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• Remote Indian tribe suffer with high blood pressure

  30-06-2017 17:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The findings were drawn from a two-year study of the Katkari tribe from the Raigad district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Some 410 people were involved in the research. (stock)
  
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• Outrage as only national event 'dedicated to school food' pushes waffles, burgers, cakes and other junk

  20-08-2026 00:30 via dailymail.com
  
  Experts have raised the alarm after an investigation found more than a third of the suppliers at the UK's biggest school food show sell products high in fat, sugar or salt.
  
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• Child vapers 'are more likely to suffer from depression and breathing problems'

  19-08-2026 22:54 via dailymail.com
  
  Experts warned vaping is a 'gateway' to smoking tobacco and 'should not be seen as a harmless part of growing up'.
  
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• Vaccine breakthrough stops cancer returning in trial

  19-08-2026 21:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A new jab extended the length of time patients were cancer free, but it is unclear for how long.
  
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• Blueberry recall upgraded to FDA's highest risk level... 'reasonable probability of death'

  19-08-2026 20:54 via dailymail.com
  
  A recall of frozen blueberries has been upgraded to the FDA's highest warning level over potential deadly bacterial contamination. There have been 12 sickened and four hospitalized.
  
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• America's pancreatic cancer explosion: Science breakthrough leaves experts fearing surprisingly common lifestyle habit is behind surge in young patients... as new early warning sign is revealed

  19-08-2026 19:41 via dailymail.com
  
  Speaking to the Daily Mail, leading experts say there is mounting evidence for the theory...
  
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• 'Landmark moment' as vaccine stops deadly skin cancer returning in striking trial

  19-08-2026 19:01 via dailymail.com
  
  A new personalised vaccine could halve the risk of skin cancer returning in high-risk patients, a large trial has found.
  
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• Salmonella outbreak: What we know so far

  19-08-2026 18:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hundreds have fallen ill with salmonella infections in an outbreak linked to imported eggs.
  
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• Fury as UK health chiefs won't disclose source of 'imported' deadly eggs - as major salmonella outbreak kills one and makes 200 sick

  19-08-2026 18:25 via dailymail.com
  
  Scientists and industry leaders said that the Government may need to impose stricter importation rules amid the current spread of Salmonella, which has killed one and left more than 200 ill.
  
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• This is the symptom-less condition I keep seeing on blood tests. It contributes to more deaths every year than breast and prostate cancer combined... yet so many haven't heard of it. This is what you need to know: DR PHILIPPA KAYE

  19-08-2026 18:07 via dailymail.com
  
  This disease kills 45,000 people every year - more than the number of breast and prostate cancer deaths combined. But barely anyone knows about it.
  
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• New Merck and Moderna vaccine extends lifespan of people living with deadliest form of skin cancer

  19-08-2026 17:48 via dailymail.com
  
  The shot is combined with Keytruda - an immunotherapy drug used to treat cancer - and slashes the risk of death and melanoma returning by 49 percent.
  
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• Is reformer pilates really worth it? Experts reveal if paying double for a machine class will make you more toned - and warn of the serious risks

  19-08-2026 17:00 via dailymail.com
  
  Reformer Pilates has exploded in popularity in the past year, with thousands swapping traditional mat classes for spring‑loaded beds.
  
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• Common brain disorder suffered by millions is often dismissed as being 'all in your head'

  19-08-2026 16:18 via dailymail.com
  
  Patients are often told their brain scan was normal and their electroencephalogram, a test that measures the brain's electrical activity, is reassuring
  
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• Fury as UK health chiefs won't disclose source of 'imported' deadly eggs - as major salmonella outbreak kills one and sickens 200

  19-08-2026 16:08 via dailymail.com
  
  Scientists and industry leaders said that the Government may need to impose stricter importation rules amid the current spread of Salmonella, which has killed one and left more than 200 ill.
  
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• Is Reformer Pilates really worth it? Experts reveal if paying double for a machine class will make you more toned - and warns of the serious risks

  19-08-2026 14:18 via dailymail.com
  
  Reformer Pilates has exploded in popularity in the past year, with thousands swapping traditional mat classes for spring‑loaded beds.
  
