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Daily Express - Health

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...

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Medical miracle as British girl born blind has sight restored by pioneering new treatment

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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

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Mum's brain cancer symptoms dismissed as 'stress' by GP

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

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'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 - An update to the healthcare app was supposed to make life easier for patients, but it has had...

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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

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Brits avoid seeking medical advice due to embarrassment and fear of bad news

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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 -- EXCLUSIVE: A medic shares a simple swap to boost heart health.

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'I'm a neurologist - taking this popular supplement could be toxic' -- You may not realise you could be at risk of lasting damage

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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...

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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

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

3 days ago

'My wife died aged 46 from rare disease after just one symptom' Katy Miles noticed something during a CrossFit class

2 days ago

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

3 days ago

'My son died of an allergic reaction — the National Allergy Strategy will save lives'

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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'

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

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DWP benefits claims for food issues surge by 500% -- A former MP has criticised the government for the rise in claims.

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Blue Badge parking -13 places you cannot park including huge area with special rule -- Blue Badge holders can park in many restricted areas but there are 12 places they must never...

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People that got Covid may still have 'signature in the blood' -- Some people were found to have the sign of Covid in their veins months after being ill

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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...

4 days ago

The midlife disorder 'on the increase' – soaring among 40s and 50s women

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I'm a diabetes doctor — follow these three steps to put Type 2 into remission

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

5 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.

3 days ago

Doctor's warning as waking up in the 'middle of the night' could signal serious problem -- You should speak to your GP if this regularly happens to you

5 days ago

My brother jetted 3,300-miles - that emergency flight saved my life -- EXCLUSIVE: When dad-of-three John Blackston, 46, was struck down again with leukaemia after...

3 days ago

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'

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'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.

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I'm perfect patient to bust bizarre NHS conspiracy theory – don't listen to tinfoil hats

6 days ago

NHS advises pregnant women to take key vitamin for baby's brain and spine development

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Common skin condition may trigger arthritis 'at any age'

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

7 days ago

NHS GP says anyone still tired after sleeping should get checked for medical condition

7 days ago

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

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Wife shares heartbreak as husband dies 11 days after covid jab -- Sheila Ward's husband Stephen died 11 days after receiving the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine in 2021

8 days ago

I'm a skincare expert — look for 2 things on sunscreen bottles to avoid cancer -- EXCLUSIVE: Dr Nora Jaafar shares everything you need to know about SPF

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'I've had IBS for 30 years' but £1.60-a-day change means 'I have no pain or bloating' -- IBS sufferers are praising Gut Wealth's sachets for helping with bloating, bowel regularity and...

5 days ago

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

8 days ago

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

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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...

8 days ago

NHS window and door advice as most of England set for 'high' pollen levels

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NHS-approved diet for people trying to lower cholesterol naturally

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Cholesterol superfoods for heart health — doctor names 6 best fish

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

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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.

10 days ago

Dr Amir Khan reveals why you 'keep waking up at 3am' every night -- The expert warned this could be caused by a serious problem

10 days ago

Wegovy obesity patients to see major change from April 14 with new jab option -- More than 1.6 million people use weight loss medication across the UK

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

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Investigation as mysterious illness kills five people abroad

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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

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'I'm a neurologist - this hobby is the one of the best things for your brain'

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'I'm a cardiac nurse — these 7 exercises could help slash your heart disease risk by 35%'

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Weight gain could be caused by 'common condition'- when to see your GP

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Common car setting can cause 'uncontrollable tiredness' if not turned off

10 days ago

Michael Mosley's much-loved diet that could ward off dementia

11 days ago

'I lost nearly three stone with no effort after finding a weight loss app on Facebook'

10 days ago

Top fitness guru reveals 3 common nutrition mistakes people make before exercise -- These common pre-workout habits could be ruining your workout - here's how to fix it.

9 days ago

Doctor explains feeling sluggish could be symptom of common condition -- Dr Barbara Kubicka explains that feeling sluggish and tired can be a sign of something that's...

11 days ago

Night-time habit could be early red flag for stroke or heart failure says doctor -- Research found that found a link between a common issue and potentially lethal outcome

11 days ago

Homemade gin goes wrong as man pricked by slow-acting 'poison' while berry picking -- The man from Hampshire had to undergo surgery thanks to his gin making.

