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• More black men to benefit from prostate cancer screening trial

  02-06-2026 16:52 via bbc.com
  
  Experts are trying to find the best way to screen for prostate cancer, since blood tests alone are not accurate enough for most men.
  
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• Breast cancer cluster at Massachusetts high school sparks testing

  05-06-2026 18:15 via dailymail.com
  
  Principals at the high school have warned that 'multiple' female teachers had been diagnosed with breast cancer or precancerous conditions in recent years.
  
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• Breast cancer cluster among teachers at Massachusetts high school sparks testing

  05-06-2026 17:55 via dailymail.com
  
  Principals at the high school have warned that 'multiple' female teachers had been diagnosed with breast cancer or precancerous conditions in recent years.
  
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• Arizona resident dies from rat virus that sparked outbreak on cruise ship

  05-06-2026 17:28 via dailymail.com
  
  An unidentified Arizona resident has died of the dangerous rat virus that sparked an unprecedented outbreak on the luxury MV Hondius cruise liner, state health officials have announced.
  
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• Just 17 minutes a day of weight-training lowers risk of death from heart disease and dementia

  05-06-2026 17:11 via dailymail.com
  
  In a new study, weight-lifting was linked to a roughly 13 percent lower risk of all-cause mortality, as well as a reduced risk of dying from heart disease and dying from dementia.
  
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• Can cold water really trigger deafness? After comedian Harry Enfield claims the wellness trend left him needing hearing aids, these are the warning signs of 'surfer's ear'

  05-06-2026 15:50 via dailymail.com
  
  Comedy actor Harry Enfield has revealed that the latest wellness trend of cold water swimming has left him deaf, but experts say that the condition was easily avoided.
  
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• One in four births in England are now delivered by emergency caesarean - far higher than in other countries

  05-06-2026 15:35 via dailymail.com
  
  One in four babies are now delivered in emergency operations, with experts suggesting the rise in older mothers, obesity and high profile maternity scandals being to blame.
  
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• Everything smelled and tasted like rotting bodies due to bizarre condition I developed that affects millions

  05-06-2026 14:41 via dailymail.com
  
  Bella Davis had developed a little-understood, but surprisingly common condition that severely distorts a person's senses, causing everything she ate to smell and taste rotten.
  
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• Loneliness group helps young adults find friends

  05-06-2026 13:34 via bbc.com
  
  The national group was set up to help tackle loneliness, after a man died from suicide.
  
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• I've seen so many patients suffering embarrassing urine leaks, even if they aren't elderly. This is what's really causing the problem - and how you can banish it for good: DR RAJ ARORA

  05-06-2026 13:34 via dailymail.com
  
  There are few things more capable of making adults feel unexpectedly elderly than leaking urine while sneezing. For many, pelvic floor weakness arrives quietly at first.
  
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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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• 1 in 4 births in England now by emergency C-section

  05-06-2026 11:12 via bbc.com
  
  A quarter of all babies in England are now delivered by emergency caesarean operations, BBC analysis shows - marking a significant rise over the last five years.
  
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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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• One in four births in England is now emergency caesarean, BBC analysis shows

  05-06-2026 01:41 via bbc.com
  
  The shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase.
  
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• 'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence

  05-06-2026 01:29 via bbc.com
  
  Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.
  
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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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