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'I'm a doctor - controversial 'oatzempic' drink is misleading for weight loss'

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A new DIY 'oatzempic' dieting trend has gone viral on TikTok, as users crave the same result as the controversial A-lister weight loss injection Ozempic - but does it work? Doctors weigh in

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Inside flesh-eating 'zombie' drug Tranq found in vapes as it claims lives of 11 Brits so far

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Traces of a powerful flesh-eating tranquiliser that turns users into 'zombies' has been found in cocaine and cannabis vapes in the UK, with experts warning about the deadly rise

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Prevent dementia with these two superfoods that help swerve cancer and reduce risk of dying early

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According to researchers, two food types can have a big impact on your health - including preventing dementia, reducing risk of dying early and avoiding cancer

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Lung transplant patients will get patches of skin grafted on to them - after groundbreaking discovery

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More than a hundred patients will take part in a new multi-year trial to test whether a small patch of skin grafted from a lung donor on to a transplant patient can help alert doctors to early signs of rejection

Monday, Apr 15

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Dr Michael Mosley reveals food that lowers blood pressure and inflammation with one daily spoonful

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Dr Michael Mosley has shared his advice on the one spoonful of something you should take every day - and claims it can tackle inflammation, reduce blood pressure and even boost memory

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'I'm a doctor and I say fasting may help prevent diseases linked to our diet'

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Miriam Stoppard shares exciting research from Cambridge University that could help reduce inflammation in the body, which is linked to diabetes and heart disease

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Man has entire stomach removed after doctors warn he's a 'ticking cancer time bomb'

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Dad-of-one Adam Shaw was warned by doctors that if he didn't undergo surgery to remove a major organ, he could die of rare stomach cancer within in the next two years

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Diet discovered that can 'slow ageing process and lower dementia risk'

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A diet has been found to both slow the ageing process and lower your dementia risk with a focus on eating healthy foods and is the combination of two well-known eating regimes

Warning even small amount of alcohol while pregnant can cause birth abnormalities

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New research has shown that no amount of drinking during pregnancy is safe, because even low to moderate alcohol use can cause babies to be smaller and premature

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Heartbreaking final words of boy, 7, who died from Aids due to contaminated blood scandal

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Colin Smith sadly died after he became a victim of the contaminated blood scandal - his parents Colin and Janet, from Newport, have spoken out ahead of the outcome of the inquiry

Sunday, Apr 14

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Dementia and Parkinson's breakthrough as two brain cells connected - possibly sparking new treatment

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Researchers have developed a technique for connecting lab-grown brain-mimicking tissue in a way that resembles circuits in our brain. And they can do it all in a dish

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Lesser-known symptoms of 'silent killer' cancer that's second-most common in UK

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Despite 79 per cent of cases being 'preventable' a staggering 48,549 people die each year from the disease in the UK alone. So, here are all the symptoms you should look out for - and when you need to contact your GP

Dementia diet: Four spices that could make you 'smarter' and lower your risk of Alzheimer's disease

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Looking after your body, staying physically active and eating well is just as important as maintaining good brain health. Health experts have shared four spices that have been proven to boost your brain health

The key food swap in cooked breakfast that may help you live longer and slashes risk of early death

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Ditching bacon and sausages for kippers in a breakfast can slash the risks of common conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and bowel cancer, say doctors

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Lung cancer symptoms: Warning signs of 'silent killer' that's second most common in UK

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Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in the UK, according to the latest stats from the government and Cancer Research. Here are the symptoms to look out for

Lung cancer cases surge in non-smokers 'due to gas lurking in your home' without you even knowing

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The colourless, odourless gas is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers but the only way to know for sure if you're at risk is to test for it in your home

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Cancer fears after huge chemical drums encased in concrete found buried in park

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One woman who grew up in the grounds of a former aerospace chemical dumping ground said 'every single household on the other side of the block had someone who contracted cancer of some sort'

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NHS doctor warns toilet habit can create 'raging sewage volcano' of bacteria

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NHS doctor Karan Raj has gone viral after releasing a disturbing video about potential pathogens in our bathroom. It's safe to say you may want to change your toilet habits after seeing this

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Boost metabolism and blast belly fat in just two weeks with 'effective' high carb diet

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Following a strict diet and intense exercise programme can be difficult, but fitness specialist Rowan Cooke has shared a simple weight-loss method that doesn’t cut out your favourite carbs

Saturday, Apr 13

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Grim reason you should think twice before using your mobile phone while sat on the toilet

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A new study has found that more than half of smartphones are contaminated with harmful bacteria - and it's all down to our toilet habits. The average handset has more than double the germs found on a toilet seat

Pet owners warned over horror antibiotic-resistant superbugs that 'can jump from cats and dogs'

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Researchers have discovered evidence that multidrug-resistant bacteria is being passed from sick pets to their healthy owners in the UK and Portugal through touch, kisses, and picking up pet poo

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Dentist's 'teeth saving hack' for those who drink coffee every day - and it's super simple

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A dentist has shared her best 'teeth saving hack' for those who drink coffee or tea every day - and the worst mistake people make that is causing stains and decay

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Anti-ageing diet to 'help reduce wrinkles and fine lines' on your skin - five of the best food swaps

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Collagen is a major component of our ligaments and connective tissue and is packed full of wound-healing and skin-boosting properties. It can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, improve skin texture and aid muscle recovery

Lung cancer symptoms warning - 12 common signs in people that have never smoked a cigarette

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It is still possible to develop lung cancer symptoms even if you don't smoke, and experts say there are still 14% of people in the UK who have the condition who have never smoked

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Diabetes type 2 symptoms: How checking your saliva could reveal your risk of high blood sugar

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Diabetes type 2 patients might struggle to keep their mouths healthy, but oral health issues can be helped by having regular checkups and professional teeth cleaning

Friday, Apr 12

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Doctors notice lump on woman's eye is moving then they pull worm out in horrifying discovery

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Doctors thought the 28-year-old woman had a painless lump in her eye - but it turned out to be a parasite that comes from reptile meat that they had to pull out

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Delicious hot drink before bed can boost your sex life, according to study

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A common hot drink many of us enjoy before bed could actually have a positive impact on your sex life, as it can put us in a good mood before bed and could even enhance stamina

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People are just realising delicious soft drink is worse for sleeping than coffee

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If you thought milk was the best drink to sip before falling asleep, think again, as one new study claims it's an entirely different beverage. Can you guess what it is?

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Doctor explains four foods to eat to prevent prostate cancer - as well as one to avoid

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Prostate cancer is a major cause of death and disability, accounting for 15 per cent of all male cancers. In the UK, it is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in men

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Professor Tim Spector explains eating change to lose weight and stop heart problems

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Professor Tim Spector has shared his simple eating change that he says will help people lose weight and avoid heart problems - and it's all to do with the time you eat