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Daily Express - Health

Horror blood pressure warning issued to older adults as doctor reveals seven simple fixes -- Dr Naveed Asif, GP at The London General Practice, said high blood pressure was often referred...

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Should you let dogs and cats sleep in your bed? Vets weigh in on the debate

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1 SIMPLE EXERCISE 'LOWERS BLOOD PRESSURE' - NO EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

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Millions of Brits with high blood pressure given stark hospital warning

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Horror high blood pressure warning issued - free 'MOT' service available

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Studies find 20-minute method 'may help relieve pain and depression'

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'I died for 28 minutes, here is exactly what happens'

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How to spot the fake cosmetic products that may contain mercury, lead and nicotine

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Cardiologist issues red flag blood pressure warning to 4.1m Brits - 'silent killer'

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'Bad' cholesterol lowered before needing statins with 12p food heart expert recommends - A cardiologist has recommended the inexpensive, fibre-rich food that may help lower 'bad' LDL...

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Anyone with high blood pressure issued major warning

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Places you're most likely to die before 60 revealed – check your area

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Not just 'Turkey teeth' – why Britons are travelling abroad for routine dental care

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Dr Amir Khan reveals 5 things you shouldn't be worried about telling your GP about

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Brits with high blood pressure could claim £843.27 per month in DWP payments

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Dementia patients call for major change as charity issues 18-week demand -- EXCLUSIVE: Polling shows 72% of the public backs the proposed law change

3 days ago

Update on expanding free NHS prescriptions with 'targeted support' -- Benefits experts have criticised the current system

3 days ago

Doctor believes 'most toxic item in your home' often gets missed -- Dr Pedi Mirdamadi even went as far as to suggest you throw away the 'toxic' item as it can...

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Doctor warning on the 3 Halloween items that make your hair fall out -- A last-minute costume choice could leave your scalp irritated and hair more vulnerable to damage

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What is PMOS and why did the name change? The Express GP explains

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Dr Amir Khan says this 30-second balance exercise could help reduce your risk of falls

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Andy Burnham urged to fix shameful state of end-of-life care with £200m Budget fund

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NHS GP settles debate on whether 'man flu' is real or not

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Nine in 10 workers feel pressured to 'power through' when sick, study reveals -- Research shows employees often feel pressured to work while sick, as GP urges people to...

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9 COMMON HEALTH CONDITIONS STATE PENSIONERS CAN GET £76 PER WEEK FOR -- Pensioners with eligible conditions can get an extra cash boost from the DWP.

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Urgent blood pressure drug recall issued over 'super potent' pills -- The FDA issued the recall earlier in October and has warned some batches of the pill have too...

5 days ago

Not many people know children can have strokes – I was just eight when I had two - Stroke survivor Tayshelice Hewitt, 12, is raising awareness that 'not only older people have...

3 days ago

Double NHS vaccine confirmed for pensioners aged 65 to 80

5 days ago

UKHSA warning to 4 groups of people as temperatures drop - 'serious risk'

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Warning to anyone taking common blood pressure medication - 'don't stop'

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Dad's plea for MND drug on the NHS – 'I wouldn't still be running without it'

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Pharmacist 'don't stop' warning for anyone taking propranolol

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'Affordable and versatile' vegetable 'supports healthy circulation' -- A nutrition expert has suggested food to get into your diet over autumn and winter

7 days ago

Cardiologist says losing 5% of body weight in your 50s 'helps heart health' -- A cardiologist has explained it is not be too late to improve your cardiovascular health

7 days ago

9 FOODS UNDER £1 THAT HEART HEALTH EXPERTS RECOMMEND EATING -- GPs and nutritionists say that eating for your heart doesn't have to be expensive. In fact, many...

4 days ago

Doctor says a weekend lie-in 'won't fix' your sleep 'debt' -- Sleep debt can harm your memory, mood and long-term health - and experts warn it takes more than...

7 days ago

Brits with high blood pressure could claim £843.27 per month in DWP payments

6 days ago

'I'm a dietician - this is the best snack for lowering blood pressure'

6 days ago

Heart health expert names 'underrated' 59p vegetable that works wonders for arteries

7 days ago

This is what will happen to your body when the clocks go back on Sunday

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Concerns for Davina McCall's health issue as doctor warns of common misconception -- EXCLUSIVE: Davina McCall opened up about her latest health setback after previously undergoing...

