Woman, 20, Amputates Leg to Escape Debilitating Pain from Rare Condition
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Suffering from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) since infancy, Jess Burkinshaw sought amputation after years of excruciating pain made life unbearable.
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Visceral Fat: A Hidden Health Risk Beyond Overall Weight
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New research suggests that excess visceral fat, even in individuals who are not overweight, can significantly increase heart disease risk, highlighting the importance of waist circumference as a health indicator.
Fiji Declares National HIV Emergency Amid Surge in Cases
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The South Pacific island nation is escalating testing and treatment efforts as an estimated one in 60 adults now live with the virus.
UK Approves Life-Extending Breast Cancer Drug for NHS Patients
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Enhertu offers new hope for individuals with HER2-low metastatic breast cancer, providing additional months of life on average.
Glycation: How Sugar Consumption May Accelerate Skin Aging
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Experts explain the natural process of glycation, also known as the 'sugar sag,' and how diet and lifestyle factors contribute to its acceleration.
Life-Extending Cancer Drug Now Available on NHS in England
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Patients with incurable breast cancer will gain access to a previously inaccessible treatment.
Fiji Declares HIV a National Crisis Amid Surging Diagnoses
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The Pacific island nation reports a 27% increase in new HIV diagnoses last year, intensifying concerns about the epidemic's wider spread.
Alcohol and Weight Gain in 30s Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Risk, Study Finds
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New research suggests that lifestyle habits in a woman's thirties, particularly alcohol consumption and weight gain, are crucial factors in breast cancer risk.
Alcohol and Weight Gain in 30s Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Risk, Study Suggests
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New research indicates that lifestyle habits shifting in women's thirties, particularly alcohol consumption and weight gain, could elevate breast cancer risk.