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From improving your gut health to helping with your cholesterol levels there are several health benefits chocolate can provide.

Chocolate is good for you and here are the 7 health benefits to prove it

Researchers at Aston University have developed a new method that analyses crystal-like structures in dehydrated blood and could help with quickly detecting prostate cancer.

Researchers at Aston University have developed a new method that analyses crystal-like structures in dehydrated blood and could help with quickly detecting prostate cancer.

'Breakthrough' test could detect prostate cancer in 15 minutes or less

The NHS is offering the RSV vaccine to pregnant women and older people

The NHS is offering the RSV vaccine to pregnant women and older people

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NHS starts vaccinating pregnant women and older people for RSV- who is eligible?

Reports suggest that Minister's are considering banning smoking in pub gardens, outside stadiums and in outdoor restaurants.

Reports suggest that Minister's are considering banning smoking in pub gardens, outside stadiums and in outdoor restaurants.

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Smoking 'could be banned' in pub gardens as Minister consider stricter rules

Cases of E. coli are on the rise in the UK with 3,998 confirmed cases being admitted to four south east London trusts in the last three years.

Cases of E. coli are on the rise in the UK with 3,998 confirmed cases being admitted to four south east London trusts in the last three years.

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The reported E. coli cases in south east London - nearing 4,000 over three years

New data has revealed the GP surgeries in Greenwich rated as the easiest and least easiest to call by phone as ranked by patients.

New data has revealed the GP surgeries in Greenwich rated as the easiest and least easiest to call by phone as ranked by patients.

The Greenwich GP surgeries that patients find easiest and most difficult to call

Georgina Jelley, 28, was fitted with the contraceptive coil in April 2024 and just three weeks later, started experiencing symptoms of an allergic reaction

Georgina Jelley, 28, was fitted with the contraceptive coil in April 2024 and just three weeks later, started experiencing symptoms of an allergic reaction

Beckenham woman's rare condition which makes her allergic to her own period

Buettner, 64, is the founder of Blue Zones and the presenter of the popular Netflix documentary 'How to Live to 100'.

Buettner, 64, is the founder of Blue Zones and the presenter of the popular Netflix documentary 'How to Live to 100'.

A 'cup' of this food every day could add up to four years to your life

HMP Thameside, the Thamesmead prison where Rimantas Zalalis was held (Credit: Google Earth)

HMP Thameside, the Thamesmead prison where Rimantas Zalalis was held (Credit: Google Earth)

HMP Thameside prisoner dies of alcohol poisoning under 7 hours after arriving

Bromley routine blood tests still cancelled more than a month after NHS cyber attack

Bromley routine blood tests still cancelled more than a month after NHS cyber attack

Bromley routine blood tests still cancelled more than a month after NHS cyber attack

To help Brits think smarter about their food storage, Wren Kitchens has looked at the most searched for food storage queries - starting with the trusty egg.

To help Brits think smarter about their food storage, Wren Kitchens has looked at the most searched for food storage queries - starting with the trusty egg.

Food hygienist warning issued to anyone buying eggs amid health risks

The NHS alcohol support centre in Erith was criticised in the coroner's report (Credit: Google Earth)

The NHS alcohol support centre in Erith was criticised in the coroner's report (Credit: Google Earth)

Bexley woman dies of alcohol overdose while waiting to receive treatment

The South East London Integrated Care Board is based on Tooley Street in Southwark (Credit: Google Earth)

The South East London Integrated Care Board is based on Tooley Street in Southwark (Credit: Google Earth)

South east London spends least amount of money on prescriptions in England

Luke and Karen Staples with their children, Dylan (left) and Zac (right).

Luke and Karen Staples with their children, Dylan (left) and Zac (right).

Kent parents lose son, 4, to rare brain tumour just a year after diagnosis

Ronald King before and after being admitted to Darent Valley Hospital

Ronald King before and after being admitted to Darent Valley Hospital

'Darent Valley Hospital left my blind dad with a broken back screaming for help'

The best to worst rated GPs in Bromley based on patient experience

The best to worst rated GPs in Bromley based on patient experience

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The best to worst rated GPs in Bromley based on patient experience

Hannah Jacobs died shortly after she took a sip of a Costa hot chocolate she thought was made with soya milk

Hannah Jacobs died shortly after she took a sip of a Costa hot chocolate she thought was made with soya milk

Girl, 13, with severe dairy allergy died after taking one sip of Costa hot chocolate

Dr Fidel Gallo Benitez admitted various allegations including sexual harassment

Dr Fidel Gallo Benitez admitted various allegations including sexual harassment

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'Predatory' Bromley and Lewisham psychiatrist who sexually harassed juniors keeps job

PIP provides additional financial support for adults with a disability, long-term illness, or physical or mental health condition

PIP provides additional financial support for adults with a disability, long-term illness, or physical or mental health condition

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DWP could pay you £737 a month if you have one of these mental health conditions

Jake Elliott in 2019 after the end of his cancer treatment at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich

Jake Elliott in 2019 after the end of his cancer treatment at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich

Couple whose kid is cancer survivor organise HUGE inflatable event for Welling

Amy Wareham, 47, experienced no symptoms (of a brain tumour) except occasional headaches until she had a sudden seizure on a trip to New York.

