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• Playing mahjong protects against dementia

  01-01-2026 21:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It spread internationally in the 1920s after being introduced to the US, and its popularity has continued to grow worldwide. Now, experts believe it may help to prevent dementia.
  
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• Five more children dead from new 'super' virus as doctors warn it leaves sufferers gasping for air

  07-01-2026 19:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Five children have died from a new strain of 'super flu' that leaves sufferers gasping for air and battling sky-high fevers, leaving health officials issuing urgent warnings on signs to watch for.
  
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• Ozempic could lower the risk of one of the fastest-rising cancers in young people

  07-01-2026 19:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  New evidence shows that GLP-1 drugs might be more effective than aspirin at preventing colorectal cancer, while also significantly lowering the risk of death for patients who have the disease.
  
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• Trump administration releases updated dietary guidelines: ‘eat real food’

  07-01-2026 19:02
  New guidance presented by Robert F Kennedy Jr prioritizes protein, healthy fats and ‘declares war on added sugar’The Trump administration has released updated dietary guidelines for Americans on Wednesday that emphasize eating whole and minimally processed foods, scaling back refined carbohydrates, and “declaring war” on added sugars.The recommendations encourage “prioritizing high-quality protein, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables and whole grains” while steer
  
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• We should support ex-academy footballers properly | Letter

  07-01-2026 18:31
  Stephen Smith says psychological support must be embedded in academies for young players right from the outsetIt is vital that we don’t overlook the young footballers being cut from the system at this pivotal stage of the season (From breakups to contract minefields: it’s make or break time for academy players, 31 December).Many academy footballers have dedicated most of their childhoods to putting in thousands of hours of training, chasing a dream, only for it to be cut short when r
  
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• Don’t blame GPs for patients going to A&E with coughs and other minor ailments | Letters

  07-01-2026 18:31
  It is the fall in the number of inpatient beds that gums up the A&E system, writes Dr Katie Bramall of the BMA; plus a letter from Jennifer RenshawGPs are not to blame for A&E attendances (Huge rise in number of people in England’s A&Es for coughs or hiccups, 31 December).‪England’s general practice meets unsustainable pressures with record productivity: 250,000 additional GP practice appointments are being delivered a day compared with 2019. It is the fall in the n
  
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• Americans told not to completely avoid alcohol as teetotal Trump cracks down on booze guidelines

  07-01-2026 18:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Americans are being urged to consume less alcohol in the new dietary guidelines.
  
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• Trump banishes fruit juice and urges red meat and butter as he declares WAR on American junk food giants

  07-01-2026 17:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Trump administration has unveiled a new set of dietary guidelines aimed at 'ending the war' on long demonized saturated fat.
  
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• Tell us: what questions do you have about fasting for health reasons?

  07-01-2026 17:16
  We’d like to hear your questions ahead of the next episode of It’s ComplicatedThe team from our It’s Complicated Youtube channel are looking at how eating throughout the day has become normal in many Western contexts, what that might be doing to our bodies, and whether this new wave of wellness fasting really does what it claims.We’d like to know what you want explained. If you could sit down with a leading expert on fasting, what would you ask them? Send us your question
  
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• Over Christmas, I gorged myself on a never-ending pile of food and boozed from 1pm every day. This is the shocking impact doctors told me it had on my body - and how I doubled my risk of this terrifying disease

  07-01-2026 16:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  How many of us are still gently nursing what feels like a full body hangover from all the stodgy food and alcohol of the Christmas and New Year ­endurance race?
  
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• Holiday travelers at four US airports exposed to measles

  07-01-2026 15:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In December, officials warned that measles had been detected at four airports in the US.
  
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• Scientists pinpoint the 10 everyday habits common in people who live to 100... how many do YOU do?

  07-01-2026 15:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists studying Blue Zones - regions of the world where people live into their 90s and beyond - noticed the inhabitants have some similar traits.
  
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• Want to live to 100? DON'T turn vegetarian: Meat eaters are more likely to hit the milestone, new study reveals

  07-01-2026 14:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Vegans and vegetarian diets might seem like the healthy choice, but scientists now say that avoiding meat could scupper your chances of reaching 100.
  
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• I tried the new 'brain booster' supplement to beat fatigue. It's SO much better than coffee... and only costs 50 cent

  07-01-2026 13:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Caffeine has a well-documented effect on alertness and focus, though too much of it can cause jitteriness and anxiety. That's where this supplement comes in.
  
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• Egg-zempic! How eating eggs can help you quit weight loss jabs, by a top professor of nutrition

  07-01-2026 13:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Eating eggs could be help people trying to quit weight loss jabs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, according to a leading nutrition expert.
  
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• How to know you have an alcohol problem, by one of Britain's leading doctors. The REAL sign that you're addicted - and the free and easy method she uses with patients to kick the booze for good

  07-01-2026 13:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  There's a possibility that someone who is unable to complete Dry January has an alcohol problem. But not for the reason you might think.
  
