14 h. ago ‘I was told to get pregnant at 17 to help condition affecting 1.5 million women'

It took Hann Dougie eight years to get diagnosed, despite her mum having the same condition

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37 h. ago Seven signs of dangerous condition millions have but third haven't heard of

Caught early you can reverse the condition before it becomes deadly

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40 h. ago This was the hottest summer on record. If it happens again next year, Britain’s ecosystems won’t cope | Lucy Jones

A future of extreme heatwaves, drought and collapsing habitats awaits if we continue to ignore the danger signsWhat does British summertime mean to you? Blackberries? Picnics? Festivals? Ticks? This summer has been the hottest on record in the UK. As human-caused climate breakdown intensifies, the outdoor areas we spend time in are changing – and so, too, are our relationships with the land and the ecosystems we live in.My home is in the south of England, near beautiful woodlands. Since moving there in 2016, the number of ticks my family has picked up in the woods has increased each year, but this summer has been astonishing. For a few weeks, our four-year-old came home from nursery with a tick almost every day. I’ve had many: some tiny nymphal ones that could be easily missed. We spend time in Scotland, too, and find ticks often when we go there now.Lucy Jones is a journalist and the author of Losing Eden and The Nature Seed Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Weight loss drugs can halve heart patients’ risk of early death, study finds

GLP-1 agonists could be given to millions with heart conditions to help them stay out of hospital and live longerWeight loss drugs can reduce by half the risk of heart patients being hospitalised or dying early, according to the largest study of its kind.The class of drugs, known as GLP-1 agonists, have been found to offer “dramatic benefits” to heart patients, significantly cutting their risk of falling seriously ill or dying prematurely from any cause. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Millions of Brits have 'silent killer' condition without realising

Millions of Brits have a 'silent killer' condition but don't realise until it's too late, as it often doesn't present symptoms until complications arise from it

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8 d. ago Huge Parkinson's breakthrough as world's top doctors reveal it could be PREVENTED... here's how

Two doctors at the cutting edge of Parkinson's disease have made the bombshell claim that the condition may be preventable, giving hope to millions of sufferers and their families.

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8 d. ago Huge Parkinson's breakthrough as world's top doctors reveal it can be PREVENTED... here's how

Two doctors at the cutting edge of Parkinson's disease have made the bombshell claim that the condition may be preventable, giving hope to millions of sufferers and their families.

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9 d. ago Louisiana governor says there's no sign of 'imminent danger' after fire at auto lubricant plant

Following a massive fire on Friday at an automotive lubricant plant in southeast, Louisiana residents are reporting soot on cars and oily residue in nearby bodies of water

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2 w. ago PIP payments of up to £749 each month for people with these 87 muscle or joint conditions

More than one million people with musculoskeletal conditions receive between £29.20 and £187.45 each week.

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2 w. ago Voices: Pricing people out of using Mounjaro would be bad news for the NHS

The astronomical rise in weight-loss drug prices caused by Trump’s tariffs could have a significant – and dangerous – impact on Britain’s pharmacies and patients, writes Leyla Hannbeck, CEO of the Independent Pharmacies Association

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2 w. ago Urine trouble: Expert pinpoints the health conditions which cause foamy pee

Bubbles in your urine can be dangerous and a sign of hidden underlying health conditions an expert has warned.

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2 w. ago Pharmacist shares hidden' dangers of pill taken by millions in UK

Millions of people take the drug for common conditions

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3 w. ago Gardeners' World's Adam Frost opens up on personal struggle that 'people find weird'

Gardeners' World's Adam Frost has spoken openly about his personal struggles over the years, including a lifelong battle with a condition affecting 2.5 million people in the UK

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3 w. ago Mother of murdered teenager Harvey Wilgoose claims school missed 'warning signs' her son was in danger

On Friday, a teenage boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was found guilty of murdering Harvey Wilgoose. Listen to Daily Mail's interview with Harvey's mother on The Trial podcast now.

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3 w. ago How our 'killer' immune cells can be harnessed to beat diabetes and arthritis

Around four million people in the UK live with an autoimmune condition, according to a major study published in The Lancet.

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3 w. ago Vet warns of heat stroke risks in dogs as many owners unaware of key danger signs

A survey of more than 2,000 UK dog owners found that while some symptoms such as excessive panting are widely recognised (72 per cent), others are not

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3 w. ago Conch blowing could help to alleviate sleep apnoea, study suggests

Experts on condition affecting millions of people in UK give cautious welcome to findings but say more research neededBlowing into a conch shell could help tackle the symptoms of a sleep disorder that affects millions of people across the UK, according to a study.Conch blowing, also known as shankh blowing, is an ancient ritual that involves breathing in deeply and exhaling into the spiral-shaped shell. Continue reading...

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