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A 6-year-old girl from Gaza, a missing limb and a doctor's mission

How do you heal the wounds of war? That is the mission of Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sittah, a reconstructive and plastic surgeon at the American University of Beirut Medical Center.

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Children and pregnant women in England to start receiving flu vaccinations

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Children and pregnant women in England to start receiving flu vaccinations

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Simple cheek swab could help save lives of children with rare heart problem

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Simple cheek swab could help save lives of children with rare heart problem

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Harry Redknapp fronts sepsis awareness campaign after wife Sandra’s survival

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Harry Redknapp fronts sepsis awareness campaign after wife Sandra’s survival

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Teenagers with painful periods ‘more likely to suffer chronic pain as adults’

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Teenagers with painful periods ‘more likely to suffer chronic pain as adults’

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An emergency room doctor describes what the changes at the CDC could mean for public health

An emergency room doctor describes what the changes at the CDC could mean for public health

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Surprising lessons from studies about post-Katrina trauma

Surprising lessons from studies about post-Katrina trauma

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Elite Americans shell out for 'boat-tox' and other on-demand personal care services

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My doctors dismissed me after surgery left a HOLE in my chest... my skin turned black and I could see inside my body

My doctors dismissed me after surgery left a HOLE in my chest... my skin turned black and I could see inside my body

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Blood thinner ‘better than aspirin’ for certain heart disease patients – study

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Blood thinner ‘better than aspirin’ for certain heart disease patients – study

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How ‘clear protein’ is reshaping diets in the battle against belly fat

How ‘clear protein’ is reshaping diets in the battle against belly fat

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The drug that costs less than 4p a day which could lower chance of heart attack and strokes more than aspirin

The drug that costs less than 4p a day which could lower chance of heart attack and strokes more than aspirin

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'Selective hearing' isn't a choice, scientists reveal — it's a real neurological process

'Selective hearing' isn't a choice, scientists reveal — it's a real neurological process

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Resigned health official: 'I only see harm coming'

Resigned health official: 'I only see harm coming'

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Number of sick days taken by public servants growing post-COVID

Number of sick days taken by public servants growing post-COVID

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Grieving Edmonton families launch overdose awareness campaign

Grieving Edmonton families launch overdose awareness campaign

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Pregnant women urged to get whooping cough vaccine after baby death

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Pregnant women urged to get whooping cough vaccine after baby death

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I had a very public mental breakdown – my friend’s persistence saved me

I had a very public mental breakdown – my friend’s persistence saved me

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The trade in US body parts that's completely legal - but ripe for exploitation

The trade in US body parts that's completely legal - but ripe for exploitation

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Baby dies of whooping cough after mother not vaccinated while pregnant

Baby dies of whooping cough after mother not vaccinated while pregnant

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Vaccination plea after baby's 'terrifying' measles

Vaccination plea after baby's 'terrifying' measles

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The federal government will issue new dietary guidelines. Here's what to expect

The federal government will issue new dietary guidelines. Here's what to expect

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Waking up with neck pain? Here's how to sleep better

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The tiny tweaks to future-proof your HEART, including the 'essential' pills to take at night and giving blood

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Don't let a selfie be the end of you

Don't let a selfie be the end of you

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This is how you should walk to avoid serious knee problems - as experts make startling discovery on how walking style can protect you from arthritis

This is how you should walk to avoid serious knee problems - as experts make startling discovery on how walking style can protect you from arthritis

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New research reveals how green tea can protect against Alzheimer's

New research reveals how green tea can protect against Alzheimer's

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The simple supplement that can eliminate your daily abdominal pain and diarrhoea in just weeks... I recommend it to all my patients: DR PHILIPPA KAYE

The simple supplement that can eliminate your daily abdominal pain and diarrhoea in just weeks... I recommend it to all my patients: DR PHILIPPA KAYE

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I'm a colon cancer doctor - and these are six hard truths everyone under 50 needs to know: 'They might save your life'

I'm a colon cancer doctor - and these are six hard truths everyone under 50 needs to know: 'They might save your life'

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New daily pill offers hope for millions with hard to control high blood pressure

