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What is a 'flexologist' — and do you need to see one?

What is a 'flexologist' — and do you need to see one?

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Purdue Pharma, Sackler family to settle U.S. opioid lawsuits for US$7.4B

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Kalen Jackson is carrying on her father's legacy through her mental health advocacy

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Rules for anyone taking prescribed medication to Glastonbury 2025

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What is a 'flexologist' — and do you need to see one?

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How sound-proof booths and mental health days can transform the modern workplace

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Your brain physically changes when you work too much, scientists warn

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Five symptoms as common illness 'can become serious'

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Cervical screening changes set to start in Jersey

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The expert's guide to what microplastics do to your body - and 22 ways to minimise your risk

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Researchers pinpoint key sexual change that puts America on course for 2050 catastrophe

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I'm a scientist who cured my insomnia... and discovered what we've been told about sleep is a lie

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Protect your pets during hot weather with simple 'five second rule'

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London borough to completely ban junk food adverts amid obesity crisis

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Man reveals the horrifying - and potentially deadly - impact of going 264 hours without sleeping

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You're showering wrong! Doctor reveals common washing error that could be life-threatening

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This is what you see the moment you die, according to scientists

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Microplastics found in these 9 common supermarket foods and drinks - how to avoid

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Advice for trying GLP-1 drugs for weight loss from a doctor who's been there

A doctor fired by RFK Jr. from the national vaccine advisory board speaks out

A doctor fired by RFK Jr. from the national vaccine advisory board speaks out

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Intermittent fasting's surprising biblical roots revealed as diet trend grows

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Tributes to senior figure in the fire service whose great love was piping

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'We're not going anywhere. This is our home' Scot who led UK Muslims on Islamophobia

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Scottish doctor leaders warn GP practices are ‘on the brink’ as demand intensifies

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Dark day looms for SNP if Falkirk is added to The Proclaimers anthem for broken towns

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Alex Ferguson was right - the great Denis Law was Scotland's best ever footballer

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Real reason you keep waking up at the same time in the middle of the night

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I thought I was heading for the menopause...but my symptoms were really a sign of brain cancer

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Weight loss doctor says 'rethink' meal to cut 500 cals a day without eating less

Full list of seven groups of people who automatically get a Blue Badge

Full list of seven groups of people who automatically get a Blue Badge

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'Often overlooked' signs of heart disease that are often missed and could be fatal

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My dad gave me a kidney - now I can have my dream wedding