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• Thousands of pollution deaths worldwide linked to western consumers – study

  29-03-2017 19:00
  
  Study shows extent to which US and western European demand for clothes, toys and mobile phones contributes to air pollution in developing countriesWestern consumers who buy cheap imported toys, clothes and mobile phones are indirectly contributing to tens of thousands of pollution-related deaths in the countries where the goods are produced, according to a landmark study.Nearly 3.5 million people die prematurely each year due to air pollution, the research estimates, and about 22% of these death
  
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• The simple drawing test that could reveal whether you have Parkinson's

  01-09-2026 21:40 via dailymail.com
  
  Parkinson's is diagnosed using a laborious process. But now, researchers say the disease could be detected with up to 99 percent accuracy using a simple drawing test.
  
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• My GP told me that ' I would just have to live with' the unsightly skin tags that have haunted me since I hit my 30s. But then a simple £100, 15 minute procedure transformed my complexion

  01-09-2026 21:24 via dailymail.com
  
  Skin tags are one of the most common skin complaints, affecting around 60 per cent of the population, mostly those over 50.
  
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• Doctors 'thought boy, two, was autistic' until his mother pushed for more tests... and was told he has 'childhood dementia'

  01-09-2026 21:09 via dailymail.com
  
  Medics initially suspected Kole to be autistic or have Global developmental delay after his mother flagged missed milestones and noted symptoms like stimming and a floppy neck.
  
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• Revealed: The unregulated nicotine product plaguing Britain's youths - and children can LEGALLY buy them

  01-09-2026 21:08 via dailymail.com
  
  The youngsters brag online about being able to tolerate the pain the products cause, bluntly telling each other that discomfort and nausea 'is normal'.
  
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• Diarrhea parasite investigation expands to three more states as cases continue to grow

  01-09-2026 18:51 via dailymail.com
  
  Cases of the diarrhea parasite linked to lettuce that has caused a record number of illnesses are continuing to be detected in more states.
  
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• I'm an orthopaedic surgeon: Here's how to keep chronic joint pain at bay, the tell-tale signs to watch out for - no matter what age you are - and what you MUST do if you want to stay active right up to old age

  01-09-2026 18:37 via dailymail.com
  
  Too often people wait until they experience a severe loss of function before taking action. That's too late! And the idea that joint replacements are only for older people is a myth.
  
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• 'My little boy survived blood cancer — these were his symptoms'

  01-09-2026 16:57 via express.co.uk
  Seb Boulter started chemotherapy on his fourth birthday.
  
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• Why the humble TOMATO is a true health powerhouse for weight loss and combatting boozy bodies. Here's precisely how to harness its power

  01-09-2026 16:53 via dailymail.com
  
  I am always slightly sceptical when I read yet another headline telling us that one particular food is going to save our lives and help us live for ever in perfect health.
  
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• Inside Britain's growing blood pressure pill problem: Nagging coughs, swollen ankles, mysterious fainting fits - and why that daily cocktail of drugs could actually be harming your health

  01-09-2026 16:53 via dailymail.com
  
  Years ago, while on a home visit to see an elderly patient with an infected leg ulcer, I realised for the first time that Britain has a blood pressure pill problem.
  
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• Cancer treatment at 1 time of the day ‘could double survival time’

  01-09-2026 16:07 via express.co.uk
  Researchers analysed 2,631 advanced cancer patients receiving treatment between 2018 and 2023.
  
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• Stroke warning over testosterone therapy taken by thousands of men

  01-09-2026 15:10 via dailymail.com
  
  Researchers say testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) could trigger atrial fibrillation if levels of the hormone swing drastically.
  
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• Why the humble TOMATO is a true health powerhouse for weight loss and combating boozy bodies. Here's precisely how to harness its power

  01-09-2026 15:02 via dailymail.com
  
  I am always slightly sceptical when I read yet another headline telling us that one particular food is going to save our lives and help us live for ever in perfect health.
  
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• Inside Britain's deadly blood pressure pill problem: Nagging coughs, swollen ankles, mysterious fainting fits. Why your daily cocktail of 'lifesaving' drugs could slowly be destroying your health

  01-09-2026 14:51 via dailymail.com
  
  Years ago, while on a home visit to see an elderly patient with an infected leg ulcer, I realised for the first time that Britain has a blood pressure pill problem.
  