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• Good bean guide: Experts rank them by healthiness, and reveal how to harness the plant power packed into every tin

  07-01-2026 13:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Recent studies have shown that the humble bean can lower the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease, protect against colon cancer, and even help with weight loss.
  
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• ‘We were sitting with our calculator saying “we can afford that!”’ Joy for families as cystic fibrosis drug prices fall within reach

  07-01-2026 13:00
  The cost of medication was too high for thousands of CF sufferers around the world. Now a Bangladeshi company is making a generic version that will change livesSeven-year-old Grant Leitch had an important question for his mother. He asked if his little brother, Brett, who has cystic fibrosis (CF), was going to die.The South African family, like tens of thousands around the world, have been priced out of access to modern cystic fibrosis therapies, and if Grant had asked at the start of 2025, he m
  
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• Doctors dismissed 25-year-old's symptoms as 'women's problems'... then she had to have 70 per cent of her stomach removed

  07-01-2026 12:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A young woman was diagnosed with a rare stomach cancer just months after doctors shrugged off her symptoms as being 'women's problems'.
  
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• Share your health and fitness questions for Devi Sridhar, Mariella Frostrup, and Joel Snape

  07-01-2026 12:35
  Whether your question is about exercise, eating, or general wellness, post it below and we’ll put a selection to our panel on the nightThere’s no bad time to take a more active interest in your health, but the new year, for lots of us, feels like a fresh start. Maybe you’re planning to sign up for a 10k or finally have a go at bouldering, eat a bit better or learn to swing a kettlebell. Maybe you want to keep up with your grandkids — or just be a little bit more physicall
  
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• Man, 31, almost dies after 'running injury' turns out to be a sign of deadly brain cancer

  07-01-2026 09:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A man from Doncaster in South Yorkshire has told of how his 'running injury' turned out to be an early sign of deadly brain cancer.
  
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• I'm a doctor and these are my five 'must-follow' rules to avoid cancer and premature ageing in 2026

  07-01-2026 05:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A leading doctor has revealed her five rules for 2026, urging the public not to overlook the fundamentals of long-term health.
  
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• Experts sound alarm as report reveals more than 40 million Americans turn to ChaptGPT for medical advice

  07-01-2026 03:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  One in eight Americans turn to ChatGPT every day for medical advice, leaving them prone to potentially dangerous misinformation and incorrect diagnosis, health experts have warned.
  
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• The ancient grain hailed as the 'healthiest carb' is one of the most nutritious foods you can eat

  06-01-2026 21:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Experts are lauding another ancient grain that they say would be a welcome addition to any health-conscious kitchen pantry.
  
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• Expert reveals the five places in your home where you're exposed to the most cancer-causing microplastics

  06-01-2026 21:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  American households are filled with cancer-linked microplastics. Wellness expert Dr Paul Saladino identifies kitchen and food prep staples as key sources.
  
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• NHS alert for common medication - 12 groups of people should contact GP before taking it

  06-01-2026 18:51 via express.co.uk
  The prescription drug is only suitable for certain people.
  
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• Hurrah for veganism and Victorian sewers | Letters

  06-01-2026 18:27
  Rev Canon Dr Rob Kelsey on how Victorian engineers can inspire us to make structural changes in animal welfare and Jennifer Jenkins on children’s food choices. Plus a letter from Sheila ColeAs a vegan of nearly 40 years, I agree with much of what Dean Weston says about animal welfare (Letters, 30 December). But as a former civil engineer, I cannot overlook the massive category mistakes in his assertion that the government’s animal welfare strategy “treats animal suffering the w
  
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• I have frequent nosebleeds. What causes them and are they normal?

  06-01-2026 18:00
  Though most nosebleeds are mild and benign, they shouldn’t happen. Experts weigh in on when to see a doctorIf you frequently experience nosebleeds, you might come to regard them as nothing more than a messy inconvenience.Yet, even though most nosebleeds are mild and benign, they shouldn’t happen “if everything inside the nose is healthy”, says Dr Patricia Loftus, an otolaryngologist at the University of California, San Francisco. Continue reading...
  
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• I have frequent nosebleeds. What causes it and is it normal?

  06-01-2026 18:00
  Though most nosebleeds are mild and benign, they shouldn’t happen. Experts weigh in on when to see a doctorIf you frequently experience nosebleeds, you might come to regard them as nothing more than a messy inconvenience.Yet, even though most nosebleeds are mild and benign, they shouldn’t happen “if everything inside the nose is healthy”, says Dr Patricia Loftus, an otolaryngologist at the University of California, San Francisco. Continue reading...
  
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• How to knock decades off your biological age, revealed by Britain's top longevity doctor: Everyday habit that causes catastrophe, the treatments and supplements he swears by... and the tests you must have

  06-01-2026 18:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  I'm perched in a cylindrical chamber that looks something like a mobile sauna cross-bred with a submarine, with a plastic mask clamped to my face and gulping pure oxygen.
  
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