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• UK salmonella outbreak leaves one dead and hundreds ill

  19-08-2026 14:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A person has died and hundreds have fallen ill with salmonella food poisoning in an outbreak that UK experts believe is linked to eating food made with imported eggs.
  
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• At 53, I was overweight, exhausted and suffering from chronic back pain. None of the 'miracle' diets worked - until I discovered a method that helped me lose almost five stone and kick my alcohol habit

  19-08-2026 13:02 via dailymail.com
  
  At first, Scott Brown didn't realise the extent of his midlife weight gain. It was subtle to begin with - the gradual tightening of his waistband - but as time went by, the scales continued to climb.
  
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• Experts reveal little-known hacks for staying safe in the sea that everyone MUST remember - as family is killed in drowning horror

  19-08-2026 12:43 via dailymail.com
  
  Following the tragic drowning of three members of the same family on Shoreham beach, safety experts have urged people never to underestimate the risks of open waters.
  
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• Millions taking common blood pressure medication at risk of deadly kidney disease, top experts warn

  19-08-2026 12:20 via dailymail.com
  
  A study found that type 2 diabetes patients taking dihydropyridine calcium-channel blockers (DCCBs) were at a 33 per cent higher risk of complications like kidney disease.
  
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• Lindsay Clancy's family testify in murder trial

  19-08-2026 10:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Clancy's mother, sister and former mother-in-law have testified in court as the trial continues.
  
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• My secret beers-after-work problem threatened to ruin my beautiful family life... until I discovered the $3 'Ozempic for alcohol' pill that instantly ends cravings (and gave me a rippling six pack as a side effect!)

  19-08-2026 02:48 via dailymail.com
  
  After working hard, he had secured a six-figure salary as vice-president at a major US health insurance company. But when he started working from home, he was left battling his demons.
  
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• Scientists 'stunned' by children's lung recovery in ultra low emission zone

  19-08-2026 01:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Children's lung capacity caught up with their peers in less polluted areas once a clean air zone came in, a study shows.
  
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• Simple, painless scan that could spare thousands of men a prostate biopsy

  19-08-2026 01:01 via dailymail.com
  
  British researchers found MRI scans alone can, in some cases, accurately diagnose the disease.
  
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• Scientists identify 'physically demanding' jobs that increase dementia risk by a fifth

  19-08-2026 00:30 via dailymail.com
  
  Jobs that involve strenuous physical activity, heavy lifting or long periods of standing could increase the risk of dementia, a major study has warned.
  
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• Dark truth about kombucha: A-listers swear by gut health 'elixir' but it harbors secret toxins... and now experts reveal common lifestyle mistake that cancels out ALL its benefits

  18-08-2026 21:15 via dailymail.com
  
  Kombucha has taken grocery stores by storm in recent years and earnt accolades from celebrities including Lindsay Lohan, Selena Gomez and Kourtney Kardashian.
  
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• The unexpected summer surge: Experts reveal symptoms to watch for as 'winter virus' spreads

  18-08-2026 20:15 via dailymail.com
  
  The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, as of Wednesday, cases are growing across all 50 states.
  
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• Lindsay Clancy begged for help before her children's killings, mother-in-law testifies

  18-08-2026 19:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lindsay Clancy has admitted killing her daughter and two sons but has pleaded not guilty to murder, saying she was experiencing postpartum psychosis.
  
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• One dead and hundreds ill in UK salmonella outbreak

  18-08-2026 17:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Most of the cases were in England in recent weeks, linked to eating imported eggs, experts believe.
  
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• Doctors remove record-size bladder stone

  18-08-2026 17:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The procedure was carried out last week at a hospital in Sri Lanka, with the stone weighing over three kilograms.
  
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• The cheap, everyday item that could REVERSE lymphedema: Thousands suffer from the condition that has no cure. Now, top researchers reveal their groundbreaking discovery that could finally offer hope

  18-08-2026 16:21 via dailymail.com
  
  The findings, based on animal studies, could potentially improve the lives of up to 10 million people in the US who live with the condition, many as a result of treatment for cancer.
  
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