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'I had a normal smear test - three years later I had cervical cancer'
2 hours ago Chloe Hughes West Midlands Sophie Bagnall Sophie Bagnall was diagnosed with cervical cancer at 29 "I ha…
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Health Innovation South West and Helfie AI announce partnership to evaluate digital-first hypertension screening
Health Innovation South West and Helfie AI announce partnership to evaluate digital-first hypertension screening He…
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Essential items to stock in your medicine cabinet for cold and flu season
Andee Tagle/NPR Never miss a story or episode from Life Kit. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get our journalis…
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What qualifies as a measles-associated death in Pennsylvania?
There are now six measles-associated deaths in Pennsylvania, but how is a death determined to be associated with me…
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DASH Diet Likely Safe for Potassium Levels With Blood Pressure Meds
Share on Pinterest The well-known DASH diet does not significantly affect potassium levels in adults taking certain…
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Artificial tongue helps doctor speak clearly
A doctor who lost most of her tongue during cancer treatment has been fitted with what is believed to be the first …
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Pennsylvania hits more than 1,000 measles, making outbreak largest in U.S. in decades
October 5, 2026 / 6:58 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google Pennsylvania has surpassed 1,000 measles cases this y…
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CDC reports second measles death in US while excluding Pennsylvania deaths
A second measles death in the US has been announced on Tuesday by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Preve…
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Glaucoma cases rise amid self-medication, delayed eye screening
Samuel SAM Published 3 hours ago 3 min read 0 Glaucoma cases in Ghana have risen by more than 40 percent over the p…
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Congo Ebola outbreak tops 8,000 confirmed cases as disease remains out of control
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Congo has surged past 8,000 as the country struggles with a shortage of heal…
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Eating more ultra-processed foods linked to worse health, study finds
Eating more ultra-processed foods is linked to higher health risks, including death, according to a new study publi…
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Congo begins Ebola vaccinations for health workers in the epicenter of the outbreak
BUNIA, Congo -- BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Congo on Saturday began vaccinating healthcare staff against Ebola in Bunia, th…
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Officials report first dengue fever death of 2026
Show Caption Florida has reported the first dengue fever death of 2026 amid an outbreak of mosquito-borne illnesses…
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Why do ‘never smokers’ get lung cancer? In some cases, rare genetic variant may be a factor
Andrew covers the biopharma industry, scientific research, and public health across the continent. You can reach An…
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Southampton ovarian cancer patient tumour free after pioneering treatment
From inoperable cancer to free of the disease 3 hours ago Alastair Fee South of England health correspondent Univer…
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Measles cases top 3,000 to reach highest level in three decades, CDC reports
The number of people across the country who have gotten sick with measles is undoubtedly much higher because many d…
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The overlooked factor driving the childhood obesity crisis
Image source, Getty Images By Alice Aylett Roberts The World Tonight, BBC Radio 4 "I loved school. I loved to learn…
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The next DSM should address the algorithm’s role in eating disorders
By Jessica Scheer and Riley Nickols Sept. 2, 2026 Scheer is CEO of the National Eating Disorders Association. Nicko…