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Sophie had to wait 14 years to get her diagnosis of Ulcerative Colitis. After years of having her symptoms ignored, she was rushed into A&E and ended up having her bowel removed.And she’s not alone - ITV News can reveal that half a million people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease are being failed by services across the UK.And with no cure for the life-long illness, many are left struggling to cope.So, why are so many left to suffer in silence?ITV News Producer Esme Jones and ITV News Reporter, Cari Davies tell Mary Nightingale what you need to know…
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Black Fraud Day: How to ditch the dodgy deals
Black Friday has arrived, and the deals are everywhere.Plus, with Cyber Monday right around the corner, scams are more widespread than ever.From fake websites to misleading offers to phishing attempts – the dodgy deals are all designed to trick you into losing your money.So, how do you spot the red flags and shop safely this season?From Which?, Consumer expert, Lisa Webb tells Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know…
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Skinny jabs: Shedding pounds or losing lives?
They’re marketed as a ‘miracle injection.’ Weight loss jabs have become the popular answer to the UK’s growing obesity crisis. But new research from ITV News can reveal that these very injections have suspected links to at least 18 deaths. So, what happens when the jabs go wrong? And are there enough warnings in place? ITV News Health Correspondent Rebecca Barry tells Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know…
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Does a stormier Britain call for smarter forecasting?
As Storm Bert battered Britain last weekend, at least five people have died, and widespread havoc continues to spread across the country.Now, forecasters and politicians have come under fire as complaints over poor warnings and the UK’s defence systems are growing.So, could we have been better prepared? Or is our extreme weather becoming so unpredictable that we need an overhaul?ITV News Weather Presenter, Becky Mantin tells Sally Bidulph what you need to know…
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Why Britain’s backstreet cosmetic surgery industry is booming
It’s been called the ‘Wild West.’Britain’s backstreet cometic surgery industry is booming - in salons, shops and even people’s homes.Up and down the country, unregulated procedures are taking place, leaving patients bruised, botched and some with life threatening conditions.So, why is there still no regulation here in the UK? And what can be done to change this?Cree Haughton tells Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know…
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