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Gardeners warned as Britain to face record invasion of toxic plant that grows up to six meters tall
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Britain is bracing for a record invasion of the toxic Giant Hogweed due to mild and wet weather conditions, experts have warned. ...
Women in their 50s told best way to ‘burn more calories’ during menopause
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There are many side effects of menopause and – unfortunately for a lot of women – this includes unwanted weight gain. Speaking ...
Blood test could detect osteoarthritis in the knees eight years before it appears on X-rays
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By Xantha Leatham Deputy Science Editor 00:08 27 Apr 2024, updated 00:33 27 Apr 2024 A blood test could detect osteoarthritis in ...
Maternal Cytokine Levels Linked to Child’s Mental Health
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Summary: Researchers discovered a critical role for the cytokine XCL1 in fetal brain development and the emotional behavior of offspring, challenging previous ...
SCN2A Gene Variants Dictate Neurological Disorder Severity
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Summary: A new study reveals how genetic variants in the SCN2A gene influence the severity and type of neurological impairments, including epilepsy ...
I went blind in one eye after having false lashes fitted while wearing contact lenses – I still can’t see properly 18 months on
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A receptionist claims she was blinded for months after getting lashes fitted while still wearing her contact lenses. Lillie Barrett, 22, from ...
TV doctor reveals top 10 common items in your home that can cause sneezing fits from flowers to old books
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ALLERGY sufferers expect to struggle during the spring and summer months – but an expert has revealed that there are common items ...
Doctor shares the age that you should permanently stop drinking alcohol
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At this age, people should consider ‘permanently eliminating’ alcohol from their diet A doctor has revealed the age he reckons people should ...
MDMA trials are showing it has promise as a psychiatric medicine | Drugs policy
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Rachel McNulty (Letters, 19 April) is right to emphasise the need for proper funding of integrated mental health care and social support, ...
Doctors ‘bribed to use infected blood products’
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For every 250,000 units purchased, Dr Geoffrey Savidge, director of St Thomas’ haemophilia centre, was offered £400, equivalent to almost £2,000 today. ...