7 days ago

Brits urged to eat one vegetable to lower their blood pressure -- A common vegetable could help lower blood pressure naturally, with research suggesting it may...

8 days ago

Richard Hammond reveals dementia fears and admits 'I'm too scared to get tested' -- Richard has been involved in multiple car accidents over the years, and it seems he fears he may...

8 days ago

Doctors thought I was pregnant at 17 — the 11cm 'baby' was actually a tumour

8 days ago

Lower your blood pressure with vegetable cardiologist recommends

8 days ago

Concerns for Claudia Winkleman's health condition as surgeon highlights issue - EXCLUSIVE: The Traitors host Claudia Winkleman has previously spoken openly about the eye...

7 days ago

Pioneering dementia trial will test diabetes and ADHD medicines against Alzheimer's

9 days ago

Chancellor urged to scrap NHS prescription charges — 'cruel tax on illness'

9 days ago

My daughter died of cancer — now I design clothes to help patients through treatment

9 days ago

Win the OK Beauty Box advent calendar

8 days ago

£15 off when you spend £30 on No7 products at Boots

9 days ago

Woman, 59, reveals embarrassing menopause symptom and praises £16 'miracle' supplement

9 days ago

'Why I'm fighting to help millions hit by cancer' – Award-winning Express journalist -- Robert Fisk has deservedly been recognised for his brilliant journalism at the London Press Club...

9 days ago

NHS warns 2 groups of people not to get the flu jab this winter -- Official NHS guidance explains how most people are eligible for the jab, apart from two specific...

10 days ago

Major blood pressure warning to men born between 1952 and 1986 -- A doctor has issued important advice to men between certain ages, advising them to undergo...

10 days ago

Woman in 50s who 'peed when sneezing' says 79p solution is 'game changing'

10 days ago

British island legalises assisted dying on 'historic and emotional day'

10 days ago

Medics issue horror warning over A&E disaster - 'dying unnecessarily!' -- The Royal College of Emergency Medicine has issued a stark warning to the Government ahead of a...

11 days ago

I joined an AI health study that estimates your age from a selfie - the result shocked me

10 days ago

The five simple health hacks to keep you cough and cold free this autumn

11 days ago

Doctor issues urgent message about weight loss – and when it could be serious issue

11 days ago

'I'm a doctor and heart attack symptoms in women are often dangerously overlooked'

11 days ago

Davina McCall makes emotional admission about 'challenges' amid new health battle -- Davina McCall said she feels "lucky" as she looks to the future after facing a series of health...

11 days ago

I'm a GP — take these five steps now to stay healthy this winter -- Express health columnist Dr Azeem Majeed explains how to increase your chances of remaining in...

11 days ago

Horror as pensioner in hospital for weeks with shocking injuries after UK spider bite -- (Warning: Graphic imagery) The pensioner was bitten by a false widow spider.

12 days ago

Discover the top four daily habits the average Brit tracks for better health

12 days ago

Huge warning issued to anyone taking two common blood pressure medications

12 days ago

I had a full-body health MOT for £299 — it was like being in a Star Trek movie - After a health transformation, Billy Labrum underwent a state-of-the-art full-body scan and...

11 days ago

9 FOODS DOCTORS ADVISE YOU AVOID TO CUT YOUR RISK OF A HEART ATTACK

12 days ago

The £3 vegetable that improves sleep and reduces risk of dementia

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Teen, 19, dies from cancer as huge tumour mistaken for 'hormone problems'

12 days ago

Oldest man in Wales, 107, reveals his secret to longer life - and one food he 'lives on'

12 days ago

Brits given Viagra warning as record number of men rushed to hospital

12 days ago

I experienced what it's like to have dementia for three minutes - my brain was overwhelmed

12 days ago

Inside the ballet classes helping people with dementia rediscover confidence -- EXCLUSIVE: Dance for Dementia, run by English National Ballet, uses music, movement and shared...

13 days ago

'Horror symptom' millions ignore at night could lead to heart failure -- Millions of Brits could be living with an undiagnosed condition that disrupts sleep and is...

11 days ago

Cardiologist says more of one food type 'helps lower cholesterol' -- October is National Cholesterol Month

11 days ago

BBC expert issues antidepressants caution - fluoxetine, sertraline and citalopram

13 days ago

Door handle, coat hanger and courgette among 'foreign objects' NHS removed from bottoms

13 days ago

The 30-minute activity that can lower blood pressure - 'more effective than exercise' -- A new study suggests the simple activity can be more effective than moderate exercise, such as...

