Live crab removed from boy's ear after beach trip in Mexico, video shows doctor extraction
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Video of the procedure at a local health center went viral; the boy's mother is a Mexican influencer who documented the moment
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Freshers' flu nearly killed me: student recounts sepsis, double leg amputation, and meningitis warning signs
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A 19-year-old first-year student recalls a rapid descent from what felt like a cold to life-threatening sepsis, urging peers to vaccinate and recognize meningitis symptoms before Freshers’ Week.
84-year-olds horrified by 'dead snake' in Morrisons juice; store says mould
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Two pensioners in Doncaster say a long, dark string emerged from a Morrisons apple-and-mango juice carton. The retailer says the object is mould caused by packaging damage.
FDA-cleared Owlet Dream Sock on sale ahead of Prime Day helps new parents sleep
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Sleep-deprived new parents seek relief as Amazon Prime Big Deal Days bring discounts on a wearable baby monitor
FDA issues urgent recall of smoked fish over fears of Listeria contamination
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Nationwide recall targets smoked salmon and sea bass from a Jamaica, Queens-based company; no illnesses reported yet; refunds offered.
Emotional eating may blunt effectiveness of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, study finds
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A Japanese study of 92 adults with type 2 diabetes suggests emotional eating may reduce long-term gains from GLP-1 receptor agonists such as Ozempic and Wegovy, while external eating shows more sustained benefit.
Emotional eating may blunt Ozempic-type drugs' effectiveness, study finds
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Japanese study links eating behaviors to differing responses to GLP-1 medications used for diabetes and weight loss
Experts urge formal recognition of Type 5 diabetes, a neglected condition affecting undernourished youths
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Lancet Global Health study calls for international action and research into a largely unrecognized form of diabetes believed to affect millions
Free welcome cafe opens to help community connect in Highworth
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Monthly Warm and Welcome Wednesday Cafe offers companionship, a free drink and cake, and access to financial guidance at Highworth Council Rooms.