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Trump's new surgeon general under fire over explosive autism remarks... and embrace of spiritual healing

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RFK Jr. says autism database will use Medicare and Medicaid info

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Former CDC staff warn of "a five alarm fire"

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US says it will reduce health aid to Zambia because medicines were stolen and sold

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RFK Jr.’s former running mate attacks Trump’s new surgeon general pick

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Expert's urgent warning over sweetener in thousands of food linked to BRAIN DAMAGE

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Major fast food shake up as companies bow to RFK Jr and promise to strip chemicals from popular items in WEEKS

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Inside the health battle that devastated 'the most beautiful girl in the world' - as child star reveals striking 'all grown up' selfies

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Cancer before age 50 is increasing. A new study looks at which types

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I thought I had a common hangover symptom - it was actually TWO deadly brain tumours

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I’ve spent £££s to shed 7st on fat jabs but it’s saved my bank balance – and social life

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Dad shares heartbreaking photo of paralysed son, 16, as a warning to all parents after horror trampoline accident

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Luxurious Bay Court Care Home in Largs prepares to open its doors to the public

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Scottish ambulance workers back strike action in consultative ballot

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Little-known drug used to treat another condition could help slash dementia risk

Canadian Blood Services plans to recruit 1 million donors over next 5 years

Canadian Blood Services plans to recruit 1 million donors over next 5 years

Medicaid payments barely keep hospital mental health units afloat. Federal cuts could sink them

Medicaid payments barely keep hospital mental health units afloat. Federal cuts could sink them

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How one writer quit dieting and discovered her strength through weightlifting

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Bill Gates Explains His Plans to Close the Gates Foundation in 2045

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Shock death of campaigning mother who triggered change in cannabis laws for epileptic kids

NHS worker compared to Star Wars villain Darth Vader by a co-worker wins £30,000 payout

NHS worker compared to Star Wars villain Darth Vader by a co-worker wins £30,000 payout

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Woman, 22, behind controversial 'caveman skin' trend defends herself after giving up face washing - as dermatologist brands it 'extremist'

TV doctor issues urgent warning over deadly infection that can strike in summer: 'It can be life-threatening at all ages'

TV doctor issues urgent warning over deadly infection that can strike in summer: 'It can be life-threatening at all ages'

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Warning over deaths from lethal bug found in UK sandwiches - as data reveals where in the country you're most likely to get infected

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Mum’s face ‘blew up’ and painful red blisters engulfed her whole body after she spotted black mould spores in her home