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Kara Miller Thought She Had Food Poisoning; A 6cm Tumour Was Later Found in Her Rectum

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More Than 145,000 Receive 9/11-Related Care as Program Member Deaths Near 10,000
More than 145,000 people are still receiving care for 9/11-related illnesses, with cancer, respiratory disease, and PTSD among the most common conditions. 
Mouth Taping for Better Sleep: What the Science Really Says About the Viral Trend
Mouth taping is a popular TikTok trend claimed to improve sleep and reduce snoring, but experts warn of limited evidence and potential risks, especially for those with nasal obstructions or sleep disorders. 
GLP-1 Drugs Are Expanding Beyond Weight Loss: What New Uses Mean for Patients
GLP-1 drugs are moving beyond weight loss in 2026, with research exploring heart, kidney and addiction benefits. Here's what patients should know. 
Pamela Anderson Says Hepatitis C Once Felt Like a 'Death Sentence': How the Virus Can Now Be Cured
Pamela Anderson once described hepatitis C as a 'death sentence'. Here's how the virus spreads, its symptoms, and how modern treatment can cure it

Want to Lower Your Dementia Risk? This Everyday Health Habit Was Linked to a 15% Reduction
A study in rural China found that intensive blood pressure management reduced dementia risk by 15% over seven years, highlighting the importance of cardiovascular health for brain protection. 
Feeling Socially Disconnected Could Affect Your Mental Health At A Biological Level
Feeling socially disconnected may interact with genetic and biological factors linked to depression and suicidal thoughts, new research suggests. 
Voice Disorders May Signal Higher Dementia Risk Years Before Cognitive Decline
Voice disorders were linked to a 29 per cent higher risk of cognitive decline in a large study, raising questions about their potential as early dementia warning signs. 
Starting Statins Early May Lower Dementia Risk in People With Type 2 Diabetes, New Research Finds
Starting statins within a year of a type 2 diabetes diagnosis was linked to a 15% lower dementia risk over 10 years, a large study found.
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Prostate Cancer Patients May Benefit From Eating More Nuts and Olive Oil, Study Finds
Replacing saturated fats with plant-based fats was linked to better survival among men with nonmetastatic prostate cancer. 
Kelly Ripa Returns After Painful Gum Surgery: How Overbrushing Can Damage Your Gums
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Oesophageal Cancer Can Return After a Complete Response to Treatment, Experts Warn
Oesophageal cancer can return after a complete response, with the greatest risk of recurrence in the first two years after treatment. 
Jenelle Evans Says Chronic Pain Left Her Feeling 'Hopeless': What Is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome?
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Wellness Supplements May Not Work as Well as You Think, Doctor Warns
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WHO Highlights the Everyday Health Changes That Could Help Prevent Chronic Disease
WHO highlights four everyday habits that could help reduce the risk of chronic disease, from quitting tobacco to eating well and staying active. 
This Nightcap May Help You Fall Asleep But Could Ruin Your Sleep, Experts Warn
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Drinking Hot Tea or Coffee Could Raise Oesophageal Cancer Risk, Study Warns
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These 'Sleeping' Breast Cancer Cells Could Explain Why Cancer Comes Back Years Later
Dormant breast cancer cells may hide within protective cellular environments, offering clues to why the disease can return years after treatment. 
Dengue Fever Can Become Life-Threatening After Fever Subsides, Experts Warn
Severe dengue can develop within hours after a fever falls. Learn the warning signs requiring urgent medical care and ways to reduce the risk. 
Unexplained Fatigue and Rapid Weight Loss Can Signal a Serious Blood Disorder
Persistent tiredness, unexplained weight loss and bruising can signal blood cancer, as one Texas father's symptoms led to an AML diagnosis. 
Every Time You Flush, You Could Be Breathing in Airborne Germs, Study Warns
Toilet flushing can release airborne particles containing microbes, with new research revealing how long these aerosols may linger in the air. 
This Arthritis Drug Helped Fully Restore Hair in Some People With Severe Alopecia, Study Finds
A Phase 3 trial found that upadacitinib helped some people with severe alopecia areata achieve substantial or complete hair regrowth. 
Bowel Cancer Spread to the Spine Can Cause Severe Pain, Weakness and Paralysis
Bowel cancer that spreads to the spine can cause severe pain, weakness and paralysis. Learn the warning signs of spinal cord compression. 
These Yellow Patches Around Your Eyes Could Signal a Higher Heart Attack Risk, Study Finds
Yellow patches around the eyes may signal higher cardiovascular risk. Here's what new research found about xanthelasma, heart attacks and stroke. 
Pamela Anderson Reveals Her Hepatitis C Battle and How She Became 'Hep C Free'
Pamela Anderson has revealed how hepatitis C changed her life, including a frightening prognosis before treatment helped her become 'hep C free'. 
More Women Are Being Diagnosed With Autism as Researchers Uncover a Major Shift
Autism diagnoses among girls and women are rising rapidly, with researchers suggesting masking and underrecognition may have concealed cases for years. 
Kelly Osbourne Says She Barely Recognised Herself After Dramatic Weight Loss: When Is Weight Loss Concerning?
Kelly Osbourne says grief contributed to dramatic weight loss. Learn when unexplained weight loss may be concerning and when to see a GP. 
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