GP says probiotic supplements can ease IBS symptoms within weeks
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Dr Philippa Kaye tells patients a targeted probiotic trial has helped some sufferers eliminate daily abdominal pain and diarrhoea after years of limited treatment
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Officials Close More U.S. Beaches Ahead of Labor Day Amid Bacterial Contamination
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At least 100 beaches across seven states under closures or advisories as officials warn of illness and rare life‑threatening infections
Woman says off-label Mounjaro treatment preceded unexpected pregnancy and birth
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A 42-year-old who had long struggled with obesity and irregular periods says she conceived naturally after 18 months of taking tirzepatide for weight loss
Mother says late ADHD diagnosis and dexamphetamine transformed her life — and describes 'startling' effects
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A Western Australia woman recounts years of misdiagnosed illness, suicidal despair and the changes she experienced after starting stimulant treatment for adult ADHD
Health experts warn against social media 'fibermaxxing' trend, caution on digestive harm
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Dietitians and physicians say loading up on fiber-heavy sodas and snacks can cause gastrointestinal distress and may carry longer‑term risks if done abruptly or in excess
Patients Who Buy Mounjaro Privately Face Little Prospect of NHS Provision, Raising Questions Over Access
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Many who have paid for tirzepatide injections privately are unlikely to receive NHS-funded supplies unless they meet strict clinical eligibility, clinicians and patients say
Researchers Link Smoking to Raised Pancreatic Cancer Risk, Urge Closer Screening for Smokers
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University of Michigan study identifies cell type responsive to cigarette toxins and prompts calls for targeted surveillance and education amid rising cases
Mounjaro patient who lost 21kg hid past bulimia to obtain drug and fears relapse on stopping
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A 39-year-old mother says she lied on a private pharmacy form about a history of bulimia to access the GLP‑1 treatment that helped her drop from size 18 to 10 in six months and now worries coming off it will trigger relapse.
Parents and experts raise concerns over artificial pitches as childhood lymphoma rates climb
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Anecdotes and rising cancer statistics have renewed scrutiny of crumb‑rubber infill and synthetic playground surfaces, while health authorities say evidence of causation remains inconclusive