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View as a gridAm I at risk of sepsis - and what are the signs?
Saga Magazine
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Would you know the symptoms of sepsis? Our expert guide explains what you need to know and why prompt action can be lifesaving.
Protecting young people: smoke and mirrors? - Community Practitioner
Community Practitioner
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What are the dangers of vaping for young people, and can they be protected while being spared the hazard of smoking? The Tobacco and Vapes Bill is expected to be passed into law shortly, and experts say it can't come soon enough. Journalist Jo waters reports.
How thousands like Maureen live for years with unexplained symptoms
Daily Mail
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In her early twenties Maureen Sharphouse's joints were so bendy she got a job as a magician's assistant, effortlessly folding herself inside boxes for tricks on stage.
How to sleep when you have a cough
The Telegraph
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Experts reveal the most common types of cough and the remedies to fix them so you can get a restful night's sleep
Pain forced me to quit work. But women are often told nothing's wrong
Daily Mail
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Most women know what the burning pain of a urinary tract infection (UTI) is like - for many it lasts just a few days, but for Sarah Heaton (pictured above) it is a constant problem.
Wegovy injections for weight loss: Side effects and benefits
The Telegraph
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Semaglutide, known by its brand name Wegovy, has become a popular weight loss tool. Here's how it works, and the risks to know about
Anti-inflammatory diet guide: Foods, benefits and meal plan
The Telegraph
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Chronic inflammation can lead to heart disease and cancer. We asked experts which foods to eat (and avoid) to help tackle it
How crippling drug side effects force thousands to abandon treatment
Daily Mail
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After surgery for breast cancer, Marie Jones was prescribed a pill to reduce the chances of the disease returning. But just three weeks into the five-year course of treatment, she ditched the tablets.
How ADHD medicines work - and the side effects to look out for
The Telegraph
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There is no cure for the disorder, but these different kinds of medications and alternative therapies can help you manage the symptoms
Asthma: Types, causes, symptoms and treatments for adults and children
The Telegraph
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Despite being the most common lung disease in the UK, there isn't a cure for asthma. However, there are treatments and ways to manage it
Vein hopes - 20 Feb 2024 - Saga Magazine - Readly
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Varicose veins are much more than simply a cosmetic problem. they cause swelling, aching and even ulcers and clots. latest treatments are way better tha...
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Living with One Kidney
A beginner's guide to IVF
The Telegraph
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If it is your best chance to get pregnant, this is what you need to know and how to prepare
What to do if your doctor gaslights you
Daily Mail
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Patients who experience 'medical gaslighting' describe being patronised, rebuked or told their problem was not that bad. Women with endometriosis are among those affected
Revealed: How long it takes to feel ill after catching a bug
Daily Mail
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With the winter flu and vomiting bug seasons well underway, Covid infections still circling - and now news of measles outbreaks - it might seem inevitable that you're going to get ill with one of them.
Everything you need to know about Parkinson's
The Telegraph
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It's the fastest-growing neurodegenerative disease in the world - tremors and shaking are only part of the story
How to tell if you are stressed or anxious - and why it matters
The Telegraph
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The terms are often used confused. It pays to know the difference and treat them accordingly say the experts
Is your eczema really scabies? Here's how to tell amid surge in cases
Daily Mail
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The problem is tricky to treat and outbreaks are more common in group-living situations such as care homes, nurseries and university halls of residence.
Simple remedies to help if you eat and drink too much
Daily Mail
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There's nothing like the festive season for joyful overindulgence - but ultimately there's some kind of pay back, Here, JO WATERS asks the medical experts to reveal their tips to get you back on track.
Can plunging into an agonisingly cold ice bath ease pain?
Daily Mail
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Rosie Marcel (pictured) takes ice baths to ease the symptoms of Behcet's disease, an agonising immune condition that causes painful red lumps all over the body.
Doctors doling out so many antibiotics linked to suicidal thoughts?
Daily Mail
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Running towards a railway line, Ian Moore found himself sobbing hysterically and with his brain feeling 'like it was on fire'. 'I just wanted to end it all, I had no idea why, says Ian, 43,
Could the new drugs for early Alzheimer's signal the end of dementia?
Daily Mail
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Rachel (right), 70, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's seven years ago. But Rachel was one of the lucky ones - she read a newspaper article about a trial for a new drug.