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Online NHS searches surge for enlarged prostate

By Michelle Roberts


There were 16,410 visits to the NHS website page on Wednesday - an average of one visit every five seconds - compared to 1,414 visits the day before, ...


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Documenting and keeping a record of your symptoms on the PeopleWith app can offer numerous advantages when discussing your health with your doctor.

By Robert Breslin


Tracking and recording your symptoms can provide several benefits when communicating with your doctor. ...


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More evidence to ban energy drinks for children, study finds

By Philippa Roxby


The sale of all energy drinks to young people and children in the UK should be banned, says a review of the latest evidence on their effects on health...


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Real-world data registries

By The Society for Endocrinology


The Society for Endocrinology has joined forces with PeopleWith to develop the next generation of real-world data registries to advance understanding ...


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Bowel cancer breakthrough after immune system find

By BBCS


Scientists will now try to develop new treatments based on the findings...


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People seeking advice for symptoms has tripled in June

By NHS


Itchy eyes, runny nose, coughing and sneezing? It could be hay fever. Hay fever is an allergy and people who have it are allergic to pollen....


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Woman, 45, had to have emergency surgery after doctors missed 'red flag' cancer symptoms

By Ellen Manning


Charlie Puplett, 45, was forced to undergo emergency surgery after GPs failed to spot 'red flag' colon cancer symptoms for a year....


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Life-threatening blood clot symptoms you should never ignore

By Ketsuda Phoutinane Joseph Ash


Blood clots are a serious medical issue that need to be treated quickly...


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7 tips and tricks for hay fever relief

By Sam Wylie-Harris


Pollen counts are forecasted to reach very high levels as temperatures rise this week...


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The lethal condition that kills six Brits a DAY and the symptoms to look for

By Helena Vesty


The disease kills a third of people within a year and more than half within two years of diagnosis...


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Mum put on life support after infected finger led to ‘devastating’ diagnosis

By Eleanor Fleming


Peppie Scobbie, 53, never thought her infected finger would lead to a cancer diagnosis in August 2017, but she is now nearly six years cancer-free...


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Pancreatic cancer's two early warning signs that appear in 'silent disease'

By Tim Hanlon Lucy Farrell


The cancer has one of the lowest survival rates, but knowing two visible signs by researchers could change that....


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Crohn's Disease: Definition, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis And Treatment

By Cristiano Antonino


Crohn’s disease is one of the most common chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)...


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13 cancer symptoms you should get checked now

By Lisa Salmon


“You might think of red flag symptoms like coughing up blood or unexplained bleeding as hard to ignore, but this research shows that many do” ...


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Arcturus: What do we know about the new Covid variant?

By Joe Sommerlad


XBB.1.16 strain detected in 22 countries so far and is driving up infection rate in India...


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Severe period symptoms leading some women to hysterectomies

By Marie-Louise Connolly


Women as young as 30 in Northern Ireland are having to undergo extreme treatments, including hysterectomies, to deal with severe psychological symptom...


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What to Know About Highly Transmissible ‘Arcturus' COVID Variant as New Symptom Emerges

By Matt Stefanski


The "Arcturus" variant, also known as XBB.1.16, brings with it a confusing new symptom for this time of year...


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These Are The Symptoms Of The Condition Rapidly Becoming A UK 'Crisis'

By Kate Nicholson


These statistics suggest the number of people suffering from the condition is at an all-time high – so here’s what you need to know....


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Infected Immune Cells In Brain Could Be Causing Long COVID Symptoms

By Kristine Belonio


Poor concentration, confusion, slowed thinking, fuzzy thoughts, forgetfulness, lost words and mental fatigue. All of these are now categorized under t...


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The bowel cancer warning signs experts say you shouldn’t ignore

By Naomi Clarke


The BBC Radio 1 DJ, Adele Roberts 44, said in October 2021 receiving treatment for bowel cancer early helped “save my life” ...


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Fatty Liver Disease Symptoms: 5 Signs Your Liver Is At Risk

By THSC


Is your liver at risk? Look out for these signs and symptoms....


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GP explains symptoms of lung cancer to be aware of

By M E N


The NHS is encouraging people who have had a cough lasting three weeks or more to contact their GP practice...


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Man diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer at 29 shares symptoms: 'It hit me pretty hard'

By Meghan Holohan


When Brendan Menapace ate, he felt “terrible” and wanted to nap. He noticed blood in his stool and visited his doctor....


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Lesser-known symptom of menopause

By Sophie Halle-Richards


A leading expert on the menopause says she wants to raise awareness of one of the lesser-known symptoms. Asha Kasliwal said that most women were aware...


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Sleep Paralysis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

By Erica Tramuta-Drobnis


Sleep paralysis refers to the inability to move one’s muscles upon falling asleep or waking up. In most cases, the condition is short-lived and not ...


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Endometriosis: Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention

By Geo


Exact cause of endometriosis is unknown, but there are several risk factors that increase a woman's chances of developing the condition...


