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Daily Express - Health

12 symptoms of American Covid XFG strain to look for right now -- Covid activity has increased in the UK and is circulating at low levels.

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POLL - Should we bring back masks?

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

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

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Two-thirds of Brits accept poor sleep as a fact of life despite negative effects

22 hours ago

NHS 'stay at home' advice as American Covid XFG strain explodes

23 hours ago

I have an inoperable brain tumour - why won't MPs let me die with dignity?

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

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Huge warning to anyone taking common blood pressure medication extended

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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.

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

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

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

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

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Horror warning issued after Russia 'plague lab leak' - 'particularly serious'

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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

3 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.

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TV doctor explains the science behind 5 common symptoms you may experience every day -- "Most of these symptoms are completely harmless, but if they're persistent or affecting your...

7 hours ago

Pharmacist advises women in menopause to 'check plant-based milk labels' -- Mike Wakeman has issued advice on nutrition

3 days ago

I'm a GP — these are the basics all men should know about prostate cancer

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Blood pressure drug urgently recalled after common tablet fails safety test

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

3 days ago

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

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'Unimaginable' — medics treat children with complex injuries in Gaza -- Yaqoub Shehab, 6, has endured 15 surgeries to help him walk again.

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Why Brits are travelling to Croatia for dentistry — 'I fell asleep during a filling' -- EXCLUSIVE: Express health editor Hanna Geissler visited a private clinic treating rising numbers...

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Dr Amir Khan lists 9 things patients 'don't need to apologise for' in GP appointments -- TV GP Dr Amir Khan has shared nine things patients need not apologise for in a TikTok video,...

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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.

3 hours ago

'I'm a GP - 3 things a cholesterol result can and can't tell you about your heart health'

4 days ago

The seven warning signs you should get a hearing test - Brits 'wait 10 years too long'

4 days ago

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

4 days ago

Boots announces huge update impacting over-65s this month

4 days ago

GP confirms whether Brits should be worried about 'superflu' this winter

5 days ago

NHS slashes waiting times for hundreds of armed forces personnel -- EXCLUSIVE: A partnership between the health service and Defence Medical Services aims to get...

3 days ago

NHS confirms minimum temperature to heat your home this winter -- Temperatures are starting to turn colder now that autumn has arrived.

3 days ago

Emotional photos highlight the significance of beauty rituals in end-of-life moments -- A final touch of lipstick may sound trivial but it can become the one thing that keeps dignity...

3 days ago

Brits given urgent 'American covid' warning as UK hospital admissions soar -- Brits have been warned about a rise in Covid cases and hospital admissions as the latest...

6 days ago

Three types of cough that could signal lung cancer as NHS warns 'contact GP'

6 days ago

Brits with common skin condition may be eligible for £194.60 per week boost from DWP

6 days ago

Cholesterol superfood that unclogs arteries is 'better than aspirin' doctor says

6 days ago

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

6 days ago

Major vaccine rollout for over-65s confirmed by NHS from October 1 -- The rollout comes ahead of the peak time for winter viruses.

7 days ago

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

7 days ago

I'm a man who got breast cancer — the NHS asked if I was menopausal -- A report found two thirds of men were unaware they could get breast cancer.

7 days ago

Victorian disease rips through UK town forcing hospital wards to close

7 days ago

Bombshell Menopause supplement investigation reveals truth about pricey pills

8 days ago

'I had a heart attack at 24 - don't ignore these warning signs' EXCLUSIVE: A woman in her 20s shared the harrowing experience of having a heart attack.

3 days ago

Morrisons announces return of 'over 65s' rule

9 days ago

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

9 days ago

MSE says try £2.99 heating trick to avoid touching thermostat

9 days ago

Mum tried to hide her dementia but I had a gut feeling something was wrong

9 days ago

Avoid NHS queues with private medical cover from less than £1 a day

9 days ago

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

9 days ago

I'm a GP — this is what good end of life care should look like -- Express health columnist Dr Azeem Majeed sets out how to approach conversations about end of...

10 days 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...

10 days ago

NHS confirms new rule for all A&E waiting rooms in England -- The rule will be extended to all hospital A&E departments across England.

