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• Is being a chef bad for your mental health?

  26-11-2017 12:00
  Brutal pressure at work is causing depression in many chefs. In one survey, more than half said they took painkillers or drink to get through shifts. What is happening behind the kitchen doors?In October last year Andrew Clarke, head chef of the much-admired Brunswick House restaurant in Vauxhall, London, posted a picture of himself to Instagram. It’s in black and white. He is sitting at a table against a wall of distressed plaster, his straggly hair unsuccessfully tucked away beneath a ra
  
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• How to lose the dangerous visceral fat creeping on in middle age - even if you're slim: The daily treat to ditch, the exact workout that burns it... and the transformative power of testosterone

  17-09-2026 18:08 via dailymail.com
  
  Being overweight may not be as risky for your health as we're so often told. Indeed you might be no worse in terms of heart health than skinny people. Provided your waist is slim, that is.
  
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• Recall of half a million soups, dips and salsas classed as highest risk level... 'reasonable probability of death'

  17-09-2026 17:34 via dailymail.com
  
  A recall of more than half a million products has been upgraded to the FDA's highest level over concerns an ingredient in the foods is contaminated with a life-threatening bacteria.
  
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• Beware the stinkfluencers! Young men are skipping showers to boost their pheromones - but scientists say there's zero evidence it works

  17-09-2026 17:07 via dailymail.com
  
  Of all the trends that have swept the internet, this might be the smelliest one yet.
  
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• Why sit-ups won't get rid of stubborn belly fat... and what you should do instead to get a flat stomach in four weeks, according to top expert

  17-09-2026 14:28 via dailymail.com
  
  There is ample evidence to suggest that sit-ups won't get rid of your belly fat. Scientists say that typical core workouts are, at best useless and, at worst, could result in debilitating spine injuries.
  
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• Why so many are suffering with weeping, crusty skin as autumn rolls in. I'm a top dermatologist whose life is blighted by eczema every year. This is how to soothe and erase it

  17-09-2026 13:26 via dailymail.com
  
  I have seen people with hands so sore with severe eczema that they were infected, crusting and weeping. Some have even had to stop work permanently.
  
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• How to lose the visceral body fat that blights even the slimmest among us as middle age hits: The daily treat to ditch NOW, precise workout to use - and transformative power of testosterone

  17-09-2026 13:26 via dailymail.com
  
  Being overweight may not be as risky for your health as we're so often told. Indeed you might be no worse in terms of heart health than skinny people. Provided your waist is slim, that is.
  
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• Warning as salmonella cases jump again - another 37 Britons sickened by bug linked to eggs that's killed 2

  17-09-2026 11:09 via dailymail.com
  
  The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has today confirmed a total of 586 cases of the life-threatening bacterial infection - a jump from 549 last Thursday.
  
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• 'Life-changing' breast cancer drug now available for women with incurable disease in major U-turn by NHS drug chiefs

  17-09-2026 08:59 via dailymail.com
  
  Thousands of women in England with incurable breast cancer have been granted fresh hope thanks to a drug that extends life for up to three years.
  
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• New hope for breast cancer patients as life-extending drug now on NHS in England

  17-09-2026 01:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Enhertu, which can give patients an extra seven months to live on average, has been prescribed in Scotland for more than two years and is available.
  
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• Warn women in their 30s about alcohol and breast cancer link, urge scientists

  17-09-2026 01:01 via dailymail.com
  
  Women in their thirties, especially those who are overweight, should be warned about the link between alcohol and breast cancer, new research suggests.
  
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• Weight loss drug warning as study finds potentially deadly surgical complication is 11 times more common in patients using the jabs

  17-09-2026 00:01 via dailymail.com
  
  Researchers say users of the drugs are 11 times more likely to have their stomach contents come back up into the throat while under anaesthetic compared to those who do not.
  
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• The fight against dementia must be pursued with the same vigour that turned the tide on cancer, Baroness Casey says

  16-09-2026 23:00 via dailymail.com
  
  Lady Casey, chair of the Independent Commission on Adult Social Care, called on ministers to make dementia 'Britain's next great national mission - just as cancer was for previous generations'.
  
