11 h. ago 'Grim' history behind the merkin that concealed horror 15th century health condition

Kim Kardashian's hairy thong broke the internet last week after she launched the SKIMS product. But there's more than what meets the eye when it comes the modern merkin

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12 h. ago 'Elderly people's health condition' now affecting some as young as 18

A pharmacist said it was no longer a condition that only affects the elderly, with a new report finding that almost half of young adults aged 18 to 34 say they're experiencing it

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13 h. ago New research finds condition that 'only affects elderly' now on rise in young people

A pharmacist said it was 'no longer a health issue for older people alone'

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15 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing star's powerful statement about devastating health condition

Strictly Come Dancing professional Nikita Kuzmin has been a firm favourite on the BBC dance show since 2021, but who is he outside of the Glitterball Trophy?

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16 h. ago ‘I wish I took part sooner’: how a medical trial transformed a young person’s life

Exclusive: Gulliver Waite signed up after antidepressants and talking therapies failed to alleviate clinical depressionMillions of young people risk missing out on new treatments for health conditions and having to use medicines that are unsafe, ineffective or inappropriate because so few take part in medical research. One of those bucking the trend explains why he signed up to a study and how it transformed his life.Gulliver Waite was diagnosed with clinical depression at 19. For years, he struggled with extremely low mood, anxiety, frequent panic attacks and occasional paranoia. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago ‘I wish I had taken part sooner’: how a medical trial transformed a young person’s life

Exclusive: Gulliver Waite signed up after antidepressants and talking therapies failed to alleviate clinical depressionLow participation in medical trials puts millions of young people at riskMillions of young people risk missing out on new treatments for health conditions and having to use medicines that are unsafe, ineffective or inappropriate because so few take part in medical research. One of those bucking the trend explains why he signed up to a study and how it transformed his life.Gulliver Waite was diagnosed with clinical depression at 19. For years, he struggled with extremely low mood, anxiety, frequent panic attacks and occasional paranoia. Continue reading...

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24 h. ago Are you anxious, tired and have difficulty concentrating? You could be suffering from this common but widely misunderstood condition

As I write this, writes DR MAX, I can feel it happening. The evenings are drawing in, there's a chill in the air, and that peculiar autumn light has started to creep across the consulting-room window.

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49 h. ago Epilepsy pill promises an end to sleep condition that may affect as many as 10 million Britons

Researchers found that the drug, sultiame - used as an anticonvulsant since the 1950s - reduces the night-time breathing problems that patients suffer and improves sleep quality.

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66 h. ago Strictly's George Clarke distressing health update amid 'awful' experience

Strictly Come Dancing's George Clarke has opened up about his family's battle with a serious health condition, with fans flocking to offer their support

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3 d. ago Five common health conditions drivers must tell DVLA about or risk £1,000 fine

Drivers could be prosecuted for not informing the DVLA about changes to their health if they get into an accident

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3 d. ago Urgent warning issued over dodgy MATTRESSES being sold in Greater Manchester

Elderly people are reportedly being targeted

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5 d. ago ‘Common health condition left me screaming out loud in A&E with pain like being stabbed’

Kidney stones are said to be as painful as ‘giving birth’ – and thousands of people are affected by them every year. Get the facts on the condition with sufferers including Peter Kay and Dolly Parton

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5 d. ago Experts reveal worrying risk factor for big babies after viral ‘giant’ newborn

While some babies are naturally bigger due to genetics, there is a concerning health condition that can cause larger newborns

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5 d. ago Naga Munchetty says she struggled to open up about chronic illness at BBC over fears of ‘being seen as weak’

BBC Breakfast presenter says competitiveness made it hard to discuss health condition that left her in agony for decades

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5 d. ago Top five PIP health conditions providing people with up to £749 every month

PIP and Adult Disability Payment are providing financial support for 4.3 million people across Great Britain.

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6 d. ago Naga Munchetty says she struggled to open up about her chronic health condition at the BBC because 'being seen as weak is a concern'

The presenter, 50, lived with painful heavy bleeding, vomiting, fainting and severe aching every two and a half weeks for 32 years before a private doctor finally diagnosed her with Adenomyosis.

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6 d. ago Pensioners with health conditions could be due up to £1,423 every month next year

Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment are providing extra financial support for over 1.7 million pensioners across the UK.

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6 d. ago Paisley nursing home praised for supporting wellbeing of elderly people

Inspectors from the Care Inspectorate visited Kyle Court nursing home.

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7 d. ago Michael Schumacher health update shared as 'positive sign' pointed out after rare move

A Formula One insider has offered a glimmer of hope regarding Michael Schumacher's health condition, which has been a closely guarded secret ever since his awful skiing accident

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7 d. ago Celebrity Traitors Lucy Beaumont's health condition as she says she's 'left exhausted'

Comedian Lucy Beaumont, who is currently appearing on the BBC's Celebrity Traitors, has opened up about her diagnosis

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