Health news

• Obesity cases rising fastest in young adults

  25-06-2026 01:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Experts say the cost of living, pandemic and boom in unhealthy food are behind the rise in cases.
  
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• Vaping now linked to increased risk of vision impairment and blindness, study finds

  26-06-2026 19:31 via dailymail.com
  
  Transitioning from cigarettes to vapes - rather than quitting nicotine completely - is linked to a higher risk of developing severe eye diseases that can lead to blindness.
  
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• Thousands exposed to world's most infectious disease as officials confirm measles at major airports in two states

  26-06-2026 17:03 via dailymail.com
  
  Thousands may have been exposed to measles at two major airports, officials in two states have confirmed. The exposure comes as measles surges nationwide, totaling more than 2,100 cases.
  
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• Don't get too drunk during England game, beg Ambulance chiefs - as France 'bans alcohol' due to overwhelmed health services

  26-06-2026 16:52 via dailymail.com
  
  Ambulance staff have urged England fans to drink responsibly this weekend - after a surge in callouts after the Three Lions faced Ghana on Tuesday.
  
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• Eating red meat 'can trigger worse symptoms' in people with inflammatory bowel disease

  26-06-2026 16:32 via dailymail.com
  
  Eating red meat may increase the likelihood of developing irritable bowel disease, while pea protein may have a protective effect, new research suggests.
  
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• I was tired, anxious and always bloated. Doctors gave me countless prescriptions… but then I tried a 50-cent natural gut supplement that completely de-puffed my stomach

  26-06-2026 14:28 via dailymail.com
  
  Like most people suffering from irritable bowel syndrome, Claire Smith, 37, was no stranger to agonizing stomach cramps, bloating and fatigue.
  
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• Why skin doctors insist you MUST use mineral suncreams: They may turn your face pasty white - but this is why they are far safer and more effective than 'toxic' chemical alternatives

  26-06-2026 13:06 via dailymail.com
  
  Chemical sunscreens, anti-UV ray creams and sprays that can be rubbed into the skin, have long been a mainstay on pharmacy shelves. But recently there has been a major shift in opinion.
  
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• Three hospitals declare critical incidents as heatwave causes machines to malfunction

  26-06-2026 12:36 via dailymail.com
  
  Hundreds of patients have had hospital appointments cancelled while others are being resuscitated in corridors as hospitals shut down in the extreme heat.
  
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• Protein puddings are taking over supermarket shelves - but are they really healthy? A nutritionist ranks the best and worst

  26-06-2026 12:13 via dailymail.com
  
  Once the preserve of bodybuilders and gym obsessives, protein is now being added to everything - including chocolate desserts.
  
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• French man fell ill with Ebola while on flight from Democratic Republic of Congo, sparking new outbreak fears

  26-06-2026 11:06 via dailymail.com
  
  The doctor who brought Ebola to France fell ill mid-flight, despite boarding the plane without symptoms, sparking fresh concerns about cross-border transmission.
  
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• Lower-inflammatory diet may help delay or reduce dementia risk - even in older people at risk of Alzheimer's

  26-06-2026 09:17 via dailymail.com
  
  Diet has long been linked to dementia risk, but new research suggests that it's never too late to start eating better to stave off the disease
  
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• I’m a GP — swap biscuits for this sweet treat to cut heart disease risk

  26-06-2026 08:00 via express.co.uk
  EXCLUSIVE: Dr Samantha Wild has shared a simple tip to help avoid high cholesterol and weight gain.
  
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• Difference between heatstroke and heat exhaustion explained — urgent symptoms

  26-06-2026 07:32 via express.co.uk
  Keep yourself and others safe amid these record-breaking temperatures by recognising the signs.
  
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• I was tired, anxious and always bloated. Doctors gave me countless prescriptions… but then I tried a 40p natural gut supplement that completely de-puffed my tummy

  26-06-2026 02:00 via dailymail.com
  
  Like most women suffering from irritable bowel syndrome, Claire Smith, 37, was no stranger to agonising stomach cramps, bloating and fatigue.
  
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• I was taking 130 painkillers a day until a 20-minute noninvasive procedure cured my dependence

  26-06-2026 01:13 via dailymail.com
  
  A man taking more than 100 painkillers a day was cured of his dependence with a first-of-its-kind 20-minute procedure.
  
