A matter of life and death? UK stockpiles drugs as no-deal Brexit feared

With just 56 days until Britain leaves the EU, Jo Elgarf has begun stockpiling food in case politicians fail to strike an exit deal, but she says she cannot do the same with vital drugs her disabled daughter needs.

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Missouri Supreme Court suspends second talc cancer trial in weeks

The Missouri Supreme Court on Thursday halted an upcoming trial in a case brought by women who claim talc supplied by Imerys Talc America for use in Johnson & Johnson products gave them cancer, saying it wanted to consider a jurisdictional challenge by Imerys.

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Saving my daughter from Instagram self-harm

Ian said photos he saw on the social media platform were more graphic than things he had seen in the Army.

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Saving my daughter from Instagram self-harm

Ian said photos he saw on the social media platform were more graphic than things he had seen in the Army.

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Opt-out organ donation shift wins backing

A change to an "opt-out" system for organ donation is back by MSPs on Holyrood's health committee.

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Medical News Today: How does psoriatic arthritis affect the nails?

Psoriatic arthritis affects the nails in many ways, causing pitting, discoloration, and brittleness. Learn more about the signs and symptoms in this article.

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Health screening 'not meeting targets', report finds

Cervical screening saw delays in sending out results, affecting half of women, a report says.

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More over-75s should take statins, experts say

Thousands of lives could be saved each year if more took the cholesterol-lowering drugs, researchers say.

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Medical News Today: Removing plaque and tartar from teeth

The buildup of plaque and tartar on the teeth can cause bad breath, tooth decay, and gum disease. However, several simple home remedies can help treat and prevent plaque and tartar. Learn more here.

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Sam Wood’s gut-loving green bean and potato salad will actually win you friends

Meet your new go-to salad recipe.

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8 Low-Calorie Cocktails That Will Help You Stick to Your Healthy Eating Goals

8 Low-Calorie Cocktails That Will Help You Stick to Your Healthy Eating Goals

Talking dirty to a fresh hookup: a how-to

'Recently, I was politely requested by a man I've been seeing for a short while, to "talk dirty". What?'

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Pregnant women with severe flu more likely to have poor outcomes

(Reuters Health) - Pregnant women so sick with influenza that they're admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) are more likely to have premature and underweight babies than expectant mothers with milder flu and those who don't catch flu at all, a recent study suggests.

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Medical News Today: Foot bones: Everything you need to know

The feet support the human body when standing, walking, running, and more. They are complex structures with 26 bones. Learn more about foot bones and foot anatomy here.

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This celebrity says ‘mindfulness’ helped her lose 30kg

Surprisingly simple technique with impressive results

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U.S. government proposes rule overhauling drug industry rebate system

The U.S. government on Thursday proposed a rule to end the industry-wide system of after-market discounts called rebates that pharmacy benefit managers receive from drugmakers, a practice that has been under scrutiny.

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Why am I, a grown woman, obsessed with reality dating shows?

Blame Disney.

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U.S. government proposes rule changing drug industry rebate system

The U.S. government on Thursday proposed a rule to end the industry-wide system of after-market discounts called rebates that pharmacy benefit managers receive from drugmakers, a practice that has been under scrutiny.

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Your fitness tracker might be overestimating calorie burn by 50%

New research reveals that your fitness tracker may have been getting it all wrong.

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‘I was 25 and pregnant when they told me I had cancer’

'The tumour was the size of a small melon.'

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A Total Stranger Braided This Woman’s Hair in the Hospital, and Now the Story Is Going Viral

10 Secrets of People Who Age Gracefully

Experts reveal tricks to keeping your youthful glow with each passing year. 

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Is Lip Balm Addiction a Real Thing? We Asked Dermatologists

Edwards Lifesciences beats on revenue but forecast lags estimates

U.S. medical device maker Edwards Lifesciences narrowly topped Wall Street estimates for quarterly revenue on Thursday as it sold more heart monitors, but its outlook for March quarter earnings fell below analysts' forecasts.

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Medical News Today: What is the secondary stage of syphilis?

The secondary stage of syphilis has symptoms including sores on the genitals, mouth, and anus. Diagnosis involves a physical exam. Learn more about secondary syphilis here.

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What is the secondary stage of syphilis?

The secondary stage of syphilis has symptoms including sores on the genitals, mouth, and anus. Diagnosis involves a physical exam. Learn more about secondary syphilis here.

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Tiniest preemies still have low survival odds, high chance of impairments

(Reuters Health) - Although extremely preterm birth is no longer the death sentence it once was, the tiniest preemies still have low survival odds and are likely to have severe impairments if they live, a research review suggests.

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Exclusive: Canada budget to include limited coverage for prescription drugs - sources

Canada's Liberal government will propose a limited expansion to the country's universal healthcare system in the spring budget, to cover part of the cost of prescription drugs, sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

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Exclusive: Canada budget to include limited coverage for prescription drugs - sources

Canada's Liberal government will propose a limited expansion to the country's universal healthcare system in the spring budget, to cover part of the cost of prescription drugs, sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

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Medical News Today: Can you lose weight with the 7-day GM diet?

The GM, or General Motors, weight-loss diet plan involves eating only specific food groups each day for a total of 7 days. In this article, we look at how the diet works, its benefits and risks, and possible meal plans.

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7 Mediterranean Diet Dessert Recipes to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Medical News Today: Could blocking these immune cells aid weight loss?

The small intestine harbors metabolism-regulating immune cells that can consign nutrients of digestion to fat storage rather than energy use.

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U.S. court blocks San Francisco health warning on soda ads

A U.S. appeals court on Thursday blocked a San Francisco law requiring health warnings on advertisements for soda and other sugary drinks in a win to the American beverage industry which fought the requirements in court.

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Suicide-risk screening might cut deaths among incarcerated youth

(Reuters Health) - Teens and young men in correctional facilities are at increased risk of dying by suicide, but they are otherwise fairly similar to unincarcerated youth who take their own lives, a U.S. study suggests.

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How to Get Rid of Excess Skin After Weight Loss

How to Get Rid of Excess Skin After Weight Loss

Exclusive: Teva's generic EpiPen launch stalls months after approval

Many of the largest U.S. pharmacies and drug distributors do not have Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd's generic version of the life-saving EpiPen allergy treatment five months after it was approved for sale in the United States, pharmacy chains and a group that tracks drug shortages told Reuters.

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Medical News Today: How can a vegan diet improve your health?

A new study adds to the evidence suggesting that plant-based foods can boost your health. Vegan meals, the researchers say, help promote good gut hormones.

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A Bottle of This $8 Blemish Solution Sells Every 8 Seconds

Cancer patients in poor countries needlessly denied pain relief: WHO

Cancer patients in developing nations are being denied basic pain relief, often because of excessive fears about opioid abuse, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Thursday.

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