Health news

• Genital herpes rising in England

  03-06-2026 14:08 via bbc.com
  
  New cases of genital herpes are increasing in England, bucking an overall fall in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the latest data shows.
  
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• Healthiest supermarket ice-creams: Nutritionist reveals the tubs to add to your trolley... and the ones to avoid

  05-06-2026 13:11 via dailymail.com
  
  Whether it's paired with hot cake, served alongside a toasty apple pie or even just enjoyed on its own, ice cream is a hit among families and dinner guests across Britain.
  
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• I was 43 and according to my £190 fitness tracker I was in perfect health... weeks later, I DIED from a heart attack and was brought back to life. I'm proof these gadgets CAN'T be relied on

  05-06-2026 11:49 via dailymail.com
  
  'Fit and healthy' Julian Davies, 43, trusted his fitness tracker to flag any problems. Instead, it told him he'd had a 'great night's sleep' - as doctors diagnosed a major heart attack.
  
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• New 'AI vaccine' could protect against ALL viruses including Covid and Ebola: 'Cutting-edge jab technology is future proofed against new mutations'

  05-06-2026 11:18 via dailymail.com
  
  Researchers have developed a new way to prevent people falling ill with potential pandemic level viruses - before they have even become a threat.
  
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• Woman, 61, 'had IBS for decades' before being given months to live

  05-06-2026 09:08 via express.co.uk
  Ruth Lloyd-Williams said she refused to be negative
  
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• Sertraline warning as NHS says 'call 111' for symptom in your chest

  05-06-2026 07:00 via express.co.uk
  This drug can sometimes cause "more serious" side effects
  
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• Horrifying map reveals America's prostate cancer death hotspots: Doctors reveal shocking real reason disease is exploding... and common lifestyle mistake that proves fatal

  05-06-2026 02:03 via dailymail.com
  
  Prior to his prostate cancer diagnosis, Barry Katz had no symptoms - no pain, no trouble urinating, no warning signs. His cancer was caught, but for so many men across the US, it's a different story.
  
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• Gateway to quicker, cheaper medical treatment abroad is now open

  04-06-2026 23:56 via express.co.uk
  A new digital marketplace has been launched to give options to patients frustrated by long NHS waiting lists.
  
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• Superfood snacks and drug-free pain relief... Daily Mail tests latest wellness fads to reveal which ones are REALLY worth it

  04-06-2026 19:04 via dailymail.com
  
  As a health journalist, I am always on the lookout for the latest and greatest health gadgets or wellness products.
  
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• I was balding at 23. None of the miracle solutions or medications helped and I had to wear a hat everywhere... until I discovered this method that gave me my hair back. Any man can do it too

  04-06-2026 18:15 via dailymail.com
  
  Olly Hilton, 23, began noticing signs of hair loss at 18 years old. He tried everything from 'hair-revitalising' caffeine shampoos to rosemary oil and minoxidil spray - but saw no improvement.
  
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• The little-known migraine trigger that causes the debilitating headaches for millions... how to ward it off

  04-06-2026 18:04 via dailymail.com
  
  A little-known migraine trigger could be responsible for the debilitating pain for millions of Americans, new research from doctors in Cincinnati and New York City has found.
  
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• One in ten colorectal cancers is now in people aged under 50 - and survival rates plunge without early detection and treatment

  04-06-2026 17:56 via dailymail.com
  
  Cases of bowel cancer - also known as colorectal cancer - have surged among younger adults in recent years, with one in 10 cases now in under 50s.
  
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• The $1.50 legume hailed as 'most versatile superfood'... its protein helps with weight loss and vitamins promote heart health

  04-06-2026 16:59 via dailymail.com
  
  The term 'superfood' is often used to describe foods high in vitamins, protein, fiber or antioxidants - but few actually pack a punch across the board like this cheap staple.
  
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• Revolutionary Wegovy Pill weight-loss drug set to be approved for use in Britain 'within days' - and it will be cheaper than injections

  04-06-2026 16:10 via dailymail.com
  
  The daily tablet, called the Wegovy Pill, is expected to get the greenlight from health officials, according to sources close to the drug's developer, the Danish firm Novo Nordisk.
  
