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Daily Express - Health

Only 12% of Brits follow a dentist-recommended teeth cleaning routine -- Most Brits believe they have mastered the art of brushing their teeth, yet a new study reveals...

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UKHSA alert for disease 'twice as contagious as common cold'

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ANALYSIS - I'm a doctor – here are 5 key questions people have about weight loss pills

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New study finds Mounjaro 'slashes heart attack risk' in some users

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I'm an expert - avoid three things in middle age linked to dementia

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Major NHS change is 'biggest redesign of mental health services in a generation'

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Urgent warning issued to anyone taking common blood pressure medication

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NHS urges one million people to act before the end of this year

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I have Type 2 diabetes - following a nutritionist-recommended diet turned my life around

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DWP lists mental health conditions likely to qualify for £748 a month - More people could be entitled to earn the Personal Independence Payment (also known as PIP),...

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Study finds UK women could be missing out on sporting glory due to bladder leaks

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I'm a GP — here's what to expect from the NHS when having a baby in 2026

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£10 balm that 'immediately stops' cold sores hailed as a 'miracle' by Amazon shoppers

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Six things Brits are doing that could actually make hay fever worse

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'Game-changer' jab given twice a year could transform lives for millions of sufferers

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Don't fall foul of a summer injury that spoils your holidays -- Silly injuries can ruin your break... experts share their advice on getting into shape without...

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Jeremy Clarkson's 'still got it' despite 'stiff arteries' after health scare -- Jeremy Clarkson made the comments as he dipped his toes back into the world of motoring for a...

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Two dementia symptoms often mistaken for stress, according to a GP -- The earliest signs of dementia may not be memory loss for some people

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Your fridge is your secret weapon to eating healthily – use it wisely -- These simple techniques will help protect your health and save money as temperatures increase...

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Expert reveals the one superfood to add to your diet – improves heart health

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The 10p vegetable that slashes cancer risk by up to 15%

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Pharmacist reveals the most common health worries Brits come in with

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Simple 3am sleep method that helps you nod off fast when you're stressed

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Doctor shares good news for anyone 'stuck on NHS waiting list' -- Dr Michael Trueman has revealed what the NHS' recent changes to minimum communications standards...

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Lack of green spaces stop Brits from getting active - as top barriers revealed -- A new poll has revealed the greatest barriers to getting active - as 19% feel there just aren't...

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Horror as FOURTH contagious flesh-eating cancer discovered - killed 38k animals -- EXCLUSIVE: Over a dozen transmissible events have now been recorded, with scientists racing to...

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Cyclospora symptoms explained as UKHSA issues alert to travellers - Dream summer holidays could be devastated by the parasite

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Spider-Man star Tom Holland move sees BBC doctor warn of hidden bites

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BBC NHS doctor shares advice over hot weather symptom seen on skin

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Neurologist warns to avoid one type of food which can cause 'paralysis' with risk of death

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Brits warned to watch out for key sign of dehydration as heatwave hits

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Heatwave warning over 'common mistake' people make with exercising in hot weather

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Drivers with anxiety could face £1k fine if they don't tell DVLA -- Motorists could be hit with a £1,000 fine for failing to declare certain health conditions to...

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Don't lose your breakfast – these unlikely creatures might be life-saving superheroes -- It sounds too revolting to be true but, as entomologist Dino Martins reveals, there's growing...

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DVLA guidance to drivers with ADHD as £1,000 fine risk explained -- The DVLA has guidance for motorists with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

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NHS says eye symptom could be sign of type 2 diabetes -- Type 2 diabetes is a common condition in the UK, with more than a million people thought to have...

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Europe holiday hotspots see virus cases surge - there's no vaccine

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NHS confirms double vaccine for older adults aged 65-80

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Little-known driving symptom could be dementia

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Don't suffer in silence from this common health condition made worse by hot weather

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Experts confirm 'safe' maximum number of cups of coffee you can drink a day -- Specialists have completed a study.

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Government update to calls to provide free healthcare products for women -- More than 19,000 people have signed a petition

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Brits going on planes for summer holidays urged to spend extra £2.60 -- Mobility experts are urging travellers to reconsider one seemingly harmless habit that could...

