7 h. ago Scottish Government backs review of sarcoma treatment after new report reveals stark inequalities in care

A major new study has revealed that hundreds of Scottish sarcoma patients are waiting six months or longer for diagnosis of the rare and often deadly disease due to 'systematic failings' in care.

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8 h. ago Doctors issue warning as common sleep habit is linked to risk of early death in major study

We have all been warned about the dangers of not getting enough sleep, but getting too much sleep can also put our brain health at risk, new research shows.

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4 d. ago Teenager, 14, dies within days of catching rare bacterial infection as doctors issue terrifying warning

The recent eight grade Hughes Academy of Science and Technology graduate woke up before 5am and was 'clearly not well,' his dad said.

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8 d. ago Doctors issue urgent warning about Ozempic 'secret' microdosing hack

Full jab doses often come with side effects-from nausea to sulphur burps-but advocates say microdosing delivers the same results without the downsides.

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9 d. ago Otters posing for selfies in Japanese cafes may be linked to illegal trade, experts warn

The DNA of rare small-clawed otters in captivity in Japan has been matched to wild populations in poaching hotspots in ThailandPosing for selfies on the laps of excited visitors, the otters of Tokyo’s animal cafes have learned to play their part in their online stardom. In thousands of social media videos, the aquatic mammals wriggle through the outstretched hands of adoring customers who reward their attention with food.But the booming demand has raised major concerns among conservationists, with a study published in the journal Conservation Science and Practice linking the small-clawed otters in animal cafes in Japanese cities with wild populations in poaching hotspots in Thailand. Continue reading...

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1 week ago All you need to know about new Covid strain 'Nimbus' as doctors issue UK warning

The new variant, called NB.1.8.1, or “Nimbus” spreads more easily than previous strains on the virus, spreading rapidly around the globe.

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1 week ago Covid variant: Symptoms you need to look out for as doctors issue warning

A new variant now spreading across Europe and multiple other continents could leave people with a host of unpleasant symptoms - that don't feel like classic Covid

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1 week ago Covid warning as new variant causes different symptoms including unusual sign

Doctors have issued a warning about the new coronavirus strain, which has been flagged in the UK, US and Australia.

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1 week ago Covid alert as doctors issue warning about new variant with 'unusual' symptoms

Doctors have warned people to look out for new symptoms of coronavirus, stressing that the latest strain is different from the rest. People could mistake Covid for other common issues due to the similarities

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1 week ago Major new study reveals jobs with the highest depression rate in the US

People who worked in community and social services had the highest depression rates

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2 w. ago Doctors issue urgent warning over Mounjaro 'golden dose' hack that could put your life at risk

There is a hidden extra dose in your weight loss jabs that could save you hundreds of pounds, users say - but doctors have warned of major risks.

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2 w. ago New COVID strain discovered in UK as doctors issue stark warning

The new COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1 has been detected in Northern Ireland, with some people reporting unusual symptoms including heartburn.

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2 w. ago Doctor issues warning over spicy food after influencer dies of stomach cancer

The warning followed the death of Chinese content creator Qianqian, 25, who listed her love of chili as a potential reason for her developing the deadly cancer.

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2 w. ago Doctor issues false eyelash warning saying 'you could go blind'

The glue can also cause allergic reactions and permanent loss of natural lashes

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2 w. ago Doctors issue urgent health warning as dangerous new Covid virus from China triggers US outbreak

Doctors have issued an urgent warning after the dangerous new Covid variant NB.1.8.1 was detected in a new US state. It has been on the rise since the beginning of May.

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2 w. ago Major study finds 90p supplement could slash risk of sudden heart death: 'Reverses' signs of deadly disease

Experts from the University of Leeds, who led the trial, said taking the supplement for four months was found to vastly improve heart health and hope it can one day be prescribed to protect patients.

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2 w. ago Specific hot drink helps you avoid 11 serious conditions and 'age better'

A major new study has advised people, women in particular, to drink three small cups a day

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2 w. ago Exercise as important as drugs in keeping cancer at bay, suggests major new study

A first-of-its-kind experiment showed huge results

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2 w. ago Doctor issues spicy food warning as influencer, 25, dies of stomach cancer

Influencer Qianquian, 25, from China, was diagnosed with stomach cancer last year - her diagnosis has led to a prompt warning about eating spicy foods on a regular basis

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3 w. ago Major study identifies common sleep habit that's linked to an early death

The researchers, who studied almost 90,000 people, found that these alarming associations remained after accounting for factors like age, sex and body weight.

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