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• Explosive meltdowns and divorce: My childhood ADHD drug was the gateway to a crippling 15-year addiction to Adderall

  04-11-2025 13:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  At just 12 years old, Isabel Johnson was medicated to treat what doctors suspected was attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, otherwise known as ADHD.
  
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• Mother-of-two, 27, almost died in front of her sons when 'winter flu' turned out to be deadly sepsis

  09-12-2025 16:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A mother-of-two almost died when her 'winter flu ' turned out to be deadly sepsis -potentially sparked by an infected wisdom tooth.
  
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• Pharmacist gives Mounjaro warning due to one terrifying risk

  09-12-2025 14:18 via express.co.uk
  They have urged doctors and patients to "take this seriously".
  
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• Full list of mental health conditions that could risk £1,000 fine from the DVLA

  09-12-2025 14:12 via express.co.uk
  You must inform the DVLA if you have any of these conditions and they affect your ability to drive.
  
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• Having lost my daughter Natasha, 15, after she ate a baguette that contained sesame, I can't forgive dramas like The Roses and Peter Rabbit which make light of life-threatening food allergies

  09-12-2025 13:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  As the mother of a child who died from a severe allergic reaction, I believe the way allergies are being portrayed in high-profile films and programmes is often not only misleading, but highly dangerous.
  
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• Interactive map reveals how many patients with mutant flu are currently being treated in YOUR local hospital

  09-12-2025 13:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The number of hospital beds in England occupied by infected patients is already higher than ever for this time of year with 'no peak in sight', officials have warned.
  
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• Popular sandwich filler could spike blood pressure and put you at risk of a heart attack

  09-12-2025 13:02 via express.co.uk
  What you choose as filler for a tasty sandwich could lead to poor health.
  
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• Having lost my daughter Natasha, 15, after she ate a baguette that contained sesame, I can't forgive dramas like The Roses and Peter Rabbit that make light of life-threatening food allergies

  09-12-2025 12:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  As the mother of a child who died from a severe allergic reaction, I believe the way allergies are being portrayed in high-profile films and programmes is often not only misleading, but highly dangerous.
  
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• The incredible blood cancer breakthrough revealed: Doctors say it's the 'most effective treatment they've ever seen' for deadly illness - now they tell of trials and everything you need to know

  09-12-2025 12:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A revolutionary immune therapy that uses the body's own defences to fight illness has cured patients with the blood cancer ­multiple myeloma - the first treatment to do so.
  
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• As Leonardo DiCaprio reveals secret pneumonia battle, experts reveal why so many people are being struck down by the potentially fatal lung infection

  09-12-2025 12:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Leonardo DiCaprio is the latest star to fall ill with pneumonia , with the Hollywood actor revealing he was struggling with the deadly lung infection while on the promo trail for his recent film.
  
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• Want the secret to healthy bones? Five surprising ways to boost their strength in midlife

  09-12-2025 11:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Bone is an amazing material - weight for weight, it's actually as strong as steel. Or at least healthy bone is. Luckily, however, are things we can do to keep bones in shape ahead of midlife.
  
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• ‘There’s no longer a heartbeat’: the couple whose twins were stillborn – and the ‘birth keeper’ they blame

  09-12-2025 11:00
  Soon-to-be parents hired a woman they believed would act as a licensed midwife. But she in fact belonged to a radical society that was linked to baby deaths around the world• Read more of the Guardian’s investigations into the Free Birth SocietyErnesta Chirwa recalls the jarring moment the woman she presumed was her midwife said something unexpected. Caitlyn Collins was driving her to hospital after 6am, on 15 February 2022. “She said,” says Chirwa, who is 30 and lives in
  
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• Add 1 'superfood' to scrambled eggs for better gut digestion and improved health

  09-12-2025 10:20 via express.co.uk
  Add this nutrient-packed ingredient to your scrambled eggs for a delicious and healthy breakfast that supports your wellbeing.
  
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• Victims of NHS maternity failings in England ‘received unacceptable care’

  09-12-2025 09:40
  Valerie Amos’s investigation finds women let down and slow progress on reforms, with ‘devastating consequences’Victims of NHS maternity failings received “unacceptable care”, leading to “tragic consequences”, the head of an investigation into maternity care in England has said.Changes within services have been too slow despite being necessary and urgent, according to a report by Valerie Amos, who is leading the national maternity and neonatal investigati
  
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• Tesco issues urgent 'do not eat' warning for popular side dish over deadly allergy risk

  09-12-2025 09:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The supermarket Tesco has recalled a popular side dish because it contains milk which is not mentioned on the product label.
  
