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The two toilet symptoms of often-missed cancer surging in under-65s – plus 8 other ‘vague’ signs

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Plastic surgeon claims to have turned his mom into his sister using surgery... are YOU impressed by results?

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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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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

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

'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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I should have been ecstatic after falling pregnant – instead I wanted to take a knife to my bump and get hit by a car

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’s V.A. Squeezes Mental Health Care in Crowed Offices, Raising Privacy Concerns

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

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

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

The 8 household items harbouring germs that could kill you – or give you bloody diarrhoea, warts and boils

The 8 household items harbouring germs that could kill you – or give you bloody diarrhoea, warts and boils

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

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

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The only sign of 24 year-old's cancer was a problem that hits everyone in winter - she narrowly escaped a rapid death

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'I'm a cardiologist and you should never ignore this one symptom'

Expert reveals 'naturally deodorising' 52p bedtime snack to eliminate morning bad breath

Expert reveals 'naturally deodorising' 52p bedtime snack to eliminate morning bad breath

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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

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

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

Quebec drug maker recalls pain medicine amid potentially fatal health risks

Quebec drug maker recalls pain medicine amid potentially fatal health risks

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

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

From green bananas to a glass of milk, the simple diet tweaks PROVEN to cut the chances of bowel cancer, as experts reveal the cheap daily supplement that can reduce risk by 58pc

From green bananas to a glass of milk, the simple diet tweaks PROVEN to cut the chances of bowel cancer, as experts reveal the cheap daily supplement that can reduce risk by 58pc

Don't have heart-to-hearts before 9pm, turn YOUR mobile off... and a simple ploy to get them to eat healthily. Must-read tips for every parent from a brilliant new book on improving your relationship with your teenagers

Don't have heart-to-hearts before 9pm, turn YOUR mobile off... and a simple ploy to get them to eat healthily. Must-read tips for every parent from a brilliant new book on improving your relationship with your teenagers