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Daily Express - Health

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

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People in UK urged to follow 30 minute NHS 'rule' after 10am - People should remember to do this throughout the summer - not just on scorching hot days - as it...

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

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

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

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NHS crucial message to everyone taking citalopram -- People have been urged to always seek help if they are worried about any side effects

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

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NHS shakeup confirmed from 2027

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'20-minute' method to feel less tired after England v Mexico game -- The England vs Mexico match is set to be broadcast at 1am BST on Monday and the Government...

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I survived cardiac arrests, two cancers and a stroke - 2 reasons I'm still alive

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

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Cancer drug is my lifeline – but here's why I may choose to stop taking it - Daily Express Cancer Care crusader Robert Fisk offers a candid insight on battling incurable cancer.

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

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

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

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Wegovy weight loss pills on sale at major UK chain for £79 a month -- The weight loss pills are an alternative to the injections which have been available for some time

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'I have arthritis but am nearly pain-free thanks to one big change'

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I had 38 parasites in my brain after travelling — doctors didn't know what to do -- The brain worms caused terrifying seizures, headaches and paranoia.

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Symptoms to look out for as measles cases jump up again

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I asked 3 dentists thing they would never do for teeth health - two said same thing - When three dentists were asked what they would never do do their teeth health, two of them said...

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Signs you have hearing loss as people who sleep with earphones urged to change setting

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Dr Amir Khan's brutally honest thoughts on supplements as there's only 3 he takes -- "The problem with the supplement industry as a whole is that it's not regulated in the same way...

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NHS grass rule as parts of UK forecast on alert for 'very high' pollen levels

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Common supplement taken by millions for brain health has 'no benefit', new study says -- Millions of people are taking fish oil supplements daily

9 days ago

UK penicillin alert as new 'defect' notice issued

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Major maternity change announced after report on 'heartbreaking' NHS failures -- The author of a maternity investigation says such harm 'should not happen' in a wealthy country.

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This vaccine for teens could slash their cancer risk with a single dose - Express health columnist Dr Azeem Majeed explains how a vaccine offered in schools is bringing...

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'Extreme' bloating could be caused by 1 common hot drink

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PIP payments could stop if you go on holiday this summer - rules explained -- DWP could suspend your payments and ask for any overpaid money back.

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Diabetes breakthrough as NHS approves new drug that stops disease for 3 years

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NHS GP's simple '15-minute trick' to reduce morning stress and anxiety -- An NHS GP has shared a simple '15-minute trick' that could help reduce morning stress and anxiety

10 days ago

How Keir Starmer's resignation forced me to face just how much cancer changed my life

12 days ago

NHS difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke explained and when to call 999 -- With the temperatures still hitting record highs in parts of the UK, people have been reminded...

12 days ago

Dr Amir Khan reveals the 5 health conditions made worse by the heatwave

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New fexofenadine update issued as UK experiences 36C temperatures - A new UK record was set on Thursday

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Four in 10 women experience unexpected menopause symptom

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Cardiac nurse explains how people with heart conditions can stay safe in heatwave -- A cardiology expert has outlined a series of tips for how people with heart problems can stay...

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

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Boomers drink the most and exercise the least - but are the most relaxed -- Gen Z are crowned the healthiest generation, despite being three times as stressed as older age...

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Omeprazole users told 'check label' as NHS lists instructions as heat hits UK -- Omeprazole and other prescription medication users urged to check their storage labels...

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The difference between dehydration and just being thirsty

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UK government names which medications can have stronger impact during heatwave - The UK Health Security Agency stressed that hot weather 'can act to worsen existing health...

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Warning to anyone using insulin, inhalers or antidepressants during UK heatwave

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The five-minute exercise that can boost your mood and keep you alert -- Regular 'exercise snacks' could help offset the impact of sedentary time.

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Dr Amir Khan explains why women feel hot weather more than men as heatwave hits

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Dr Amir Khan ibuprofen alert as NHS GP says 'it can hinder your healing' -- The medical expert claims that people should wait before taking these common medicines as they...

14 days ago

Skin cancer symptom 'people ignore' that's not a mole

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NHS urges UK households to use 1 item before going outside -- The NHS has shared essential advice on how to correctly apply sunscreen this summer

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Doctor's 'best time' to take painkillers for maximum period pain relief

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'I'm a doctor and this is why taking your shirt off in hot weather is dangerous' Some areas of the UK are forecast to see 40-degree temperatures this week. The Met Office has...

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My life suddenly stopped one day after breakfast - you must know about AVM

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NHS issues alert to all hay fever sufferers - 'be careful' -- The NHS comes as temperatures soar across swathes of the UK, raising the risk of hay fever

17 days ago

People with accessibility needs 'missing out' on parkruns due to 'lack of confidence'

19 days ago

The free at-home test that only takes a few minutes and could save your life -- EXCLUSIVE: Express health columnist Dr Azeem Majeed explains why you should say 'yes' if invited...

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Football fans advised to cut certain foods to protect their sleep during World Cup

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'Ghost patients' costing NHS millions as BMA warns genuine patients at risk -- Practices are sending out letters

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Doctor urges people to 'turn sun cream bottles around'

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Two-thirds of men 'better informed buying used car' than over this vital cancer treatment - Award-winning comedy writer Jon Holmes survived prostate cancer... now he's launched a new...

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Pharmacist urges people to never eat 1 thing before bed - you won't sleep

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Heatwave warning issued over potential health issue - not sunburn or heat stroke -- Health experts are warning Brits about a potential health issue that could flare up during a...

17 days ago

GPs issue urgent alert over Ramipril and Creon medication as Government urged to act

19 days ago

Insomnia expert shares simple brain trick to help you fall asleep -- If you don't do this during the day, the expert says your brain will likely force you to do it...

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UKHSA alert for women under 25 after 'encouraging' signs

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Jon Snow's heartbreaking family life plan and hopes to 'carry on working to the grave' -- Three years before he went public with his devastating Alzheimer's diagnosis Jon Snow wrote...

18 days ago

'I had a baby at 50 as a single woman - just do it' -- Kelly Clarke decided that after a high-flying career and travelling the world she was ready to...

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

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

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Horror as man's bum 'explodes' after doctors dismiss key symptoms

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Official July 8 alert for people taking ibuprofen, insulin or furosemide

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Exact temperature that makes using a fan dangerous in heatwave

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

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Full list of people not allowed to buy Wegovy weight loss pills

21 hours ago

Top Covid scientist issues warning over pandemic vaccine access

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Urgent warning issued to Blue Badge holders after 'reports'

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Pioneering brain drug offers hope for slowing Parkinson's disease

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NHS reminder to 'shower and change' on Thursday

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Drivers urged to contact the DVLA with 189 condtions or risk £1,000 fine - full list -- Drivers have been told that if they do not act correctly, they could face serious consequences

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Rankin turns lens to scientists battling one of the world's most deadly diseases -- EXCLUSIVE: The legendary photographer has helped to highlight a crucial area of international...

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

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

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

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NHS confirms major vaccine rollout for over 65s from October

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'I retired after 17 years without a sick day and then got an incurable diagnosis' -- Andy Young, 62, was diagnosed after noticing he had gone off beer

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

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

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

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I'm a GP — here's how to avoid 'silent killer' high blood pressure

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

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Mum's dizzy spells lead to discovery forcing birth nine weeks early tomorrow -- Amy Carroll, 34, put her fainting down as a symptom

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Woman who turned down gastric band and jabs has now lost 9st -- Melanie Sivier, 38, weighed 25st at her heaviest and was a size 32

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

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Squirrel bites and stomach ache — what happens behind the scenes at NHS 111

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

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Atorvastatin alert as NHS 'cautions' on serious side effects

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UK households urged to remove flowers from home before Wednesday -- Those who suffer from allergies should take action as soon as possible.

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Mum's severe anxiety left her bedridden and 'not even able to look after son' -- Kelly Jeffery, 41, said she had a 'full mechanical breakdown' in 2022 after a relationship ended

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Cardiovascular surgeon shares 'number one' thing he will always avoid

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Dr Amir Khan issues hair loss warning as he says 'look for this number'

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Personal trainer shares biggest exercise mistakes women make during menopause

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

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

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Man has his jaw rebuilt with leg bone after horror fall chasing thief -- André Gayoso, 35, was left in a coma for 13 days after falling on a metal bar while chasing the...

4 days ago

Teen thought 'I'm too young for this' when true cause of 'period pains' found -- Gracie Mae Cooper, 19, was diagnosed after experiencing severe stomach pains

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

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Dr Amir Khan explains why people on weight loss jabs could have hair loss

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NHS postcode lottery in cancer support exposed — 'worrying picture'

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Sports scientist explains why Mexico has huge World Cup advantage over England

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Department of Health responds to calls for change to all white bread in UK -- Campaign says 'we believe it is unethical to mass medicate the entire population without their...

7 days ago

Eight in 10 Brits now track health metrics daily, from sleep to heart rate -- Brits are now actively tracking their health - from what they eat to how well they sleep and...

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Doctor shares at-home heart disease risk test using just a tape measure

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Everyday activity that can quietly take on type 2 diabetes—without changing your diet

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60P FOOD THAT COULD 'PREVENT' WEAKENING WITH AGE, DENTIST SAYS

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Scientists discover 'rare ageing disorder' that makes you age faster

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'Genuine hope' for COPD patients as new jab is rolled out on NHS

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New hope offered to blind people after lab breakthrough

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UK drivers urged to drive with windows closed from Wednesday -- The advice aligns with the Met Office's recent forecast for this week.

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Army veteran, 96, said 14 poignant words before dying - experts say it's common -- A 96-year-old grandad and Army veteran was bedbound for weeks with low blood oxygen before...