11 days ago

Supermarkets in UK hit with new shelf rule from October 1

11 days ago

I met the scientist racing to cure my deadly heart condition

11 days ago

Experts issue warning over serious condition as cases expected to soar -- With doctors predicting a sharp rise over the next decade, here's how to protect yourself

7 days ago

'I'm a GP and this is the one food you should be eating every week from October'

11 days ago

I'm a nutritionist - these are 9 meal deal items I'd never buy

11 days ago

Millions urged to eat 1 type of food every day for healthier heart

11 days ago

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

11 days ago

NHS confirms double vaccine for pensioners aged between 65 and 80 -- The vaccine reduces the risk of developing serious health issues.

12 days 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...

12 days ago

'I'm a mum-of-three who's had cancer – this is what is really important' -- Living longer isn't just a number; it's about enjoying your healthiest life. Broadcaster and...

9 days ago

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

12 days ago

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

11 days ago

9 common health conditions state pensioners can get weekly £76 for - Pensioners with eligible conditions can get extra income to help with living costs.

11 days ago

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

13 days ago

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

13 days ago

NHS confirms vaccine rollout for older adults in England from October

13 days ago

The NHS refused to send an ambulance to me — I could have died

13 days ago

Horror blood pressure warning issued to older adults as doctor reveals seven simple fixes

14 days ago

War hero launches urgent donor appeal after life-threatening diagnosis

14 days ago

Owners of 8 dog breeds told to watch out this autumn for health condition -- Dog owners of 8 particular breeds are being cautioned as they may be at a higher risk of one...

14 days ago

£10 off when you spend £20 on No7 products at Boots -- Pick up your Daily Express or Sunday Express to get your hands on this great money-off deal

11 days 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...

15 days ago

Groundbreaking trial seeks thousands of Brits to test superbug vaccine

15 days ago

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

15 days ago

Pensioner, 80, sees legs amputated after doctors miss common condition -- Medics told Nic Olsen to use insoles and take cholesterol tablets, missing a condition that...

16 days ago

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

16 days ago

I'm a GP — these are the early signs of dementia you shouldn't ignore

16 days ago

'Picky eater' parents turn to dietician-approved 'chocolate milk' for 80p a day

16 days ago

Optometrist says 'look for colour' and 'eat more than 5 a day' for good eye health

16 days ago

Victorian disease rips through UK as map reveals virus hotspots - check your area now -- A doctor has urged parents to get their children vaccinated as she explained it is the best way...

17 days ago

NHS launches urgent 'one million' appeal after organ donations plummet -- Schoolboy Ollie Joliff, 10, is alive today thanks to a young donor.

17 days ago

Hollyoaks star reveals lifelong battle with painful condition -- EXCLUSIVE: Jessica Fox, 43, regularly suffers attacks, which can include pain, tingling and loss...

14 days ago

Living longer means living better – here's how to get started

17 days ago

Brits urged to check six things to lower risk of dementia

17 days ago

Brits issued urgent cold medication warning after student ends up on life support - The university student is thankfully doing okay now.

16 days ago

Cold weather can be a killer – here's how to manage autumn health changes

18 days ago

I picked up my grandchild and broke my spine

18 days ago

Craving chocolate 'may be warning' one crippling medical condition is about to strike

18 days ago

'I'm a GP - there is 1 kitchen item I never use'

18 days ago

New warning issued over leaving bedroom lights on at night - 'weakens the heart'

18 days ago

'I'm a GP - stop eating 2 things in a Full English to slash bowel cancer risk'

18 days ago

The 'immune-boosting' autumn soup recipe doctors swear by for cold season -- As the weather gets colder, a hearty soup can support your immune system and ward off the autumn...

19 days ago

I've had four cancers in 40 years — these were the signs for each -- Grandmother Susan Gasson, 75, has been treated for four types of tumours.

20 days ago

'Hope for more precious time' after green light for breast cancer drug -- Women have told of their immense relief after a two-year battle for the drug.

20 days ago

Brits urged to eat 9 foods for lower blood pressure

20 days ago

Anne Robinson reveals 'how she wants to be remembered' as health deteriorates

21 days ago

I didn't take my blood pressure seriously — until a doctor said these two terrifying words -- EXCLUSIVE: Charmaine Rowe was told she had high blood pressure in her early 30s and experienced...

