1 hour 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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3 h. ago Voices: My husband wanted to go to Dignitas: the new assisted dying bill wouldn’t have helped him

As the right-to-die legislation passes its final Commons hurdle, Mary Dejevsky explains how it falls far short of helping those who might have been pinning their hopes on it, namely people like her late partner with chronic progressive conditions such as Parkinson’s disease

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4 h. ago One 10p food could help lower cholesterol levels and reduce risk of heart disease

Spirulina, an algae believed to be one of the oldest life forms on earth, is brimming with a number of health benefits linked to lowering cholesterol

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5 h. ago Rabies: What you need to know about the disease before going abroad

The recent death of a British woman from rabies is a sobering reminder of the risks posed by the fatal disease

Politics

6 h. ago Grim Victorian Syphilis disease hits 'alarming' record high in UK as map shows hotspots

If left untreated, the disease can lead to severe, long-term symptoms, and life-threatening issues like heart failure, blindness, dementia, and stroke - potentially leading to death

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7 h. ago Urgent warning over worrying surge in killer virus in four holiday hotspots

Health officials have warned a highly contagious, and potentially deadly, liver infection is spreading through popular holiday destinations.

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8 h. ago Good Morning Britain viewers 'wince' as Kate Garraway makes 'disrespectful and insensitive' joke at worst possible time

Thursday's episode of the ITV breakfast news show (pictured) saw the presenter, 58, with co-host Adil Ray, 51, report a particularly sad story to viewers.

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9 h. ago Cavin Yarbrough dead: Grammy nominated star dies as heartbroken wife pays tribute

A music legend from the 1980s has died at the age of 72 after complications from heart disease, his wife has confirmed in a heartbreaking tribute

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10 h. ago I have a rare skin disease that means I can never go outside

Karine de Souza, who has a rare skin condition that causes an extreme sensitivity to sunlight, was called 'irresponsible' by cruel trolls after she welcomed their fist child.

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12 h. ago Strange sign in earwax may predict if you'll get brain disorder that affects 10million

Researchers in China have identified key differences in the makeup of earwax in people with Parkinson's disease, suggesting the sticky stuff holds secrets that could flag a person's risk.

Science

17 h. ago Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s charities identify new ways to reuse current drugs

Experts said there are ‘commonalities’ between the diseases which mean some drugs may work for both.

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21 h. ago These foods might be spiking your blood pressure without you knowing, doctors say

High blood pressure can result in heart disease and stroke

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22 h. ago Warning to instant coffee drinkers as 'significant' link to eye disease discovered

Chinese reserachers have said they discovered a statistically significant correlation between consumption of instant coffee and common degenerative disorder AMD

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23 h. ago How your ear wax could tell you if you have Parkinson’s disease, according to experts

You may be able to smell the difference

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24 h. ago Nan seen dancing at Disney World with granddaughter days before dying of rabies

Yvonne Ford, 59, came back from a holiday in Morocco in February unaware she had been infected with rabies after a 'slight scratch' from a puppy - she sadly died on June 11

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24 h. ago Constipation warning as woman develops gut problem linked to colon cancer due to not going enough

A 35-year-old woman was diagnosed with a nasty digestive issue that can cause painful bloating, excess gas and even bone diseases after a 15-year-long stint of constipation.

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26 h. ago Supermodel Jourdan Dunn donates blood for sickle cell disease and calls on Black donors

Runway model, Jourdan Dunn, donated blood for World Sickle Cell Day to raise awareness of the importance and need for blood transfusions - the NHS say they need 250 donations per year to meet demands

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26 h. ago Rabies death Morocco: Should you be worried about rabies when on holiday, symptoms and is there a vaccine?

Rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear 🏥

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27 h. ago Should I be worried about rabies on holiday and where is it a risk?

Rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear

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27 h. ago The subtle change to your skin that could mean deadly blood cancer, according to doctor

The common problem can be an early sign of a deadly cancer and other often undiagnosed life-threatening conditions, warned a UK doctor.

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