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I struggle to swallow and treatment isn't working - what else can I do?
Q: I AM 60 and suffer from eustachian tube dysfunction. I saw an ear, nose and throat  surgeon recently who inserted a camera into my nose to look a
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Thousands of people were infected with HIV and Hepatitis C in the biggest scandal ever to rock the NHS
MORE than 30,000 people in the UK were infected with HIV and Hepatitis C after being given contaminated blood in the 1970s and 1980s.A public inquiry
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What we know about pharmacy opening hours on the late May bank holiday
PHARMACIES provide an essential service to many who rely on prescriptions or were unexpectedly struck with a sickness.If you need to keep up with your
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Everything we know about why Gabrielle covers her eye when she sings
LEGENDARY singer Gabrielle is considering wearing an eyepatch again to cover her lazy eyelid, in a move she described at "empowering".The star, whose
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I’m a dentist - yes, we use a secret code when checking your teeth, here's why
A DENTIST has lifted the lid on the secret code they use when looking at your gnashers.For some, going to the dentist is a nerve-wracking experience,
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Avoid a TikTok spring cleaning trend that is 'incredibly damaging,' warns expert
AN expert has urged householders to stop making three spring cleaning mistakes.He warned they can ruin your health and described a TikTok trend as "in
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How the UK smoking ban will work and who will be affected
SMOKING is set to be effectively banned in just a few years after new proposed legislation passed its first Commons hurdle.Young people in the UK woul
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Newcastle stars to unveil new celebration against Spurs for heartwarming reason
NEWCASTLE stars Kieran Trippier and Dan Burn invited a group of young fans who are members of the deaf community to be mascots ahead of their match ag
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A look at what happened to Louise Thompson as she reveals stoma bag
LOUISE Thompson has revealed how she has had a "lifesaving" stoma bag fitted after a long health battle.The former Made In Chelsea star has suffered m
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What is in the 'Skinny jab' weight loss injection? Ozempic and Wegovy
IT’S no secret that celebrities have been losing weight with the "skinny jab".From Elon Musk to Sharon Osbourne, Rebel Wilson, Oprah Winfrey and Amy
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What is preventative chemotherapy? Princess Kate's cancer treatment explained
PRINCESS Kate bravely revealed she is undergoing “preventative chemotherapy” in a video message on Friday night.She said her diagnosis was a “hu
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Inside Roman Kemp's terrifying sleep disorder diagnosis
ROMAN KEMP confirmed in February 2024 that he is leaving his role as host ofCapital FM's breakfast show after taking over the slot in 2017.The in-dema
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Everything we know about why Michael J Fox is in a wheelchair
MICHAEL J Fox shot to fame as an 80s teen heartthrob thanks to his rolein the famous film Back to the Future.Since then the star has shared aspe
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My dad died of a 'broken heart' after BBC dumped him - just like Steve Wright
THE daughter of a BBC DJ who passed away weeks after being sacked has spoken out in the wake of Steve Wright's death and said the corporation has fail
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What is an enlarged prostate, what are the symptoms and does it require surgery?
AN enlarged prostate is not usually serious and often doesn't cause any symptoms.But King Charles is undergoing a "corrective procedure" in hospital t
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Charles is 'fine' and 'looking forward to getting back to work', Camilla reveals
QUEEN Camilla has told how King Charles is "fine" and "looking forward to getting back to work" as he faces prostate treatment.The King, 75, sought tr
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Why does Elton John limp and struggle to walk?
MUSIC legend Sir Elton John performed his final UK show of his last ever tour at Glastonbury 2023.As he took to the Pyramid Stage, fans of the Rocket