Festive weight gain often temporary, studies show small, reversible changes
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Experts say a few days of overindulgence can trigger temporary shifts in weight, but longer-term patterns depend on individual factors and post-holiday habits.
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Health: Coconut as travel hydration hack prompts debate on planes
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A viral claim that an unopened coconut can keep travelers hydrated on flights sparks mixed reactions and questions about airline policies.
Crisis in NHS dentistry pushes patients toward private plans, experts say
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With NHS dentists in short supply and costs rising, Britons increasingly turn to private subscription schemes, while warnings about upselling and overseas treatment mount.
Pilot program uses social networks to boost living kidney donations
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Angel advocates mobilize donors nationwide to help kidney patients through a 15-patient Pennsylvania pilot
Health guru claims to have reversed his biological age to 20, sparking debate over what actually works
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55-year-old Gary Brecka’s regimen blends biohacking rituals with high-cost coaching; experts urge caution over some claims while acknowledging potential benefits of certain practices
Health officials warn holiday illness surge as flu cases soar and 'leisure sickness' explained
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Experts say stress and routine disruptions around Christmas can leave people more susceptible to infections, but practical steps—from vaccination to gut-healthy habits and masking in crowded spaces—can reduce risk.
Baroness Amos’s interim report casts fresh light on NHS maternity care as mother’s undiagnosed pelvic injury underscores system-wide failures
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The chair of a national inquiry warns that care on maternity wards remains at risk, while a mother's account of a rare pelvic fracture after birth illustrates broader challenges in postnatal support.
Parents' fury over 'absolutely disgraceful' school lunch wrap with just one meagre slice of ham, Scarborough UTC meals under scrutiny
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Photos of a ham wrap circulated online prompt questions about school-meal standards and pricing at Scarborough UTC.
Aldi recalls batch of Perfect Christmas Mozzarella Sticks in Blankets over undeclared egg allergen
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Food safety alert issued after labeling error prompted recall; refunds offered and guidance provided to consumers.