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• The Climate Question

  21-06-2026 15:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  How the rise in night-time temperatures is starting to disrupt our sleep and health
  
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• I felt as if life was over in my 50s because of an eye problem most people develop in middle age. I couldn't drive and had to change jobs. This is the treatment that worked... I feel 35 again

  23-06-2026 11:24 via dailymail.com
  
  Hiking in Peru, Lucy Schoonhoven realised with some alarm that she couldn't make out the sides of the mountain path she was walking on.
  
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• Why the secret to losing weight could be a simple tweak to your prescription. If you take medication every day, here's what you must ask your GP

  23-06-2026 09:10 via dailymail.com
  
  This time last year life had become a struggle for Ron Rigby, who was facing a growing number of health problems.
  
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• Why the secret to losing weight could be to REDUCE the number of pills you take: Millions are on drugs they don't need. Here's what you must ask your GP about your prescription

  23-06-2026 02:00 via dailymail.com
  
  This time last year life had become a struggle for Ron Rigby, who was facing a growing number of health problems.
  
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• 'First of its kind' drug that delays type 1 diabetes by up to three years is approved by the NHS

  23-06-2026 01:09 via dailymail.com
  
  The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) has approved teplizumab, with Diabetes UK saying it 'marks the start of a new age of treatment'.
  
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• The all-natural tick repellent that claims to protect against diseases without dangerous chemicals

  23-06-2026 00:22 via dailymail.com
  
  A new all-natural tick spray developed by a mother and researcher in Canada may help banish the pesky bugs without the use of toxic chemicals found in typical repellents.
  
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• New prostate cancer test detects more dangerous tumours than standard PSA screening, study finds

  22-06-2026 23:00 via dailymail.com
  
  A new test could be more effective at detecting dangerous prostate cancer than current screening methods, a study suggests.
  
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• Puberty blocker trial will help reduce harm, says Cass report author

  22-06-2026 22:30 via bbc.com
  
  Dr Hilary Cass says she is "absolutely convinced that more children will be harmed if we don't do the trial than if we do."
  
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• Lifestyle habit majority of people follow is worse than smoking, study finds

  22-06-2026 20:09 via dailymail.com
  
  The lifestyle most Americans lead quadruples death risk, far exceeding smoking's toll. Roughly 80 percent of Americans fail to do what could slash their risk of death by any cause.
  
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• Biggest Ozempic mistake people make once reaching their 'goal weight' that piles pounds back on: DR SHEILA reveals how to avoid unstoppable GLP-1 phenomenon

  22-06-2026 19:23 via dailymail.com
  
  As a board-certified plastic surgeon and physician who routinely prescribes GLP-1s to patients through my practice, I have seen this phenomenon repeated again and again.
  
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• Krispy Kreme recalls World Cup doughnuts due to contamination with deadly allergen

  22-06-2026 16:45 via dailymail.com
  
  The doughnut chain is recalling some of its products after discovering they may contain allergens that are not declared on the label.
  
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• 'Do not eat' warning issued as contaminated cheese kills one and hospitalizes eight: products in five states affected

  22-06-2026 16:29 via dailymail.com
  
  'If you have any of these recalled products in your home, throw them out or return them to the store,' CDC officials said in the agency's recall warning.
  
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• New study pinpoints concerning link between having an older father and bowel cancer risk: '60 per cent higher'

  22-06-2026 15:56 via dailymail.com
  
  Researchers found that women whose fathers were over 35 when they were born had a 56 per cent higher risk of developing bowel cancer by the time they were 40.
  
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• Buying prescription-only drugs over the counter abroad is the ultimate holiday souvenir. Here's what happens to your body if you take weight-loss jabs from Thailand or insomnia pills from the US - and the medication that could be fatal

  22-06-2026 15:46 via dailymail.com
  
  The holiday season is rapidly approaching - and more than half of Britons are likely to book at least one trip abroad, according to new research by Travel Weekly.
  
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• Buying prescription-only drugs over the counter abroad is the ultimate holiday souvenir. Here's what happens to your body if you take weight loss jabs from Thailand or insomnia pills from the US - and the medication that could be fatal

  22-06-2026 12:55 via dailymail.com
  
  The holiday season is rapidly approaching - and more than half of Britons are likely to book at least one trip abroad, according to new research by Travel Weekly.
  
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• Just two hours of weight training a week can slash your risk of premature death. This FREE workout plan will boost your longevity...without setting foot in a gym or buying ANY equipment - and you don't need to be super fit to get started

  22-06-2026 12:51 via dailymail.com
  
  Research has recently found that taking up weight training can significantly boost your chance of longevity - and you don't even need to do that much of it to make a difference.
  
