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Red flag bowel cancer symptom First Dates' Merlin Griffiths ignored before devastating diagnosis
Health and fitness
Merlin was first diagnosed with the life threatening illness in September 2021, but believes he could have been diagnosed earlier, had he not ignored a red flag symptom
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One of country's most prestigious breast cancer centres to undergo transformation
Wythenshawe
Plans for the extension have been approved by Manchester Council
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Common condition with 'no symptoms' but can lead to long-term pain affecting 3 million Brits
Health and fitness
The condition is most common in older women, but it can affect men, younger adults and children too
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Covid-19 rates for every borough of Greater Manchester
Coronavirus
Covid cases have fallen for the second week in a row, suggesting the rise in cases seen in early Autumn are on their way out
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Amazon children's Halloween costumes urgently recalled for 'serious chemical risks'
Halloween
One of the outfits failed a flammability test, potentially putting children at serious risk
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Urgent appeal for donors from these two blood types to come forward in Greater Manchester ahead of winter
NHS
O negative and B negative blood donors in Manchester are being asked to help the NHS prepare for the 'challenging winter period'
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Dr Michael Mosley says eating certain leftover meal for your lunch can have huge health benefits
Health and fitness
Dr Mosley says introducing one kind of leftover food in your diet could improve your overall digestive health and potentially protect you from certain cancers
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The 'embarrassing' menopause sign half of women don't know about - and how to control it
NHS
Menopause usually affects women between the ages of 45 and 55
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The seven health conditions that could be made worse by switching central heating on
Health and fitness
Those who suffer from certain health conditions may find things getting worse during the winter period
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Dr Michael Mosley says exercising 'less' could actually be 'better' for your health
Health and fitness
The health guru suggested 'exercise snacking' could be the perfect option for some people
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The common medical procedure that could make you more at risk of severe arthritis later in life
Health and fitness
Scientists have compiled a study examining the early life risk factors associated with arthritis
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SIX THOUSAND toddlers were put in hospital by this illness last year - how to avoid it
Manchester Family
Last year alone more than 6,000 two and three-year-olds in England hospitalised and many more needed care in accident and emergency
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Woman, 30, 'knew something had to change' after mortifying Tenerife incident
Dieting and weight loss
Sian Doulton was celebrating her 30th birthday in Tenerife when she decided enough was enough
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'I felt something wrong with my daughter after hugging her... nothing could have prepared me'
Yorkshire
Sophia Wylie's mum said an MRI scan confirmed her 'worst fears'
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Coronavirus was biggest cause of death among pregnant women - almost 30 who died in pandemic years could have had two vaccines
Greater Manchester News
The staggering figures follow misinformation campaigns that have been swirling throughout the pandemic which have worked to dissuade pregnant women from getting a potentially life-saving Covid-19 vaccine, says a leading Manchester maternity doctor
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Twins who 'do everything together' go to cancer screening - and both receive life changing news
Cancer
“The longer you put your smear test off the worse it could be. Go have it done and you may not have to go through what I went through. It saves your life basically. It saved mine.”
