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NHS to hand puberty blockers to 11-year-olds despite ‘biological harm’ warning
The NHS trial will resume recruiting children from August after regulators approved revised safeguards
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HealthDementia fears as Britons with 'good' cholesterol more at risk of developing illness - warning
Britons have been warned of a potential dementia risk
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Hospital chiefs have been criticised for the extensive list
HealthDoctor’s warning to patients with low vitamin B12 levels as symptoms could show up in their mouth
Ignoring the symptoms could can cause bodily functions to become compromised down the line
HealthHow to live longer: ‘I’m turning 60 but my biological age is 21 - these anti-ageing foods keep me young'
The longevity expert attributes her previous health challenges to an unsustainable lifestyle marked by high stress and poor sleep
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Statin use linked to significantly lower risk of liver cancer - but certain types stand out for prevention
The findings could offer new hope for those at high risk of developing liver cancer

How often you pick your nose may determine your risk of Alzheimer's
Researchers suggest the nose offers a "plausible route" for dementia-inducing germs to enter the body

Cancer warning over popular diet that reprograms liver cells to become more tumour-prone
Fatty foods might be doing something rather alarming to our livers, researchers have warned

Briton shares 3st Mounjaro weight loss pictures - but reveals unusual side effect that made her 'really sick'
The slimmer turned to weight loss jabs after her persistent preoccupation with food became a challenge
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Dementia: Music could be the everyday habit that slashes your risk by nearly 40%, scientists say
The memory-robbing disease currently affects millions worldwide, and no cure is available

Women at greater risk of Alzheimer's as researchers blame 'sexist society'
Previous research has linked structural sexism in adulthood to higher mortality rates and increased chronic health conditions in women

NHS chiefs accused of 'cover up' at suspended fertility clinic as DOZENS feared to be robbed of parenthood
Health chiefs have been accused of "cover up" at a top NHS fertility clinic that was shut down over the unexpected destruction of embryos. Documents reportedly show that Homerton Fertility Centre and the IVF regulator were aware last June that "errors" in the freezing process were risking the surviv...

Blood sugar spikes after meals tied to 69% higher Alzheimer's risk - unexpected foods may cause them
Recent findings suggest greater blood sugar spikes within two hours of eating could be linked to Alzheimer's

'I have battled B12 deficiency symptoms for twenty years and it started with a burning sensation in my foot'
Patient stories paint a harrowing picture about a health emergency that remains woefully under the radar

NHS plunged into chaos as national booking service goes down in worldwide IT outage
Surgeries warned patients to expect delays and cancellations as Britons were left unable to renew prescriptions