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721 children were treated by a ‘rogue surgeon’ at Great Ormond Street Hospital
The hospital has launched an investigation into the surgeon, who no longer works there (Picture: AFP)
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Mum arrested for 'poisoning' own children before shock mental health discovery
Laura Turner, from London, was arrested after taking her children to A&E as she suffered from what specialists believe was involuntary intoxication from prescribed medication
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Woman suffers rare reaction to Ibuprofen - with discharge oozing from eyes
WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES: A woman from Iraq was left with scaley skin and puffy eyes after she took over the counter Ibuprofen - and was rushed to hospital with rare side effects
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Migraine breakthrough as millions to get new pill on NHS for very first time
Around 10 million people in the UK suffer migraines, with women more likely to be affected - but sufferers often get drugs intended for other conditions, such as beta-blockers
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Chronic pain is getting in the way of day-to-day life, for eight in 10 sufferers
Getting dressed, exercising, and completing household chores, are some of the tasks they are unable to take on, due to their regular, ongoing symptoms
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Vet shares horrifying reason why you should never flush pet's poo down toilet
A vet has revealed the gross reason why you should never flush your pet’s poo down the toilet, revealing it could lead to a whole host of health issues for people
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Warning as dangers of taking out-of-date medicines explained by expert
It's important to keep note of expiry dates when it comes to medication, as one in three consumers keep medicine past their expiry date despite the potential dangers this could cause
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Gran's family wins payout after asbestos ridden council house led to her death
A landmark case has awarded Christobel Grant's family a six-figure payout after the pensioner was exposed to asbestos in her council house in Scotland
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'My water bottle gave me the worst sore throat - lifting the lid showed me why'
Having a dedicated reusable water bottle is great for the environment but as one woman found out, they have to be cleaned thoroughly or they could cause some nasty illnesses otherwise
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Micro robots made out of human cells could revolutionise healthcare, say experts
Clogged arteries, spinal cord nerve damage and damage to the retina in the eye could all be candidates for treatment with the new living robots, researchers said
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Man with rare fragile skin condition breaks out in blisters at slightest touch
Victor Hugo Quiroz suffers a condition which affects one in 50,000 people, leaving him with fragile skin which could lead to infections, sores and bruises at the slightest touch
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Man went to a doctor after developing a simple cough - but he ended up in A&E
A persistent cough turned out to be a serious health condition and left a man with a scarred lung and having to stay under the care of medics in hospital for two days
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Miracle new anti-ageing drug that makes your dog live longer will soon be out
The revolutionary anti-ageing medication, developed by a firm in the US, may be on the market as soon as 2026 after regulators gave it their approval with hopes that it can help delay ageing in larger dogs
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Superbugs timebomb as deaths rise and future surgery 'could be at risk'
Around 2,200 people died from drug-resistant infections last year, as the UK Health Security Agency said a post-pandemic bounce back in illnesses due to lower immunity in lockdown
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New 'electric tongue' will make bitter tablets much easier to swallow
A new device is being used to assess the bitterness of pills and may help people to take their medication by preventing horrible-tasting tablets from getting stuck in the throat
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Women are more likely than men - to wait a year or more for a pain diagnosis
Two-thirds of men will have their pain diagnosed within 11 months - but less than half of women are lucky enough to get a diagnosis in this same timeframe
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Fresh hope for migraine sufferers as new potential treatment discovered
An international team of researchers analysed genetic data from more than 1.3 million participants of which 80,000 had migraine in the hope of developing new drugs to treat it
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Experts in warning about 'silent killer' health condition which is symptomless
The US Food and Drug Administration has warned citizens to check their blood pressure - as high blood pressure can be a “silent killer”. High blood pressure can be symptomless, so it is vital to measure it for any issues
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Migraine breakthrough for millions as NHS to offer revolutionary treatment
The regulator said its approval of groundbreaking Rimegepant marks a 'step-change in treatment' for the 'invisible disability that affects all aspects of life'
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Indigestion and stomach pain could be treated with spice costing just 23p
A popular spice found in many Brits' kitchen cupboard, costing about just 23 pence, could be just as effective as conventional medicines in treating indigestion, a new study claims
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Symptoms of silent killers found in your nose - from black snot to loss of smell
There are several ailments involving the nose that can result in serious health issues - join us as we explore six conditions to be wary of when it comes to your hooter
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Urgent warning over recall of birth control pills that could be ineffective
The Tydemy tablets might contain low levels of ascorbic acid, an inactive ingredient, resulting in ineffectiveness and unwanted pregnancies, the company warned as it issued a recall
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Man finds three severed heads on his desk after he complains to boss about work
According to the whistleblower, bodies donated to the Chicago non-profit, The Anatomical Gift Association of Illinois (AGA), were found rotting and one had its feet chewed through by rats
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'Biothreats radar' to scan for next pandemic and bio-terror alerts facing UK
The Government announced the radar as part of its Biological Security Strategy to provide early warning of the biological threats - natural or otherwise - facing Britain
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Brits with travel insurance trapped in Dubai over small print after illness
Mick and Kat White, 54, from Doncaster and Glasgow, were spending a few days in Dubai when Kat experienced "full body spasms" which left her face contorted and her wrists curl up
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