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New daily pill offers hope for millions with hard to control high blood pressure

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Jab for high cholesterol could ‘transform’ heart care

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Jab for high cholesterol could ‘transform’ heart care

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Weight loss drugs could slash hospital risk for heart failure patients

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Weight loss drugs could slash hospital risk for heart failure patients

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Money begins rolling out to provinces in ‘historic’ tobacco settlement

Money begins rolling out to provinces in ‘historic’ tobacco settlement

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Contaminated oysters spread fatal flesh-eating bacteria in two states

Contaminated oysters spread fatal flesh-eating bacteria in two states

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Parents file lawsuit alleging ChatGPT helped their teenage son plan suicide

Parents file lawsuit alleging ChatGPT helped their teenage son plan suicide

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New 'clear protein' hack muscles in as latest trend in the battle of the bulge

New 'clear protein' hack muscles in as latest trend in the battle of the bulge

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Military workout tactic goes viral as new fitness craze anyone can do

Military workout tactic goes viral as new fitness craze anyone can do

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'Social sleep apnea' could be ruining your weekend rest, study suggests

'Social sleep apnea' could be ruining your weekend rest, study suggests

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CDC warns of 'enhanced' virus risk for travelers amid outbreak spread by mosquitoes

CDC warns of 'enhanced' virus risk for travelers amid outbreak spread by mosquitoes

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Human plague case reported; patient likely exposed while camping

Human plague case reported; patient likely exposed while camping

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Common daily vitamin shown to slow aging process over 4-year period

Common daily vitamin shown to slow aging process over 4-year period

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I saw my daughter on FaceTime and knew I needed to act fast

I saw my daughter on FaceTime and knew I needed to act fast

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The summer I turned skinny – what happens now Mounjaro season is over?

The summer I turned skinny – what happens now Mounjaro season is over?

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CDC in turmoil. Trump still backs RFK Jr.

CDC in turmoil. Trump still backs RFK Jr.

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The meeting that sparked Monarez’s dismissal

The meeting that sparked Monarez’s dismissal

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RFK Jr. is forcing doctors to make a tough choice

RFK Jr. is forcing doctors to make a tough choice

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Departures roil the CDC leadership. What's next for the agency?

Departures roil the CDC leadership. What's next for the agency?

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Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO has inspired followers, prosecutors say

Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO has inspired followers, prosecutors say

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Photos show workers rally for senior CDC officials forced off Atlanta headquarters

Photos show workers rally for senior CDC officials forced off Atlanta headquarters

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Death toll from Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City rises to 7

Death toll from Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City rises to 7

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Health leaders launch new Latino-focused data hub to combat NIH budget cuts

Health leaders launch new Latino-focused data hub to combat NIH budget cuts

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Price of Mounjaro to be discounted in UK pharmacies

Price of Mounjaro to be discounted in UK pharmacies

NHS to lose out on new drugs, pharma firm warns

NHS to lose out on new drugs, pharma firm warns

Black market Mounjaro is on the rise ahead of 170% price hike — here’s how to spot fakes

Black market Mounjaro is on the rise ahead of 170% price hike — here’s how to spot fakes

One symptom revealed the tumour that had been growing in my brain for 15 years

One symptom revealed the tumour that had been growing in my brain for 15 years

HHS schedules next vaccine panel meeting after CDC director ousted

HHS schedules next vaccine panel meeting after CDC director ousted

Common painkillers may fuel deadly superbugs that resist antibiotics, study warns

Common painkillers may fuel deadly superbugs that resist antibiotics, study warns

Monarez refused to fire top CDC leaders, ‘rubber-stamp’ vaccine changes, confidante says

Monarez refused to fire top CDC leaders, ‘rubber-stamp’ vaccine changes, confidante says

Full list of childhood vaccination uptake for local areas in England

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Full list of childhood vaccination uptake for local areas in England

Major healthcare equipment supplier sells product sales arm after insolvency

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Major healthcare equipment supplier sells product sales arm after insolvency

Weight-loss drugs could reduce symptoms of painful skin condition, study finds

Weight-loss drugs could reduce symptoms of painful skin condition, study finds