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• Massive 640% surge in prostate checks after Jeremy Clarkson went public with his cancer diagnosis

  26-06-2026 01:12 via dailymail.com
  
  More than 50,000 used Prostate Cancer UK's online tool in the week since the former Top Gear host went public with his own diagnosis.
  
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• Secret plastic surgeries of World Cup stars: From the iconic player rumored to have had SEVEN different tweaks, to striker with plump lips and 'mysteriously frozen' face... surgeons reveal all

  25-06-2026 23:38 via dailymail.com
  
  They are among the most recognizable faces in the world - yet as a number of soccer stars stepped out onto the pitch this past fortnight, fans were quick to ask if some had undergone subtle tweaks.
  
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• Viral outbreak on military base spreads as 275 are sickened and four hospitalized... prompting calls to bring back vaccine requirement

  25-06-2026 22:49 via dailymail.com
  
  A viral outbreak tearing through an Air Force base in southern Texas sickening at least 275 people and hospitalizing four has prompted urgent calls to bring back vaccine mandates.
  
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• Travel restrictions tightened in Ebola epicenter after France confirms first case of incurable deadly virus

  25-06-2026 22:35 via dailymail.com
  
  Travel restrictions have been ramped up after France confirmed its first case of Ebola this week. The outbreak is driven by the Bundibugyo strain, which has up to a 50 percent mortality rate.
  
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• Fresh UK health crisis spreading across 1 age group – and 3 things are to blame

  25-06-2026 22:07 via express.co.uk
  Three problems are affecting Brits in one age group and experts have sounded the alarm as new diagonses spike by at least 20%
  
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• Eating potatoes CAN help you drop pant sizes... dietitians reveal how to make the carb part of a weight-loss diet

  25-06-2026 18:31 via dailymail.com
  
  Potatoes get a bad reputation because they're high in carbs andoften served with high-calorie toppings such as butter, cheese and bacon. However, the potato itself isn't a problem.
  
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• NHS considering changes to managers' contracts to challenge them over maternity care failings more easily

  25-06-2026 17:52 via dailymail.com
  
  The health service is considering changes to managers' contracts so it is easier to hold them to account for failings in maternity care, the NHS England chief executive, right, has revealed.
  
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• Aussie mum who was diagnosed with cancer issues an urgent warning - as landmark new study reveals accelerated cellular aging in younger generation

  25-06-2026 17:36 via dailymail.com
  
  A cancer survivor has issued an urgent warning to Aussies after new research revealed that younger adults are ageing faster than the generations before them, making them more prone to cancer.
  
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• The number of hours of sunlight needed every day to protect against dementia... as exposure may cut risk by 25%

  25-06-2026 17:27 via dailymail.com
  
  An unsuspecting lifestyle factor may have a notable impact on the risk of developing dementia. A new study found that length of time exposed to daylight is associated with dementia risk.
  
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• Weight-loss jab users more likely to report changes in taste and smell, study finds

  25-06-2026 17:07 via dailymail.com
  
  Weight loss jabs like Mounjaro and Ozempic have been linked with a nearly 50 per cent increased risk of taste and smell disturbances, a study has found.
  
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• Naga Munchetty 'fainted' before BBC appearance in painful health admission

  25-06-2026 16:23 via express.co.uk
  Naga has previously said she became "conditioned to accept" the pain, but admitted it can "come at any time", including when she is live on BBC Breakfast
  
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• Parents issued sunscreen warning as they are urged to do 1 thing this heatwave

  25-06-2026 16:18 via express.co.uk
  Parents are being urged to take extra precautions as soaring temperatures sweep across the country.
  
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• Newsletter exclusive: Are restless legs driving you crazy in the heatwave? My GP didn't know how to help - then a top neurologist prescribed me a very unlikely but common drug

  25-06-2026 16:02 via dailymail.com
  
  I'm pregnant - and have restless legs syndrome (RLS), a common disorder described by the NHS as an overwhelming urge to move your legs to stop an uncomfortable sensation.
  
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• Cardiac nurse explains how people with heart conditions can stay safe in heatwave

  25-06-2026 16:00 via express.co.uk
  A cardiology expert has outlined a series of tips for how people with heart problems can stay safe during the heatwave
  
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• NHS advice to cool down 'in 30 minutes' as temperatures could hit 37C

  25-06-2026 15:45 via express.co.uk
  Following these steps can help prevent deadly heatstroke
  
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