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Doctor's told dad seizures were 'just epilepsy' and missed terminal brain tumour
Steve Ackroyd, 48, who worked on Netflix's Sex Education, experienced his first seizure on June 19, 2022. Months went by before he was eventually diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour
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Surprising gut-friendly foods to help boost fibre - from chocolate to popcorn
It feels almost impossible to eat the right amount of fibre, and it can be tricky to know which foods it's actually in - but it turns out some of your favourite snacks contain an abundance of it
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NHS doctor urges public to watch ITV's Breathtaking to see trauma medics endured
NHS doctor Rachel Clarke has shared her thoughts on why the story of the traumatised pandemic medics needs to be told again in new ITV drama series, Breathtaking
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Patients to get second opinion with lifesaving rule named after youngster
A new policy - named after Martha Mills, 13, who died in 2021 - means patients and families worried in hospital will get a second opinion from a critical care team
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Worrying 'problem' when eating dinner could be sign of stomach cancer
Medically referred to as dysphagia, a common 'problem' when eating food could be a warning sign of stomach cancer. Here are all the symptoms you should look out for - and when you contact your GP
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Rare cancer doesn't have symptoms but can be extremely serious
Uveal melanoma, also known as ocular melanoma, affects between 500 and 600 patients in the UK every year - but it does not usually give patients any obvious symptoms
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ITV viewers divided over Covid drama Breathtaking as fans share same complaint
ITV drama Breathtaking, which stars Joanne Froggatt as doctor Abbey Henderson in an NHS hospital, has divided viewers opinion on Monday night as it hit screens for the first time
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Cough medicine only sold over-the-counter - after deaths double in 10 years
Cough syrup codeine linctus will now only be available to patients with a prescription after reclassification by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
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Assisted dying should be legalised to give people 'dignity', say Mirror readers
Dame Esther Rantzen is calling on the government to legalise assisted dying to spare families 'painful last memories' - and nearly 80% of Mirror readers support the plans
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People who exercise just once a week 'can still lose weight', study finds
A new study has found that people who exercise just once or twice a week can still lose weight, as long as they meet the recommendations set out by the World Health Organisation
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Type 2 diabetes signs you should never ignore as 30% of cases go undetected
New data shows that an alarming one million adults in England alone have undiagnosed diabetes. Here are all the symptoms you should look out for, and whether you're at a higher risk of developing the condition
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Bank of England 'no longer competent' and its freedom 'must be questioned'
Conservative MP Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg took aim at the Bank of England's response to economic events as Labour used a Commons urgent question to raise concerns over the UK falling into recession
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Breathtaking author Rachel Clarke's life - war hero husband to career change
ITV's new drama Breathtaking brings palliative care doctor Rachel Clarke's first-hand experience of working in the NHS at the start of the Covid pandemic to TV screens
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Amy Dowden says she wants to return to Strictly Come Dancing for next season
Professional dancer Amy Dowden had a setback with ­respiratory issues that landed her in hospital again last week, but said she hopes to return to Strictly Come Dancing this year
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Breathtaking viewers rage their 'blood is boiling' just minutes into ITV drama
Viewers were left fuming just minutes into ITV's latest drama Breathtaking as it documents the very start of the coronavirus pandemic inside an NHS hospital in 2020
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Harrowing true story and real doctor behind ITV's Covid drama Breathtaking
Actress Joanne Froggatt portrays Dr Abbey Henderson in ITV's new drama Breathtaking, and brings to life author and NHS frontline doctor Rachel Clarke's first-hand experience
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Inside covid care home scandal - Tory 'lies' and choice that killed thousands
ITV's Breathtaking exposes the sacrifices made by NHS staff during the Covid-19 pandemic. As the number of people needing hospital care for the virus soared, hospital patients were discharged to care homes to free up vital beds, but this sparked deadly consequences among the elderly
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PPE scandal explained - shortage riddle, who got rich and who was to blame
As ITV's drama Breathtaking airs, we look at what the Covid PPE scandal actually was, where the millions of pounds of taxpayers’ money went, why equipment didn't reach desperate NHS workers and who is being held to account
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Woman thought coughing was caused by her smoking - but it was something worse
Mother Tracey I'anson was admitted to Royal Preston Hospital for what she believed was a chest infection or cough caused by her 10-a-day smoking habit - but it turned out to be a rare blood condition
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'Our country has become poor and unhealthy - sadly, a million people die early'
Dr Miriam Stoppard says the number of lives shortened due to social circumstances around the country is roughly equivalent in size to the entire population of Birmingham
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Exactly what happens to your body after every vape puff - compared to cigarettes
Vaping may be better than smoking standard cigarettes - but it's certainly not risk-free. The Mirror spoke with two doctors to explain what exactly happens to your body when you hit on your vape
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TV doctor dispels dieting myths - including whether you need breakfast
Doctor Michael Mosley - creator of the Fast 800 diet plan - has debunked a slew of common diet myths that he describes as a 'huge obstacle' for people trying to eat healthily
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6 warning signs of breast cancer after Trisha Goddard shares stage 4 diagnosis
Like millions of women across the world, TV icon Trisha Goddard has been diagnosed with breast cancer and has chosen to receive 'life-prolonging' treatment. But, what are the early signs of the disease - and when should you contact your GP?
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Little-known supplement may cut stress and help you sleep - and only costs 10p
Millions of adults are struggling to doze off at night. But if you're not keen on taking strong sleeping tablets to help you get some Zzzs - a little-known supplement could just do the trick
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Unexplained' feeling could be warning sign of cancer if you're otherwise healthy
Half of people with possible cancer symptoms in the UK do not contact a GP for at least six months which potentially reduces their chances of survival according to a poll from Cancer Research