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Some dentists say more young people are grinding their teeth - are you one of them?
Millions of us do it, though few of us realise we do - but getting the right treatment can be life-changing.
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Fire at nursing home in Chile kills 16 residents
Ten people were evacuated from the home in Araucanía region in central Chile.
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'People are still afraid of those three letters': Fighting the stigma of HIV
That's a quote from former rugby star Gareth Thomas, who is HIV positive. At the International AIDS Conference in Rio this year, he spoke out about the isolation and discrimination tied to…
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We know how to prevent black lung, so why are workers still dying?
Silicosis sufferers are getting younger as Trump and the coal mining industry push back on protections Silicosis is one of the oldest workplace hazards and public health experts have known…
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A cancer survivor hoped to work — then she lost her Medicaid disability coverage
As state governments grapple with how to determine who's sick enough to be excused from new Medicaid work requirements, some families are already struggling with what illnesses guarantee…
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Legionnaires’ disease outbreak kills one and infects others in the South Bronx
The disease is a form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria, which can grow in warm water and spread through mist produced by cooling towers One person has died from legionnaires’…
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‘They’re lifesavers’: the Birmingham clinic giving hope to traumatised asylum seekers
MSF-run centre offering intensive psychological care has received more than 350 referrals since opening last year Azad*, an asylum seeker from Iran, recounts his story in a gentle and mild…
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Running costs of vaccine damage scheme more than double amount paid to victims
The cost of administration and medical checks has now topped £83m, according to new figures.
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As diseases loom, CDC's response to measles deaths stirs fears about agency's reliability
The worst U.S. measles outbreak in decades is growing and flu season is imminent. Experts are fretting about federal health data reliability after the CDC questioned two Pennsylvania…
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Living with tinnitus can be distressing. So what can you do about it?
Tinnitus affects millions of people and it can take many different forms. But there are therapies that can help make it more bearable For some it’s a high-pitched mosquito whine; for others…
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From ‘Ozempic breath’ to hair loss: sorting the science from the hype about weight loss jabs
Do you gain weight once you stop using them? Do they make your face saggy? Can they improve your mental health? Experts explain whether 13 common beliefs about GLP-1s are true or false…
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MPs recount personal experiences as they debate assisted dying bill – video
MPs have been debating a bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. The bill would allow terminally ill adults with less than six months to live to end their lives, after the…
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'Game-changing' suicide prevention charity expands
The charity provides safe spaces for men to talk about their emotions without being judged.
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$15m fund launched to create ‘unstoppable momentum’ to end FGM worldwide
Her Horizon Fund seeks $100m to stop practice harming 230m women and girls globally Frontline activists and leaders in the fight against female genital mutilation, which has affected more…
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'Like a hangover': Why your partner's snoring could be impacting your health
Sleeping next to a snorer could be having a negative effect on your health, experts tell the BBC.
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William and Catherine praise role of sports in suicide prevention
The Princess of Wales has made a surprise appearance alongside her husband the Prince of Wales, as he gave an impassioned call to the sports sector to help prevent suicides.
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How can sport help mental health?
At the launch of On Your Side, a mental health toolkit created by the Prince of Wales and the Royal Foundation, BBC Sport's Nesta McGregor asks sporting stars, 'how has sport helped your…
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A scientist said bananas ‘kill’ the benefit of blueberries. Is that true?
Can blending these popular fruits in a smoothie adversely affect the berries’ nutritional benefits? Experts weigh in This year was shaping up to be a banner year for bananas: they were…
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'I've never seen anything like this' -- A U.S. doctor treats Ebola's youngest victims
Dr. Rupa Narra is a U.S. pediatrician who arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo to help care for stricken children. Nothing could have prepared her for what she'd face.
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NHS reports busiest ever summer as heatwaves drive up hospital admissions
Record demand for A&E units, ambulance services and NHS 111 shows extreme heat having unprecedented impact on health, experts say The NHS came under its most intense strain ever as a result…
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My plea to MPs: this is the final chance to save the assisted dying bill. Make your mark on history | Polly Toynbee
Any MP not voting for it on Friday will condemn thousands of us to die in agony. The public is hugely in favour too, so do the right thing Once in a while, footsoldiers of the House of…
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Tell us: has your medical cannabis prescription come from a private health provider?
We’d like to hear from people in the UK who have accessed medical cannabis from a private health provider and find out about their experience In 2018 Theresa May’s government changed the…
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What in the World
More people are doing it to feel confident socialising - but what are the risks?
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Campaigners hold vigil as stroke unit closes
Patients needing urgent care will be taken to Taunton or Dorchester instead.
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