10 days ago

I used to booze until I blacked out – now I'm a sober coach helping other binge drinkers

12 days ago

NHS offers second dose of MenB vaccine after outbreak in Kent

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Sleep expert suggests two things to change if you wake up at 3am each day

13 days ago

BBC's Naga Munchetty shares 'best' thing to say at GP appointments after health battle

13 days ago

Man, 60, diagnosed with cancer after dismissing symptoms as heartburn -- Oesophageal cancer is one of the deadliest cancers in the UK.

13 days ago

NHS issues 'April 13' patient alert in new update across England -- It comes as the final days of the latest six-day resident doctors' strike approach

13 days ago

Patients with certain type of cancer 'less likely to die' when given rare disease pill -- Women with a certain type of ovarian cancer may benefit from taking a drug used to treat a rare...

13 days ago

Breakthrough dementia drugs — what went wrong and what happens next?

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I have incurable cancer with not long left – I fear the NHS wants me dead

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Shoppers praise 'life changing' 44p-a-day solution for sleep problems and low energy - Customers have rated the tablets highly online.

6 days ago

British Veterinary Association cautionary advice over vegan diet for dog

13 days ago

NHS explains 'best way' to lower high cholesterol and all those most at risk

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Budget-friendly lunch under £1 that can lower blood pressure and diabetes risk

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

13 days ago

Omeprazole users face two major health risks with one mistake

14 days ago

UKHSA urges 'protect yourself' as highly infectious illness spreads

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Sleep faster and deeper by eating 20p fruit before going to bed -- Struggling to drift off? A simple bedtime snack could be the surprising key to deeper, more...

14 days ago

Nocturnal habit could be an early warning sign of stroke or heart failure -- Research from Flinders University found it can be linked to high blood pressure and uncontrolled...

13 days ago

UK's unhealthiest town revealed – 'largest lifespan loss per 1,000 people' -- The town will lose a combined 55 years of life in 2026 due to preventable deaths.

14 days ago

'I'm a cardiologist - here are the six things I never do after 6pm'

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Doctor's vitamin D warning as he says 'this is really important'

14 days ago

I'm a dietitian — here's my exercise, diet and supplement plan for healthy aging -- EXCLUSIVE: Dr Carrie Ruxton explains how to keep your joints, bones and muscles healthy as you age.

11 days ago

Man thought his sore throat was from dust – but sex before wife gave him cancer

14 days ago

Doctor shares UK 'fevers' update as many Brits stay indoors after 2026 surge

15 days ago

'100 per cent' diet that may 'lower Alzheimer's risk 12 per cent'

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BBC doctor says 30p pill 'eliminates hay fever symptoms' and it 'lasts for 24 hours'

15 days ago

Doctor says keep a glass of water by your bed -- Keeping a glass of room temperature water by the bed can be very helpful

15 days ago

Dr Amir Khan warns stop doing this before you go to bed -- You could be making certain symptoms "worse"

14 days ago

People with common problems 'have 35pc higher diabetes risk' -- Links have been found in a new study

15 days ago

Woman and dog diagnosed with breast cancer both undergo mastectomies

15 days ago

Doctor urges UK households to close windows this week

15 days ago

Major heart scan breakthrough could predict disease 5 years early - Oxford University researchers hope their tool will be rolled out across the NHS.

15 days ago

UK official alert over killer cough risk

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This easy daily habit may cut dementia risk by 15%

15 days ago

'Miracle' 27p hay fever 'cure' eliminates 'all symptoms' without prescription

15 days ago

Beer gardens could make common health condition 'worse' amid Met Office 'red alert'

16 days ago

'Game-changing' NHS app helps people 'feel healthier' in '10 minutes'

16 days ago

'I felt dizzy and hours later my baby and me nearly died'

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Doctor's bone loss warning to anyone on weight loss jabs -- An expert has shared a potential risk of rapid weight loss

16 days ago

New game-changing diabetes device can forecast low blood sugar hours in advance -- EXCLUSIVE: Holli Gamewell was one of the first patients to get the tech on the NHS.

