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By Sophie Aubrey Daniel Airey doesn’t recognise the person he was at 16. It was the year he survived the worst months of his life:…

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Norovirus cases rise: Expert warns ‘hand sanitisers do not kill off’ virus – key symptoms

Norovirus: How to prevent catching the virus We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of…

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Can the 5 signs of exhaustion tell us why we’re so tired right now?

Written by Alex Sims It’s been suggested there are five key reasons for tiredness. Here’s why finding out the reasons behind why we’re so tried…

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Raymond Blanc health: ‘I was a goner’ – chef used meditation to ‘save’ him from Covid

Raymond Blanc says we must save the British apple Orchards We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve…

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PM urged to ‘recognise long Covid’

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Dementia: Study shows disease may be linked to high cholesterol levels

Dr Zoe says walking can reduce risk of dementia We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our…

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Cancer: Cocktail of plant compounds could suppress cancer growth by 80% warns study

Trisha Goddard discusses her breast cancer in 2018 We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding…

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Oral health: Avoid highly acidic foods, refined carbohydrates and dried fruit weakened

Children's Oral Health We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include…

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Painkillers: Dark urine, clay stools and other side effects of overuse

This Morning: Dr Helen gives advice on mixing painkillers We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our…

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People with autism 'take five times as long' to learn to manage their periods

Learning to manage periods is tricky for everyone when they first begin, from how long you should leave it before changing a pad or tampon…

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The Big M: HRT vs natural – homeopathy ‘preferred’ for high breast cancer risk women

Menopause: Experts discuss the benefits of Homeopathy We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of…

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Alzheimer’s disease: Tai chi may significantly improve cognition and stave off decline

Dr Zoe says walking can reduce risk of dementia We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our…

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Heart attack: Cocoa supplement may slash the risk of dying from the cardiac event by 27%

Misdiagnosis of heart attacks in women We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you.…

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Long Covid: An ongoing cough since you’ve had COVID-19 could be a key sign – what to do

Coronavirus: 'Wrong time to lift restrictions' says Greenhalgh We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding…

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How to live longer: Artichokes could lower cancer risk, blood pressure and cholesterol

Loose Women: Dr Hilary discusses how to live longer We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our…

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Tom Parker: Wanted star died from brain tumour. ‘Aggressive’ disease explained

Tom Parker: The Wanted singer dies aged 33 We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding…

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‘Walking kept me sane’: Julia Bradbury says walks have been ‘therapy’ amid cancer battle

Lottie Casas March 30, 2022

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Where can I get lateral flow tests? Why are free kits coming to an end?

Covid-19: Sir Patrick Vallance warns 'virus hasn't gone away' We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our…

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Supplements: High levels of calcium may increase heart disease and prostate cancer risk

Lottie Casas March 30, 2022

Dr Zoe reveals which supplements to take We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of…

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Long Covid: Dr Ranj on warning signs of ‘significant cognitive dysfunction’ – brain fog

Lottie Casas March 30, 2022

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George Clooney health: Actor battled pancreatitis after ‘quickly’ losing 2st in weight

George Clooney rules out going into politics We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of…

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How to sleep: Avoid kola nuts and chocolate containing caffeine to get to sleep

Getting enough restful sleep is essential for overall health. In fact, chronic sleep deprivation can affect both your physical and mental well-being and increase your…

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Matt LeBlanc health: Star ‘almost had a nervous breakdown’ after daughter’s illness

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Scrapping free lateral flows could be fatal for people like my brother Dan

I was devastated when I heard the news that access to free testing for Covid will end in England on 1 April. For many people,…

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“Why am I breaking down over the smallest of things right now?”

Written by Amy Beecham If even everyday life is starting to feel a “bit much” at the moment, you’re not alone. A therapist breaks down…

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Fatty liver disease: Tiredness could be an indication of ‘early stage’ liver scarring