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Signs and symptoms of 'ancient' disease after 'devastating' resurgence in UK
Health and fitness
Doctors are being told to look out for the symptoms of the illness
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‘Cheeky’ schoolboy with 'complex' condition is Santa Dash special guest
Alder Hey Children's Hospital
This year is the BTR Liverpool Santa Dash's 20th milestone event
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Woman's 'Brazilian butt lift' death sparks meeting between UK and Turkey officials
Health and fitness
Melissa Kerr died on the day of the butt lift after injected fat entered a vein
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Mum told to go straight to hospital after sending selfie to a friend
Royal Liverpool Hospital
Hannah, 34, was told to go straight to the doctors after she noticed her lips getting bigger
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The Giants Live World’s Strongest Man Arena Tour in photos
M&S Bank Arena
The contest came to the city over the weekend and saw the UK face off against a group of Amercians
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Millions of women urged not to store birth control pills in one particular room
Health and fitness
Keeping your contraceptive pills in a certain place in your home could mean it becomes less effective
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Women who 'didn't feel safe' in city find way to 'take back their freedom'
Health and fitness
Friends Melissa and Courtney wants there to be more of a conversation on the topic
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Liverpool the worst place outside London for 'biblical' sexual disease
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New data shows city has record rates of gonorrhoea amid calls for targeted vaccinations against the disease
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Experts share best place on your body to keep hot water bottle for extra warmth
Health and fitness
As the temperature drops and bills stay high, looking for cheap ways to stay warm at home will be top of the list for many Brits
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Breakfast fruit could reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes
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The popular breakfast fruit can reduce your risks
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Mum knew something was wrong with newborn when she heard her 'snore'
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At just two weeks old the family was told Ava needed life-saving surgery
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Slimming World fans love simple 'cake' recipe made with just five ingredients
Slimming World
It is low in fat and calories
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Mum's 'vicious cycle' of eating started with boiled fish and potatoes
Slimming World
Kelly Barker said she has struggled with her weight and was weighed in school
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Four 'red flag' warning signs that could be cervical cancer
Health and fitness
It is hugely important to know the cervical cancer warning signs as the earlier it is caught, the better
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Dr Hilary Jones on reason why you shouldn't let your nose get cold
Health and fitness
As we head into winter more people will be coming down with cold like symptoms
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Mum broke down while kissing her 'beautiful boy' goodnight 
Halewood
"I honestly couldn’t believe this was happening to my beautiful boy"
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Warning as sign of diabetes could be confused with an STI
Tendendo
There's a symptom of diabetes which could easily mistaken for a sexually transmitted disease
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Expert shares early sign of dementia that shouldn't be ignored
Health and fitness
A dementia expert has shared what to look out for
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Woman shares her three tips that helped her lose 15lbs in three months
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Natalie Arnell managed to lose over a stone in just three months and has now shared the tips that aided her weight loss
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Doctor 'drained' after losing clients and money over 'terrible' problem
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Shehnaz Somjee has been battling the problem since June
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Early symptoms of chickenpox, how to treat it and when to worry
Health and fitness
The common illness is usually mild but some children can develop complications
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I tried the weird meal Andros Townsend swears by and thought it was brilliant
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'You eat every part of the chicken but you want to turn your nose up at the foot?'
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GP says very common habit reduces risk of eight cancers
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NHS GP Dr Hana Patel recommended one daily activity that could help reduce your risk of developing cancer
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Man receives devastating call on birthday after taking 'simple test'
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Owen is sharing his journey in the hopes of raising awareness
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