All news on the topic: Health

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Fresh cases of Victorian disease diphtheria reported in UK
Fresh cases of diphtheria have been reported among asylum seekers in England for the first time since January, figures show. Anyone with symptoms is urged to seek medical attention
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Using a fan to stay cool overnight is not a healthy option, expert says
It may sound like a cool idea to have a fan running overnight, especially with temperatures expected to spike in the coming week, but it's a no-no as far as your health is concerned
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'I was diagnosed with blood cancer at 37 – I survived but lost 8cm in height'
Sarah Myers was told she had asthma after experiencing shortness of breath- she is currently being treated for blood cancer after her condition developed and resulted in several collapsed vertebra
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Baby in hospital with stomach pain - then doctors find twin hidden inside her
Mushtaq Ahmed was in the middle of operating on the girl when his team made the shock discovery of a fetus inside her stomach - the extraordinary rare case is known as Vanishing Twin Syndrome
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Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease rates SOAR - key symptoms to look out for
Rates of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease are soaring and there are several symptoms people need to be aware of so they can spot signs of the disease early
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Surgeon who removed patient's tear gland instead of tumour 'may have harmed 200'
Campaigners who are calling for a public inquiry into the botched operations led by doctor Sam Eljamel have warned that he could have injured hundreds of patients
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Mum goes to bed with period pains and never wakes up as family seeks answers
Anne-Marie, 39, suddenly passed away shortly after expressing that she was suffering from period pains - the mum leaves behind her 21-year-old daughter Bethany and her family
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Seven sneaky hacks to help relieve hay fever symptoms - including Vaseline
Hay fever season is still in full-swing with all-round patients still experiencing some discomfort- here are some alternative methods you can try with household items to relieve the symptoms
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Heart attack and stroke risk could be slashed by making one simple diet change
A study identified those who come from low-income neighbourhoods whose fruit and veg was subsidised by the government are at lower risk of cardiovascular diseases
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Rylan's mum's health battles as she's rushed to hospital for surgery after fall
Rylan Clark's mum Linda, who regularly appears beside her son on Celebrity Gogglebox, has battled a number of health conditions over the years
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'Strange' symptom of new Covid strain making people very uncomfortable at night
A new Covid strain called BA.5 has been dubbed the "sibling" of Omicron, which took the nation by storm in the winter of 2021 and was the dominant strain until it was overtaken
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Five parasites to watch out for after huge worm removed from woman's brain
After reports a woman had a huge 8cm live worm removed from her brain, we take a look at other micro-critters which have gruesomely called the human body home over the years
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Girl, 7, becomes the youngest person in UK to be fitted with bionic 'hero' arm
Caitlin Hutson, who was born with only one fully formed hand due to a rare congenital condition, can now brush her own hair and high-five her friends after the research
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'My hand went numb - now I've got just years to live and will soon be paralysed'
Charlotte Parker thought she had carpal tunnel but was diagnosed with a deadly disease nine months after giving birth and is now trying to create "happy memories" with her young family
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Allergic reaction to veneers leaves woman covered in agonising 'elephant skin'
A woman has shared how her dream smile turned into a nightmare after she suffered a horrific allergic reaction to her new veneers that left her with painful 'elephant skin' and on antidepressants
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Five key warning signs of 'silent disease' that kills thousands each year
Alcoholic fatty liver disease, which can be caused by drinking too much, happens when toxins build up on the organ, but a doctor said it has "few or no symptoms"
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Man given 24 hours to live after e-bike crash defies the odds to walk again
David Harrison, who is from Manchester, was given just 24 hours to live following a horrific e-bike accident in September last year and has learned since to walk and eat again
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Boy, 13, desperate for new kidney begs 'I don't want to live like this anymore'
Pablo makes an anguished plea for a stranger to come forward in an emotional clip taken in hospital and shared by the African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust Charity (ACLT)
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Cute moment boy, 2, performs CPR on teddy in skill taught by ambulance worker
Taylor Wilson, from Brierley Hill, West Midlands, shows off his impressive CPR skills, which his aunty, of West Midlands Ambulance Service, taught him so he's ready to act
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Elemis fans bag giftsets for less than £50 at QVC and here's what they're buying
If you're a lover of Elemis skincare then you'll be pleased to know that your favourites needn't cost you an arm or a leg - head to QVC now for some unbelievable prices on the brand's best selling skin saviours
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One silent killer risk could cut your life short by more than two years
A study looked at 34,000 people in their 40s and 50s who attended a cardiovascular screening programme in Sweden in the 1990s, and identified a health risk
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'Penny-pinching Tories scrap free jabs just in time for Covid comeback'
The Eris Covid strain is the latest cause for concern, Paul Routledge says, and with free booster jabs now ruled out for many aged 50-65, it looks like only the well-off will get protection this winter, when we all need access to a vaccine
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'Microwaves may be a kinder care for treating HPV-related cancer'
Dr Miriam Stoppard shares research from Glasgow University that could pave the way for alternative treatments for cervical cancer and some cancers of the vagina, penis and anus
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UK government announces £210m plan to fight 'silent killer' health battle
Health Secretary Steve Barclay said antimicrobial resistance presents a considerable threat to people’s health in the UK and around the world, and statistics support his concern
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Early sign of dementia that can appear in your eyes before memory problems begin
Dr Jørn Slot Jørgensen offered his advice to help identify early signs of dementia - he said it is 'crucial' to see your GP if you notice a change with your vision