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• Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy now linked to potentially deadly brain disorder

  16-09-2026 18:48 via dailymail.com
  
  Researchers in Israel made the link after identifying 15 cases of the neurological condition in weight loss drug users.
  
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• 'Mosquito toilet' reveals virus never before seen in US may be silently spreading

  16-09-2026 17:14 via dailymail.com
  
  Researchers in New Jersey 3D printed a device to collect waste from mosquitoes - much like human waste is collected from wastewater to monitor the spread of viruses such as Covid.
  
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• L'Oreal sued over allegations beauty giant concealed the cancer risks linked to company's hair products

  16-09-2026 17:07 via dailymail.com
  
  Arizona Attorney General Kristin Mayes filed the suit against L'Oreal USA, Inc, its parent company, and SoftSheen, on Thursday.
  
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• Adults diagnosed with ADHD have a 'mild' form of the disorder, researchers say

  16-09-2026 17:01 via dailymail.com
  
  Experts found those diagnosed after the age of 18 have fewer additional health conditions and a lower genetic risk of developing the disorder than under 17s.
  
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• L'Oréal sued over allegations beauty giant concealed the cancer risks linked to company's hair products

  16-09-2026 16:27 via dailymail.com
  
  Arizona Attorney General Kristin Mayes filed the suit against L'Oréal USA, Inc., its parent company, and SoftSheen, on Thursday.
  
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• Seated exercises help physical and mental health

  16-09-2026 13:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Laugh, Move & Groove, nominated for the Make a Difference Awards, holds sessions around Jersey.
  
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• The little-known condition that causes unsightly 'permanent goosebumps' - and up to 40 per cent of adults have it. This is exactly how to banish 'chicken skin' for good... and what NOT to do: DR SABIKA KARIM

  16-09-2026 13:22 via dailymail.com
  
  Keratosis pilaris, often referred to as 'chicken skin', affects around half of teenagers and approximately 40 per cent of adults.
  
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• Burnham thanks well-wishers following his father's death

  16-09-2026 13:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  All opposition leaders sent condolences to Burnham as he cancelled engagements earlier this week.
  
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• Are you eating breakfast, lunch and dinner at the wrong time? Experts reveal the perfect hour for every meal - and why shifting yours by an hour could transform your waistline

  16-09-2026 11:23 via dailymail.com
  
  A growing body of evidence suggests that eating the majority of calories as early as possible in the day could accelerate weight loss, lower blood pressure and keep you fuller for longer.
  
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• Alcohol consumption scorecard to help track intake

  16-09-2026 10:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Health Improvement Commission says it is to help people get a clearer picture of their intake.
  
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• Letby doctor says inquiry 'grim reading' and he wishes 'we had been brave enough to follow suspicions'

  16-09-2026 02:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Consultant Dr John Gibbs worked at the hospital during the period in 2015 to 2016 when Letby murdered seven babies.
  
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• Do you feel guilty when calling in sick at work? This might be why...

  16-09-2026 01:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say.
  
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• A sandwich a day could shrink your waist, cut cholesterol and slash risk of heart attack, major study finds

  16-09-2026 00:08 via dailymail.com
  
  Researchers discovered that eating the equivalent to two large slices of wholegrain bread per day was associated with a range of heart health benefits - including weight loss.
  
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• Teen dies of measles-related brain complication... as cases continue to surge to record levels

  15-09-2026 22:52 via dailymail.com
  
  A Pennsylvania teenager has died from measles complications, marking the state's fourth death from the virus this year.
  
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• US records ANOTHER measles-related death after teen dies from brain swelling complication

  15-09-2026 22:08 via dailymail.com
  
  A Pennsylvania teenager has died from measles complications, marking the state's fourth death from the virus this year.
  
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• A mysterious kidney disease is striking young workers in growing Texas cluster

  15-09-2026 22:06 via dailymail.com
  
  Doctors in Texas are warning over the disease, which they are diagnosing among men in their 20s and 30s.
  
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• The exact time to get your yearly flu shot... after last year's season saw emergence of 'super flu' mutation

  15-09-2026 20:46 via dailymail.com
  
  As flu season arrives, doctors reveal the best time to receive the flu shot to fight off the highly contagious infection.
  
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