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• Routine surgeries had by millions each year may accelerate memory loss, new study finds

  03-06-2026 19:50 via dailymail.com
  
  Researchers at Harvard University have warned that major surgeries such as hip replacements could have unintended consequences.
  
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• Scientists at NIH charged with attempting to smuggle highly contagious pathogens from Africa into US

  04-06-2026 06:44 via dailymail.com
  
  Two top US government scientists have been charged with smuggling vials of viruses into the country - and then allegedly lying about it when questioned by officials.
  
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• Hope for thousands of ovarian cancer patients as new drug which slashes risk of death by a third is made available on the NHS

  04-06-2026 01:17 via dailymail.com
  
  Doctors today hailed a 'milestone' moment in ovarian cancer treatment after a drug that gives patients precious extra months was made available on the NHS today.
  
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• These bad lifestyle habits triggered my multiple sclerosis at AGE 40. Now I know exactly why it's on the rise in under-50s. Here's treatment everyone must know... don't leave it too late

  04-06-2026 00:58 via dailymail.com
  
  Ryan Roy knew he 'wasn't taking care' of himself. He believes these factors may have contributed to his incurable neurological disease that's surging in the US.
  
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• Trump's mystery 14lbs weight gain: Physician spots 'very serious' red flag in the President's medical exam

  03-06-2026 23:09 via dailymail.com
  
  'Someone has got to really quietly sit down and talk with him, and say, "You're playing with fire,"' advised Dr Fischer.
  
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• Nearly half of people caring for someone with dementia say they have reached 'breaking point'

  03-06-2026 23:00 via dailymail.com
  
  Friends and family of the almost 1million people living with the condition in the UK describe years of exhaustion, anxiety and grief.
  
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• Disturbing reason so many are risking their health by injecting the new, unlicensed Godzilla of fat jabs: Black market 'Reta' is everywhere... this is how it supercharges your weight loss - and its brutal side-effects

  03-06-2026 21:46 via dailymail.com
  
  It's the most powerful GLP-1 ever developed - but not yet licensed, which means it cannot be legally dispensed by a pharmacy, and for now can only be found on the 'grey market'... as I will explain.
  
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• Nearly half of people with 'silent' deadly kidney disease don't know they have it... the symptoms to watch for

  03-06-2026 20:39 via dailymail.com
  
  Up to half of people living with potentially deadly kidney disease don't know they have it, a new review from researchers in the UK. This makes the disease harder to treat in later stages.
  
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• Sleep aid taken by 2 million people 'significantly' impairs next-day function, world-first study finds

  03-06-2026 19:18 via dailymail.com
  
  A world-first study found that the common off-label sleep aid quetiapine significantly impairs next-day driving and reaction time, with some users unaware of their impairment.
  
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• The 'magic pill' from the 1960s that experts say could clear skin and boost weight loss… with claims it could even make your breasts bigger. This is everything you need to know

  03-06-2026 18:00 via dailymail.com
  
  It wasn't until her 30s that Jessica Line developed acne. She always had perfect skin - even as a teen. But suddenly she got painful flare-ups of angry bumps across her jaw and lower cheek.
  
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• Daily tablet could transform type 2 diabetes treatment, trial finds

  03-06-2026 17:32 via dailymail.com
  
  Around six million people in the UK are thought to be living with type 2 diabetes, which occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin or cannot use it properly.
  
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• The little-known French cheese that could help you LOSE weight: It's ultra low-fat and low calorie - but with twice the protein of cheddar... experts reveal all about cancoillotte

  03-06-2026 16:28 via dailymail.com
  
  It's made from low fat skimmed cows' milk -heated to create a white, almost-liquid substance - which means it's one of the leanest cheeses available.
  
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• Genital herpes rising in England

  03-06-2026 14:08 via bbc.com
  
  New cases of genital herpes are increasing in England, bucking an overall fall in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the latest data shows.
  
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• Can two hours of strength training a week reduce the risk of dying early?

  03-06-2026 13:52 via bbc.com
  
  Regular weight training can help you keep fit and strengthen muscles to live longer, research suggests.
  
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• I've discovered one of the single biggest triggers for breast cancer. It raises your risk of the disease by 60 per cent... but no one is talking about it. Here's everything you need to know, revealed by a leading oncologist

  03-06-2026 13:49 via dailymail.com
  
  'People are reluctant to talk about,' says Dr Andrea DeCensi, director of medical oncology at Galliera Hospital. 'It's one of the biggest contributors to rising breast cancer rates.'
  
