6 h. ago 'Mystery throat virus' explained by expert as common eye symptom emerges

Lead prescribing pharmacist Ian Budd aimed the clear up the mystery of the adenovirus sweeping across the globe as a common symptom impacting the eyes of patients has emerged.

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7 h. ago Does rosemary oil really make hair grow? And can you reverse greys? A trichologist debunks your hair myths

From TikTok trends to expert-backed advice on lengthening thosed luscious locks, a trichologist explains what really works – and what to leave on your For You page

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44 h. ago Mystery throat virus that 'can't be killed' is why you need to show 'caution'

The super-virus is leaving people knocked down in its wake as the weather takes the turn, with one expert explaining why it's important to be cautious when it comes to the new virus

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3 d. ago Three prostate cancer questions 'men are too nervous to Google'

Putting embarrassment to one side and seeking medical attention is extremely important

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3 d. ago Doctor shares prostate cancer symptoms men should never ignore

Ignoring symptoms and putting off doctors' appointments is never advised

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5 d. ago Spice that cuts inflammation set to dominate in 2026, expert says

A food expert has explained the foods we will be eating next year - from banana and sweetcorn to dandelions and nettles

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5 d. ago Scottish cyclist Sir Chris Hoy shares the cancer symptom he dismissed as 'getting old'

In his documentary 'Sir Chris Hoy: Cancer, Courage and Me', the Olympic cycling legend shared how he dismissed one key pain before his prostate cancer diagnosis

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5 d. ago Prostate cancer symptom that Sir Chris Hoy brushed off as 'normal'

Sir Chris Hoy shared all during a very emotional documentary which aired last night on the BBC

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5 d. ago Oncologist says pill millions take daily increases cancer risk up to 30 per cent

A doctor says they are linked to increased rates of lung cancer, prostate cancer, bowel cancer, and breast cancer

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5 d. ago Oncologist says common pill increases cancer risk up to 30 per cent

A doctor says they are linked to increased rates of lung cancer, prostate cancer, bowel cancer, and breast cancer

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5 d. ago Eight security rules for anyone getting new tech for Christmas

A security expert has explained how you could quietly give away a lot of personal information and access

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5 d. ago Sir Chris Hoy convinced fundraising stumps Olympic achievements

The six-time Olympic gold-medallist revealed last year his prostate cancer had spread to his bones.

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6 d. ago Dilbert creator reveals he’s paralyzed from the waist down after Trump vowed to help with cancer treatment

Comic strip creator says cancer has metastasized to his spine, which has affected his mobility

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7 d. ago Why gift receipts don’t guarantee money back: An expert explains

Wanting to return a Christmas present you’ve been given? It’s not always as easy as using your gift receipt, an expert explains.

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7 d. ago ‘I can’t even talk’ – Andy Murray chokes up and Olympic hero breaks down in tears over Chris Hoy’s cancer diagnosis

SIR ANDY MURRAY choked up while discussing Sir Chris Hoy's cancer diagnosis. Hoy, 49, was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer in September 2023 before going public the following summer. The seven-time Olympic medallist revealed last October that his condition was terminal. In a new BBC documentary, entitled Sir Chris Hoy: Cancer, Courage & Me, some...

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7 d. ago Runner who has not missed a day since 2007 continues streak for cancer charity

Paul Smith likes to make an impression in big events, running as Forest Gump, Freddie Mercury and Bobby Moore

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7 d. ago Andy Murray breaks down in tears over Chris Hoy's terminal cancer diagnosis

Sir Chris Hoy is living with terminal prostate cancer, after first being diagnosed in February 2024

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8 d. ago Dementia warning as red flag sign could 'appear in Christmas cards'

An expert explained why someone with dementia might struggling with writing

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8 d. ago Trump is suing the BBC: A legal expert explains how the case could play out

The Panorama episode included a misleadingly edited clip of the US president’s 2021 speech

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8 d. ago The Guardian view on birth influencers: the public need protecting from bad advice | Editorial

Our investigation of the Free Birth Society points to problems with maternity care and the role played by technologyDespite all the proven advances of modern medicine, some people are drawn to alternative or “natural” cures and practices. Many of these do no harm. As the cancer specialist Prof Chris Pyke noted last year, people undergoing cancer treatment will often try meditation or vitamins as well. When such a change is in addition to, and not instead of, evidence-based treatment, this is usually not a problem. If it reduces distress, it can help.But the proliferation of online health influencers poses challenges that governments and regulators in many countries have yet to grasp. The Guardian’s investigation into the Free Birth Society (FBS), a business offering membership and advice to expectant mothers, and training for “birth keepers”, has exposed 48 cases of late-term stillbirths or other serious harm involving mothers or birth attendants who appear to be linked to FBS. Whil...

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