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• FGM: More than 5,000 new cases in England

  04-07-2017 15:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Women and girls born in Somalia account for more than a third of those identified, but 112 were UK-born.
  
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• Proof the Pill can make you fat? Major study finds women on the contraception are more likely to need weight loss jabs

  22-07-2026 17:15 via dailymail.com
  
  Danish researchers found that women who've used hormonal birth control are up to 63 per cent more likely to be prescribed slimming injections like Wegovy and Ozempic.
  
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• Nearly three dozen buildings revealed as potential sources of deadly lung disease outbreak... as deaths and cases continue to rise

  22-07-2026 17:03 via dailymail.com
  
  The number of cases and death toll in New York's legionnaires' outbreak has risen once again, as officials list nearly three dozen buildings that could be harboring dangerous bacteria.
  
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• Over-the-counter allergy medication recalled over fears of contamination with drug that can cause 'life-threatening' reactions

  22-07-2026 16:10 via dailymail.com
  
  Millions of Americans are being urged to check their medicine cabinets for a common allergy medication over fears it may be contaminated with a potentially life-threatening ingredient.
  
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• Horrifying reality of America's 'diarrhea parasite' outbreak laid bare: Bedridden, hospitalized for weeks and in the bathroom 30 times a DAY... now victims reveal exactly what they ate before being struck down

  22-07-2026 15:02 via dailymail.com
  
  A dialysis patient hospitalized three times, a veteran with life-threatening intestinal inflammation and a marathon runner bedridden for weeks - all victims of Cyclospora.
  
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• Fitness pro's easy 30-minute routine for celeb-worthy toned arms - and the exercises that DON'T work

  22-07-2026 13:35 via dailymail.com
  
  While losing arm definition is a normal part of ageing, it can leave many feeling self-conscious. But according to a top personal trainer, this doesn't have to be the case.
  
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• Warning over deadly 'broken heart syndrome' that silently haunts menopausal women without them knowing - and it's triggered by stress

  22-07-2026 12:48 via dailymail.com
  
  Anatomy expert Dr Benedicta Quaye has said that having heart palpitations may actually be a sign of the little-known, life-threatening condition.
  
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• Doctors thought 35 year-old's eating problems were caused by a hernia. It was horrific 'leather stomach' cancer that's spread 'everywhere'

  22-07-2026 11:08 via dailymail.com
  
  The family of a 35-year-old man with end stage stomach cancer that was mistaken for a hernia has urged those with worrying symptoms to 'keep pushing' doctors for answers.
  
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• Removing tax from sanitary products 'pointless'

  22-07-2026 07:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jersey's government has spent more than £500,000 on its free period product scheme since 2022.
  
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• So many divorced women are getting under-the-skirt procedures to reinvigorate sex: From injections for better orgasms, to miracle tightening treatments and how to quickly banish dark pigmentation, DR SHEILA reveals all

  22-07-2026 05:11 via dailymail.com
  
  As a plastic surgeon, I can often tell that a patient is going through a major life transition even before they tell me why they're sitting in my consultation room.
  
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• UK humanitarian worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital

  22-07-2026 02:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The health worker was evacuated to the UK from the DR Congo after being potentially exposed to the virus.
  
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• More young women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes

  22-07-2026 02:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England is seeing "a worrying increase" in women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes, say experts. Here's what to look out for.
  
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• Weight loss jabs slash alcohol hospitalisations by 60%, new study finds

  22-07-2026 00:35 via dailymail.com
  
  Weight-loss jabs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro have been linked to a sharp decline in the number of people admitted to hospital for alcohol-use disorder.
  
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• Many of us are guilty of simply reaching for our phone to research that collagen-boosting skin supplement or acne treatment. This is why we're taking a HUGE risk, by a leading pharmacist

  21-07-2026 23:52 via dailymail.com
  
  Too many of us are diagnosing ourselves and taking supplements that aren't necessary because of the internet but as a pharmacist, these are the questions I'd advise you to ask
  
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• Suspected Ebola case is being monitored at a London hospital after 'exposure in the Democratic Republic of the Congo'

  21-07-2026 23:04 via dailymail.com
  
  The British resident had been working in the African nation as part of a humanitarian organisation when he is feared to have contracted the disease.
  
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• CDC issues travel notice for tropical hotspot as outbreak of deadly incurable mosquito virus reaches Americas

  21-07-2026 20:35 via dailymail.com
  
  The CDC issued a Level 2 travel advisory, urging Americans to 'practice enhanced precautions' as the virus plagues a popular tourist destination.
  