17 days ago

Anyone with 'clicky' knees issued important message and told 'see GP' advice

21 days ago

Eating this common superfood could help stave off heart disease

22 days ago

Oncologist warns of signs under nails and other 'hidden' areas to check

22 days ago

I'm a GP — here's how to access all your medical records online

23 days ago

Donating blood for the first time had me scratching my head over 1 thing -- The NHS Blood and Transplant service says 'the blood you give is a lifeline in an emergency and...

23 days ago

Brits urged to eat one fruit to slash risk of heart disease -- There are a number of lifestyle choices you can make to keep your heart healthy, including...

24 days ago

Doctor warns hair accessory could leave you with bald patch -- A common hair accessory has been linked to localised hair loss in a new study

24 days ago

NHS doctors prescribing drugs linked to dementia risk without warning patients

24 days ago

I'm a medical expert - here are the best ways to avoid flu and common colds this autumn

24 days ago

Don't let a weak bottom put your health at risk as you age - it's your engine room - We live in a culture fascinated by shapely bottoms. But how often do we acknowledge the impact...

22 days ago

The 12 new conditions UK pharmacists can now treat without you seeing a GP first

25 days ago

Number of daily steps 'linked to 47% lower death risk' and it's not 10,000

25 days ago

The seven easily missed 'warning signs' of 'terrifyingly deadly' pancreatic cancer

25 days ago

Doctor names list of migraine triggers — one is 9/10

25 days ago

Graeme Souness chokes back tears in upsetting GMB interview - 'it was sent by the devil'

26 days ago

Complete £16.57 weekly shop to improve heart health - full list of 11 cheap items

26 days ago

The simple £1.50 snack that can help reduce blood pressure -- The common snack is packed with potassium which supports cardiovascular health and lower blood...

22 days ago

7 DAILY HABITS THAT CAN RAISE YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE -- Small, everyday habits repeated consistently over time can quietly contribute to higher blood...

26 days ago

'I'm a doctor – do not touch your face on a plane' -- A dermatologist has issued advice as the trend of in-flight skincare routines rises.

23 days ago

'They never heard our voices!' Heartbreaking scenes as assisted dying bill rejected by MPs

26 days ago

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27 days ago

Former UK chief scientist issues horror '50% chance this kills us all' warning -- He fears it may take over.

28 days ago

Brain expert sends warning to anyone who drinks wine to feel less stressed

28 days ago

Nearly half of Brits have tried social media sleep hacks – but few say they actually work

28 days ago

Jeremy Clarkson 'plans to live for six more years' after cancer battle

28 days ago

NHS issues new September warning over 'silent killer'

28 days ago

I'm a doctor — here's why you might have an unusual blood pressure reading -- Dr Pauline Swift explains why one worrying reading may not be reason to panic.

25 days ago

Warning issued as how you drink tea and coffee could triple risk of cancer -- The new study found that those who drank hot drinks in this way were at three times the risk.

29 days ago

Shocking scale of A&E waits at NHS hospitals revealed -- Experts called for social care to reform to improve flow through hospitals.

29 days ago

I'm a heart doctor — this is what your blood pressure numbers mean

29 days ago

My wife's devastating motor neurone disease can't stop her from helping others

29 days ago

Seven in 10 people caring for loved with chronic illness struggle with mental health - Seven in 10 adults with a loved one living with a chronic health condition say it has taken a...

28 days ago

Nutritionist urges over 50s to embrace fibre at breakfast for better health

1 month ago

One thing may be linked to 22% of bowel cancers worldwide

29 days ago

NHS advice for pregnant and breastfeeding women while taking atorvastatin

1 month ago

Japanese walking method 'gives cardiovascular boost' and 'good for beginners'

1 month ago

Introducing the £3 superfood kids will actually want to eat

1 month ago

I'm a doctor — here's how to check your blood pressure at home

1 month ago

Warning issued to millions of Brits taking paracetamol regularly -- Millions have been warned that taking this painkiller regularly could raise the risk for stroke...

1 month ago

Urgent warning issued over social care funding to support ageing UK population -- Without bold, effective reform, social care will soon prove unaffordable

1 month ago

Health warning to anyone using wooden utensils as 'you could get ill' -- People have been warned that, despite spreading over social media, this is something that they...

1 month ago

'I'm a GP — here's how to avoid infections as kids go back to school'

1 month ago

Major 'mixing pills' warning issued to pensioners as '1,000 a day' end up in A&E

1 month ago

I felt fit and healthy – but Army medical revealed I was suffering a chronic disease -- It affects a staggering seven million Britons but only half of patients know they are ill...

1 month ago

The million-to-1 disease so rare if I don't wake my daughter every 4 hours she could die

1 month ago

UK prostate cancer trial uses energy waves to tackle erectile dysfunction

1 month ago

The £4 item that can lower blood pressure in just 20 days

1 month ago

'Dementia drug' to be offered to over 55s in UK

1 month ago

The one 70p snack that can help reduce your blood pressure risk -- This affordable snack could be good news for your heart.

1 month ago

'I'm a dentist – these are the five foods most likely to crack a tooth' -- While healthy teeth are strong enough to withstand normal chewing, biting down unexpectedly on...

1 month ago

Blood pressure can be lowered with 1 household item -- The supplement could be "a valuable tool" for certain people, researchers say.

1 month ago

Warning as 'controversial' blood pressure check changes come into force - 'real risk'

1 month ago

British patients 'first to trial next-generation dementia drug' from next week

1 month ago

NHS confirms double vaccine for older adults aged 65-80

1 month ago

Britain must embrace 'golden era for dementia research', top experts say

1 month ago

Dr Amir Khan says stop throwing away one food scrap and 'your body will thank you'

1 month ago

'Invasive disease-carrying mosquito' confirmed to be in UK in new update

1 month ago

I'm a GP — this is what happens to tonnes of wasted NHS medicines -- Express health columnist Dr Azeem Majeed explains what happens to an estimated 3,400 tonnes of...

1 month ago

Blood pressure warning issued for five million Brits -- Five million people in the UK are unaware they are living with a "silent killer."

1 month ago

Ray Winstone makes major lifestyle change in bid to 'stick around for kids' -- Ray Winstone, who plays Bobby Glass in The Gentlemen, has talked about changes he has made to...

1 month ago

Popular sugar alternative could increase heart attack and stroke risk

1 month ago

Too many men still risking their health and well-being for this key reason

1 month ago

How often to wash your towels and keep them 'genuinely absorbent and fluffy for longer' -- There are times just looking clean might not be enough

1 month ago

I'm a nutritionist — swap butter and lard for these oils to cut heart disease risk

1 month ago

Cancer treatment at 1 time of the day 'could double survival time'

1 month ago

'My little boy survived blood cancer — these were his symptoms'

1 month ago

Brits taking common pain medication issued shortage warning

1 month ago

NHS launches free high street blood test to save Brits from 'ticking time bombs' -- The scheme could reduce the silent killer by a quarter over the next 10 years.

1 month ago

One single thing Brits can do in 90 minutes that lowers blood pressure by 9% -- People should not feel lazy or guilty for sleeping a little longer on the weekend.

1 month ago

10 SIMPLE HABITS THAT REDUCE THE RISK OF DEMENTIA -- Dementia is not a natural part of ageing.

1 month ago

NHS advice urges women taking 5 everyday medications to check medicine cabinet

1 month ago

Thyroid drug recalled due to health risks as tablets may be 'superpotent'

1 month ago

Scientist reveals why some Britons suffer nasty, swollen mosquito bites - but others don't - Bedroom windows stay open in the heat but the morning itch can turn into a hot, swelling panic...

1 month ago

Dr Amir Khan's 5 life changes that could help slash dementia risk

1 month ago

Doctor names 1 health change that 'can cut risk of dementia by half'

1 month ago

Scrambled eggs will taste 'restaurant quality' when cooked with 75p ingredient

1 month ago

Cholesterol superfood that unclogs arteries is 'better than aspirin' doctor says

1 month ago

Adding 69p ingredient to morning tea or coffee gives it a 'health boost'

1 month ago

The 6 unexpected foods that can pass on Salmonella

1 month ago

I'm a neurologist - the quickest test for dementia is just 3 hand movements -- The simple test works by activating different parts of the brain.

1 month ago

'I'm a doctor and there could be an underlying reason you feel tired all the time' -- Are you always feeling exhausted? Dr Amir Khan explains the difference between everyday...

1 month ago

MAPPED: The 10 UK areas where healthy life expectancy is less than 50 years -- Our interactive maps break down the healthy life expectancy across regions in the UK so you can...

1 month ago

The 59p 'superfood' that Brits should eat twice a week - 'keep your heart healthy'

1 month ago