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Health fad or fact? Natural sweetners vs sugar

Cooking with a spoonful of honey instead of a spoonful of sugar? Stirring agave into your porridge instead of the granulated stuff? Forking out on date sugar for those indulgent bakes? Well...you might not want to chuck out the granulated stuff just yet.

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How to spot signs of Tracey Emin's bladder cancer

One of Britain’s most formidable artistic talents, Tracey Emin, recently revealed the fact that she’s living with bladder cancer. She's had a cystectomy - a procedure that involves removing the bladder, urethra, ovaries, uterus and the upper part of the vagina. Here are the vital symptoms to watch out for:

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ICYMI - 4 pieces of positive health news (28/10/2020)

Away from the row over free school meals, whether Christmas is ruined and what the hell is happening in Poland, we've compiled a list of the happiest under the radar news stories this week. Get ready for street art, IBD breakthroughs and cancer therapy firsts!

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month - How to check your boobs

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and as the most common cancer affecting women worldwide, it’s vital that we all know as much as possible about the disease. The key to beating cancer is catching it early, and at talkhealth, we’re all about taking health into your own hands - literally!

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Ask the experts... incontinence

Did you know that a third of the population lives with incontinence at some point in their lives? That's a whole lot of people with peeing problems! We were thrilled to work with The Urology Foundation for an online expert clinic on the issue, and to have leading urology experts Mr Ased Ali and Mr Jeremy Ockrim joining us.

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ICYMI - 5 pieces of positive health news (21/10/2020)

Circuit breakers, £60m support packages and more communities under Tier 3 restrictions...it’s safe to say that coronavirus is still dictating our lives and the headlines. Although it might be hard to believe, however, pioneering research is still continuing, novel treatments have been approved and mentor programmes are paving the way for a brighter future for BAME individuals. There’s reason to be positive, and here’s why...!

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talkhealth in conversation with Lex Gilles

Last week, we sat down (digitally, of course!) with the TalontedLex to talk all things skin. During the Instagram Live, the skin-fluencer bared all on what it’s like to live with rosacea, her relationship with make-up, and how important her online community is.

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Ask the experts...arthritis and pain management

According to the NHS, 10 million people have some form of arthritis in the UK. It's not just older people; anyone can develop it - even children. Living with chronic pain can be isolating and difficult, which is why it's so important that arthritis is managed and patients are properly supported. That’s why were teamed up with Arthritis Action and the Institute of Osteopathy for a two-week online expert on arthritis and pain management.

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