14 days ago

41 dead as Covid deaths across UK rocket - American Covid XFG main symptoms

14 days ago

American Covid 'back pain' symptom and how to treat it

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American Covid alert as 'less-obvious' symptoms highlighted by pharmacist

15 days ago

My dad nearly crashed his car due to diabetes – now I'm a GP helping prevent the disease

14 days ago

I'm a GP — everyone should be taking this supplement right now -- Dr Crystal Wyllie explains why everyone in the UK is advised to take a daily pill from October.

12 days ago

I donated sperm before starting chemo — it resulted in a miracle -- Doting dad Liam Bradley was warned he may be infertile after cancer treatment.

16 days ago

5 'rare' lung cancer symptoms to look for as Pope Leo XIV shares diagnosis -- Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer, although the Vatican confirmed he underwent...

16 days ago

Price warning for anyone using weight loss medication such as Mounjaro or Wegovy

16 days ago

Pharmacist 'don't stop' alert for anyone taking atorvastatin

17 days ago

Major menopause study reveals simple exercises that may ease symptoms - Activities were found to reduce symptoms such as depression, low mood, anxiety and stress.

14 days ago

Nutritionist names 3 cheap tinned foods Brits should eat more of for healthy hearts

18 days ago

8 FOODS YOU SHOULD EAT EVERY DAY TO GIVE YOU THE BEST CHANCE OF LIVING TO 100

18 days ago

Warning issued to anyone with high blood pressure - 'reduce risk of death'

18 days ago

NHS announces huge new change to prescription alerts - 'will benefit millions'

18 days ago

I'm a GP — this is how to recognise and deal with hearing loss

19 days ago

Grim toll of UK's hidden epidemic laid bare in bimbshell new study

19 days ago

My daughter was almost blinded by this viral 'beauty hack' -- The mum said she 'can't wait' for the government ban on social media for under 16s to come into...

15 days ago

My dog found hidden cancer the doctors couldn't - he saved my life -- No scans or checkups prepared me for the moment my dog chose a new place to sit, but his...

15 days ago

I'm a doctor – these are the six 'innocent' bowel cancer signs Brits must never ignore -- EXCLUSIVE: Seeing something you can explain away in seconds sounds comforting, but once it keeps...

15 days ago

Double NHS jabs for over-75s confirmed from October

19 days ago

American Covid cases surge 230% as NHS issues stark warning to anyone with these symptoms

19 days ago

NHS Covid isolation rule for anyone with one XFG symptom -- The 'American Covid' strain is driving up cases across the UK.

20 days ago

NHS patients getting stuck in a 'maze' of referrals and appointments

20 days ago

Cocoon this autumn without compromising your immune system

19 days ago

Brits urged to eat more of 1 vegetable from October 25

20 days ago

'I'm a doctor and women deserve better than having these 5 health conditions dismissed'

19 days ago

Should we be worried about American Covid? The facts explained -- An expert has set out the evidence about the so-called new variant.

21 days ago

Government names 8 groups 'vulnerable' as 'American Covid' spreads - full list -- Cases of the Covid-19 strain are continuing to surge across the UK with a "stay at home" warning...

21 days ago

UKHSA confirms 'stay at home' rule for two Covid symptoms -- Covid-19 is currently circulating at low levels in the UK.

22 days ago

American Covid 'wear mask' advice issued by UKHSA over XFG variant

22 days ago

Children damaged in rush to diagnose ADHD and autism, review warns

22 days ago

The big changes in NHS mental health services new 607-page report says are needed - A major review has found long diagnosis waiting lists mean people are not getting enough support.

19 days ago

Urgent flu jab appeal issued as experts warn of early surge - 'act now'

22 days ago

9 COMMON HEALTH CONDITIONS STATE PENSIONERS CAN GET £114 PER WEEK FOR

22 days ago

12 symptoms of American Covid XFG strain to look for right now

22 days ago

POLL - Should we bring back masks?

22 days ago

I'm a nurse — this is the difference between a heart attack and a panic attack

23 days ago

Unique symptom of horror 'American Covid' spreading in UK as 5-day rule issued

23 days ago

Two-thirds of Brits accept poor sleep as a fact of life despite negative effects -- A new study has found that Brits are collectively losing nearly 10 billion hours of sleep a year...

