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What are the symptoms of muscular dystrophy, what’s the life span of someone...
MUSCULAR dystrophy is the cruel muscle-wasting disease that has no cure and for many sufferers can be a death sentence. It’s a genetic condition that leaves people severely disabled and in most cases...
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Pear-shaped women like Beyonce and J Lo at ‘lower risk of heart attack,...
LADIES, it turns out your big bottom doesn’t just look good in jeans – it could be protecting your health as well. People who are thin but carry a little extra weight on their hips and thighs have a...
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Always striving for the best? Being a perfectionist could increase your risk...
STRIVING for the best may sound like a good personality trait to have. But, for those who take it to the extreme, it can put them at increased risk of suicidal thoughts, experts have warned. Being a...
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Fentanyl user describes how the super-strength painkiller ‘hits you like a...
“The first time I took it, it was instant, it almost incapacitated me. “With heroin it’s more a journey, it sort of steadies out. Kati Mather, from America, is a Fentanyl addict who was pictured nine...
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Deadly genes in babies edited to remove a killer mutation for the first time...
HUMAN embryos have been successfully gene edited to remove a killer mutation in a world first. The breakthrough promises to eliminate inherited diseases that affect millions. Stone - Getty New...
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Public must be taught how to deal with acid attacks amid a rise in latest...
THE public must be taught how to deal with acid attacks amid a rise in incidents, doctors say. Witnesses can “substantially improve the outcome” by getting victims to remove contaminated clothing and...
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Sexual health clinics face a crisis after a 25 per cent rise in number of...
SEXUAL health clinics face crisis after a 25 per cent rise in patients in five years, officials warn. It has come as funding was cut by ten per cent. Getty - Contributor Sexual health clinics face...
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Breast cancer radiotherapy targeting original tumour site ‘is as effective as...
TARGETING radiotherapy at the original tumour site is just as effective as zapping the whole breast – and has fewer side effects, a study found. Patients who received the more focused treatment...
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People are less likely to trust healthy lifestyle advice from a FAT nurse,...
PEOPLE are less likely to trust healthy lifestyle advice from a fat nurse, a study found. Even a cyber-nurse giving advice anonymously online may have more credibility than a real-life fat one, the...
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End could be nigh for the common cold as boffins find proteins that can kill...
A MOLECULE found in our immune systems is being touted as a cure for the common cold. Antimicrobial peptides — which occur naturally in humans and animals — kill the rhinovirus, the main cause of...
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Baby boxes ‘AREN’T safe and don’t protect against sudden infant death’,...
A COT death charity has raised concerns over the use of baby boxes, which infants can sleep in. The Finnish-style boxes are thought to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) but The...
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Mum is having her sister-in-law’s baby after the stunning 31-year-old was...
A MUM of three is giving the ultimate gift – having her sister-in-law’s baby after she was left infertile following a battle with cancer. Rachel Wilcox, 31, was pregnant with her third child when her...
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What are head lice? Can nits jump, what do their eggs look like, what’s the...
BEING searched with a ‘nit’ comb is a common experience for youngsters at school – but even adults’ heads can become infested with nits. Here’s what you need to know about head lice: how they spread,...
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How to treat acid burns and what to do if you are involved in or witness an...
THE alarming spike in acid attacks on the streets of Britain – and the vicious crime carries the potential for catastrophic and life-changing injuries. As the threat appears to grow, it is important to...
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What is a false widow spider? Are they in the UK, how can you spot them and...
SIGHTINGS of the much-feared false widow spider in the UK are on the up, with concern growing about how widespread the creepy crawlies really are. The species has a fearsome reputation as one of the...
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What is liver cancer, what are the symptoms and survival rate of the...
LIVER cancer is fairly rare in the UK but incidence rates have increased 236 per cent over the past four decades, according to Cancer Research UK. On average, over 100 people a day are diagnosed with...
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What are baby boxes, does the NHS provide them in the UK and when did Finland...
FINNISH-style baby boxes are becoming popular in the UK as health chiefs try to cut the number of babies dying in the first year of life. But they are now the subject of controversy after a leading...
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Teenage boy given six weeks to live can only sleep on life-support – and...
FOR Liam Derbyshire a quick nap could kill. The teenager suffers an extremely rare condition that means if he falls asleep without the proper medical equipment he will stop breathing. Liam Derbyshire...
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Instagram star Alice Liveing reveals she’s battling polycystic ovary syndrome...
FITNESS blogger and Instagram sensation Alice Liveing has revealed her battle with polycystic ovary syndrome. Alice, formerly known as Clean Eating Alice, told of how she had “the worst abdominal...
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What is SIDS aka sudden infant death syndrome, what are the causes and how...
SUDDEN infant death syndrome sees just under 300 babies die every year in the UK. It is sometimes known as “cot death” and is the name given to a condition where an apparently healthy baby dies...
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