Amy Wareham, 47, experienced no symptoms (of a brain tumour) except occasional headaches until she had a sudden seizure on a trip to New York.

London lawyer discovers headaches from job were actually fast-growing tumour

Abi Feltham, 36, has been sober for four years after dealing with alcohol and drug addiction since she was 14-years-old

Abi Feltham, 36, has been sober for four years after dealing with alcohol and drug addiction since she was 14-years-old

South London ex-addict mistakes brain tumour symptoms for caffeine withdrawal

Yellow heat-health issued as London heatwave continues

Yellow heat-health issued as London heatwave continues

Yellow health alert extended as heatwave continues to scorch London

Many of us will immediately think of lumps or patches on our skin when it comes to skin cancer symptoms but there are others.

Many of us will immediately think of lumps or patches on our skin when it comes to skin cancer symptoms but there are others.

The skin cancer symptom you might spot when walking up the stairs

Helping Hands Home Care

Helping Hands Home Care

Hold onto your freedom, choices and independence with Helping Hands home care

All the south London Boots to close by the end of the summer

All the south London Boots to close by the end of the summer

All the south London Boots stores that will be closed by the end of the summer

Yellow heat-health issues as London to see heatwave

Yellow heat-health issues as London to see heatwave

Yellow health alert issued as heatwave set to scorch London

New research has revealed that a glass of wine a day might not be as good for you as previous research has suggested.

New research has revealed that a glass of wine a day might not be as good for you as previous research has suggested.

A glass of wine a day 'may not be as good for you as some research suggests’

Alexander Josephs, who's mother Rhonda was spending thousands of pounds a month on medication to treat Alexander's brain tumour has spoken of her relief after the drug became available on the NHS

Alexander Josephs, who's mother Rhonda was spending thousands of pounds a month on medication to treat Alexander's brain tumour has spoken of her relief after the drug became available on the NHS

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Drug to treat south east London boy's brain tumour made available on the NHS

New data has revealed what patients at 28 GP practices in Greenwich thought of their experience.

New data has revealed what patients at 28 GP practices in Greenwich thought of their experience.

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The best and worst GP surgeries in Greenwich in 2024 – according to patients

To shed some light on why you should take the time to dry off before snuggling up in your sheets, the hair care team at Faith In Nature has shared some advice.

To shed some light on why you should take the time to dry off before snuggling up in your sheets, the hair care team at Faith In Nature has shared some advice.

Why you should never go to bed with your hair wet (and it's really gross)

Russ Cook, aka 'Hardest Geezer' (left), 'Softest Geezer' (right)

Russ Cook, aka 'Hardest Geezer' (left), 'Softest Geezer' (right)

Has Hardest Geezer inspired the worst person you know? Check TikTok or Twitter

Erith man left 'waiting for 8 hours' for transport home from hospital

Erith man left 'waiting for 8 hours' for transport home from hospital

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Erith man left 'waiting for 8 hours' for transport home from hospital

Bromley schoolgirl Coco Brown went to an American salon to look like Taylor Swift. But the chemicals started smoking in her hair and left her with a third degree burn

Bromley schoolgirl Coco Brown went to an American salon to look like Taylor Swift. But the chemicals started smoking in her hair and left her with a third degree burn

Warning graphic content

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Bromley girl's dream to have hair like Taylor Swift ends with life-changing burns

McDonald's Welling: Mum finds nail in daughter's happy meal

McDonald's Welling: Mum finds nail in daughter's happy meal

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'Horror' as mum and daughter find fingernail in Welling McDonald's happy meal

The National Geographic fellow and author has warned his followers that

The National Geographic fellow and author has warned his followers that

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These are the 'superfoods' you should avoid if you want to live a long life

Nathan Rawlinson poses for photos in Westminster in London (photo: Facundo Arrizabalaga/MyLondon)

Nathan Rawlinson poses for photos in Westminster in London (photo: Facundo Arrizabalaga/MyLondon)

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Disabled man 'spent 23 hours on floor' of 'unsuitable' south London flat

Tazmin discovered her lung had collapsed on Saturday, June 29 just weeks after Kyla had emergency surgery .