23 days ago

NHS 'stay at home' advice as American Covid XFG strain explodes -- The NHS has set out exactly when you should stay home if you catch American Covid, or any of the...

23 days ago

I have an inoperable brain tumour - why won't MPs let me die with dignity? -- Briton with inoperable brain tumour pleads with MPs to reconsider the rejection of the Assisted...

23 days ago

'I was Trump's lawyer – eye-opening meeting exposed bombshell truth about his health'

23 days ago

Huge warning to anyone taking common blood pressure medication extended

24 days ago

Bombshell study reveals statins may also protect against common age-related disease -- A study found that people taking the daily pills were at lower risk of a common condition.

24 days ago

Strictly star says 'some days I can barely get out bed' in agonising health battle

24 days ago

'I'm a plague prepper - I'll take six steps if Russia outbreak spreads

25 days ago

I'm selling my house to fight incurable brain cancer — the drug will cost at least £16,000

25 days ago

Covid cases double in one month amid spread of new XFG variant

25 days ago

Horror warning issued after Russia 'plague lab leak' - 'particularly serious' -- The warning comes following the death of a lab worker in Russia

25 days ago

Brits 'endangered' by inactivity as we spend 82% of waking hours sitting still -- Brits 'barely move' for most of the day as new research links inactivity to worse mood and stress

25 days ago

Horror study reveals scale of undiagnosed high blood pressure - 'concerning' -- A worrying number of people aren't even aware they have it, research has found.

25 days ago

TV doctor explains the science behind 5 common symptoms you may experience every day

25 days ago

Pharmacist advises women in menopause to 'check plant-based milk labels'

25 days ago

I'm a GP — these are the basics all men should know about prostate cancer - Express health columnist Dr Azeem Majeed explains the symptoms, diagnostic methods, stages and...

25 days ago

Blood pressure drug urgently recalled after common tablet fails safety test

25 days ago

'I thought my symptoms were perimenopause - then doctors told me I had incurable cancer'

26 days ago

Major update for people taking common drug over 'death risk'

26 days ago

'Unimaginable' — medics treat children with complex injuries in Gaza

27 days ago

Why Brits are travelling to Croatia for dentistry — 'I fell asleep during a filling'

26 days ago

Dr Amir Khan lists 9 things patients 'don't need to apologise for' in GP appointments

27 days ago

Health experts name 9 fruits and vegetables Brits should eat more of for healthy hearts -- EXCLUSIVE: Diet is one of the most important aspects of looking after your heart health.

25 days ago

'I'm a GP - 3 things a cholesterol result can and can't tell you about your heart health' -- A GP has revealed both what your cholesterol results can and can't tell you about your heart health.

25 days ago

The seven warning signs you should get a hearing test - Brits 'wait 10 years too long' -- Although 18 million people in the UK are deaf, just 6% of UK adults without diagnosed hearing...

25 days ago

The 69p food Brits should eat 'twice a week' to 'lower blood pressure'

26 days ago

Boots announces huge update impacting over-65s this month

27 days ago

GP confirms whether Brits should be worried about 'superflu' this winter -- EXCLUSIVE: A doctor has spoken out about the super-k strain, which is present in the UK, and...

25 days ago

NHS slashes waiting times for hundreds of armed forces personnel

27 days ago

NHS confirms minimum temperature to heat your home this winter

28 days ago

Emotional photos highlight the significance of beauty rituals in end-of-life moments

27 days ago

Brits given urgent 'American covid' warning as UK hospital admissions soar

28 days ago

Three types of cough that could signal lung cancer as NHS warns 'contact GP' -- The NHS has highlighted possible lung cancer warning signs, including certain types of coughs...

26 days ago

Brits with common skin condition may be eligible for £194.60 per week boost from DWP -- The immune related long-term skin condition comes in various forms and causes itchy and painful...

28 days ago

Cholesterol superfood that unclogs arteries is 'better than aspirin' doctor says -- A healthy diet is crucial to your overall health.

26 days ago

I'm a pharmacist — these are five surprising flu symptoms you might not know

28 days ago

Major vaccine rollout for over-65s confirmed by NHS from October 1

29 days ago

Urgent warning issued to anyone taking common painkiller or blood pressure medication - The supply issues relate to three common medicines.

