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The truth about how alcohol actually impacts your health
A casual glass of wine may seem harmless, but can cause problems over time
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How bad for you are artificial sweeteners? Here’s what you should know
A growing body of research suggests these non-nutritive sweeteners may not always be a healthier and safer option
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Wearing outdoor shoes inside is unhygienic. Here’s the proof
Outdoor shoes carry bacteria, allergens and toxic chemicals – many of which are linked to serious health concerns, Manal Mohammed writes
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The truth about weight loss jabs and how they work, according to Dr Jack Mosley
The doctor, and son of the late Michael Mosley, on what to know about weight-loss jabs
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Why you should be cooking radishes and morel mushrooms right now
We spoke to chefs about which ingredients are in season - and delicious - for May
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The truth about ashwagandha’s possible health benefits – and its risks
The ancient herb, scientifically known as Withania somnifera, has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine
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- 6 subtle signs of heart troubles you shouldn’t ignore as Emma Willis opens up about heart surgery
6 subtle signs of heart troubles you shouldn’t ignore as Emma Willis opens up about heart surgery
These symptoms can indicate underlying heart conditions and should be checked out
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The underdiagnosed brain disorder more common than multiple sclerosis
Functional neurological disorder is one of the most common medical conditions seen in emergency care
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‘Athletic’ woman dies of bone cancer after lower back pain was misdiagnosed
Kate Drummond’s sister is sharing her story for the first time to urge others to “listen to your body”
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Gwyneth Paltrow reveals U-turn after years of following strict diet
This shift marks a departure from the grain-free, low-carb approach of the paleo diet
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The Independent
- Teenager sent home from school with a headache told he has ‘inoperable’ brain tumour
Teenager sent home from school with a headache told he has ‘inoperable’ brain tumour
The 15-year-old says he is staying positive by spending time with family and “telling lots of jokes”
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Could swapping scrolling for reading at bedtime affect your sleep?
New to running? How to avoid cramps and sore knees
Girl, 10, left unable to walk or talk by incurable condition
Poppy Allard was a seemingly healthy baby, when, at around 15 months, her behaviour suddenly changed
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Your hearing gets worse as you age. This is why and what you can do about it
We break down the biology behind age-related hearing loss and what you can do about it
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Even children can get dementia. Here’s how to spot it
Many young people are missing out on the support they need
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Trans woman, threatened with electric shock therapy as child, comes out in 60s
Samantha Wolsey first wore a dress at the age of six, but kept her true identity private for years
Woman sick of renting now lives in a van with her dog for £650 a month
Nicole Keefe shares a mobile home with her four-legged friend McCartney
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How to build digital confidence over 60
Are artificial sweeteners bad for you? Here’s what we know
A growing body of research suggests these non-nutritive sweeteners may not always be a healthier and safer option
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Baby girl unable to blink or smile diagnosed with rare disorder
A mother first noticed something was wrong during pregnancy when her daughter’s eyes appeared open during ultrasound scans
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Health warning as people ignore surprisingly common heart failure symptom
The distress caused by poor hearing increases the risk of heart failure, a study has found
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‘Athletic’ woman dies after lower back pain was misdiagnosed as sciatica
Kate Drummond’s sister is sharing her story for the first time to urge others to “listen to your body”
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