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Twelve key signs you have seasonal affective disorder without knowing - including craving carbs
Real Life
SAD impacts around 2 million people in the UK and can make the winter months especially difficult
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The vitamin everyone in the UK should take daily from now until spring
NHS
Our bodies tend not to produce enough of it during winter
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One in six Brits suffering from condition in fingers and toes that flares up when it's cold
NHS
Chillier weather is on the way, which could be bad news for anyone affected by a common circulatory condition
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Grandad recovered from bladder cancer thanks to Cancer Research UK trial
Cancer
Gifts in Wills fund one-third of life-saving research like clinical trials for people like Tommy
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The 'often overlooked' symptom of common sleep disorder that could be a red flag
NHS
Millions of people worldwide suffer with sleep apnoea
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'Doctors uncovered the devastating reason I kept mistaking my daughter for my sister'
Sheffield
Sorrell Dovey experienced terrible migraines that would leave her 'bedridden for days' before her diagnosis
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Doing good may be bad for you as charity workers suffer more headaches
Health
58 per cent of people in the charity and volunteering sector get frequent headaches, new research shows
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Three key symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis - the painful condition Strictly's Adam Thomas suffers from
Adam Thomas
Ahead of this year's show Adam shared that he is fighting a hidden health battle ahead of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing
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Strictly Come DancingBBC Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice gushes over his 'leading lady' co-star as she says 'see you soon'The pair will officially reunite away from the BBC One dance contest
Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper back in hospital as she offers update and admits 'grieving'
Kate Garraway
Kate shared the update during an appearance on Loose Women
Coronation Street star 'feels so guilty' after 'important' heartbreaking scenes as famous dad speaks out
Coronation Street
Luca Toolan has said he 'feels so guilty' as viewers were left distraught over the show's latest bullying storyline twist
ITV I'm A Celebrity's Tony Bellew tells of family heartbreak which will see him rush home from jungle
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
The retired professional boxer will join the ITV reality show alongside jockey Frankie Dettori as this year's latecomers
Amazon fans snapping up huge 2kg boxes of Cadbury chocolate that are cheaper than Sainsbury's
Money saving and offers
A 750g Cadbury Heroes Chocolates Tin is currently £12 at Sainsbury's
MottramBREAKING: Attempted murder charge after man hurtDavid Timperley will appear in court today
I'm A Celebrity fans 'here for it' as they predict 'kick off' between two campmates during Home and Away challenge
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
It comes as the campmates - including two new arrivals Frankie Dettori and Tony Bellew - were divided into teams
Rochelle Humes reveals last conversation with husband Marvin including warning ahead of I'm A Celebrity stint
Rochelle Humes
The This Morning presenter has been supporting her other half after the JLS star signed up to the 2023 run of the ITV reality show
Man rushed to hospital after being hit by a car in Salford
Salford
Police are urging any witnesses to come forward
BBC Breakfast coverage interrupted after 'Salford studios evacuated'
BBC
One of the BBC buildings in MediaCity reportedly had to be evacuated
Strictly Come DancingBBC Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice gushes over his 'leading lady' co-star as she says 'see you soon'The pair will officially reunite away from the BBC One dance contest
Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper back in hospital as she offers update and admits 'grieving'
Kate Garraway
Kate shared the update during an appearance on Loose Women
Coronation Street star 'feels so guilty' after 'important' heartbreaking scenes as famous dad speaks out
Coronation Street
Luca Toolan has said he 'feels so guilty' as viewers were left distraught over the show's latest bullying storyline twist
ITV I'm A Celebrity's Tony Bellew tells of family heartbreak which will see him rush home from jungle
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
The retired professional boxer will join the ITV reality show alongside jockey Frankie Dettori as this year's latecomers
Amazon fans snapping up huge 2kg boxes of Cadbury chocolate that are cheaper than Sainsbury's
Money saving and offers
A 750g Cadbury Heroes Chocolates Tin is currently £12 at Sainsbury's
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of HereI'm A Celebrity fans 'here for it' as they predict 'kick off' between two campmates during Home and Away challengeIt comes as the campmates - including two new arrivals Frankie Dettori and Tony Bellew - were divided into teams
Rochelle Humes reveals last conversation with husband Marvin including warning ahead of I'm A Celebrity stint
Rochelle Humes
The This Morning presenter has been supporting her other half after the JLS star signed up to the 2023 run of the ITV reality show
Manchester Christmas Parade - route, times, map and BIG surprise for December return
Christmas
All the details including extended route, map and timings for the magical festive parade returning to Manchester are now confirmed
Man rushed to hospital after being hit by a car in Salford
Salford
Police are urging any witnesses to come forward
Manchester United takeover news live Hojlund injury latest as Ten Hag and Varane relationship 'broken'
Manchester United takeover
Keep up to date with the latest Man Utd takeover, transfer and injury news along with all the build-up to Saturday's Premier League fixture against Everton at Goodison Park, which comes hot on the heels of the Toffees' points deduction penalty.