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• Hope for stroke survivors as researchers improve arm function with simple treatment: 'Can improve movement even years later'

  04-06-2026 15:42 via dailymail.com
  
  Around 100,000 Britons suffer a stroke each year. The condition occurs when blood stops flowing to part of the brain and is a leading cause of death, claiming around 34,000 lives annually.
  
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• Weight loss drugs could cut breast cancer risk by 30%, study finds

  04-06-2026 14:42 via express.co.uk
  A major study has uncovered a surprising link between the drugs and cancer
  
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• Dr Amir Khan's 'little rant' about people on GLP-1 weight loss jabs

  04-06-2026 14:22 via express.co.uk
  The expert had some strong opinions on the medications
  
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• Blood pressure dementia risk warning to anyone with reading above key threshold

  04-06-2026 14:17 via express.co.uk
  A new study of more than 8,000 people pinpointed a significant risk factor for dementia-related death
  
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• NHS warns staff to 'prepare for Ebola outbreak in the UK' as eye-bleeding disease kills hundreds in Africa: 'Stock up on PPE and isolate patients ASAP'

  04-06-2026 13:02 via dailymail.com
  
  NHS staff have been told to prepare for potential Ebola cases reaching the UK amid a fast-growing outbreak of the deadly virus in Africa.
  
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• How to avoid 'Ozempic teeth': Dentist warns of new side effect and shares simple ways to protect your smile

  04-06-2026 13:01 via dailymail.com
  
  Receding or sensitive gums, yellowing teeth, bad breath, tooth decay and gum disease are among the distressing symptoms of a disturbing new side‑effect dentists have dubbed 'Ozempic teeth'.
  
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• I'm at world's biggest cancer conference — here are 5 breakthroughs you should know about

  04-06-2026 13:00 via express.co.uk
  Express health editor Hanna joined 40,000 cancer experts at the American Society of Clinical Oncology's annual meeting in Chicago.
  
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• The truth about sleeping with your pet: Germ risks, claims of better sleep... and what experts REALLY think

  04-06-2026 12:54 via dailymail.com
  
  For many pet owners, the last job of the night is making sure their cat or dog is settled, cosy and ready for bed. The only problem? More often than not, their bed is also yours.
  
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• 'Functional' ingredient 'boosts cognition' with 'single dose'

  04-06-2026 12:25 via express.co.uk
  Growing research suggests it may support immunity, energy, cognition and gut health, an expert says
  
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• 'Silent' stress problem that can lead to 'worn-down teeth'

  04-06-2026 11:44 via express.co.uk
  A dentist claims that 'the signs are unmistakable' and the problem can cause permanent damage if not sorted out
  
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• Not spinach or kale — world's healthiest vegetable named by scientists

  04-06-2026 11:37 via express.co.uk
  The leafy green is widely available in UK supermarkets and has been a staple of British cuisine for centuries.
  
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• Scientists at NIH charged with attempting to smuggle highly contagious pathogens from Africa into US

  04-06-2026 06:44 via dailymail.com
  
  Two top US government scientists have been charged with smuggling vials of viruses into the country - and then allegedly lying about it when questioned by officials.
  
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• Hope for thousands of ovarian cancer patients as new drug which slashes risk of death by a third is made available on the NHS

  04-06-2026 01:17 via dailymail.com
  
  Doctors today hailed a 'milestone' moment in ovarian cancer treatment after a drug that gives patients precious extra months was made available on the NHS today.
  
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• These bad lifestyle habits triggered my multiple sclerosis at AGE 40. Now I know exactly why it's on the rise in under-50s. Here's treatment everyone must know... don't leave it too late

  04-06-2026 00:58 via dailymail.com
  
  Ryan Roy knew he 'wasn't taking care' of himself. He believes these factors may have contributed to his incurable neurological disease that's surging in the US.
  
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• Trump's mystery 14lbs weight gain: Physician spots 'very serious' red flag in the President's medical exam

  03-06-2026 23:09 via dailymail.com
  
  'Someone has got to really quietly sit down and talk with him, and say, "You're playing with fire,"' advised Dr Fischer.
  
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• Nearly half of people caring for someone with dementia say they have reached 'breaking point'

  03-06-2026 23:00 via dailymail.com
  
  Friends and family of the almost 1million people living with the condition in the UK describe years of exhaustion, anxiety and grief.
  
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