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Testicular cancer warning as ‘sharp pain’ could signal 'early' symptom of disease

Cancer Research UK has highlighted the early warning signs of testicular cancer to watch out for, as around 2,300 men are diagnosed with the disease every year in the UK

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Little-known causes of erectile dysfunction – including one popular exercise

Erectile Dysfunction

A recent study found that men aged 30-39 are the most likely to experience erectile dysfunction (ED) or know someone who does. With that in mind, experts have put together the top 10 least-known causes of ED

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One in four smokers say the cost of cigarettes would be their top trigger to quit habit

A third reckon the cost per cigarette will rise to over £1 by the end of 2024 - which could push a quarter of smokers into trying to quit

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Doctor explains why you should never use your phone while on the toilet

Are you guilty of carrying your phone into the bathroom with you? Well according to Dr Karen Zaghiyan, there's a very important reason why you must always avoid it

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Over a fifth of festival-goers don't wash hands for duration of the festival, study finds

But nearly half don't realise just how much bacteria is floating around at festivals - including germs that can cause pneumonia or sepsis

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Rotten teeth capital of the UK revealed - check your area with our interactive map

The latest data highlights a concerning north-south divide when it comes to dental health. You can see where your area ranks by entering your postcode below

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Visually impaired adults likely to be most impacted by planned train ticket office closures

Government plans could see the majority of staffed ticket offices in England close in the next three years - but visually impaired adults are urging government to reconsider

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Eight bowel cancer warning signs – including one George Alagiah wishes he caught sooner

George Alagiah OBE and Dame Deborah James are among the celebrities who campaigned to raise awareness for bowel cancer and its symptoms before losing their lives – here are the warning signs

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The real reason you’re tired all the time - and it’s nothing to do with sleep

The NHS has warned that feeling tired could be a red flag of vitamin B12 deficiency, which is essential for keeping the nervous system healthy and preventing anaemia

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9 out of 10 Brits feel stressed at some point every day, study finds

Research reveals the top ways Brits let off steam from stress includes walking, reading - and even screaming into pillows

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'Docs thought I had diabetes as I drunk 10L of water a day – but reality was worse'

Doctors initially thought Jonathan Plummer had diabetes as he was drinking 10 litres of water a day. However the reality was much worse when he finally got a diagnosis

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Blokes warned hot weather could cause erectile dysfunction as doc gives advice

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You may not know, but the hot weather could impact male impotence. Extreme heat and certain environmental factors associated with hot weather can affect sexual performance, according to experts

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New book helps teach parents the basics of performing CPR on babies and children

Less than a fifth of parents feel they would be able to recognise if their youngster was in cardiac arrest - and over a third would not feel confident performing CPR

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What is your 'body age'? Take quiz to find out how much physical pain ages your body

Over half of Brits suffer from frequent discomfort, from physical conditions such as back pain, arthritis, or irritable bowel syndrome

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Bladder doctor explains why you should NEVER pee in the shower

Many Brits pee in the shower for convenience, but Doctor Teresa Irwin has warned that this could actually do more harm than good

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Chewable 'Hard Mints' give blokes on-the-go solution for erectile dysfunction

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Brand Hims & Hers Health, Inc has launched Hard Mints - a chewable, discreet mint-flavoured treatment for erectile dysfunction which can be prescribed and used alongside traditional pill-based options

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Beavertown Brewery to hand out free sunscreen with pints of IPA in pub gardens

It comes as pub gardens were found to be one of the most common locations to get sunburnt - with 37% having been caught out previously while enjoying a pint

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Seven warning signs of Alzheimer's disease as Fiona Phillips shares tragic diagnosis

ITV star Fiona Phillips opened up about her devastating Alzheimer's disease diagnosis. Here's all you need to know about the condition – from early warning signs to symptoms and treatment

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Woman 'can never snog husband again' after having half her tongue removed

WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES. Jamie Powell discovered a raised bump on her tongue back in March 2020. She can now 'never French kiss again' after having to have half of her tongue removed in an operation

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Nearly nine in ten Brits say NHS makes them feel proud to be British, study finds

The NHS celebrates its 75th anniversary this week - and Brits have shared what they consider to be the health service's top 10 milestones

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A third of women avoid discussing personal health issues online - due to censorship risks

Bodyform launches a 40th anniversary campaign for women to have more of a voice on social media to discuss personal health issues

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Baby care brand Pampers has donated over a million tiny nappies to premature babies

The #PampersforPreemies campaign launched in 2017, after it emerged that regular newborn nappies were far too big for premature infants

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What really happens to your body after you quit vaping – doctor shares 12 things

Ever wondered what happens to your body the second you quit vaping? It so happens your body goes through a lot of changes within minutes of cutting the habit out of your life

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Losing weight, and kicking their habit, are top mid-year resolutions smokers set

More than seven in ten say they feel more confident about sticking to targets they set during the summer, compared to New Year's resolutions

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NHS Here's why boobs can have a second growth spurt in your late 20s Women on Twitter have opened up about their breasts growing bigger during their late 20s. But, is it caused by a second puberty or something else entirely?

Pregnancy Top concerns after giving birth via C-section - including how much it will hurt 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

Dave Myers joins Specsavers in calling for National Eye Health strategy in England

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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

BAME women are more likely than white women - to face delays getting medical diagnoses

Young and unemployed adults are also likely to face a longer wait to get to the bottom of their health issues, research has found

NHS doctor's six warning signs that could mean you're a borderline alcoholic

If you feel like you may be drinking too much alcohol and it could be affecting your wellbeing, you may want to listen up as an NHS doctor has shared six signs to look out for which could mean you could be a borderline alcoholic

'I had no idea men could get breast cancer – then I found a lump on my nipple'

Mike Rossiter, from Cardiff, had no idea men could get breast cancer until he found a lump in his nipple. Now he's speaking out about his diagnosis to encourage other blokes to get checked

Exclusives 'I was pulled off Winter Wonderland ice over mini skirt – but will return in same outfit'EXCLUSIVE: A former devout Christian turned kinky model who was pulled off the ice rink at Winter Wonderland for an “inappropriate” outfit – but she will go back there in a sexy mini skirt

Gary Neville claims Premier League is 'defunct organisation' after Everton deduction

Gary Neville has branded the Premier League a "defunct organisation" and insists the competition has become "lawless" amid investigations into various clubs over FFP breaches

ITV Corrie's Simon Gregson says 'my heart breaks' in emotional family update

Coronation Street star Simon Gregson, who plays Steve McDonald on the ITV soap, admitted feeling heartbroken as a father longside a snap of his teenage son Alfie

Channel 4 Hollyoaks star 'got loose' with Jennifer Metcalfe ahead of filming favourite scene

EXCLUSIVE: Hollyoaks star David Tag portrayed Sylver McQueen for four years and reflected on one of his most memorable moments on the soap alongside Jennifer Metcalfe

Former Ajax and Sevilla footballer convicted of vile sex attack on sleeping six-year-old

Former Ajax and Sevilla footballer Tarik Oulida has been handed a two-year, six-month prison sentence which he will not serve as part of a plea bargain agreement