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'My low Vitamin D levels hit me like a truck'
Saskia Reeves-Priestley didn't know she had a Vitamin D deficiency until she suddenly collapsed at work.
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Biggest fibre boost could be scraps in your bin, experts say
Chomping on vegtable skins, seeds and stalks could give us vital fibre, say food scientists.
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I didn't know I was lacking in vitamin D until I collapsed at work
Doctors are finding vitamin D deficiency is increasingly widespread in the UK, especially in young people. But the symptoms are difficult to spot and can be missed.
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Hundreds of GP practices lose online services after collapse of tech firm
It will cause huge disruption in some parts of England and Wales, say GP leaders.
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Consultant doctors in England to strike next month
Senior doctors to stage 48-hour walkout, beginning on 25 November, in dispute over pay and pensions.
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Can you tell ferritin levels from your face?
Some creators are claiming they can spot "ferritin face". Doctors aren't so sure.
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U.S. measles cases more than double what they were last year as outbreak spreads - NPR
U.S. measles cases more than double what they were last year as outbreak spreads NPR Measles surge exposes Republicans’ vulnerability on vaccines Financial Times Deadly measles spread hitting US state's Amish hard amid White House row ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation Additional 178 cases of measles reported by US health authorities amid outbreak The Guardian US CDC says measles cases rise to 4,588 as outbreak continues Reuters
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Additional 178 cases of measles reported by US health authorities amid outbreak - The Guardian
Additional 178 cases of measles reported by US health authorities amid outbreak The Guardian Why a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania poses risks beyond US borders Al Jazeera US CDC says measles cases rise to 4,588 as outbreak continues Reuters US measles cases hit 4,588, more than twice last year’s total CIDRAP Washington County records 1st confirmed measles case TribLIVE.com
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Second raccoon tests positive for rabies in Los Angeles County, health officials say - KTLA
Second raccoon tests positive for rabies in Los Angeles County, health officials say KTLA Second rabid raccoon found in Los Angeles County ABC7 Los Angeles Rabies concerns grow after record number of infected bats found in Los Angeles FOX Weather Is Rabies Making a Comeback? The New York Times Second rabid raccoon discovered in Los Angeles County prompts pet safety warnings Santa Monica Mirror
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GP says she was forced out of job after raising concerns about gender treatment
The doctor says she faced a brutal investigation after she passed on complaints brought to her by other doctors.
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Melanoma Vaccine Ushers in New Hope for Cancer Patients
Beyond melanoma, scientists are studying cancer vaccines for glioblastoma, pancreatic cancer and more.
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Beyond cigarettes: Uncovering the causes of lung cancer in nonsmokers - The Washington Post
Beyond cigarettes: Uncovering the causes of lung cancer in nonsmokers The Washington Post ‘Lung cancer can happen to anyone’: San Antonio nonsmoker raises awareness after diagnosis KSAT The top 5 causes of lung cancer in non-smokers - and how to limit your risk The Independent Reducing Stigma and Nihilism Around Lung Cancer Screening and Diagnosis CancerNetwork Persistent cough leads to healthy woman’s lung cancer diagnosis multicare.org
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Dental implants can hijack your immune system, scientists discover - Science Daily
Dental implants can hijack your immune system, scientists discover Science Daily
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First personalised cancer vaccine cuts risk of disease returning in major trial
The scientists involved say the results could mark a turning point in cancer treatment, bringing personalised medicine a step closer.
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How Pastors Mobilize Communities in Congo’s Fight Against Ebola - The New York Times
How Pastors Mobilize Communities in Congo’s Fight Against Ebola The New York Times What to know about Ebola outbreak that has spread from Congo to multiple African countries AP News DR Congo: Ebola responders under pressure as outbreak expands UN News Rapid spread of new Ebola epidemic in Africa is a deadly threat The Militant This chart shows just how rapidly Ebola is spreading Vox
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Rapid changes to care market risk to National Care Service, regulator says
Concerns raised as big private firms buy up care homes and home help fragmenting in England.
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New Florida counties report dengue cases as statewide total passes 400 - WFLA
New Florida counties report dengue cases as statewide total passes 400 WFLA Dengue cases in Florida continued to climb after emergency declared The Washington Post CDC Issues Emergency Response for Florida Dengue Outbreak MedPage Today Dengue fever cases surpass 400 across Tampa Bay: See county-by-county numbers wtsp.com Seminole County confirms locally acquired dengue fever case in Winter Springs WKMG
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Employers Shift Rising Health Care Costs Onto Millions of Workers
New surveys show that increases in premiums and deductibles are forcing people to forgo treatments or doctor’s visits while budgets are strained by higher food and gas prices.
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Is Rabies Making a Comeback? - The New York Times
Is Rabies Making a Comeback? The New York TimesSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
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NHS bosses say smaller maternity units may have to close
The NHS Alliance said "difficult decisions" lie ahead and some maternity services may have to be consolidated.
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Companies exploiting welfare system by using residents as 'cash cows', BBC finds
Agents try to attract people on housing benefit by using social media videos that offer free rooms and holidays.
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Inside Chicago's battle against the synthetic drugs flooding the US
The BBC's Quentin Sommerville reports from Chicago, where communities are battling a new wave of synthetic drugs.
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Ending corridor care in hospitals for children a priority, says health secretary
Yvette Cooper also announces £140m investment in England's urgent care system, ahead of winter.
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Clinical oncology consortium reports breakthrough survival milestones for personalized neoantigen mRNA therapies
Oncology research centers publish landmark Phase III clinical results demonstrating that patient-specific mRNA vaccines train immune systems to prevent melanoma and pancreatic cancer recurrence.
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Targeted lipid nanoparticle delivery enables direct in-body gene editing of hematopoietic stem cells
Biomedical engineers achieve targeted in-vivo gene editing, delivering CRISPR directly to bone marrow stem cells via an intravenous infusion and eliminating the need for toxic pre-conditioning chemotherapy.
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Controlled partial cellular reprogramming reverses fibrosis and restores vascular elasticity in preclinical trials
Longevity researchers demonstrate that transient, pulse-induced expression of cellular rejuvenation factors reverses biological tissue age without inducing tumorigenesis.
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Non-invasive interstitial fluid sensors gain FDA clearance for continuous multianalyte monitoring
Next-generation skin-adherent optical biosensors provide continuous tracking of cortisol, glucose, lactate, and inflammation biomarkers without needles or fingersticks.
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Generative protein design models synthesize novel class of broad-spectrum bactericidal peptides
Deep learning models trained on structural biology discover novel antimicrobial molecules that destroy multi-drug resistant hospital pathogens without triggering bacterial resistance.
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Multicenter study validates non-invasive retinal optical imaging for preclinical neurodegenerative diagnosis
A fast, inexpensive non-invasive eye scan identifies early neurodegenerative plaques in the retina with 94% accuracy, opening a massive window for early therapeutic intervention.
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Non-invasive trans-cranial focused ultrasound shows rapid remission rates in clinical psychiatric trials
Psychiatric researchers demonstrate that non-invasive ultrasound waves focused on deep brain mood circuits produce rapid, sustained remission in patients suffering from severe depression.
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Engineered multi-strain bacterial consortium restores gut barrier integrity and eliminates mucosal inflammation
Gastroenterologists pioneer an orally administered synthetic bacterial consortium that permanently repairs damaged intestinal epithelium and halts autoimmune bowel attacks.
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Pope discharged from hospital days after lung cancer surgery
The pontiff will give the traditional Angelus prayer and blessing in St Peter's Square on Sunday.
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Pope pictured for first time since surgery and cancer diagnosis
The pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer after having surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday.