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Daily Express - Health

Urgent new 'health risk' alert over popular meal ingredient -- The Food Standards Agency issued a new warning on Saturday

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New data 'shows common drink slashes heart disease risk by 22%'

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We need a new PM now – I know what it's like battling to survive while MPs squabble

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Here's how to be happy in 10 steps – spoiler alert, it's not about the big things

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Surprising health benefit of red wine and how it can lower cholesterol

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Doctor says his 'number 1' superfood has 'highest vitamin C of any food out there'

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New UKHSA sickness bug alert as it can spread 'more easily'

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Red flags of 'silent' cancer affecting thousands of UK women - These warning signs are easy to dismiss - but knowing what they could be might end up saving a life

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Boots issues alert to customers with repeat prescriptions in May

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UK nasal spray warning - do not use for more than 5 consecutive days

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This simple morning habit could turbocharge fat burning

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Meningitis symptoms: Key signs to know as Reading outbreak leaves one dead

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Surprising common medication also reduces asthma and migraines

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Major study finds weight loss jabs slash sick days -- The revolutionary medication is helping boost productivity in Britain.

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Get £10 off when you spend £50 at Sports Direct with this great deal

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One surprising thing can block weight loss and trigger food cravings -- A study presented at Europe's largest obesity conference has revealed a common cause of for...

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Bombshell study of UK obesity makes shock claim -- Researchers studied trends since the 1980s in 200 countries.

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30-SECOND CHAIR TEST COULD SHOW IF YOU ARE AT RISK OF EARLY DEATH

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3 ACTIVITIES PROVEN TO SLASH YOUR RISK OF GETTING 'SILENT KILLER' DISEASE

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'I was diagnosed with blood cancer at 28 due to a warning sign I never expected'

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Daily weight loss pill could help millions avoid obesity

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Doctor's warning to one in three Brits who suffer from condition that 'weighs heavy' -- A doctor has issued a warning to those suffering from the common condition and shared how to...

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NHS new 'revolutionary' 60-second jab treats 14 cancers as Dr Hilary shares 'good news' -- New NHS pembrolizumab immunotherapy injection has been praised by Dr Hilary Jones

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Doctor explains what hantavirus cruise ship data shows about the spread of the infection -- The 20 British passengers from the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak have returned to the UK

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Obesity expert issues warning over lift capacity — 'we need to supersize' An obesity expert has warned manufacturers are not taking note of rising average passenger weight.

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Warning after 'white glow' in boy's eye leads to cancer diagnosis

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Five million Brits 'unaware' they have 'silent killer' condition - check eight things now

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UK issues new health warning to anyone taking finasteride

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Anyone taking loperamide diarrhoea tablets given new alert

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Dr Xand's 'number one' rule to avoid getting sick on holiday

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Dr Xand shares 'number one danger' to travellers that isn't 'strange diseases' -- The BBC expert revealed travellers should be more concerned about just getting ill on holiday

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The eight common foods can boost healthy ageing and prevent heart disease -- A diet rich in certain foods could protect DNA from damage

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Grass pollen levels are rising – experts say avoid these 4 drinks with antihistamines -- Many of these drinks significantly reduce antihistamine absorption.

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Eat 2 17p pieces of fruit a day 'and see cholesterol levels drop' -- Scientists found eating the fruit was vital - just juice didn't have the same effect

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Morrisons puts NHS advice on signs of cancer on bath and shower gels

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Pharmacist shares hay fever trick to stop symptoms in May – and it's not tablets

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World Health Organisation shares seven key methods to stop hantavirus

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'I'm a doctor - here are 7 simple ways to beat hay fever'

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I starred in Sharpe, Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones – this is how I unwind -- EXCLUSIVE: Sean Bean, Zoe Ball, Ariana Grande and a host of celebs have a new way keeping...

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Health update for Brit passengers of hantavirus ship - what next 72 hours will be like -- They will be taken to a "managed setting for clinical assessment and testing".

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Bombshell study reveals surprise trick that could help thousands of Brits beat obesity -- One big change could help people better manage their weight.

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No, you're not imagining it, hayfever is becoming much more common – here's what do to

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'I'm a doctor - this vegetable can naturally lower your blood pressure'

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May warning as Brits face 'increased risk' of 'burning' condition - As the UK experiences warmer weather, a doctor is warning about the "perfect storm" that can...

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The 1 biggest mistake hay fever sufferers are still making

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Hantavirus cruise ship Britons to isolate at Merseyside hospital

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Common habit adds years to your face — not smoking, sun or alcohol

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'I'm a pharmacist - here's 3 ways to stop hay fever in its tracks in May'

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James Martin's simple exercise that helps him maintain 3st weight loss as he avoids gym

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Cancer treatment is a world of waiting – but one thing will bring purpose in meantime

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Your next family day out: Free English Heritage pass for Express Premium subscribers

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Cheap and easy to make drink could help you lose weight -- It has both appetite-suppressing and hydrating properties

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Britons urged to put their socks in the freezer this month -- A sleep expert has shared her top tips for getting a full night's rest.

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'I'm a doctor - this two-minute habit could help bring down cholesterol levels'

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Warning as 10 key factors could put your brain at risk of dementia says new study

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Hantavirus symptoms people are urged to look out for after cruise ship outbreak -- The recent cruise ship outbreak has been linked to eight cases and three deaths.

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Mum loses 17st in a year after online shaming video – no surgery or weight loss jabs

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'I had 2 widowmaker heart attacks at 32 after I dismissed the symptoms as something else'

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Women now turn to AI for health advice as pain ignored by healthcare professionals

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Doctor explains what you need to know about hantavirus as 3 evacuated from cruise ship

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'I'm 43 - this SPF absorbs quickly and doesn't slide under foundation' -- The Eucerin Age Defence Lightweight Sunscreen Lotion is proving popular thanks to its...

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Dr Punam explains when 'tiredness' could be 'sign of something sinister' -- The BBC doctor urged people to check with their GP if their tiredness hits certain criteria

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Viral infection outbreak in UK seaside town sparks warning letters to parents -- A Hepatitis A outbreak has been identified across three households in a UK town.

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Major shortage warning issued over vital drug taken by 1000s

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'I'm a doctor and here's why the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak is so scary'

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Eating this common food five times a week 'could cut Alzheimer's risk by 27%' Researchers found this food appeared to promote good brain health.

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3 COMMON HABITS NEUROLOGIST AVOIDS TO 'REDUCE RISK OF STROKE'

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UK households issued bathroom warning in May

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Keir Starmer shares hantavirus outbreak 'wider public risk' update

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Doctor issues important advice to anyone planning a BBQ

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'AI detects disease years before doctors' in bombshell cancer breakthrough

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Asthma patients using salbutamol blue inhalers told contact GP as 'dangerous' alert issued

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EasyJet '48-hour rule' for passengers with medical conditions to get 'free extra bag' -- EasyJet allows passengers with certain medical conditions to carry an additional bag on board...

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RAC shares simple change that can ease hay fever symptoms for drivers -- If you need to get the wheel but have hey fever, this could be idealfor safer driving and...

11 days ago

Surprising side-effect of weight loss medication revealed by new research -- EXCLUSIVE: You don't have to be on appetite-suppressing drugs to enjoy their benefits, according...

12 days ago

The 33 pence superfood hiding in your fridge

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Doctor warns of 'significant' lifestyle habit driving cancer increase

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Red flag symptom of cancer you can only spot at night -- Cancer affects 1 in 2 people in the UK and this symptom is only possible to spot at night.

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'Rationing' warning issued over serious shortage of common blood pressure medicine

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Make any vegetable tasty with three ingredients used by world's longest living people

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'Toughest' UK cities to find an NHS dentist revealed - is yours on the list?

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Heart surgeon names 4 diet factors 'proven to shorten life'

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'I'm a nutrition coach – this 45p supplement helped me drop 3cm from my waist in a month' -- The personal trainer says a pill dulled a post-Christmas sugar pull.

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Scientists make lung cancer breakthrough thanks to 'brave' patients like Lydia -- EXCLUSIVE: Samples donated by patients have helped researchers better understand how the disease...

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Households told to avoid 1 drink on Saturday -- That delicious drink is best avoided this weekend.

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OPINION - Patients are being forced to risk irreversible damage to their spines – this must end now

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Outbreak travel alerts as 19 countries hit with viruses and diseases May 2026

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NHS issues 'check your skin now' warning over illness that kills thousands - The NHS has urged the public to check for symptoms and warning signs

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18-month warning for anyone stopping Ozempic or Wegovy

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Recurring nightmares could be a warning sign of serious health condition, expert warns

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Major UK ban hailed 'historic' as Sir Chris Whitty issues new law alert

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Hitting NHS diet goal daily helps skin 'look more healthy and plump'

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Marie Curie nurse reveals powerful 'end of life lessons' from terminal patients

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Not weekly or fortnightly – vets reveal exactly how much you should wash your dog

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Full list of side effects as urgent UK recall issued for popular medication -- The recall affects a common pill taken by millions of Britons.

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NHS April 29 update for patients with hospital referrals and appointments -- The NHS has issued the update so that patients at every acute NHS trust in England can now check...

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NHS dementia patients 'mislabelled as aggressive and violent', medics warn -- Radiographers have called for more to be done to support patients with dementia while having...

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UK stroke postcode lottery fears as patients face 'stark' treatment inequalities

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Common drink could increase dementia risk says study

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Heart doctor warns one drink is 'liquid death' – it's not alcohol -- 'Just don't drink them.'

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UK households urged to close windows at night-time this weekend

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Vernon Kay touches on struggle with 'many ailments' including 'losing my memory'

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One-a-day drink 'raises heart disease risk' says cardiologist - and it's not coffee

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Urgent Sertraline recall issued April 28 over 'Citalopram packaging error'

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Veterinary nurse warns against dogs drinking from common water bowl -- A veterinary nurse has warned that it could pose serious health risks

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'Faces of doctors' confirmed diagnosis after non-pregnant woman 'lactated' -- Laura Rowley said there was a moment that 'said it all'

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'I'm a doctor and here are 3 easy and effective ways to deal with heartburn' -- One A&E doctor with more than 500,000 followers on TikTok has revealed three simple ways to...

19 days ago

Dr Amir Khan's health advice as he says 'you're not imagining this'

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Travel warning for Brits over 'serious' illness

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A third of Gen Zs prioritize fitness goals when planning their holiday getaways - One in 10 Gen Zs admit access to a gym is more important to them than good weather.

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Zac Efron shares the '12-hour rule' he swears by to 'stay ripped'

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Orthopaedic surgeon's '48-hour' warning for anyone with specific symptom today

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19 disabilities that mean you could qualify for Blue Badge parking permit

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I'm a doctor and I nearly didn't spot my own cancer symptoms - this is my advice

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'I smoked for 30 years before getting lung cancer — phasing out tobacco is right'

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BBC doctor shares 'what you need to know' about antihistamines

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Change your cooking in these six ways and help yourself to live longer -- EXCLUSIVE: Dr David Cox has spent the last three years speaking to experts on ageing about...

18 days ago

Blue Zones expert shares 'superfood' you should eat daily to live longer -- A longevity expert has shared a 'superfood' that could help you live longer

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Michael Mosley's Just One Thing hails key vitamin to ward off dementia -- Mosley once said there's "mounting evidence that in high doses it may even protect you from...

20 days ago

Marathon legend Paula Radcliffe names breakfast items she eats before running

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Musculoskeletal specialist tells Brits 'act fast' if they feel pain and 'don't ignore it'

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Five habits that speed up ageing named by doctor — alcohol not on the list -- Five habits that speed up ageing named by doctor - alcohol not on the list

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TV GP says one symptom in patients 'scares me - for good reason'

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I'm a doctor — swap out this item from your Sunday roast to cut heart attack risk

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My cancer is fighting back against treatment – now comes the hardest part

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Doctor warns brushing teeth at this time could 'wear down' enamel and gums

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Little-known factors 'increase your risk of cancer' - not smoking or drinking -- While smoking, a poor diet and too much alcohol are well-known cancer risk factors, Macmillan...

19 days ago

NHS GP issues 'little-known breakfast' alert to anyone taking common pill for hay fever -- As pollen levels soar across the UK, a BBC doctor has issued a 'little-known' warning to anyone...

22 days ago

Medical miracle as British girl born blind has sight restored by pioneering new treatment -- Doctors used a modified virus to deliver healthy copies of the gene directly into the back of...

22 days ago

Nearly half of runners say a run 'doesn't count' unless they've tracked it on a device

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Terrifying reason Brits are experiencing more heart attacks and strokes

22 days ago

Mum's brain cancer symptoms dismissed as 'stress' by GP - Libby Woolaston, 32, from Wolverhampton, claims three doctors dismissed her concerns.

21 days ago

New three-in-one blood pressure pill cuts stroke risk by almost 40%

22 days ago

'I'm glad I had double mastectomy after mammogram failed to detect tumour'

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NHS App outage left millions unable to access vital health services

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Millions of NHS patients emailed 'two-day' prescription alert

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Woman paralysed after mistaking rare condition for back ache

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'I'm a doctor and this is when you should be concerned about stomach pain'

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I'm a personal trainer – don't make these rookie mistakes if you're inspired to get fit -- As nearly 60,000 runners prepare for this weekend's London Marathon, with hundreds of thousands...

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Brits avoid seeking medical advice due to embarrassment and fear of bad news -- Brits worried about seeing their doctor are brushing off headaches or stomach aches - which...

21 days ago

Symptom in front of the TV you 'shouldn't ignore' that could indicate dementia -- Things you normally do "without thinking", can become "confusing"

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I'm a doctor — remove this one food from your fry-up breakfast to cut blood pressure

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'I'm a neurologist - taking this popular supplement could be toxic'

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A quarter of Brits are sleep deprived, averaging only 5 hours per night -- Some Brits are getting less than six hours' sleep a night - and it's making pain worse, while...

24 days ago

Donald Trump 'suffers complete collapse' on live TV as he admits 'fear of falling'

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Everything you need to know as Ramipril users told to check capsules

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Why hay fever season 'now lasts weeks longer' than in the 1990s

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Monty Don's favourite tea he drinks every morning is delicious and helps you 'live longer'

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Brits given urgent long Covid warning as cases soar in UK -- Health officials are warning Brits to check for symptoms as long Covid has 'not gone away'.

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NHS issues alert for condition that 'affects everyone differently' -- The condition has no cure and patients will likely need multiple treatments

23 days ago

Urgent new Ramipril blood pressure medication alert as patients should 'contact pharmacy' -- The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued an alert

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'My wife died aged 46 from rare disease after just one symptom'

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New update given as cakes and biscuits 'contaminated by rodents'

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'My son died of an allergic reaction — the National Allergy Strategy will save lives' EXCLUSIVE: Helen Blythe helped shape the National Allergy Strategy after losing her son Benedict.

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'I had stage 3 bowel cancer – pioneering new treatment has seen it melt away'

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Households with wood burners issued health warning by doctor - 'even small amounts'

25 days ago

Drivers with common health condition told 'swipe your car dashboard'

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DWP benefits claims for food issues surge by 500%

26 days ago

Blue Badge parking -13 places you cannot park including huge area with special rule

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People that got Covid may still have 'signature in the blood'

26 days ago

Davina McCall confesses 'it ruins you' as she sheds light on wincing home mishap -- Davina McCall stated "it would be terrible" as she spoke about the incident during a recent...

26 days ago

The midlife disorder 'on the increase' – soaring among 40s and 50s women -- EXCLUSIVE: Referrals for eating disorders have risen by around a fifth since Covid, and experts...

26 days ago

I'm a diabetes doctor — follow these three steps to put Type 2 into remission -- EXCLUSIVE: A consultant explains how to get blood sugar levels back on track.

25 days ago

Putin's victims being spared death thanks to AI and incredible advances in medicine

26 days ago

Pet owners told what to do after returning to house after dog walk

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Top cardiologist pinpoints two key steps to enjoy 'golden decade' of health -- EXCLUSIVE: Prof John Deanfield says you should treat your health like a pension.

25 days ago

Doctor's warning as waking up in the 'middle of the night' could signal serious problem

27 days ago

My brother jetted 3,300-miles - that emergency flight saved my life

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Hay fever sufferers urged to try 1 'life-changing' thing most people don't know about

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Pensioners over 75 urged to get new Covid jab as 'immunity wanes'

27 days ago

'I have binge-eating disorder but can't get NHS help - I'm screaming into the void' -- EXCLUSIVE: Zoe Hazel described how it feels to live with the debilitating condition.

28 days ago

I'm perfect patient to bust bizarre NHS conspiracy theory – don't listen to tinfoil hats -- OPINION - ROBERT FISK: Not all conspiracy theories are a matter of life and death - but this one...

28 days ago

NHS advises pregnant women to take key vitamin for baby's brain and spine development -- The NHS has urged people to consider taking a key vitamin as it could help during and before...

28 days ago

Common skin condition may trigger arthritis 'at any age'

28 days ago

10 LIFE LESSONS TERMINAL PATIENTS ALWAYS SHARE, SAYS END-OF-LIFE NURSE

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NHS GP says anyone still tired after sleeping should get checked for medical condition - The exhaustion that still clings after a full night of sleep and constant infections could be...

27 days ago

Brits told to shut windows as 'perfect storm' hits UK

29 days ago

Wife shares heartbreak as husband dies 11 days after covid jab

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I'm a skincare expert — look for 2 things on sunscreen bottles to avoid cancer

29 days ago

'I've had IBS for 30 years' but £1.60-a-day change means 'I have no pain or bloating'

29 days ago

Ultra-processed foods 'strong concerns' alert as new UKRI study reveals health fears

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New weight loss jabs 'too good to be true' warning from pharmacies

1 month ago

Alzheimer's bombshell as meds 'make no difference' and 'cause bleeding' -- The new Cochrane review found anti-amyloid drugs designed to slow Alzheimer's disease showed...

1 month ago

NHS window and door advice as most of England set for 'high' pollen levels -- Parts of the UK will see high pollen levels towards the end of this week

1 month ago

NHS-approved diet for people trying to lower cholesterol naturally -- High cholesterol can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke, but you can help lower it...

1 month ago

Cholesterol superfoods for heart health — doctor names 6 best fish

1 month ago

'I had Type 2 diabetes – four simple changes got me out of the danger zone'

1 month ago

Boots pharmacist says 2 things in your home could be 'secret hay fever pollen magnets' -- A pharmacist has highlighted two things that could be making symptoms worse.

1 month ago

Dr Amir Khan reveals why you 'keep waking up at 3am' every night

1 month ago

Wegovy obesity patients to see major change from April 14 with new jab option

1 month ago

Top five side effects of weight loss jabs reported by patients as almost half affected

1 month ago

Investigation as mysterious illness kills five people abroad

1 month ago

Woman left 'like alien' after 28 years of eczema cream believes it's to blame -- Rosemary Hook, 29, was prescribed the cream since she was three months old

1 month ago

'I'm a neurologist - this hobby is the one of the best things for your brain' -- Actively participating in this hobby is best, according to the expert

1 month ago

'I'm a cardiac nurse — these 7 exercises could help slash your heart disease risk by 35%' -- EXCLUSIVE: A British Heart Foundation senior cardiac nurse explains how different exercises...

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