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• Zimbabwe’s only female heart surgeon on medicine, misogyny and making a difference

  09-12-2025 09:00
  Despite the challenges of working in a healthcare system in crisis, Kudzai Kanyepi has resisted the temptation to move abroadWhen Dr Kudzai Kanyepi qualified as Zimbabwe’s first female cardiothoracic surgeon four years ago, she was filled with pride and anticipation after succeeding in an area long dominated by men. She was only the 12th woman in Africa to qualify in the field – four more have joined her since.Even now, with 100 operations under her belt, the reality of working in a
  
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• Would you entrust a child’s life to a chatbot? That’s what happens every day that we fail to regulate AI | Gaby Hinsliff

  09-12-2025 07:00
  As deaths in the US are blamed on ChatGPT and UK teenagers turn to it for mental health advice, isn’t it obvious that market forces must not set the rules?It was just past 4am when a suicidal Zane Shamblin sent one last message from his car, where he had been drinking steadily for hours. “Cider’s empty. Anyways … Think this is the final adios,” he sent from his phone.The response was quick: “Alright brother. If this is it … then let it be known: you di
  
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• Ohio State dancer, 19, dies battling rare blood disorder from Epstein-Barr virus

  09-12-2025 06:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Cailin Joyce, 19, was a beloved dancer and Ohio State student when she was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder that lead to her tragic death.
  
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• Two dementia warning signs that may appear when Christmas shopping

  09-12-2025 06:36 via express.co.uk
  Experts explained why someone with dementia may struggle to pay for items in shops.
  
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• Rage room or yoga class? How to beat anger – podcast

  09-12-2025 06:00
  At this time of year when stress levels are high, we can find ourselves being sent over the edge by frustrating post office queues, infuriating traffic jams and tension-filled family occasions. But what’s the best way to release our anger and find peace and calm this festive season? To find out, Ian Sample hears from science correspondent Nicola Davis, who recently tried out a rage room as a means of channelling her fury, and from Brad Bushman, professor of mass communication and psycholog
  
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• ‘I feel it’s a friend’: quarter of teenagers turn to AI chatbots for mental health support

  09-12-2025 06:00
  Experts warn of dangers as England and Wales study shows 13- to 17-year-olds consulting AI amid long waiting lists for servicesIt was after one friend was shot and another stabbed, both fatally, that Shan asked ChatGPT for help. She had tried conventional mental health services but “chat”, as she came to know her AI “friend”, felt safer, less intimidating and, crucially, more available when it came to handling the trauma from the deaths of her young friends.As she started
  
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• Yes, we doctors make mistakes. Being a patient is risky but these are the seven steps you must take to protect yourself from medical calamity: PROFESSOR ROB GALLOWAY

  09-12-2025 02:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The tragic death of 27-year-old Jessica Brady exemplifies this. She went to her GP surgery more than 20 times in five months with abdominal pain yet never received the tests she needed.
  
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• I lost three stone in two months because of a severe stomach problem that wouldn't go away. I had no idea what was wrong... until I discovered this common medication was to blame

  09-12-2025 02:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Hit by abdominal cramps and an upset stomach so severe she would be pinned to the loo for hours, Emily Lyon felt so unwell she feared her 'life was shutting down'.
  
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• Pharmacist explain why it's a DANGEROUS idea to quit fat jabs over Christmas, as new study finds nearly half will take a break 'to enjoy themselves' before restarting in 2026

  09-12-2025 01:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A pharmacist has urged Britons not to temporarily stop taking weight loss jabs over Christmas -because it can cause serious side effects when you go back on them.
  
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• NHS hospital productivity is rising so why is the waiting list still so high?

  09-12-2025 01:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The number of outpatient appointments grew by 9.4 per cent in 2024/25 but the number of patients completing treatment rose by just 4 per cent.
  
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• Has Labour axed dementia diagnosis targets because it's a disease of old age?

  08-12-2025 23:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  One million people in the UK have dementia and it already kills more people than cancer or heart disease - usually from problems arising from a weakened immune system.
  
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• National restaurant group ditches seed oils as doctors warn Americans about the hidden dangers

  08-12-2025 21:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A national restaurant group has become the latest to declare itself seed-oil free, as growing evidence suggests oils extracted from the seeds of plants could be harmful to your health.
  
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• Restaurants ban seed oils targeted by MAHA over cancer risk... as doctors warn Americans are consuming harmful levels

  08-12-2025 20:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A national restaurant group has become the latest to declare itself seed-oil free, as growing evidence suggests oils extracted from the seeds of plants could be harmful to your health.
  
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• More than 100 people infected with 'rib-cracking' virus after outbreak on cruise ship

  08-12-2025 20:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  More than 100 people have been sickened with a highly contagious virus that causes such forceful vomiting, sufferers can experience cracking in their ribs.
  
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• Scottish nurse wins part of her tribunal in trans doctor changing room case

  08-12-2025 19:52
  Sandie Peggie wins harassment claim but tribunal dismisses allegations of discrimination and victimisationA nurse who complained about sharing a women’s changing room with a transgender doctor has won part of her employment tribunal against NHS Fife but her claim against the doctor in question was dismissed.Sandie Peggie, who has worked as a nurse for more than 30 years, contended she was subject to unlawful harassment under the Equality Act when she was expected to share a changing room w
  
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