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This common problem with hearing is blamed for a third of dementia cases in older people, a study suggests.
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Anna Fischer found herself curled up in agony every month — but for years, doctors dismissed her symptoms.
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This brain therapy helped me feel less fatigued from MS
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I wish I knew this before going into premature menopause at 32
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Brain tumour sufferer’s plea amid Apple Cider Vinegar Netflix series
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Full list: Clinic wait times for ADHD diagnosis revealed
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Why this could stop ‘nasty’ prostate cancer side effects
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I thought only boys have this. But then I got diagnosed too
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Four tips I give patients with this common skin problem
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