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Health board still not providing patients with treatment five years after it was first approved
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Patients with multiple sclerosis living in the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board area still don't have access to a drug that could help with walking
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The 89p fruit that can help control depression and anxiety levels
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Diet experts have weighed in on how a 89p fruit can help control dopamine levels in the brain and feelings of depression
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Doctors issue warning over 'caffeine vapes' with unknown side effects
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Some manufacturers are now selling 'caffeine vapes' which claim to give you an energy boost without drinking coffee
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Dr Michael Mosley’s hack to avoid cravings and what to eat instead if trying to lose weight
Michael Mosley
From brushing your teeth to drinking more water, Dr Michael Mosley has shared his top tips to keep sugary cravings at bay
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Sleep doctor says don't have a coffee when you first wake up
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Dr Deborah Lee says you should wait for 45 minutes before having your morning brew
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Grandfather's heart-breaking words in memory of grandson who lived for just six days
Swansea
The musician and broadcaster knows only too well the stress and anxiety felt by families when a premature baby is in intensive care, after his own grandson was born early
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Scientists make key discovery in bid to treat long Covid
Cardiff
Cardiff University research has uncovered biological markers that could be targeted by repurposing medication to treat long covid.
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Doctor says this simple thing to avoid getting 'popcorn brain'
Health
The advice comes after worrying new research into the medical phenomenon
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Major health effects of ultra-processed foods as study calls for clearer labels
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Ultra-processed foods are thought to cause many chronic conditions and increase your risk of death from all causes
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Carers spend over 10 days a year longer than necessary tending to incontinent patients
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The average incontinence patient will take up 75 minutes a day of a carer's time - but with the proper products, those caring for these patients reckon they could save nearly 10 minutes daily
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Map shows where 100-day cough spreading after 412 cases in a week
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It is by far the highest total for the first five weeks of a year in more than a decade
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Common health condition that could actually be symptom of bladder cancer
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Urinary tract infections and bladder cancer often share the same symptoms, making bladder cancer often challenging to diagnose
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'A reaction to mould left me struggling to breathe – it took me 12 months to recover'
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Lorraine attended a meeting at her local village hall and hasn't been able to breathe properly since
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Dr Xand busts the 'Schwarzenegger' myth about microwaves and food
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The health expert says it is important we use our microwaves
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Feeling three sensations first thing in the morning could mean you have diabetes
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More than 2.4 million people are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes in the UK and sometimes symptoms can be hard to spot
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Dr Xand explains 'shorten your life' danger of tongue scraping
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Speaking on the BBC series Con or Cure, Dr Xand watched one of the videos
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Study links 20 cups a week to lower risk of heart attack and diabetes
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A compound in the drink has been linked to reduced risk of inflammation and infection as well as lower risks of stroke and high blood pressure
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Nutritionist says these foods are key to get healthy bones and muscles vitamin into your diet
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Vitamin D is lot easier to come by in spring and summer, when the sun provides it, but in winter we need to be more proactive
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Scientists create 'perfect' chocolate for weight loss after successful study
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Scientists have discovered a chocolate recipe which has 25 per cent less sugar and could help people lose weight
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How often people in UK have sex and when as today is one of busiest
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One in five say Valentine's is the top day for it
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Pharmacist explains warning signs and symptoms of measles after cases surge
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There is no specific treatment for measles, with the MMR vaccination being the most effective way to avoid catching it
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Mum's urgent slushie warning as son, 4, 'clawed at face' and 'bit himself' after drink
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Beth Green shared the 'awful' experience her son went through after having an adverse reaction to a slushie
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Nit nurse says what you need to do amid surge in head lice cases
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There are signs to watch for and action to take amid a 15% increase in head lice this week
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Signs of deadly Takotsubo cardiomyopathy to watch for on Valentine's Day
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The condition can be fatal, but it is also reversible if you know what to look for
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