Gout rising among people under 40, global study finds
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Global study links rising gout in ages 15–39 to population growth and lifestyle factors, with regional disparities and data limits.
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Health: Cruise Ship Safety Under Scrutiny as Deaths and Crimes Mount at Sea
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Experts cite legal complexity and the notion of a 'captive audience' on board as factors in a rising number of on-board incidents.
The Century of History Shaping the Debate Over GLP-1s
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A historical lens shows that public health gains stem from changing environments and addressing inequities, not solely from urging personal discipline, as GLP-1 therapies enter insurer policy debates.
Nicotine pouch use climbs among Britain's youth, study finds
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Researchers link rapid uptake to targeted marketing; lawmakers move to tighten age restrictions and advertising rules.
Man, 24, undergoes dramatic jaw surgery transformation after a decade of taunts
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Underbite corrected after years of bullying; five-hour operation in Nottingham restores his confidence.
Minnesota jury awards $65.5 million to woman who used Johnson & Johnson talcum powder
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Jury finds talc exposure contributed to mesothelioma; company to appeal
NHS braced for Christmas disruption as doctors' five-day strike could cancel up to 70,000 appointments
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Record winter flu surge and holidays compound impact as resident doctors strike to demand pay rise, threatening cancellations and delays.
Has flu peaked? UK data show signs of stabilisation but officials urge caution
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UK health agency says community spread has stabilised and hospital admissions have slowed as vaccination efforts continue
Travel writer touts turbulence-forecast tool to ease fear of flying
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A science-backed approach using turbulence forecasts is highlighted as a way to reframe risk for nervous travelers