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• Why we should all be eating more asparagus: The fancy vegetable with down-to-earth health benefits

  22-06-2026 12:36 via dailymail.com
  
  Shaved into fresh salads, tossed in vibrant, low-calorie pasta or smoked on BBQ , asparagus often features in trendy recipes by wellness influencers.
  
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• Krispy Kreme recalls World Cup donuts due to contamination with deadly allergen

  22-06-2026 12:27 via dailymail.com
  
  The doughnut chain is recalling some of its products after discovering they may contain allergens that are not declared on the label.
  
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• UK told to brace for pollen bomb triggered by 'stop-start' weather

  22-06-2026 12:26 via dailymail.com
  
  Temperatures are expected to soar to 38C in parts of Britain this week, which would eclipse the current UK June record of 35.6C. It could also bring major misery for 13million hayfever sufferers.
  
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• Asparagus: The fancy green vegetable with down-to-earth health benefits

  22-06-2026 12:04 via dailymail.com
  
  Shaved into fresh salads, tossed in vibrant, low-calorie pasta or smoked on BBQ , asparagus often features in trendy recipes by wellness influencers.
  
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• Swim club calls for more school water safety lessons

  22-06-2026 07:08 via bbc.com
  
  From the autumn a new Water Safety Forum is being introduced to primary and secondary schools.
  
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• Meet the women who got new hearts - then donated their old ones to medical science

  22-06-2026 01:04 via dailymail.com
  
  Katie James, Kara Terol and Hannah Sharma all received life-saving heart transplants before the age of 35 and all donated those that were removed to research.
  
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• Doctors dismissed the small, red spot in my mouth... now I've lost nearly HALF of my tongue and can't enjoy my favorite foods

  21-06-2026 23:42 via dailymail.com
  
  After a devastating breakup, her body was wrangled with stress. She was constantly fatigued - sleeping 12 to 14 hours a day - losing clumps of her hair, and then she found a red spot on her tongue.
  
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• Incredible truth about simple steak and sauerkraut diet that helped RFK Jr lose 20lbs in 30 days: Experts reveal how you can slim down FAST, banish stubborn belly fat... but warn of one major drawback

  21-06-2026 22:20 via dailymail.com
  
  Reports emerged this week that senior figures in the White House have adopted a regimen that involves eating meat, sauerkraut and little else. But can this pungent diet really reduce belly fat?
  
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• Incredible truth about simple steak and sauerkraut diet that helped RFK lose 20lbs in 30 days: Experts reveal how you can slim down FAST, banish stubborn belly fat... but warn of one major drawback

  21-06-2026 18:53 via dailymail.com
  
  Reports emerged this week that senior figures in the White House have adopted a regimen that involves eating meat, sauerkraut and little else. But can this pungent diet really reduce belly fat?
  
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• Just one of these freezer staples a day silently raises risk of America's biggest killer: Experts reveal FULL LIST of ingredients to avoid

  21-06-2026 16:06 via dailymail.com
  
  When pressed for time, reaching for these heat-and-eat plates is convenient and eliminates the stress of cooking from scratch. But that convenience could come at a hidden cost.
  
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• Everything you think you know about sleep is a LIE: You don't need eight hours... mornings are more important than evenings... and why this health trend is making it WORSE

  21-06-2026 14:48 via dailymail.com
  
  The idea that everyone needs exactly the same amount of sleep, in the same way, all the time, is one of the biggest misunderstandings we have created around sleep.
  
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• How fast you should be able to walk a mile at every decade of life, according to longevity experts

  21-06-2026 14:34 via dailymail.com
  
  Walking speed is a vital sign of health that predicts biological aging, chronic disease risk, and longevity, with age-specific mile targets helping you gauge whether your pace is on track.
  
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• I've had a UTI every few months for five years - and antibiotics don't work: Don't worry, says DR ELLIE. Here's how to beat them for good - and the hidden cause no one realises is to blame

  21-06-2026 13:00 via dailymail.com
  
  My wife has suffered from urinary tract infections every few months for five years. Antibiotics don't work. What can she do? Dr Ellie replies to a reader's concerns.
  
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• How to boost your testosterone WITHOUT supplements or risky treatments: Jason, 56, doubled his levels with these simple lifestyle tweaks - and doctors say any man can do the same. Here's how to reap the benefits to your body AND sex life

  21-06-2026 12:58 via dailymail.com
  
  For Jason Smith, appearing shirtless on the cover of Men's Fitness in his mid‑50s was a proud moment - the culmination of years of discipline, consistency and hard work.
  
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