Tazmin discovered her lung had collapsed on Saturday, June 29 just weeks after Kyla had emergency surgery .

Father calls for vaping 'ban' after both his daughters find holes in lungs

A good strategy is to alternate between alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks

A good strategy is to alternate between alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks

Doctor reveals 'best hangover cure' is a 'little-known' tipple the night before

The entrance to Woolwich Town Hall, where Greenwich Council hold its meetings. Permission for use by all LDRS partners. Credit: Joe Coughlan

The entrance to Woolwich Town Hall, where Greenwich Council hold its meetings. Permission for use by all LDRS partners. Credit: Joe Coughlan

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Former resident raped by staff at Greenwich home for vulnerable teenage girls

Stacey Smith has claimed she got the injection at a salon just ten minutes after chatting to the owner over Facebook in a bid to shed some pounds ahead of her summer holiday.

Stacey Smith has claimed she got the injection at a salon just ten minutes after chatting to the owner over Facebook in a bid to shed some pounds ahead of her summer holiday.

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‘I thought I was going to die’: Warning issued as £20 meds nearly kills mum

Louise Lungowe Rebekah John looked after the unnamed patient at Lewisham Hospital, South East London. CREDIT: Google Street View

Louise Lungowe Rebekah John looked after the unnamed patient at Lewisham Hospital, South East London. CREDIT: Google Street View

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Lewisham nurse moved into patient's house after she started dating his carer

The new FLiRT Covid variant, KP.3, has been identified in

The new FLiRT Covid variant, KP.3, has been identified in

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UKHSA issues update on new variant after small spike in Covid cases recorded

The cyber attack on major London hospitals is said to have begun on Monday, June 3

The cyber attack on major London hospitals is said to have begun on Monday, June 3

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‘Out of date’ system leaves NHS at risk after attack on south east London hospitals

Courtney Perkins and Elliott Garrett held baby Reggie's hand after he was stillborn at Lewisham Hospital on Christmas Day 2022

Courtney Perkins and Elliott Garrett held baby Reggie's hand after he was stillborn at Lewisham Hospital on Christmas Day 2022

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

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'Our baby died on Christmas Day after a 10-hour wait. We will sue Lewisham Hospital'

To explain why spinach is so good for us, the UK Registered Nutritionist and Chef, Lily Keeling, has broken down the benefits of the tasty veg.

To explain why spinach is so good for us, the UK Registered Nutritionist and Chef, Lily Keeling, has broken down the benefits of the tasty veg.

I'm a nutritionist: This is 'one of the best superfoods' and how to eat more

Roman Woolhouse suffered burns on his foot from the hot kitchen flooring

Roman Woolhouse suffered burns on his foot from the hot kitchen flooring

Mum issues warning to parents after toddler's 'freak' burns on kitchen flooring

Kevin Barry poses for photos in his house in Blackheath (photo: Facundo Arrizabalaga/MyLondon)

Kevin Barry poses for photos in his house in Blackheath (photo: Facundo Arrizabalaga/MyLondon)

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Blackheath pensioner in constant battle as bathroom 'leaks every time it rains'

Jane and John after John suffered a stroke on their dream £8,000 cruise

Jane and John after John suffered a stroke on their dream £8,000 cruise

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Greenwich woman's devastation after husband, 84, dies from stroke on dream holiday

Foods are broken up into four categories, including 'ultra-processed'

Foods are broken up into four categories, including 'ultra-processed'

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Health expert issues fresh calls for 'heavy taxation' on ultra-processed foods

The cyber attack on major London hospitals is said to have begun on Monday, June 3

The cyber attack on major London hospitals is said to have begun on Monday, June 3

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More south east London appointments delayed in aftermath of NHS cyber attack

South London mum 'completely let down' by hospital after stillbirth of her son

South London mum 'completely let down' by hospital after stillbirth of her son

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South London mum 'completely let down' by hospital after stillbirth of her son

Phineas was at an art exhibition in Islington when they started to lose feeling in the left side of their body and the ability to speak

Phineas was at an art exhibition in Islington when they started to lose feeling in the left side of their body and the ability to speak

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Greenwich artist discovered stroke when arm 'wasn't working' to drink wine

The cyber attack on major London hospitals is said to have begun on Monday, June 3

The cyber attack on major London hospitals is said to have begun on Monday, June 3

Investigation into cyber attack on south east London hospitals ‘could take weeks’