target a particular gene, researchers say

  09-01-2026 11:00
  Scientists at UCL say drug developers should focus on two risk-raising variants of the Apoe geneNew therapies for Alzheimer’s disease should target a particular gene linked to the condition, according to researchers who said most cases would never arise if its harmful effects were neutralised.The call to action follows the arrival of the first wave of drugs that aim to treat Alzheimer’s patients by removing toxic proteins from the brain. While the drugs slow the disease down, the ben
  
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• Face masks ‘inadequate’ and should be swapped for respirators, WHO is advised

  09-01-2026 10:49
  Experts are urging guideline changes on what health professionals should wear to protect against flu-like illnesses including CovidSurgical face masks provide inadequate protection against flu-like illnesses including Covid, and should be replaced by respirator-level masks – worn every time doctors and nurses are face to face with a patient, according to a group of experts urging changes to World Health Organization guidelines.There is “no rational justification remaining for priorit
  
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• Face masks ‘inadequate’ and should be swapped for respirators, WHO advised

  09-01-2026 10:49
  Experts are urging guideline changes on what health professionals should wear to protect against flu-like illnesses including CovidSurgical face masks provide inadequate protection against flu-like illnesses including Covid, and should be replaced by respirator-level masks – worn every time doctors and nurses are face to face with a patient, according to a group of experts urging changes to World Health Organization guidelines.There is “no rational justification remaining for priorit
  
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• Mum spots sign in daughter's eye and 'falls to floor' at devastating diagnosis

  09-01-2026 09:32 via express.co.uk
  Bronte Richards, 32, spotted a white glow in her eight-month-old daughter Raye's right eye
  
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• Former binge-eater, 28, who was crippled by anxiety reveals how she lost NINE stone without weight loss jabs or 'fad' diets

  09-01-2026 08:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  After wasting years on faddy diets, Daisie Jenson finally found a weight loss plan that worked for her... and it helped her shed nearly half her bodyweight.
  
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• Brits ignore volume warnings as expert reveals daily headphone risks

  09-01-2026 08:00 via express.co.uk
  A quarter of Brits refuse to leave the house without their headphones, but more than a third admit they've rarely thought about the damage to their hearing.
  
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• Attempt to overturn the Gambia’s ban on FGM heard by supreme court

  09-01-2026 07:00
  Case brought by Muslim leaders and MP follows failed 2024 bid and seen as part of global anti-women’s rights backlashA group of religious leaders and an MP in the Gambia have launched efforts to overturn a ban on female genital mutilation at the country’s supreme court.The court case, due to resume this month, comes after two babies bled to death after undergoing FGM in the Gambia last year. Almameh Gibba, an MP and one of the plaintiffs, tabled a bill to decriminalise FGM that was r
  
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• ‘I wish I could say I kept my cool’: my maddening experience with the NHS wheelchair service – podcast

  09-01-2026 06:00
  After I was paralysed in a climbing accident, I discovered how inconsiderate, illogical and incompetent many wheelchair providers can beBy Paul Sagar. Read by Felipe Pacheco Continue reading...
  
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• Doctors reveal key 'super flu' symptoms to watch for... as new strain leaves sufferers gasping for air and needing machines to breath

  09-01-2026 03:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  At least nine children have died from the flu already this year, official figures suggest, with experts saying other fatalities are still to be registered.
  
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• NASA triggers medical evacuation of astronauts on board ISS for first time in history

  09-01-2026 03:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NASA has revealed why it's made the shocking decision to bring four astronauts home ahead of schedule, something that's never been done before.
  
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• Thousands of offenders in England to get health support at probation meetings

  09-01-2026 01:01
  Exclusive: NHS clinicians will sit in on appointments in pilot scheme in four areas aimed at reducing reoffendingAbout 4,000 offenders in England will get targeted healthcare sessions during their probation appointments as part of a new pilot scheme.Offenders are far more likely to have poor physical or mental health or addiction issues, which increases the likelihood of reoffending. Continue reading...
  
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• 'My endometriosis pain is excruciating but I'm still waiting for surgery'

  08-01-2026 23:42 via bbc.com
  According to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 59,733 women in NI are now on waiting lists.
  
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• Daily Mail graphic explains new food pyramid... as Trump overhauls Americans' diets

  08-01-2026 22:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A Daily Mail graphic has revealed how YOU could follow the new Trump food pyramid.
  
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• Hummus products recalled over hidden life-threatening ingredient

  08-01-2026 21:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The FDA has announced a Class II recall for hummus sold in East Coast specialty stores, indicating the products could cause illness.
  
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• Daily Mail graphic explains new food pyramid... as Trump overhauls Americans' diet

  08-01-2026 21:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A Daily Mail graphic has revealed how YOU could follow the new Trump food pyramid.
  
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• Are you taking supplements correctly? Here’s a guide on their dosage limits

  08-01-2026 19:11
  From vitamins C and D to calcium and magnesium, it’s critical to know if you’re taking the correct dosage to avoid health problems There are more than 100,000 supplements on the US market – capsules, powders, tablets and gummies sold to improve or maintain health. Supplements can contain vitamins, minerals, botanicals and amino acids on their own or in various combinations.The consumption of these products is surging. But it’s a common misunderstanding that these products
  
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• Bounce back in winter viruses as NHS top doctor warns 'the worst is far from over'

  08-01-2026 18:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NHS doctors have warned the 'worst is far from over' as cases of flu and other winter viruses are on the rise once again.
  
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• Bugs carrying infectious disease are crossing Mexico-Texas border in surging numbers

  08-01-2026 18:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Infected bugs are increasingly making their way from Mexico into Texas. Recent data reveal these insects now carry a deadly parasite at a significantly higher rate than before.
  
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• OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health to review your medical records

  08-01-2026 18:14 via bbc.com
  The firm says its chatbot sees health and wellbeing questions from 230 million people every week.
  
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• Chronic lower back pain can be improved with a change of mindset without needing physio, study finds

  08-01-2026 18:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A little-used form of therapy focusing on a patient's exercise preferences can help people with lower back pain live a more active liferesearch has found.
  
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