All news on the topic: Health

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Four throat symptoms you should get checked by a GP as soon as you notice them
Dr Naveen Puri, of Bupa Health Clinics, has debunked myths surrounding lifestyle changes which could help slash cancer deaths - here are four symptoms of throat cancer
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Mum discovers 'terrifying' condition after looking inside newborn's nappy
Vickie Thompson is urging parents to 'check' their babies after her son appeared to have unusual coloured urine in his nappy - this prompted doctors to examine him and detect a heartbreaking condition
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'Clotting blood may be a cause of Covid brain fog, new research shows'
Dr Miriam Stoppard shares important research from the universities of Oxford and Leicester, looking into the crushing cognitive symptoms of Long Covid
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Heartbroken mum shares last thing daughter said before she died of asthma attack
Amy Greenwood, 22, tragically died after enduring an asthma attack at her home in Skelmersdale - her family are raising awareness about the dileberating illness
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Girl, 2, given devastating diagnosis after mum spots something wrong during hug
Danielle, 38, took her daughter Sophia to the doctor when she noticed an unusual lump protruding from her ribs which was later revealed to be a cancerous tumour
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Recommended mattresses and sleep positions if you suffer from back pain
Keep reading for everything you need to know about mattresses and sleeping positions experts recommend for back pain sufferers
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Half of girl's brain switched off to stop disease taking hold of six-year-old
Six-year-old Brianna Bodley had one side of her brain shut down by surgeon to enable her to lead a normal life. It resulted in the left side of her brain taking over the duties of the right side
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UK faces invasion of 'super' bedbugs 'resistant to insecticides', expert warns
One UK hotel chain has even started asking guests whether they have travelled from Paris, while a top expert has claimed the blood suckers are resistant to pesticide sprays
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Dr Michael Mosley's secret hack to boost weight loss and stop chocolate cravings
Dr Michael Mosley has revealed two simple tips to help beat chocolate cravings and to fill full for longer - he reassured that the 'irresistible' snack can be replaced
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'Miracle' bowel cancer drug makes tumour disappear with doctors 'blown away'
While the drug is still undergoing clinical trials, early data has so far shown a 100 per cent success rate against a specific variant of the disease, providing hope to those with certain types of bowel cancer
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13 mattresses that will keep you feeling nice and cool during the night
If you're after a mattress that will keep you nice and cool during the night, read on as we've rounded up the best cooling mattresses that you can get hold of today
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New mum's heartbreaking three words just seconds before she unexpectedly died
Bernadette Horsey, 31, tragically died in childbirth at the Royal Derby Hospital last year - Bernadette was overjoyed when she realised she was having a son but passed away seconds later
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TV doctor shares the maximum cups of coffee you should drink a day
How many cups of coffee do you drink a day? According to Dr Michael Mosley this is the perfect number of coffees to drink per day in order to hit the sweet spot
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Doctor debunks 'nonsense' myth about breast cancer and underwired bras
Dr Liz O'Riordan has debunked the myth that breast cancer can be caused by underwired bras, sharing that one study has indeed proven the rumour to be incorrect
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One reason women are at greater risk of dying from a heart attack revealed
A new study has revealed that women are more likely to receive initial mis-diagnosis to a heart attack - they are also less likely to receive preventative medication for future attacks
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Former nurse's urgent warning as she was 'seeing double on TV amid Masterchef'
Linda Fudge, who was a nurse in RAF, lives in a nursing home in Lymington, Hampshire and, like around 250,000 people in care homes in UK, struggles with accessibility and other issues
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Mum given 'gut-wrenching' double diagnosis just after becoming a qualified GP
Jennifer Leighton, 41, will face a gruelling four weeks away from her children as she prepares to undergo a stem cell transplant in a bid to achieve her best chance at long-term remission
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Heartache as 'beautiful' mum, 29, dies just days after giving birth to daughter
Hannah Williams, from Liverpool, spent her last moments with her daughter she named Nova, while her family said she showed 'immeasurable courage and strength throughout her fight' with cancer
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Daily cup of tea slashes risk of common 'silent killer' disease, study claims
The risk of diabetes, which affects more than 3.8 million people in the UK, is cut significantly if you drink one cup of tea - traditional or otherwise - every day
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Boy with rare condition says it's like 'hundreds of ants crawling under skin'
Theodor Morar, 9, has bravely dealt with his rare skin condition since he was born - his skin often cracks open 'raw' leaving him with bloody wounds and itchy patches
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UK's first sickle cell specialist nurse tells how she fought for better care
Dame Elizabeth Anionwu is a pioneering woman in the research field of sickle cell - we are highlighting her exceptional contribution as we celebrate Black History Month
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How your handshake can give you clues about your health - 3 things to look for
You may not realise it, but something as simple as just a handshake is able to tell you more about your health than you might think, according to studies.
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Doctors warn public as Covid-19 has 'increased risk of silent killer'
Doctors have issued a health warning about a side effect caused by Covid-19 - they examined data from the early stages of the pandemic and found a link between the virus and sepsis
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Warning over deadly Victorian diseases as 1 in 10 children feared to be at risk
There's been a "worrying" uptake in vaccines for measles, mumps and rubella but medical professionals say these should be routine, and they help protect youngsters
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Girl, 12, discovers she has cancer after chance encounter with puppy
Lisa Reimer said it was was "no big deal" to shave her hair to support Evelyn Thomsen who, despite surgery to remove a tumour in her leg, had to have an amputation