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'Best' high street sun cream named - 'flew through UVA and SPF tests'

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Doctor warns never sit like this on long flights or risk a life threatening condition

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Women risk 'accidental' side effect from Mounjaro and Wegovy - People who are using these injections to help manage their weight could face an unexpected side...

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Doctor warns five summer foods could be making your hair fall out without you realising

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Dentist issues warning to Brits brushing their teeth with tap water on holiday

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Pharmacists warn Labour's meningitis vaccine roll-out 'riddled with problems'

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Young people told 'never ignore' these toilet symptoms amid rise in cancer cases

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Prof Tim Spector says controversial spread could boost brain health

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Lidl issues Saturday, July 25 warning of 'overshoot'

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Dr Amir Khan answers 'biggest question' about weight loss jabs -- There are steps you can take to try to minimise your risk of this happening

13 days ago

Heat rash in babies: How to spot the signs and what to do -- Heat rash UK is a common concern during hot weather and can be uncomfortable for babies.

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Brits warned not to have two popular drinks this week as heatwave continues -- Hot weather is continuing across the UK, and there are two drinks people should avoid if they...

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Two signs on your feet that could reveal how 'well' your body is working

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5 SELF-CARE TIPS WHICH HARDLY TAKE ANY TIME WILL 'CHANGE YOUR LIFE'

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Symptoms after drinking beer that may mean you need to stop -- The issue could be far more specific than a simple hangover

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NHS issues fresh advice and urges Brits to do one thing this July

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UK ranks worst in Europe for mental health - as one in three affected

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'I thought my tiredness was from being a working mum - it was actually cancer'

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Cardiologist's '6 months' question she always asks patients with heart issues

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Travellers warned as potentially fatal virus confirmed in nine countries -- You may need to get vaccinated before you travel

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Professor settles debate on whether you really swallow spiders in your sleep -- A professor has finally answered one of the internet's most common spider questions - and that's...

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Ebola symptoms to watch out for as health worker monitored in London hospital -- A UK citizen has been evacuated from Africa after being potentially exposed to the killer virus....

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I slept with Simba's cooling duvet to keep cool in summer weather - it's now on sale

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Ways to combat dizziness and exhaustion as 'hottest day ever' to bring 41C heat

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Woman told 'hair looks great' and 'nails stronger' at 60 with 64p addition to tea - A collagen supplment has earned high praise from those looking to support the health of their...

14 days ago

UKHSA's school holiday warning as it shares 11am rule

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'I'm a GP — here's how to control your asthma and avoid wheezing'

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Two new cancer drugs on NHS offer 'renewed hope' for patients

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Give more men prostate cancer therapy that treated Jeremy Clarkson, experts say

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Heart risk calculators could also predict chances of cancer — study

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NHS vaccine rollout branded a 'shambles' as pharmacies report supply problems

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Easy method to get fluffy and creamy scrambled eggs in under 5 minutes -- Scrambled eggs can turn rubbery in seconds, but this tiny trick can stop that from happening

17 days ago

As Andy Burnham becomes PM my message is clear: It's time to end the dementia crisis -- OPINION - MICHELLE DYSON: New PM must make dealing with the greatest social care challenge of...

14 days ago

Doctors didn't know what caused my dizziness - but pins and needles was early symptom -- Nadia Mulliner was suffering increasingly frequent falls, but after several misdiagnoses, a...

17 days ago

Cardiologist reveals 1 superfood to add to your diet - cuts cholesterol

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Expert debunks 5 health myths Brits believe

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'A brain disease killed 5 members of my family — we need £10m to try and cure it' -- EXCLUSIVE: John Camidge is campaigning to fund crucial research into deadly prion diseases.

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Language barriers stopping holidaymakers getting medical help abroad

18 days ago

Fresh mosquito warning for anyone travelling to 7 regions

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Warning issued to anyone who uses aircon - 'worsened symptoms'

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'I ignored one symptom on holiday – 3 days later I was fighting for life in hospital'

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Gordon Ramsay's scrambled eggs taste better with one added ingredient -- Gordon Ramsay shared his recipe online and it's one to try to impress guests

16 days ago

Benefits bill is out of control – battling cancer has shown me what UK must do to fix it -- OPINION - ROBERT FISK: It doesn't have to be a simplistic battle between cuts and splashing the...

