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FDA panel debates COVID vaccine recipe as questions swirl about fall shots

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Work requirements could transform Medicaid and food aid under US budget bill

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Glasgow homeless charity wins top UK health award

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Get £5 Off When You Spend £30 In-Store at Holland & Barrett - Grab your super supplements

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RFK Jr. says food and pharma are poisoning Americans. His big report says a fix is coming.

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Should you be mouth taping? What’s driving the viral trend

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I shared my lowest moments on my Instagram story — I don’t regret it

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'£19 blood pressure monitor I bought after GP advice and it matches their readings'

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Most Americans hit the snooze button every morning — here’s why it could be bad for your health

Most Americans hit the snooze button every morning — here’s why it could be bad for your health

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Hay Fever Treatment

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Do You Struggle with Insomnia? Take Action Today!

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Selecting Employee Corporate Health Insurance for Your UK-Based Company

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Mental health cuts to Scottish Government budget creating 'perfect storm', warns body

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Regular hot drink 'may cut risk of cognitive impairment'

Regular hot drink 'may cut risk of cognitive impairment'

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My teenage son felt a lump – he was gone by 20

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Measles is very contagious. Here's how to avoid it

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RFK Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' report worries farmers, Republicans ahead of release

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The secret to faster hip and knee surgeries? Fixing referrals, study says

A salmonella outbreak sickens dozens, prompting a cucumber recall. Here's what to do

A salmonella outbreak sickens dozens, prompting a cucumber recall. Here's what to do

‘Miracle’ sleep hack loved by Erling Haaland and Gwyneth Paltrow poses ‘serious health harm’, scientists warn

‘Miracle’ sleep hack loved by Erling Haaland and Gwyneth Paltrow poses ‘serious health harm’, scientists warn

Outbreak fears as world's deadliest disease hits New York high school sparking panic among parents

Outbreak fears as world's deadliest disease hits New York high school sparking panic among parents

I was prescribed a common antibiotic and wasn't told of the risks... it caused my organs to fail

I was prescribed a common antibiotic and wasn't told of the risks... it caused my organs to fail

Most women unaware of shocking and strange menopause symptoms

Most women unaware of shocking and strange menopause symptoms

Emotional well-being. Fall prevention. Chair yoga offers much to people of all ages

Emotional well-being. Fall prevention. Chair yoga offers much to people of all ages

Moderna pulls application for U.S. approval of COVID-flu shot

Moderna pulls application for U.S. approval of COVID-flu shot

Everyone set to fly on plane this year issued 'crucial' health warning

Everyone set to fly on plane this year issued 'crucial' health warning

For kids with autism, swim classes can be lifesaving

For kids with autism, swim classes can be lifesaving

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'I'm a dementia expert - these are the most common signs to watch for'

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Heart attack and stroke risk much higher if you have common condition

Dementia expert explains if you can 'inherit' cognitive decline from your parents

Dementia expert explains if you can 'inherit' cognitive decline from your parents

Brain cancer patients who received this pain medication lived longer, study shows

Brain cancer patients who received this pain medication lived longer, study shows

'Social media harmed my body image: Mounjaro was not the cure but a huge help’

'Social media harmed my body image: Mounjaro was not the cure but a huge help’

Potential 'dystopian' reliance on weight loss jags 'disturbing', GP warns

Potential 'dystopian' reliance on weight loss jags 'disturbing', GP warns

People who suffer from cold sores almost twice as likely to develop ‘silent killer’

People who suffer from cold sores almost twice as likely to develop ‘silent killer’

A man let snakes bite him for years. He could be the key to a universal antivenom

A man let snakes bite him for years. He could be the key to a universal antivenom

Dementia left my dad lost, angry and afraid – music brought him home

Dementia left my dad lost, angry and afraid – music brought him home

French Government and Nestlé Accused of Cover-Up in Perrier Water Scandal

French Government and Nestlé Accused of Cover-Up in Perrier Water Scandal

I'm a Harvard researcher who studies seed oils... here's the terrifying truth about their dangers

I'm a Harvard researcher who studies seed oils... here's the terrifying truth about their dangers

New brain tumour test a 'game changer', say experts

New brain tumour test a 'game changer', say experts

Student suicide review says unis must act to stop more deaths

Student suicide review says unis must act to stop more deaths

Warning as figures show more than 8,000 in England waiting a year for cardiac treatment

Warning as figures show more than 8,000 in England waiting a year for cardiac treatment

Nicotine pouches helped me quit vaping – but now I'm addicted

Nicotine pouches helped me quit vaping – but now I'm addicted

World-first gonorrhoea vaccine launched by NHS England as infections soar

World-first gonorrhoea vaccine launched by NHS England as infections soar

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Minnesota’s Green Crew Is Helping Teens Fight Climate Anxiety

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World-first gonorrhoea vaccine rollout to start on the NHS to tackle rising levels of the STI – are you eligible?

Bodybuilders face high risk of sudden cardiac death, especially those who compete professionally, study finds

Bodybuilders face high risk of sudden cardiac death, especially those who compete professionally, study finds

Most sleep-deprived cities in US revealed in report: Where does yours rank?

Most sleep-deprived cities in US revealed in report: Where does yours rank?

Biden Did Not Get Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Before Last Week, Spokesman Says

Biden Did Not Get Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Before Last Week, Spokesman Says

Common medication taken by millions of Brits linked to triple risk of deadly stroke

Common medication taken by millions of Brits linked to triple risk of deadly stroke

Cold sore treatment could ‘slash risk of developing Alzheimer’s by 17%’, say scientists

Cold sore treatment could ‘slash risk of developing Alzheimer’s by 17%’, say scientists

Contraceptive used by MILLIONS triples risk of strokes in young women - study has doctors concerned

Contraceptive used by MILLIONS triples risk of strokes in young women - study has doctors concerned

Common medicine used by millions could slash the risk of Alzheimer's, study finds

Common medicine used by millions could slash the risk of Alzheimer's, study finds

A stricter FDA policy for COVID vaccines could limit future access

A stricter FDA policy for COVID vaccines could limit future access

Urgent nationwide recall for cucumbers that could KILL or trigger severe infections

Urgent nationwide recall for cucumbers that could KILL or trigger severe infections

Joe Biden has aggressive prostate cancer. A look at symptoms and treatment

Joe Biden has aggressive prostate cancer. A look at symptoms and treatment

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A New System Aims to Save Injured Brains and Lives

Glamorous bartender, 29, is left paralyzed after part of her brain DIED from habit followed by 13M Americans

Glamorous bartender, 29, is left paralyzed after part of her brain DIED from habit followed by 13M Americans