Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK, but symptoms may not show for many years because it develops slowly. Symptoms don’t usually appear until the […]
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Health system's online assistant helps patients find the right kind and level of care
Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin health system, headquartered in Milwaukee, knew that people increasingly are using the internet to find answers to their health-related questions, but are often […]
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Switching to unleaded petrol has 'caused dementia rates to fall'
Switching to unleaded petrol ‘may be behind dementia rates falling 15% each decade in Europe and North America because lead can damage the brain’ University of Toronto scientists say switch […]
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Jeff Hordley health: ‘Am I going to die?’ Actor’s fears due to crippling condition
Jeff Hordley, 49, joined the cast of Emmerdale back in 2000 and has been a part of the Emmerdale family up until 2006 when his character was written out of […]
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Dementia symptoms: The way a person socialises could indicate early signs of the disease
Changes in a person in the early stages of dementia can be so gradual they can often be mistaken for normal ageing. As dementia affects people in different ways, symptoms […]
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Amazon shoppers gush over £5 hand cream that ‘eases dryness and cracking fast’
Suffering from dry or cracked hands? The problem tends to worsen in the cold weather, so it’s not uncommon for your palms and fingers to feel sore during winter. If […]
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BONNIE ESTRIDGE: They've banned me from the kitchen and I'm delighted!
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Vaping, opioids and ‘Anti-vaxxers’ top health stories of 2019
(HealthDay)—The scourge of addiction among Americans young and old made big headlines in 2019, as did one big change in heart health guidelines. Here are the top health stories of […]
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Before you jump on a quick-fix summer diet, consider their silly history
At the beginning of the year, when US News and World Reports, released their annual ranking of the most popular diets, the worst (the Dukan Diet) was described by experts […]
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Richard Wilson health: One Foot in The Grave star reveals life-threatening health battle
Richard Wilson is regarded as a giant in British comedy for his hugely popular portrayal of Victor Meldrew in the BBC sitcom One Foot in the Grave. The show, which […]
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