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• Hair loss expert names the trendy hairstyle causing women to go bald: 'It  causes repeated stress and breakage'

  09-11-2025 15:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Trichologist Rachel Valentine posted on TikTok that she had recently seen two clients with similar breakage around their crown area.
  
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• I'm a pharmacist, this is how to protect yourself against the mutant flu sweeping the UK... right NOW

  09-12-2025 19:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Health leaders believe the UK could face its worst flu season to date - with some hospitals already declaring critical incidents, imposing face mask rules and banning visitors.
  
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• How 29p-a-day 'bodybuilders' supplement creatine can slash body fat, boost energy and even counteract the side effects of Mounjaro - especially if you are over 50

  09-12-2025 19:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Research suggests it might be beneficial for age-related ­problems, such as muscle loss.
  
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• Warning to travelers as more cases of flesh-eating bacteria are reported in holiday destinations

  09-12-2025 19:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In an update, the state's department of health said two new cases of people infected with Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria that infests open wounds and can cause limb amputations and sepsis , had been detected.
  
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• Dad issues urgent warning to parents after horrifying discovery hidden inside his child's bottle

  09-12-2025 18:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A father's viral warning about a widely used reusable water bottle has alarmed and unsettled parents across the country now seeing the problem for the first time themselves.
  
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• Tooth decay among adults at levels similar to those last seen in 1998 with 4 in 10 having rotten teeth

  09-12-2025 18:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Experts said the findings are 'deeply alarming', with patients blaming difficulties securing an NHS appointment and unaffordable fees for the decline in their oral health.
  
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• Is it a good idea to have a hot toddy when you’re sick?

  09-12-2025 18:00
  Experts weigh in on if the traditional remedy of whisky, honey, lemon and hot water can actually help your coldThe hot toddy has a reputation as a folk remedy for illness. And if you’re sick, a steaming cup of whisky, honey, lemon, and water can sound like a lot more fun than crackers and broth.But what about the alcohol? Here’s what experts say about hot toddies and colds. Continue reading...
  
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• Parasite cleanses: why are so many people obsessed with intestinal worms?

  09-12-2025 16:53
  Probably the most disgusting online trend of 2025, this has led to pictures of people’s excrement all over the internet. Please make it stop ...Name: Parasite cleanses.Age: The earliest written records of what were probably parasitic infections in humans are from Egyptian medicine, between around 3000 and 400BC. Continue reading...
  
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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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• Badenoch announces Tory review of which conditions qualify for benefits

  09-12-2025 14:13
  ‘Age of diagnosis’ of ‘low-level mental health issues’ such as ADHD making system too costly, Conservative leader saysUK politics live – latest updatesThe Conservatives have begun a policy review to slash the scope and cost of the benefits system, with Kemi Badenoch saying an “age of diagnosis” for “low-level mental conditions” was fast making it unaffordable.While it is up to the review to come up with specific policies, the Conservative lea
  
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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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• When a chatbot’s advice is a matter of life or death, how can we leave AI to the free market wild west? | Gaby Hinsliff

  09-12-2025 07:00
  As suicides in the US are blamed on ChatGPT and UK teenagers turn to it for mental health advice, we need clear rules – and we the people must set themIt 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 didn&r
  
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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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