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Are you one of the suspected three million-plus Brits with autism or ADHD? Maybe you're just 'eccentric'

Are you one of the suspected three million-plus Brits with autism or ADHD? Maybe you're just 'eccentric'

Experts reveal the most painful way to be executed

Experts reveal the most painful way to be executed

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Sybil Shainwald, Lawyer Who Fought for Women’s Health, Dies at 96

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Doctor urges parents not to miss 7 red flag signs of life-threatening issue in children

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I learned the horrifying risks of 'miracle' ADHD drugs and stopped taking them... but it was too late

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This is the intimate conversation EVERY mother must have with their teenage daughter... before it's too late (and it's not what you're thinking)

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I’d accepted my shaved head – until I heard two women’s comments

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Lucy Letby latest as 5 crucial questions cast doubt on her guilty verdict

Lucy Letby latest as 5 crucial questions cast doubt on her guilty verdict

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Zara Tindall eats one food that is proven to keep your cholesterol down

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Neurologist explains why the viral McDonald's 'migraine hack' works

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Scientists have just realised that fitness trackers are USELESS at detecting a key vital sign

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Series of fascinating videos reveal how to make your face 10-times more beautiful with the simplest tweak

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The right way to take over-the-counter painkillers? Read the labels

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'Virtual hospital' created in bid to reduce admissions in Glasgow area

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Three tell-tale signs itchy bites are actually from bed bugs

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Integrated lab results system hailed as ‘transformational’ for health service

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Integrated lab results system hailed as ‘transformational’ for health service

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Stop bloating on planes with 4 items recommended by flight attendant

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Why gossiping could be good for you, according to experts

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The family-favourite foods killing thousands of us every year revealed – as top GP shares ‘life-saving’ swaps

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Trump Administration Slashes Research Into L.G.B.T.Q. Health

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Little-known drug could help people with deadly and incurable condition

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Seven early signs of autism in girls parents shouldn't ignore

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I beat colon cancer at 33 against the odds. Doctors dismissed the warning signs... what I now know could save your life

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Supplement warning as doctor says this vitamin could be damaging your heart and kidneys

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Quebec drug maker recalls pain medicine amid potentially fatal health risks

Quebec drug maker recalls pain medicine amid potentially fatal health risks

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Teen mental health: When to seek help and what parents can do

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New treatment trial offers improved recovery chances for rectal cancer patients

New treatment trial offers improved recovery chances for rectal cancer patients

Life-saving early warning system that will give millions faster cancer diagnosis is being rolled out across the NHS

Life-saving early warning system that will give millions faster cancer diagnosis is being rolled out across the NHS

From breathable vests to hydration tablets – three products to help you hit your running goals

From breathable vests to hydration tablets – three products to help you hit your running goals

Millions of cancer patients promised faster diagnosis with help of new tech tool

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Millions of cancer patients promised faster diagnosis with help of new tech tool

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Monthly injection 'keeps third-biggest killer disease in the UK at bay'

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My fingers on each hand are starting to curve towards each other & I’m worried it’ll get worse. Please help!

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One in four women say menopause triggered eczema symptoms

Warning over elderly patients being left on antidepressants for decades - as experts say it puts them at risk of memory problems and life-threatening falls

Warning over elderly patients being left on antidepressants for decades - as experts say it puts them at risk of memory problems and life-threatening falls

Inside incredible cutting edge therapy that's curing patients of 'untreatable' diseases after Selma Blair breakthrough

Inside incredible cutting edge therapy that's curing patients of 'untreatable' diseases after Selma Blair breakthrough

Community rallied to share flu shot experiences before feds stopped the study

Community rallied to share flu shot experiences before feds stopped the study

Michael Bolton had strange symptoms before brain cancer diagnosis: ‘Something’s wrong’

Michael Bolton had strange symptoms before brain cancer diagnosis: ‘Something’s wrong’

England's busiest GP practices revealed - use our search tool to see how many patients YOU are competing with for appointments at your surgery

England's busiest GP practices revealed - use our search tool to see how many patients YOU are competing with for appointments at your surgery

Subtle signs your hotel room is teeming with infectious germs

Subtle signs your hotel room is teeming with infectious germs

I didn’t know why I was uncontrollably sobbing – then came the diagnosis

I didn’t know why I was uncontrollably sobbing – then came the diagnosis

Docs said my heart was failing at 31 – I was terrified my 5 kids would grow up without a mum so I lost 8st WITHOUT jabs

Docs said my heart was failing at 31 – I was terrified my 5 kids would grow up without a mum so I lost 8st WITHOUT jabs

‘Miracle cure’ hair growth supplement makes ‘unbelievable difference’ to its thickness

‘Miracle cure’ hair growth supplement makes ‘unbelievable difference’ to its thickness

Doctors issue warning over drug taken by 150m that causes people to put on 10lbs

Doctors issue warning over drug taken by 150m that causes people to put on 10lbs

I was 11 when my parents were told to plan my funeral

I was 11 when my parents were told to plan my funeral

Interactive map reveals how old mums are in YOUR area as data shows HALF of all births are now to women over-35 in one particular area of the country

Interactive map reveals how old mums are in YOUR area as data shows HALF of all births are now to women over-35 in one particular area of the country

Tired all the time? Your home decor could be to blame - experts reveal how to fix it

Tired all the time? Your home decor could be to blame - experts reveal how to fix it

I'm a bikini waxer - I'm begging women to stop this common mistake before they come to see me

I'm a bikini waxer - I'm begging women to stop this common mistake before they come to see me

'Tell-tale' night-time sign you could have bed bugs

'Tell-tale' night-time sign you could have bed bugs

Semaglutide found to have shocking benefit for liver disease patients in new study

Semaglutide found to have shocking benefit for liver disease patients in new study