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• Trump pulls Medicaid funding to multiple states over concerns of fraud

  21-07-2026 19:22 via dailymail.com
  
  The Trump administration is withholding more than $1 billion in Medicaid funds from California and Minnesota over fraud concerns, pending documentation from the states.
  
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• I was tired all the time and my doctor blamed low iron. But then I was diagnosed with this terrifying condition even though I had none of the other symptoms. This is the test you MUST ask for... it saved my life

  21-07-2026 18:06 via dailymail.com
  
  When Laura Jackson first began to experience bouts of tiredness, she put it down to being a working mum with two babies.
  
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• Man gives brutally honest account of genital condition that affects 15 million men but 'no one talks about it'

  21-07-2026 16:48 via dailymail.com
  
  Social media influencer Joel M is raising awareness of hypospadias, a condition that affects around one in every 300 male births yet, he says, 'no one speaks about it'.
  
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• Man gives brutally honest account of genital disease that affects 15 million men but 'no one talks about it'

  21-07-2026 15:53 via dailymail.com
  
  Social media influencer Joel M is raising awareness of hypospadias, a condition that affects around one in every 300 male births yet, he says, 'no one speaks about it'.
  
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• Death toll continues to rise in outbreak of lung disease spread by water vapor and air conditioners

  21-07-2026 15:46 via dailymail.com
  
  The death toll in New York City's legionnaires' outbreak has risen once again, bringing the total number of victims to four, city officials have announced.
  
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• Fresh warning over restless legs pills taken by thousands that can cause 'aggressive behaviours'

  21-07-2026 13:47 via dailymail.com
  
  Tens of thousands of Britons taking a common pill to treat restless legs could be at risk of suffering aggressive outbursts, experts have warned.
  
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• Nutritional yeast is the new 'it' food diet gurus say can help beat exhaustion - but does the 'cheesy' powder live up to the hype?

  21-07-2026 12:47 via dailymail.com
  
  Nutritional yeast - a deactivated form of the yeast used to make bread - has attracted quite the fan club online, with Instagram foodies using it in just about every savoury dish
  
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• Ruth's hacking cough was so bad she had to be rushed to A&E repeatedly. Antibiotics didn't help and it took months to discover the real cause. Now, it's on the rise... and experts are sharing a troubling warning

  21-07-2026 12:44 via dailymail.com
  
  When Ruth McQueen developed a persistent cough, her GP diagnosed a bacterial infection and gave her antibiotics. But the cough worsened, so much that Ruth, 61, could hardly breathe.
  
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• Curious tale of Kevin Keegan's cancer diagnosis - stomach tumour that killed him was only discovered after major car crash...as football legend dies aged 75

  21-07-2026 12:32 via dailymail.com
  
  The Liverpool and Newcastle United legend was diagnosed in January with stomach cancer, a disease that affects 6,800 people in Britain each year and claims 3,600 lives over the same period.
  
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• TikTok told me I have ADHD because I would forget my keys, procrastinate on work and have difficulty concentrating. I put it to the test by asking REAL experts what they think

  21-07-2026 11:57 via dailymail.com
  
  I can't remember exactly when the adverts changed. I only remember the moment I realised they seemed to know more about me than I was comfortable with.
  
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• The 'smart loo' that spots HEART problems before you have any symptoms... and its makers claim it's just as good as an ECG

  21-07-2026 11:55 via dailymail.com
  
  The first port of call with any medical worries is usually the GP. But what if we could get an instant check on key aspects of our health - by popping to the bathroom instead?
  
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• Revealed: The curious way doctors discovered stomach cancer that hit Kevin Keegan - as football legend dies aged 75

  21-07-2026 11:49 via dailymail.com
  
  The Liverpool and Newcastle United legend was diagnosed in January with stomach cancer, a disease that affects 6,800 people in Britain each year and claims 3,600 lives over the same period.
  
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• Your tips on getting a fussy child to eat, and six recipes they'll love

  21-07-2026 02:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Want to avoid battles over broccoli and squabbles over spinach? We've asked you for your advice on how to cope at mealtimes over the summer holidays.
  
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• You're doing protein all wrong! You CAN use it to build muscle and boost hair, skin, nails and even immunity - but so many people make these crucial mistakes

  21-07-2026 02:01 via dailymail.com
  
  Once the preserve of bodybuilders, protein supplements are now being stirred into morning coffees, spooned into yoghurt, baked into flapjacks and marketed to everyone.
  
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