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• Can two glasses of wine really ruin your week? After Steven Bartlett was mocked by Greg James for joyless 'optimisation culture', experts reveal how even small amount of alcohol can affect the body - and whether fitness tracker gadgets are worth the price

  03-06-2026 13:41 via dailymail.com
  
  The Dragons Den star, 33, said the data on his wearable smart technology Whoop showed that even a modest intake of alcohol negatively impacted his sleep and diet, as well as his dopamine and cortisol.
  
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• Does 2 glasses of wine really ruin your week? After Steven Bartlett mocked by Greg James for joyless 'optimisation culture', experts reveal how even small amount of alcohol can affect the body - and whether fitness tracker gadgets are worth the price

  03-06-2026 13:18 via dailymail.com
  
  The Dragons Den star, 33, said the data on his wearable smart technology Whoop showed that even a modest intake of alcohol negatively impacted his sleep and diet, as well as his dopamine and cortisol.
  
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• What are the plans for Liverpool Women's Hospital?

  03-06-2026 12:46 via bbc.com
  
  There are plans to move some maternity services to the Royal Liverpool - which could affect around 130 high-risk births each year
  
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• Leading GP shares five ways to get the most out of your doctor's appointment ...and ensure that your health concerns are taken seriously

  03-06-2026 09:57 via dailymail.com
  
  When you're feeling unwell, 'preparing' what to say to your GP is usually the last thing on your mind - you need to run the gauntlet with the surgery's booking system first.
  
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• Outbreak of fungal infection at laser eye clinic blinds multiple patients, CDC emergency report claims

  03-06-2026 01:58 via dailymail.com
  
  Multiple patients at a laser eye clinic in New York City have been blinded in a fungal outbreak, the CDC has warned in a public health report. One patient even had to have a cornea transplant.
  
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• Anti-aging supplements that ACTUALLY work... and all for less than $1 a day: Doctors reveal their best kept secret pills that genuinely regrow hair, banish wrinkles, stave off dementia - and more

  03-06-2026 00:31 via dailymail.com
  
  Supplements are having a moment in the US, but the flooded landscape can leave millions of Americans overwhelmed. Recent research has revealed several cheap star standouts.
  
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• Ebola outbreak 'likely far worse' than what officials report... as cases grow to more than 1,000 in multiple countries

  02-06-2026 22:44 via dailymail.com
  
  The ongoing Ebola outbreak surging in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is 'likely far worse' than official reports have estimated, health experts have warned.
  
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• Second rabid bat found in crowded California neighborhoods sparks concern of human and pet exposure

  02-06-2026 21:42 via dailymail.com
  
  A wild bat infected with rabies has sparked health concerns for humans and pets in San Francisco. The disease is almost always fatal once symptoms such as confusion, agitation and excessive saliva begin.
  
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• Trump's mystery 14 lbs weight gain: Physician spots 'very serious' red flag in the President's medical exam

  02-06-2026 20:31 via dailymail.com
  
  'Someone has got to really quietly sit down and talk with him, and say, "You're playing with fire,"' advised Dr Fischer.
  
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• Quarantined hantavirus patients transferred from isolation center to homes across US

  02-06-2026 19:05 via dailymail.com
  
  In total, five people have left the Nebraska quaratine facility to return to their home states this week and will remain under constant monitoring at home until June 22.
  
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• Reason you can't fix your restless legs syndrome, the surprising cause... and the cheap daily supplement that could cure you. I've treated so many sufferers, reveals DR PHILIPPA KAYE, and this is what I've discovered

  02-06-2026 17:59 via dailymail.com
  
  Molly came into the surgery absolutely exhausted, her three children trailing in behind her.
  
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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 patients can safely skip invasive surgery that leaves 1 in 5 with lifelong arm swelling, major trial shows

  02-06-2026 16:05 via dailymail.com
  
  Thousands of women could now be spared one of the most debilitating side-effects of breast cancer treatment - lifelong swelling of the arm - research has found.
  
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• Vaping alters thousands of genes linked to cancer, heart and lung disease, study finds - with fruit flavours and 'mods' among worst offenders

  02-06-2026 15:11 via dailymail.com
  
  Vaping could trigger widespread genetic changes linked to cancer and chronic disease, scientists have warned.
  
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• Revealed: The foods worth buying organic - and where you're wasting your money

  02-06-2026 15:03 via dailymail.com
  
  From fresh fruits and vegetables, to milk, fish, meats and cupboard staples such as chopped tomatoes, beans and flour - eating organic has never been easier.
  
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