19 days ago

I thought headache was migraine - days later I was diagnosed with incurable brain cancer -- Kim says she 'just knew something wasn't right' but had 'never experienced migraines before' so...

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Energy drink health effects as government issues ban in England

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I'm a GP — this simple food swap can help you avoid high cholesterol

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£5 off at Well Pharmacy when you spend £15 - Why not stock up on your summer essentials with this fantastic saving!

18 days ago

Nutritionist explains difference between cherry and heritage tomatoes – one is healthier

20 days ago

All teenagers could be given meningitis vaccine following deadly outbreaks

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NHS confirms 'life-saving' test being sent to over 50s in England - 'we are concerned'

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Ultra-processed foods 'linked to a quarter of heart disease deaths'

21 days ago

Tesco makes major announcement on 50,000 free checks for customers at 350 stores

21 days ago

New 'game-changing' dementia drug could stop disease - everything we know

21 days ago

Dr Amir Khan explains why you feel like you're falling just as you fall asleep -- It's thought the phenomenon may date back millions of years

22 days ago

Major Alzheimer's breakthrough as new drug could stop disease -- The drug, which removes plaques that cause the disease, is believed to enter the central nervous...

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Breakthrough Alzheimer's test may predict brain decline a decade before symptoms -- Results will be presented at the world's largest dementia science conference in London.

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I'm a nutrition scientist — swap pastries for this recipe to cut heart disease risk

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Holidaymakers told to do 4 things to protect themselves from deadly virus

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Dr Amir Khan says everyone must do these 5 free and easy things every morning -- "No supplements, nothing to sell, no gadgets, just five things that are good for you to try...

22 days ago

People urged to double check tiny sign on sunscreen this summer or risk burns

22 days ago

Doctor explains exact moments 'pain should not be ignored'

23 days ago

Neurologist's supplement warning as he says follow these brain-boosting tips instead

23 days ago

Joe Marler hits out at "life-maxxing" trend and backs simple habits for a healthier life

23 days ago

'I'm a GP — we should all know the signs of this condition affecting 1.5m people' -- Express health columnist Dr Azeem Majeed says greater awareness can help people receive...

20 days ago

Not exercise or puzzles – Dr Amir Khan says 30 minute activity boosts brain power -- Dr Amir Khan has shared the brain health and healthy ageing benefits of doing something for just...

24 days ago

Cardiologist shares the symptoms to 'never ignore' during a heatwave -- Here are some of the key signs to look out for

21 days ago

Breakthrough as new device could help prevent serious illness among dementia patients

24 days ago

'I'd had cancer 4 times by 21 and now a brain tumour is going to kill me'

24 days ago

I'm a doctor – this is everything you need to know about testosterone - EXCLUSIVE: Dr Jeff Foster, one of the UK's leading experts in the male sex hormone picks apart...

23 days ago

Doctor explains real reason freckles get darker in summer

24 days ago

Very British meal Jude Bellingham loves is full of pre-match fuel

24 days ago

Your ultimate guide to surviving our hot summers – expert advice you can't ignore

25 days ago

Channel 4's Dr Rangan Chatterjee says snacking 'not your fault' and shares simple trick

25 days ago

Doctor settles debate on how much water you need to drink each day — not 2 litres

25 days ago

'Check yourself' warning as rare disease on the rise in England

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Add 1 thing to water to stay hydrated during heatwave - not salt -- You may already have this in your kitchen

23 days ago

NHS confirms automatic home cancer tests for older adults -- The home testing kits are free and sent to eligible households automatically.

26 days ago

The email that proves our NHS is riddled with a baffling level of incompetence -- OPINION - ROBERT FISK: It's just absolutely astounding at this point.