27 days ago

I'm a man who got breast cancer — the NHS asked if I was menopausal

30 days ago

Victorian disease rips through UK town forcing hospital wards to close

30 days ago

Bombshell Menopause supplement investigation reveals truth about pricey pills

1 month ago

'I had a heart attack at 24 - don't ignore these warning signs'

1 month ago

Morrisons announces return of 'over 65s' rule

1 month ago

Adults given 7 ways to lower 'silent killer' blood pressure problems

1 month ago

MSE says try £2.99 heating trick to avoid touching thermostat -- Martin Lewis said that the MSE guide is one "I really wish we needn't be publishing"

28 days ago

Mum tried to hide her dementia but I had a gut feeling something was wrong -- Beth Jones is raising awareness of a rare type of dementia that can strike at any age.

1 month ago

Avoid NHS queues with private medical cover from less than £1 a day -- You could avoid NHS queues with private medical cover from less than £1 a day with the help of...

28 days ago

'Real deal' chocolate brownie recipe that's good for the stomach and blood sugar

1 month ago

I'm a GP — this is what good end of life care should look like

1 month ago

Fitness fans turn to 'great value' £70 vibration plate for at-home workouts -- The Flybird plate helps with lymphatic drainage, core strength and weight loss and is a fraction...

1 month ago

NHS confirms new rule for all A&E waiting rooms in England

1 month ago

Supermarkets in UK hit with new shelf rule from October 1

1 month ago

I met the scientist racing to cure my deadly heart condition

1 month ago

Experts issue warning over serious condition as cases expected to soar

1 month ago

'I'm a GP and this is the one food you should be eating every week from October' -- EXCLUSIVE: As we approach cold and flu season, a doctor has revealed the one type of food that...

1 month ago

I'm a nutritionist - these are 9 meal deal items I'd never buy -- EXCLUSIVE: Meal deals have become a popular lunchtime choice for people across Britain, but they...

1 month ago

Millions urged to eat 1 type of food every day for healthier heart -- A new study found that eating four to six servings per day of this one type of food could lead...

1 month ago

Number of smoke and vape breaks allowed at work - rights explained

1 month ago

NHS confirms double vaccine for pensioners aged between 65 and 80

1 month ago

Bodybuilder, 90, 'who's never been seriously ill' names five foods he eats daily - As part of his wider healthy lifestyle, the 90-year-old has shared the five foods he regularly...

1 month ago

'I'm a mum-of-three who's had cancer – this is what is really important'

1 month ago

I'm a pharmacist — here's my top recommendation as flu season begins

1 month ago

Brits urged to eat 5 foods to lower heart disease risk - full list

1 month ago

9 COMMON HEALTH CONDITIONS STATE PENSIONERS CAN GET WEEKLY £76 FOR

1 month ago

Pesto pasta will be deliciously 'nutty' and 'mildy sweet' with nutrient-packed alternative

1 month ago

I'm a psychotherapist - here are 9 ways to boost your wellbeing before winter

1 month ago

NHS confirms vaccine rollout for older adults in England from October -- The rollout will target when respiratory viruses reach their peak.

1 month ago

The NHS refused to send an ambulance to me — I could have died -- EXCLUSIVE: Ediz Mevlit feared for his life as his heart rate rocketed - but was purportedly told...

1 month ago

Horror blood pressure warning issued to older adults as doctor reveals seven simple fixes -- Dr Naveed Asif, GP at The London General Practice, said high blood pressure was often referred...

1 month ago

War hero launches urgent donor appeal after life-threatening diagnosis

1 month ago

Owners of 8 dog breeds told to watch out this autumn for health condition

1 month ago

Three quarters of parents admit prioritising children's health over their own wellbeing -- Parents neglect their own health while prioritising their children's wellbeing - but this can...

1 month ago

Groundbreaking trial seeks thousands of Brits to test superbug vaccine

1 month ago

'I'm a child psychologist - these are my 7 tips for stress-free check-ups for kids'

1 month ago

Pensioner, 80, sees legs amputated after doctors miss common condition

1 month ago

'I watched surgery performed through a patient's belly button - it's a game changer'

1 month ago

I'm a GP — these are the early signs of dementia you shouldn't ignore -- Express health columnist Dr Azeem Majeed explains what to do if you notice changes in yourself...

1 month ago

'Picky eater' parents turn to dietician-approved 'chocolate milk' for 80p a day -- 'My three-year-old just eats chicken nuggets and fries. But he drinks this every day, and he...

1 month ago

Optometrist says 'look for colour' and 'eat more than 5 a day' for good eye health -- Francesca Marchetti has given advice as food price rise

1 month ago