15 days ago

Vaccine linked to lowering risk of Alzheimer's disease by 55 per cent -- A large study has found that the vaccine is associated with a significantly lower risk of...

17 days ago

Over-60s use savings to fund private healthcare as NHS waiting list reaches over 860,000

17 days ago

Trying one habit for a few minutes every day could cut risk of 8 major diseases

17 days ago

Julia Bradbury says 'I want to stay alive' as she's mocked for strict regimen after cancer -- Julia Bradbury has in recent years spoken frankly about the changes she's made to her lifestyle...

18 days ago

Scientists say this simple diet hack could help you lose more weight

18 days ago

Pensioner 'is eighth Brit to die after Cape Verde holiday' amid horror outbreak

18 days ago

Spring health hacks from 10 top experts — 'look to the sun'

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Full list of dementia symptoms — six little-known types of the syndrome explained

18 days ago

'Sleep doctor' shares reason people keep waking up at 3am -- A sleep expert has explained the biological reason people often wake up in the early hours of...

18 days ago

'Real husband' gives wife 'gift beyond measure' after devastating diagnosis -- A man was devastated when his wife was diagnosed with acute renal failure and was forced onto...

16 days ago

Urgent 'do not eat' warning for beef product as listeria found -- The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a warning for consumers not to eat a meat product...

19 days ago

Households urged to stop keeping flowers indoors in April

19 days ago

Common health conditions that risk licence as DVLA 'cancels 33,000'

19 days ago

Man 'told he had infection' dead aged just 22 - The mother of Zac Summers-Cameron said it could have been different

18 days ago

Specific Easter treat could reduce risk of heart disease

19 days ago

The 6 diet and lifestyle changes to 'reverse' type 2 diabetes

19 days ago

These are the reasons waking at night gets more common as you age – and how to cope

19 days ago

'Risky' symptom that could be sign of dementia 'not to ignore'

19 days ago

Common sleep position could cause wrinkles and skin ageing says doctor

20 days ago

Patients told 'what to expect' during doctors' strike and where to get NHS help

20 days ago

Wes Streeting can learn vital NHS lesson from two very different theatre encounters -- OPINION - ROBERT FISK: Battling incurable cancer makes you see what others can't.

20 days ago

The simple habit that could add years to your life -- According to the NHS, this type of exercise can help strengthen your muscles, ligaments and joints.

18 days ago

'I swapped regular coffee for a £1.50-a-day alternative and I've never slept so well' -- Shopping editor and coffee lover Tom ditched his usual cup of coffee to MOGU's mushroom blend...

18 days ago

High blood pressure 'one exercise' to 'significantly lower' it in 4 weeks say scientists

20 days ago

Full list of Covid symptoms to look out for as new Cicada variant spreads in UK

21 days ago

Martine McCutcheon opens up on health diagnosis that left her in tears -- EastEnders fans know Martine for her role as Tiffany Mitchell on the hugely popular BBC soap,...

21 days ago

NHS doctor shares 1 key reason they don't prescribe paracetamol

21 days ago

Households urged to avoid drying clothes outside this weekend

21 days ago

People born before 1966 urged to watch for this 'serious' disease symptom

21 days ago

'Dementia has a huge hidden burden — mum's care has cost around £1million'

21 days ago

Nutritionist warns this daily habit can lead to 'increased cholesterol levels' -- The health expert also spoke about the surprising health benefits of some foods

21 days ago

'Ancient herb' that reduces anxiety and helps sleep -- With Stress Awareness Month arriving in April, experts highlight how it could help manage stress

20 days ago

Two foods slash cholesterol 'similar to statins', cardiologists say -- Heart specialists have identified two foods that could help reduce cholesterol levels

20 days ago

UKHSA issues warning to anyone going for a walk this Easter

21 days ago

All Brits heading abroad told to do seven things

22 days ago

Full list of people entitled to free prescriptions as new freeze introduced - The NHS prescription charge in England has been held - here's who is eligible

21 days ago

'Powerful' fruit hailed as key to better sleep and stopping urinating at night

22 days ago

Nutritionist says 'carbs themselves are not bad' and explains which to have

22 days ago

How weight loss jabs could help you ditch boozy nights out

22 days ago

ITV Dr Amir Khan stopped microwave habit over health 'risk'

22 days ago

Simple blood test could spot dementia changes in your gut

23 days ago

The 40-minute exercise that can slash high blood pressure in just six weeks

23 days ago

New Covid strain sweeping UK 'could be most dangerous to kids' -- The new COVID Cicada variant is sweeping the UK could disproportionately affect children, an...