26 days ago

British Red Cross shares key method to staying cool during heatwave

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NHS flu jab rule change from with new age threshold

25 days ago

Doctor claims 'most powerful' method stops travel sickness -- Travel sickness can turn a simple trip into panic quickly. Knowing some of the 'best' techniques...

27 days ago

When the clocks go back in 2026 and what it means for sleep

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Boy aged 16 months found dead by sister 'after going to bed with runny nose'

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Leg bouncing could be sign of undiagnosed health condition

27 days ago

NHS advice to people on warfarin over common breakfast items

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'I'm a doctor — this is what hot weather does to your blood pressure' -- Dr Pauline Swift explains how to limit the effects of heat as temperatures rise once more.

25 days ago

Neuroscientist's answer when asked 'what prevents Alzheimer's disease' -- A Harvard-trained neuroscientist has shared advice on how to reduce the risk of developing...

27 days ago

Therapist's 10-minute 'worry window' to manage anxiety -- New research suggests nearly half of UK adults have experienced 'constant' anxiety, depression...

27 days ago

'I'm super fit and healthy but use weight-loss jabs so I can party'

27 days ago

Victorian disease kills 2 children and an adult as it rips through the UK

28 days ago

'European' method to cool your home in heatwave is total game-changer - Today and Friday are predicted to be the hottest days of the current heatwave, and it'll be hot...

27 days ago

Pharmacist's urgent message to anyone taking these 10 medicines during heatwave

28 days ago

'I had a baby at 50 as a single woman - just do it'

28 days ago

Doctor says five summer habits 'make your IBS and bloating worse'

28 days ago

I was diagnosed with cancer - my wife spotted one red flag symptom I'd been ignoring

28 days ago

Heatwave cool down 'hack' is extremely dangerous, experts say

28 days ago

Bad sleepers in the heatwave say 'at last I am sleeping well' thanks to 78p-a-day buy

27 days ago

'My daughter's childhood was ruined by wrong diagnosis — she had 6 cycles of chemo' -- Faye Condon, 12, endured gruelling chemotherapy at the age of seven after doctors identified the...

27 days ago

Horror as man's bum 'explodes' after doctors dismiss key symptoms -- The 25-year-old endured months of pain before finally getting a diagnosis.

28 days ago

Official July 8 alert for people taking ibuprofen, insulin or furosemide -- The UKHSA has issued a warning

27 days ago

Exact temperature that makes using a fan dangerous in heatwave

28 days ago

'I lived in Australia and here's how to keep yourself cool as heatwave hits'

28 days ago

Full list of people not allowed to buy Wegovy weight loss pills -- Wegovy weight loss pills are officially hitting high street shelves for the first time

29 days ago

People in UK urged to follow 30 minute NHS 'rule' after 10am

29 days ago

Gran told 'dial 999' after asking GP and pharmacist for plaster for cut on her finger

29 days ago

Top Covid scientist issues warning over pandemic vaccine access

29 days ago

Urgent warning issued to Blue Badge holders after 'reports'

29 days ago

Pioneering brain drug offers hope for slowing Parkinson's disease -- A drug that showed promise in treating a sleep disorder could potentially help slow symptoms,...

30 days ago

NHS reminder to 'shower and change' on Thursday -- People might need to hop in the shower twice later this week - even if they don't have this...

28 days ago

5 'SILENT KILLER' BLOOD PRESSURE WARNING SIGNS - 1 GETS 'OVERLOOKED' -- Some warnings are so easy to dismiss that they barely register, but they can be the first sign...

30 days ago

Drivers urged to contact the DVLA with 189 condtions or risk £1,000 fine - full list

30 days ago

Rankin turns lens to scientists battling one of the world's most deadly diseases

30 days ago

NHS issues urgent advice on sunscreen as many 'do it wrong' The NHS has shared five common mistakes people often make with sunscreen during the summer...

