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Only 1 of 122 NHS trusts hitting crucial cancer diagnosis and treatment time targets
Rishi Sunak has pledged to cut NHS waiting times after replacing Liz Truss as Prime Minister
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HealthHigh cholesterol: Doctor's dietary recommendation reduces bad levels by 37% 'rivalling statins'
Comprehensive lifestyle tweaks can offer a viable alternative for those seeking non-pharmaceutical options for heart health
HealthFocal therapy proves 'as effective' as surgery for prostate cancer in decade-long study
The minimally invasive treatment could match the outcomes of conventional therapies while sharply reducing complication rates
HealthHow to live longer: Doctor says two types of exercise matter most for longevity
The best results may come when you combine progressive resistance training and steady-state aerobic training
HealthDementia: Landmark study determines how much exercise can lower your risk by 69%
Even minimal exercise could provide significant protection against cognitive decline, new findings show
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How to live longer: Miracle supplement shown to mimic effects of exercise may slow down ageing
Scientists believe the wellness product could benefit individuals who struggle to maintain regular exercise routines
NHS warns staff to prepare for Ebola outbreak in Britain with medics urged to isolate patients
The health service has told staff to be on high alert - while warning posters are emerging at major British travel hubs
Cancer breakthrough lauded as ‘incredibly impressive’ as new drug puts seriously ill patients into remission
A leading hospital claimed remission can last for months or even years
Ultra-processed food 'as dangerous as tobacco' experts say in major new health warning
The UK is one of the world’s highest consumers of ultra-processed foods
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'I'm a dentist - the most telling signs of vitamin B12 deficiency often appear around the mouth'
Delaying the treatment of a vitamin B12 deficiency can leave you stuck with permanent complications
Common sugar substitute linked to serious blood clot risk as Britons face peril
The sugar alcohol has become a staple ingredient in products marketed to weight-conscious consumers
A symptom that can appear while talking to friends could indicate you are having a stroke - warning signs
There are some lesser known symptoms of a stroke that are very important to be aware of
Scientists uncover link between colour blindness and 52% higher bladder cancer death risk
Some practitioners say they may begin asking about colour blindness in their screening questionnaires
How to sleep better: Britons told 7 foods to help 'curb hunger and support restful sleep'
Britons are told the best foods to eat at night for a peaceful night's sleep
Meningitis outbreak: Professor shares how infection really spreads and why casual contact isn’t the risk
Health experts have moved swiftly to calm public concerns over the meningitis B outbreak affecting Kent, stressing that the situation bears no resemblance to the coronavirus pandemic