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• Is a vitamin better for you if it comes in a sachet... and costs 16 times more than a pill? Experts reveal surprising risk of trendy supplement pouches

  01-09-2026 14:46 via dailymail.com
  
  With two-thirds of Britons now taking vitamin supplements in a bid to boost their health, it is little surprise that more options than ever are springing up on shelves.
  
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• PROFESSOR ROB GALLOWAY: Why the humble TOMATO is a true health powerhouse for weight loss and combating boozy bodies. Here's precisely how to eat it to harness its power

  01-09-2026 14:39 via dailymail.com
  
  I am always slightly sceptical when I read yet another headline telling us that one particular food is going to save our lives and help us live for ever in perfect health.
  
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• These are the blood pressure tablet side effects you MUST look out for - and why you should always tell your GP immediately: DR PHILIPPA KAYE

  01-09-2026 13:31 via dailymail.com
  
  Years ago, while on a home visit to see an elderly patient with an infected leg ulcer, I realised for the first time that Britain has a blood pressure pill problem.
  
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• My GP told me 'I would just have to live with' the unsightly skin tags that have haunted me since I hit my 30s. But then a simple £100, 15-minute procedure changed my life

  01-09-2026 13:12 via dailymail.com
  
  Skin tags are one of the most common skin complaints, affecting around 60 per cent of the population, mostly those over 50.
  
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• PROFESSOR ROB GALLOWAY: I was cynical about 'superfoods', but now I'm convinced the humble TOMATO is a true health powerhouse for weight loss and combating boozy bodies. Here's precisely how to harness its power

  01-09-2026 13:00 via dailymail.com
  
  I am always slightly sceptical when I read yet another headline telling us that one particular food is going to save our lives and help us live for ever in perfect health.
  
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• Is a vitamin better for you if it comes in a sachet - and costs 16x more than a pill? Experts reveal surprising risk of trendy supplement pouches

  01-09-2026 12:30 via dailymail.com
  
  With two-thirds of Britons now taking vitamin supplements in a bid to boost their health, it is little surprise that more options than ever are springing up on shelves.
  
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• Can surgery to flush out toxic proteins 'reverse' dementia?

  01-09-2026 12:28 via dailymail.com
  
  Could a two-hour operation to 'replumb' blood vessels in the neck stop dementia in its tracks - something no drug has been able to do?
  
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• Warning over 'risky' chicken imported from Brazil - fears over salmonella, hormones and antibiotics... as food poisoning outbreak grows

  01-09-2026 12:20 via dailymail.com
  
  British campaigners have urged ministers to ban Brazilian meat from entering the UK, after traces of sex hormones and deadly salmonella were found in the country's beef and chicken.
  
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• Brits taking common pain medication issued shortage warning

  01-09-2026 10:25 via express.co.uk
  The shortage was first announced in January.
  
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• New super flu vaccine rollout begins as NHS regroups from 'busiest summer'

  01-09-2026 10:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  This year's jab has a few tweaks, including changes to better combat the Super-K strain.
  
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• Fruit sold at Walmart recalled across multiple states over fears of contamination with deadly bacteria

  01-09-2026 09:39 via dailymail.com
  
  The recall was issued after tests showed that the fruits may contain salmonella.
  
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• I'm on a mission to convince people to work less

  01-09-2026 07:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jo Hooper spent her 20s chasing career success, but had two work-related breakdowns before she was 31.
  
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• 'Baby Tommy's here, Chelsea's not': First-time mum dies in childbirth

  01-09-2026 07:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chelsea McGillivray, from Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, fell into cardiac arrest during labour after what was believed to be a textbook pregnancy.
  
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• The 'Ozempic for the brain' pill that could tackle sleep disorders, ADHD and depression...and why scientists believe it's the biggest breakthrough in 30 years

  01-09-2026 02:00 via dailymail.com
  
  Scientists are exploring various uses for a drug hoped to be an 'Ozempic for the brain', able to target several brain-related conditions.
  
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• Liam was aged just 20 when he died of a cancer linked to asbestos. Is he one of a growing number of former pupils and teachers exposed to it at crumbling schools?

  01-09-2026 02:00 via dailymail.com
  
  Since the death of her son, Liam, almost two years ago, Nicola Anderson hasn't been able to throw away his toothbrush. His shoes are still there, too.
  
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• 'King Kong' weight-loss jab Mounjaro set to lose its crown as new 'Godzilla' injection retatrutide outperforms it, major review finds

  31-08-2026 23:05 via dailymail.com
  
  Researchers have found tirzepatide - the active ingredient in the blockbuster drug - can see patients shed more than a fifth of their body weight after around 17 months.
  
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