29 days ago

Huge endometriosis breakthrough could help end 'unacceptable delays' for women

30 days ago

NHS fruit reminder to millions of people taking amlodipine for blood pressure

30 days ago

Neuroscientist tells UK households 'don't dry sheets outdoors this week'

30 days ago

NHS confirms major vaccine rollout for over 65s from October

30 days ago

NHS crucial message to everyone taking citalopram

1 month ago

'I retired after 17 years without a sick day and then got an incurable diagnosis'

1 month ago

Amitriptyline NHS advice - 'call 111' over 'serious' side effect -- Amitriptyline is a prescription medicine primarily used to treat depression

29 days ago

Boy, 5, 'wouldn't laugh or sit up' now rare condition threatens his life -- Bertie was diagnosed after his parents noticed he wasn't laughing or sitting up

1 month ago

NHS shakeup confirmed from 2027 -- NHS bosses have said this will impact waiting times and access to services

1 month ago

Tim Spector says one type of food is best to eat during hot weather

1 month ago

'I thought my menopause symptoms were normal – then I was rushed to hospital'

1 month ago

I'm a GP — here's how to avoid 'silent killer' high blood pressure -- Express health columnist Dr Azeem Majeed explains how tackling high blood pressure could add...

1 month ago

The bizarre thing that really does happen to men's brains when they become a parent

1 month ago

'20-minute' method to feel less tired after England v Mexico game

1 month ago

Mum's dizzy spells lead to discovery forcing birth nine weeks early tomorrow

1 month ago

Woman who turned down gastric band and jabs has now lost 9st

1 month ago

Fall asleep fast after England vs Mexico with three foolproof tricks -- EXCLUSIVE: Sleep scientist Dr Sophie Bostock has offered tips on how to fall asleep after...

1 month ago

I survived cardiac arrests, two cancers and a stroke - 2 reasons I'm still alive -- EXCLUSIVE: He walked away from a heart attack, a stroke, and cancer twice, but the one thing...

1 month ago

Squirrel bites and stomach ache — what happens behind the scenes at NHS 111 -- EXCLUSIVE: Meet the unsung heroes of the NHS's 24/7 non-emergency medical advice line.

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Doctor issues warning for 1 common routine that could be a sign of heart disease

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Atorvastatin alert as NHS 'cautions' on serious side effects

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Cardiologist names four fruits to add to your diet to help combat heart disease risk - Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the UK, but studies suggest eating more fruit may...

1 month ago

UK households urged to remove flowers from home before Wednesday

1 month ago

Mum's severe anxiety left her bedridden and 'not even able to look after son'

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'I should be at the World Cup but I'm not allowed to travel more than 4 hours from home'

1 month ago

'Rash and flu-like symptoms' could be key sign of infection as cases confirmed

1 month ago

Cancer drug is my lifeline – but here's why I may choose to stop taking it

1 month ago

Stay cool in a UK heatwave without a fan using simple military method

1 month ago

Cardiovascular surgeon shares 'number one' thing he will always avoid -- A leading surgeon has shared the 'number one' habit he warns against and why

1 month ago

Dr Amir Khan issues hair loss warning as he says 'look for this number' -- You might not realise you have a mineral deficiency

1 month ago

Personal trainer shares biggest exercise mistakes women make during menopause -- Many women approaching menopause respond to weight gain and falling energy levels by exercising...

1 month ago

NHS issues warning over 'unproven miracle cures' on social media

1 month ago

NHS to offer shopping vouchers for Brits who walk 20 minutes per day

1 month ago

New study finds common vitamin could slow brain ageing as we get older -- People with reduced levels of this vitamin in their blood had less grey matter

1 month ago

Man has his jaw rebuilt with leg bone after horror fall chasing thief

1 month ago

Teen thought 'I'm too young for this' when true cause of 'period pains' found

1 month ago

Boy, 3, diagnosed with leukaemia after hospital visit for cut finger

1 month ago

'Transformative' buy that stops intimate 'stinging, itching or dryness' is back in stock

1 month ago

'I have arthritis but am nearly pain-free thanks to one big change' -- Jon Reeves, 59, learned to adapt after his daunting diagnosis.

1 month ago

Dr Amir Khan explains why people on weight loss jabs could have hair loss -- He shared five simple ways to help minimise hair loss

1 month ago

NHS postcode lottery in cancer support exposed — 'worrying picture' -- A charity's research suggests many trusts are not offering adequate psychological support after...

1 month ago