24 days ago

Fingernail warning sign could be early symptom of heart failure or liver disease -- Certain changes potentially indicate underlying conditions such as early-stage heart failure or...

24 days ago

Only a third of adults share health issues with new partners in first month of dating -- Adults are unlikely to discuss health issues with a new partner - and some even avoid telling...

21 days ago

Bombshell study finds vaping probably causes two types of cancer

24 days ago

UK households urged 'do not ignore' this symbol on popular item

24 days ago

Pharmacist says why he never recommends multivitamins to customers -- In a social media post, the pharmacist explained what he recommends instead

25 days ago

NHS accused of rationing hospital appointments so Labour can hit waiting list target

25 days ago

BBC expert new advice for people taking ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac after warning

25 days ago

Sex bug surging in the UK — 7 symptoms to know

25 days ago

Love Island star on why a chronic lung condition won't stop her NHS medic dream

25 days ago

Panic as Victorian era disease tears through UK city in fresh outbreak -- The city has a vaccine uptake rate far lower than is recommended by the World Health Organisation.

26 days ago

'A red dot was the first sign of illness that caused me pain for 13 years' -- Around 50,000 Britons are diagnosed with this condition every year.

26 days ago

Couple of glasses of wine before bed 'as good as hour in gym' and can help weight loss -- Studies from universities including Harvard found that resveratrol, a compound in red wine, may...

23 days ago

PT's 'incredibly effective' habit to reduce risk of serious condition affecting 3.5m

26 days ago

Households urged to chew gum before bed in April

26 days ago

Drivers over 70 warned as 33,000 motorists stripped of licence in just 4 years - Nearly 33,000 driving licences have been revoked across Great Britain due to a major safety...

25 days ago

Death toll from deadly meningitis highlighted in new report

27 days ago

If Wes Streeting wants to reform NHS, he could do worse than a visit to my GP

27 days ago

Dr Amir Khan says his '10-second' morning ritual can 'flush out toxins' and improve focus

27 days ago

'Disorientating' dementia symptom that can appear when the clocks change this weekend

27 days ago

'I had meningitis as a baby and lost both my hands, here's what you need to know'

27 days ago

'Sip one drink' all day when clocks change on Sunday and it's not coffee

27 days ago

Clocks go forward on Sunday but you can 'beat jet lag' by making 1 change -- A neuroscientist from the University of Manchester shared how you can "beat jet lag" by making a...

28 days ago

Horror as baby, 1, chokes to death 'after swallowing mum's fake fingernail' -- WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: His mother ran to their neighbours house but there was nothing...

28 days ago

Mum 'noticed something' in shower and 'assumed she was going to die' -- Vicky Keep, 51, was left wondering how she would tell her children

28 days ago

Warning issued over 5 gut-friendly foods - there's a huge catch -- Some gut friendly foods may have heart health consequences, experts have warned.

27 days ago

Brits 'embarrassed' by their bodies find it easier to talk to AI about health issues

28 days ago

Mum shares sleep consultant tip to help children adjust when clocks go forward

28 days ago

Anyone staying in a hotel this Easter told 'leave bowls of water out'

28 days ago

People with five symptoms advised to wear face masks by BBC expert

29 days ago

'I lost 10 stone in six months after eating the same meal every day' -- Holly Barron followed a strict diet to help get her weight under control.

29 days ago

'Common mistake' as doctor explains March migraine 'triggers' -- As the UK transitions from winter to spring, many migraine sufferers notice a spike in attacks

29 days ago

The 'white plague' is back — and it's becoming harder than ever to treat -- One in five cases across are going undetected as drug-resistant strains of the disease once...

29 days ago