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Just one week of cold water swimming may strengthen your cells, study shows

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you’ve ever braved a plunge into cold water, you’re familiar with the jolt i...

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Illegal tobacco wars infiltrate multiple states

Fire bombing and ram raids over illegal tobacco sales are infiltrating multiple states as governments try to crack down ...

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‘National scandal’ declared after 2,800 children sent to A&E over severe tooth decay last year

Labour accused of ‘devastating lack of ambition’ over NHS dental care crisis...

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NHS to launch skin cancer vaccine test in new treatment drive

This initiative is part of the NHS Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad...

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Melanoma patients in England get fast-track access to cancer vaccine

NHS Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad expanded to include trial for patients with advanced type of skin cancerPatients with an a...

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The dead in upstate New York plane crash included 2022 NCAA woman of the year and family members

A private plane that crashed in upstate New York over the weekend was carrying a close-knit family of physicians and dis...

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The dead in upstate New York plane crash included NCAA woman of the year and family members

A private plane that crashed in upstate New York over the weekend was carrying a close-knit family of physicians and dis...

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Five science-backed longevity ‘hacks’ that don’t cost a fortune

New York Times: You don’t need an expensive gym membership to live a healthier life....

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The dead in upstate NY plane crash included NCAA woman of the year and family members

A private plane that crashed in upstate New York on Saturday was carrying a close-knit family of physicians and distingu...

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Trump Declared Fit For Office, But Annual Check-Up Reveals Precancerous Skin Condition

President Donald Trump’s annual physical examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center confirms he is in...

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The dead in upstate NY plane crash included NCAA woman of the year and her family

A private plane that crashed in upstate New York on Saturday was carrying a close-knit family of physicians and distingu...

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No room for mediocrity, NAF tells new nursing students

Agency The Nigerian Air Force College of Nursing Sciences, Kaduna, has warned its sixth set of nursing students against ...

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The lesser-known symptoms on the face that could be a sign of high cholesterol

Having too much of the fatty substance in your blood can lead to serious health problems....

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Think your specialist is expensive? Look at what others are paying

Specialists’ fees are high, vary across specialties and across geographical regions. And you can search for who’s ch...

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Ontario family seeks help finding son who disappeared in Mont-Tremblant in February

Liam Toman went missing at around 3 a.m. on Feb. 2 after leaving a bar in the ski village....

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Researchers find oldest-known North American woolly mammoth in long-lost DNA

An illustration of an adult male woolly mammoth navigating a mountain pass in Arctic Alaska, 17,100 years ago. — Reute...

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Will all children be born free of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis-B by 2030?

SHOBHA SHUKLA, BOBBY RAMAKANT Despite knowing how to prevent vertical transmission (from mother to the baby) of HIV, syp...

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Chocolate and cheese festival was a sweet success as hundreds came to town

Ramsbottom Chocolate and Cheese Festival provided a sweet and savoury treat for the tastebuds today...

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Trump is ‘fully fit’ and manages high cholesterol, says White House physician

Report also shows president is up to date on recommended vaccines as health secretary sows doubts on their efficacyDonal...

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New method may enable cancer monitoring from blood tests

A novel, error-corrected technique for identifying cancer from blood samples is significantly more sensitive and accurat...

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'Reduce the misery' and get a flu jab, experts urge

People are being urged to take influenza and other respiratory diseases seriously and get vaccinated before cold weather...

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Scientists map part of a mouse's brain that's so complex it looks like a galaxy

Thanks to a mouse watching clips from “The Matrix,” scientists have created the largest functional map of a brain to...

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How stagnant vaccine funding caused measles to explode in Texas

The easily preventable disease, declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, ripped through communities sprawling across mor...

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Donald Trump’s doctor finds US president in ‘excellent health’

Donald Trump is in "excellent health" after he underwent his first annual medical checkup since returning to the US pres...

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Daily Routines to Keep Clutter at Bay

Well places boxes for later sorting and a daily start and a finish plan of action can make everything in between and out...

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Stress and Lifestyle: A Growing Threat to Heart Health in Young Adults

Young adults face rising heart health risks due to stress, poor diets, sedentary lifestyles, and mental health issues—...

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Who Wants Normal? The Disabled Girls’ Guide to Life by Frances Ryan review – countering the stereotypes

The journalist’s second book offers positivity in the face of the obstacles confronting disabled girls and womenWhen F...

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How long do wild rats live in the UK? (It might surprise you)

Rats can settle in homes and gardens in the UK but how long can they live?...