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Top concerns after giving birth via C-section - including how much it will hurt
Pregnancy
A quarter of expectant mothers have to give birth via caesarean every year - and almost all of these have concerns about their recovery immediately after the surgery
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WWE honour Bray Wyatt's legacy as new merchandise proceeds go to family
Wwe
WWE has announced the launch of a new legacy collection dedicated to the late Bray Wyatt, who tragically died of a heart attack at the age of 36 earlier this year
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Hero BA passenger rushes to help plane stranger with foot 'hanging on by skin'
British Airways
Hemal Patel stepped up when British Airways cabin crew asked for passengers with medical training, rushing to help a woman who suffered a horrific injury that left her foot 'hanging on by her skin'
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Half of parents find it easier to chat to kids about their future plans - at mealtimes
Family
Seven in ten parents reckon their youngsters are more open to discussing sensitive topics - when they are tucking into their favourite foods, according to research
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Dave Myers joins Specsavers in calling for National Eye Health strategy in England
Vision impairment
The Hairy Biker was diagnosed with glaucoma more than a decade ago - and could have gone blind if it hadn't been detected, he says
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Scientists fear 'Factor X Virus' is about to be unleashed and wipe humanity out
Health issues
Scientists fear that viruses from extinct diseases such as smallpox and anthrax, and also the accelerated spread of diseases already known to exist in today's Arctic, could be released from the frost
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Storm Debi sparks UK tornado warning - while thousands of Brits suffer hay fever hell
Weather Forecast
As if Britain's weather couldn't get anymore bonkers - tornados and 100mph winds are descending on the country while Autumn Sneezing Syndrome leaves Brits suffering... hay fever
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‘I'm a daredevil stuntman and I almost broke my neck in stunt gone wrong'
Disney
Ex-firefight turned stunt actor Danny Clifford opens up about his close calls and dangerous stunts following a fellow dareveli's plans to sue after stunt left them paralysed
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BAME women are more likely than white women - to face delays getting medical diagnoses
Health issues
Young and unemployed adults are also likely to face a longer wait to get to the bottom of their health issues, research has found
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'I had blister on my toe – now I've had my leg amputated and lost half my foot'
Health issues
WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES. A woman's life has changed forever after discovering a blister on her toe that would only be the start of a series of health complications that lead to amputations
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Obese female dummy with big breasts built for medical students for realistic training
Health issues
A UK university has launched what is thought to be the world's very first overweight manikin for medical students in recognition of rising obesity rates in England
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Man who had entire face 'electrocuted off' at work looks unrecognisable after transplant
Health issues
Aaron James sustained horror injuries after being hit in the face by a live wire. Now, he's been hailed a medical marvel after receiving a first-of-its-kind eye and face transplant
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'Doctors said I'd be dead by 20 but I proved them wrong – now I have fitness mission'
Health issues
Jed Thirkettle will spend 24 hours doing intense cardio, workouts and yoga – without rest – to commemorate his remarkable journey and to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy UK
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World's biggest boozers revealed - and UK only comes in third place
Alcohol
It is arguably a well-founded stereotype that Brits love an excuse for a good old booze up, but new data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development claims places drink up more
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Healthy woman, 27, died after routine jaw operation turned into tragedy just hours later
Hospital
Laura Broadwell's jaw operation last year went smoothly, but she collapsed when she got up to use the toilet and tragically died shortly after - an inquest into her death was held this week.
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Giant 'vulva' projected onto 'phallic' UK landmark in bizarre bid to wipe out vagina shame
Health issues
A 'phallic' tourist attraction in London has been illuminated with huge projections of the word 'vulva' in an unusual bid to tackle embarrassment around female genitalia
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One in five kids up to the age of 15 years old have never visited opticians, study finds
Health issues
However, more than a third of parents worry their youngsters are exhibiting behaviours that could be efforts to hide poor eyesight, the research found
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'I didn't think I was hot enough to sell sexy pics – until bombshell diagnosis'
Health issues
Lora Carmichael admitted she didn't think she was hot enough to be a content creator. That was until she found herself at the doctor's office and was given a bombshell diagnosis
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'Gender pain gap' is widening, according to pain relief brand, Nurofen
Health issues
Two-thirds of men will have their pain diagnosed within 11 months - but less than half of women are lucky enough to get a diagnosis in this same timeframe
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More than two-thirds of over-60s would refuse to move into a care home, study finds
Health issues
Some of the top priorities for those aged 60 and over include independence, and continuing to do what they love - and they fear these options would be taken away in a care home
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Russian 'Popeye' says body is 'working perfectly' as he shares bizarre lover checklist
In the News
Kirill Tereshin, also known as Russian Popeye, has taken to YouTube to announce his odd checklist for potential lovers, revealing their hair must be free from the unpleasant smell of dandruff
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Inside UK's 'fattest town' where fast food is sent to same address three times a day
Health issues
EXCLUSIVE: The UK town has been given the brutal title after an over-reliance on cars coupled with using too many takeaways and a loss of the area's primary industries
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'Last of Us' zombie apocalypse fears after fungus infects human in 'first ever case'
Health issues
A fungal infection never found before in humans was discovered, with a Last of Us-like scenario feared by some who noted the plant-based infection had worked its way into the throat of a man
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'I was ecstatic after beauty pageant win – but came home to devastating letter'
Pageants
Brittany Feeney, 25, was on a high after she won in the Beach Body category at the Miss Great Britain awards. However, she faced a devastating letter when she got home
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