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Coeliac Disease: What It Is, Symptoms, Tests, Treatment

By Cristiano Antonino


Coeliac disease is an immune reaction to the consumption of gluten, a protein found in some commonly used cereals, such as wheat, barley and rye...


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What are the causes of shingles and how to recognise its symptoms?

By Ruchika Mishra


Let's explore the primary causes of shingles, recognise the symptoms, and answer some common questions about the condition. Shingles, also kno...


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Three out of four women with endometriosis symptoms ‘put off’ seeing a doctor

By Prudence Wade


Symptoms can include pelvic pain, agonising periods and difficulty conceiving – but it can take years to get a diagnosis....


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How to Recognize Symptoms of ADHD?

By Yash Manchanda


If left untreated, ADHD can have a significant negative impact on daily life, including school, work, and personal relationships....


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When hiccups could mean stroke or cancer - signs and symptoms to watch out for

By Paul Speed


The involuntary - and annoying - contraction of the diaphragm usually goes away by itself, but can sometimes indicate serious illness...


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Dementia warning sign that strikes in your sleep years before diagnosis

By Freya Hodgson Joseph Ash


Researchers have identified a connection between a sleep disorder and a form of dementia...


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Unusual signs of vitamin B12 deficiency you might not have heard of

By ToI


People with vitamin B12 deficiency can have neurological symptoms and/or damage without anaemia (lack of red blood cells). General physical symptoms o...


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Sugar Withdrawal Symptoms: What Happens When You Give Up Sugar?

By Divya


If you are thinking of giving up sugar, you should be aware of sugar withdrawal symptoms....


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Pancreatic cancer rates ‘rising rapidly’ among younger women, study warns

By FIONA CALLINGHAM


A study carried out in the US found survival rates for pancreatic cancer among men were improving but not among women, researchers called for further ...


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PeopleWith offer a solution to reduce outpatient waiting lists.

By Emily Henderson


Digital systems, like PeopleWith, for patients to monitor and report symptoms remotely may offer a solution to reduce outpatient waiting lists, accord...


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How anxiety affects the body: 5 physical symptoms, according to science

By Anna Gora


From tension headaches to digestive issues, here’s how anxiety affects the body....


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Know the causes of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)

By Aayushi Gupta


People can be suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome but they may not know it....


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Mum diagnosed with cancer after she was told symptoms were due to the menopause

By Branwen Jones and Katie Williams


Beverley was diagnosed with stage three endometrial cancer last year after feeling that something wasn't right. However she said that everyone pu...


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7 silent cancer symptoms everybody needs to know about

By NewsChain Lifestyle


1. Fatigue 2. Night sweats 3. Persistent indigestion and heartburn 4. Long-lasting mouth ulcers 5. Persistent hoarseness 6. Persistent bloating ...


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7 Reasons for Itchy Feet and how to stop them from itching.

By JELANI ADDAMS ROSA


Ahead, we tapped dermatologist Marisa Garshick, M.D., F.A.A.D., and podiatrist Waldemar Majdanski, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S., to get to the bottom of what ...


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Fibromyalgia: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

By Robert Stevens, MD


Fibromyalgia is characterized by symptoms of muscular or joint pain, fatigue, poor sleep, depression, and cognitive issues such as memory problems and...


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From weeing in the night to weak flow: Six tell-tale signs of prostate cancer.

By HANNAH MCDONALD


Paul Burrell, 64, today revealed his 'life-changing' diagnosis of prostate cancer Symptoms of prostate cancer can include needing to pee more or a w...


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14 symptoms of pancreatic cancer you’re most likely to ignore

By Lisa Salmon


A pancreatic Cancer UK specialist nurse outlines easy-to-ignore signs of the disease...


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Breast cancer symptoms: What are the early signs you should look out for?

By SARAH YOUNG


Breast cancer is the most common cancer overall worldwide, and in the UK. According to the NHS, about one in eight women are diagnosed with breast can...


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Colorectal cancer: People above 50 at high risk; know symptoms and prevention

By News9Live


According to doctors, rectal bleeding is sometimes the first and most noticeable warning sign of intestinal cancer. ...


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Breast cancer symptoms: What are the early signs you should look out for?

By Sarah Young


Breast cancer is the most common cancer overall worldwide, and in the UK. According to the NHS, about one in eight women are diagnosed with breast can...


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The symptom combination that is ‘the first and most noticeable’ sign of bowel cancer

By DIANA BUNTAJOVA


Bowel cancer is considered one of the most common cancers worldwide, claiming around 42,900 new victims every year in the UK alone....


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The 21 health conditions that could see you eligible for a monthly payment of £627

By Jackie Annett


People can check to see if they qualify for the Personal Independence Payment - a benefit which can help with the cost of everyday life...


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Scientists develop simple questionnaire that can diagnose autism with up to 95% accuracy

By MEIKE LEONARD


New open-source questionnaire claims to screen for autism with high accuracy. Parents are asked to answer just 39 questions on their child's behavio...


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NHS in England to offer artificial pancreas to help manage type 1 diabetes

By Andrew Gregory


Successful trial of ground-breaking device, now approved by Nice, uses algorithm to determine amount of insulin needed...


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