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• What's That on Your Chest?

  26-12-2016 19:07
  
  How to get rid of chest acne once and for all.
  
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• Peter was told his sudden breathlessness and itchy arms were due to a heart problem - in fact he has a life-threatening allergy caused by exercise, even running for the bus could be fatal. Here are the vital warning signs to watch for

  03-08-2026 19:02 via dailymail.com
  
  Peter Forshaw was running up the pitch during a 'lads v dads' football match when he suddenly felt an itchy sensation across his arms - and found himself struggling to breathe.
  
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• First deaths from parasite that causes 'explosive' symptoms reported in Michigan... as cases in the state top 11,000

  03-08-2026 18:49 via dailymail.com
  
  The first two deaths from a parasite outbreak causing 'explosive' diarrhea have been reported in Michigan.
  
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• Three probable cases of rare tick-borne disease 'rabbit fever' detected in New York

  03-08-2026 18:17 via dailymail.com
  
  Health officials in Suffolk County are investigating three probable cases of tularemia, a rare bacterial infection also known as 'rabbit fever,' as concerns grow over a nationwide uptick in cases.
  
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• Science has proven a daily multivitamin can slow biological ageing: Our supplement expert reveals how to find the product that works best for you, the £79 'super powder' not worth your money and the ideal 16p-a-day pill for the over-50s

  03-08-2026 18:15 via dailymail.com
  
  Research shows that multivitamins may not help you live longer, but there's growing evidence they do improve our 'healthspan' - that is the years we get in good health.
  
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• What to do about night sweats that ruin your sleep: DR SCURR reveals how a medication taken by millions can be the culprit - and the blood tests to ask your GP for

  03-08-2026 17:57 via dailymail.com
  
  My 22-year-old daughter has regular night sweats that disrupt her sleep. What can she do to stop them? Dr Martin Scurr replies.
  
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• Initiatives aim to help breastfeeding difficulties

  03-08-2026 14:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The scheme is part of World Breastfeeding Week, from 1 to 7 August, organisers say.
  
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• First case of deadly tick-borne virus with no cure reported in New York

  03-08-2026 14:16 via dailymail.com
  
  Health experts in New York have confirmed the state's first known case of a potentially deadly tick-borne illness with no cure. They also warn there could be far more cases going undetected.
  
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• Student quits university due to epilepsy medicine shortages

  03-08-2026 14:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jack Tolley says he found it difficult to find supplies of the key medicines he needs.
  
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• Health service reviews cost almost £188,000

  03-08-2026 14:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  There were 20 independent investigations or reviews between 2021 and 2025.
  
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• The worrying midlife slip-ups that could be a sign of dementia YEARS before other symptoms develop: Catching it early could give you a 14-year head start on an official diagnosis... and these brain tricks can help ward off decline: DR ADRIAN OWEN

  03-08-2026 13:14 via dailymail.com
  
  One of my patients had been the epitome of middle-aged success. Then he developed a brain tumour, had an operation to remove it - and everything changed.
  
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• Flushed face, a racing heart, throbbing headaches - even after one sip of wine: Millions can't 'hold their drink' and this is why... Now a pill is on the way that could ease symptoms and hangovers too

  03-08-2026 13:06 via dailymail.com
  
  Even the tiniest amount of alcohol can bring on severe facial flushing, rapid heart rate, nausea and throbbing headaches in millions of people as a result of a genetic deficiency.
  
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• Once-a-week walking workout shrinks belly fat just as much as exercising three times a week, study finds

  03-08-2026 12:00 via dailymail.com
  
  One session of brisk walking per week may help cut body fat and boost fitness nearly as much as three weekly workouts, according to a new study.
  
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• Is sriracha healthy? Trending hot sauce is touted as a low-calorie way to add flavour... but there's a hidden downside

  03-08-2026 12:00 via dailymail.com
  
  Known for its rich umami taste, the fermented Thai chilli sauce is made with red jalapeño or sun-ripened chilli peppers. But just how healthy is sriracha?
  
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• Woman has pioneering womb surgery to fix 'miracle' baby with intestines outside its body

  03-08-2026 07:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Theo became the first British baby to be operated on in the womb to correct complex gastroschisis, as part of a pioneering clinical trial.
  
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• What are the 'luteal uglies'? And how they're affecting women

  03-08-2026 02:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More women than ever are talking about the luteal phase on social media, but how does it actually affect you?
  
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• People who live to 100 share an extraordinary 'superpower': Here's how to find out if you're one of them

  03-08-2026 00:53 via dailymail.com
  
  A growing body of research is challenging that long-held assumption, suggesting that much of what we think of as 'normal ageing' may, in fact, be preventable or even reversible.
  
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• Common additive in ice cream, sauces and even salads could raise colon cancer risk, study finds

  02-08-2026 22:13 via dailymail.com
  
  Researchers in Brazil have found that an additive commonly used in ice cream, sauces and even ice cream may raise the risk of cancer-causing inflammation and other deadly conditions.
  
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• Father-of-three's bad headaches 'were dismissed by doctors as an ear infection' - then he died

  02-08-2026 20:18 via dailymail.com
  
  Father-of-three Paul Camfield was home alone with his 11-year-old son, Josh, when he fell out of bed convulsing.
  
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• I shed nine stone in six months without diets or jabs - all I had to do was leave America

  02-08-2026 15:58 via dailymail.com
  
  When Russel Valentin, 32, lost over nine stone after moving to the UK from America, he was baffled.
  
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• How millions of patients taking antidepressants may be at risk of a sudden fatal heart event... yet doctors are failing to warn them about it. What EVERY person on the medication needs to know

  02-08-2026 15:00 via dailymail.com
  
  Some experts are now warning that the benefits of long-term antidepressants are overstated - and they point to studies suggesting the drugs may be linked to serious side effects.
  
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• Ross is vegan, doesn't drink alcohol and exercises daily... so how could he end up with advanced colon cancer at just 43?

  02-08-2026 14:52 via dailymail.com
  
  More than 2.7 million people have now watched the moment when Ross Aldred tried to come to terms with the news that he had advanced colon cancer.
  
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• DR ELLIE: I've treated thousands with back pain. This is why you should NEVER ignore it

  02-08-2026 12:47 via dailymail.com
  
  Research shows that nearly half of all Britons actively avoid seeing a GP for back pain - with a third of sufferers citing difficulty getting a timely appointment as the main reason for delaying care.
  
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• Jeremy Clarkson's 'still got it' despite 'stiff arteries' after health scare

  02-08-2026 10:56 via express.co.uk
  Jeremy Clarkson made the comments as he dipped his toes back into the world of motoring for a review of the new, high-end Bentley Continental GT S
  
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• Expert reveals the one superfood to add to your diet – improves heart health

  02-08-2026 10:26 via express.co.uk
  EXCLUSIVE: Adding this item to your diet could make a huge difference.
  
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• Experts flag troubling rise in Huntington's - 'a mix between dementia and motor neurone disease'...and thousands don't know they have it

  02-08-2026 08:56 via dailymail.com
  
  Experts have flagged a mysterious doubling in cases of a devastating lethal condition that's been dubbed a combination of dementia, Parkinson's and motor neurone disease.
  
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• Your fridge is your secret weapon to eating healthily – use it wisely

  02-08-2026 08:01 via express.co.uk
  These simple techniques will help protect your health and save money as temperatures increase and food costs rise
  
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• Two dementia symptoms often mistaken for stress, according to a GP

  02-08-2026 07:39 via express.co.uk
  The earliest signs of dementia may not be memory loss for some people
  
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• Why patients taking antidepressants long-term may be at risk of sudden cardiac arrest: The pills are now prescribed to 9million a year - yet doctors are failing to warn people about this serious side effect

  02-08-2026 02:01 via dailymail.com
  
  Some experts are now warning the benefits of extended antidepressant use are being overstated. And they point to studies that suggest they may be linked to serious side effects.
  
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• The unlikely solution for male hair loss that avoids both medication and costly transplant surgery - and it can achieve an instant transformation

  02-08-2026 02:00 via dailymail.com
  
  It has also become a social media trend, with before-and-after transformation videos attracting millions of views.
  
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