37 minutes ago Spending watchdog warns plans to boost NHS dental treatments 'not on track'

Plans aimed for an extra 1.5 million treatments to be completed by the end of 2024 seem “unlikely” to be met, the NAO said

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1 hour ago Warning to coffee drinkers as new study uncovers surprising gut findings

A new study has found that a specific microbe in the gut can identify coffee drinkers, with coffee-loving microbes present regardless of whether you drink caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee

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4 hours ago Zayn Malik issues urgent warning to fans and pleads for people to stay safe

Zayn Malik was forced to postpone his UK and US tour dates following Liam Payne’s tragic death in October, with the former One Direction star reuniting with his bandmates at the singer’s funeral last week

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14 hours ago Lack of regular bedtime increases risk of heart attack and stroke – research

People were followed for eight years, and researchers analysed how many suffered conditions such as heart attack, stroke and heart failure.

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20 hours ago NHS GP warns Brits to cut two popular things from diet to speed up virus recovery

With the UK facing a potential 'quadrupledemic' this winter, an NHS GP has shared some advice on how people can help speed up their recovery from viruses including Covid-19

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21 hours ago Urgent warning to UK travellers about deadly viruses spreading in 17 countries

The clade I strain of mpox, Marburg and oropouche virus have now been spotted in 17 nations between them, including one Caribbean hotspot.

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23 hours ago Brits warned to avoid one thing to catch up on sleep as it has the 'opposite effect'

The occasional bout of insomnia – whether it's difficulty nodding off, staying asleep, or getting restful sleep – is pretty standard for adults and there are some things that we can be done to help

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29 hours ago Some shoppers more inclined to carry cash due to card and phone payment issues

Just over a fifth of people surveyed had experienced card and phone payment issues in the past six months, according to research for KPMG UK.

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31 hours ago NHS high blood pressure warning as Brits urged to steer clear of common medication

Decongestants are a type of medicine that can provide short-term relief for a blocked or stuffy nose, such as when you have a cold, the flu, hay fever or other allergic reactions

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