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NHS at 75: The share of England with the highest and lowest life expectancy as numbers reveals the health zip code lottery

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NHS at 75: The share of England with the highest and lowest life expectancy as numbers reveals the health zip code lottery

On July 5, 1948, British Health Secretary Aneurin Bevan officially started the NHS, then a unique experiment to provide free universal healthcare upon use. Seventy-five years of that ambition has largely remained, enshrined in the 2011 NHS Constitution’s guiding principles and public pledges. But the reality is different, with data revealing access to healthcare is … Read more

Humans share unusual signs of brain tumors including odd behavior and loss of smell

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Shaun Turner, 38, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2014 after his personality changes. (Brain Tumor Research/SWNS)

Shaun Turner, 38, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2014 after his personality changes. (Brain Tumor Research/SWNS) A man who suddenly becomes “passionate and aggressive”, later discovers that personality changes are a sign of a brain tumor. Shaun Turner, 38, of East Cowes, Isle of Wight found an orange-sized mass in his brain in … Read more

How to shed fat without dieting because doctors share five top tips for weight loss

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How to shed fat without dieting because doctors share five top tips for weight loss

A doctor has shared the top five ways to lose weight and lose fat this summer, all without going on a crash diet. This morning Dr Sara Kayat is telling people that a good place to start before going on a diet is to measure your waistline, reports the Mirror. She notes that a healthy … Read more