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Washington state resident dies from ‘severe illness’ after contracting bird flu
A Washington state resident has died after being hospitalized with “severe illness” after contracting bird flu, local health offic…
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The common nut that could protect against Alzheimer’s if eaten daily
Regularly eating peanuts can change the way that the brain region involved in memory formation responds to insulin , according to …
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Over 25% of people lie to get antibiotics—and their lies aren't even good
Dishonesty all around Given the magnitude of the deception, the findings raise concern that the ill-gotten antibiotics could contr…
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Biggest fibre boost could be scraps in your bin, experts say
As a rule of thumb, the skins of fruit and veg pack more fibre than the insides. Eating a kiwi with the skin on , external provide…
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'I couldn't move, walk or talk after my stroke'
A former primary school teacher said her "life has changed beyond belief" after having a stroke in 2019. Priscilla Zuta, from Wisb…
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Worms mate in man’s eyes, get plucked out right before larvae burst out
The worms’ life cycle depends on flies that feed from the animals’ eyes, slurping up tears and secretions. When they feed from an …
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Is 'ferritin face' a real thing - and can you really spot low iron from looks?
"Do you have ferritin face?" a young woman asks on TikTok, pointing to dark circles, washed-out skin and brittle hair, alongside b…
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Will FDA Breakthrough Status Change Natera (NTRA) Stock Narrative
Natera reported that its multi cancer early detection assay received FDA Breakthrough Device designation, following review of perf…
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New test could detect men who would benefit from intensive cancer care
A novel diagnostic test could enable doctors to identify prostate cancer patients in need of more aggressive care while protecting…
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Australian researchers identify new subtype of depression linked to body clock disruptions
Australian researchers have identified a new subtype of depression – termed “circadian depression” – linked to disruptions in the …
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Treating depression during pregnancy may benefit baby’s development, study finds
Treating pregnant women ’s depression with a short course of talk therapy doesn’t just improve their health – it can also shape ho…
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Exposure to common household chemicals linked to breast cancer risk
Exposure to common household chemicals might alter how human breast tissue develops, scientists warn in a new study that could lea…
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'I choose to live my life with hope', says dad living with brain cancer
3 hours ago Jayne McCubbin, BBC Breakfast and Lauren Hirst, North West Family handout Huw, pictured with his wife and their young …
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Works starts on Cambridge 'anchor' cancer support centre
2 hours ago Aimee Dexter and Mousumi Bakshi, Cambridgeshire Mousumi Bakshi/BBC Roland Sore received support from Maggie's Cambridg…
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Patient designed York cancer centre opens after £2.4m revamp
A newly redeveloped cancer care centre designed with the help of patients and their families has opened. The Sir Robert Ogden Macm…
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Major study launched to solve mystery of rising bowel cancer cases in young adults
A quarter of a million volunteers are being sought for a nationwide research project investigating the mystery of why bowel cancer…
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Top journal’s special issue on women’s health casts spotlight on menopause and pain
Ovulation. Endometriosis. And especially: menopause. These once taboo words — among others — have become part of our daily vocabul…
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NHS plea as flu and Covid-19 vaccine programme begins
Eligible people in Leicestershire and Rutland have been urged to book in for their free flu and Covid-19 vaccinations. NHS bosses …