7 days ago

Parents waste 8 minutes a day 'negotiating' with kids over one key chore

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'I found my husband stone cold in bed and thought he was dead'

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UK health chiefs warn of 'one of greatest risks to health' amid rise in type of infections

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Experts warn UK's dirty air is deadly for Britons with one type of condition

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The common ingredient that can cut your bowel cancer risk when added to meals -- Some 96% of adults in the UK do not eat enough of this type of food.

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Popular beverage is 'liquid death', claims heart surgeon — it's not alcohol -- A heart surgeon warned there is a drink he "absolutely avoids"

9 days ago

Doctors settle the debate on how many steps a day you should take - it's not 10,000

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Expert reveals the one fabric you should avoid when buying bedding - 'sleep thief'

11 days ago

Could a 22p over-the-counter pill help millions of people suffering from pain?

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Experts' 9 simple things over-60s can do every morning to reduce risks of falls

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I'm a dietitian — one swap on your dinner plate could help keep blood pressure low

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'I'm a GP - this is why I ask if you've Googled your symptoms' -- It might seem like a strange question but it could help your GP better understand your concerns

11 days ago

UK drivers issued 'pollen bomb' warning – £1,000 fine -- With pollen levels set to be very high across large parts of the UK, motorists have been warned...

9 days ago

Best food for high blood pressure named — and it's just 78p

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I'm a chiropractor — follow these 3 rules for better joint and bone health

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NHS urges households to add 1 superfood to meals – even from frozen

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UK households issued cold shower warning

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Horror as passenger falls ill with Ebola on flight to Europe -- The confirmed case has sparked fears about cross-border transmission following an outbreak in...

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Psychologist shares little-known dementia symptom that appears in the afternoon -- An estimated 982,000 people are currently living in the UK with dementia, according to the...

13 days ago

'Urgent action needed' on 'silent killer' as UK records 36C temperatures

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I'm a GP — swap biscuits for this sweet treat to cut heart disease risk

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Difference between heatstroke and heat exhaustion explained — urgent symptoms

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Fresh UK health crisis spreading across 1 age group – and 3 things are to blame

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Naga Munchetty 'fainted' before BBC appearance in painful health admission

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NHS advice to cool down 'in 30 minutes' as temperatures could hit 37C

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Parents issued sunscreen warning as they are urged to do one thing this heatwave -- Parents are being urged to take extra precautions as soaring temperatures sweep across the country.

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NHS hospitals on the brink as machines breaking in 35C heatwave -- Doctors have reported 'awful' conditions as the UK heatwave continues.

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Inside the world's number 1 gym where Anthony Joshua and Hollywood stars train with locals

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UKHSA shares sign you could be overhydrating in heatwave

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Alison Hammond 'emotional' as third of Brits delay 'sight-saving' treatment due to fear

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Brain doctor shares everyday habit that might be 'first sign of migraine'

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Chafing will stop with 1 cream doctor says 'will help' as 40C heat hits UK -- As the UK's latest heatwave sends temperatures soaring to 40C, a GP specialist in dermatology...

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Surgeon's 'rule of six' to do during UK heatwave -- As the UK experiences a heatwave, joint preservation specialist Professor Paul Lee explains the...

14 days ago

The most common reason people die in hot weather - not heatstroke

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Anyone keeping statins on bedside table given urgent alert

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Brits urged to put medicines in 1 place on Wednesday

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UK health bosses issue urgent warning over common blood pressure medication

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IBS stopped me getting on with life and enjoying key moments with my children

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'Our daughter died due to poor care — the NHS trust tried to bury us'

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Urgent warning issued to anyone with a lung condition — do 9 things this week -- An expert has shared advice for 12 million people living with conditions such as asthma.

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Difference between Dementia and Alzheimer's explained -- Dementia and Alzheimer's disease are often used interchangeably, but they actually have...

15 days ago

Expert says you must avoid exercising in this four-hour time slot as 40C heat hits UK

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NHS urges Brits bitten by insects in heatwave to use ice pack for 10 minutes

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The common childhood habit that may increase risk of high blood pressure

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Hot tea and coffee guidance as UK to face at least 39C temperatures

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Doctor's heatwave tip will cool you down with just 1 household item -- A doctor has shared his go-to tip for people wanting to cool down their bodies quickly, as...

16 days ago

'Game changer' ingredient to prevent bitter coffee - and it's not syrup or sugar -- If you are fed up with bitter coffee, then this simple sugar alternative could be the one for...

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The tea and berry combination that could slash heart disease death risk

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Hot weather warning as Brits told 'call 999' if symptoms last 30 minutes

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Brits risk serious burns for a tan as extreme heatwave hits the UK

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Anyone with high blood pressure issued beta blockers and diuretics medication alert

17 days ago

Dietitian shares easy morning habit to boost gut health without supplements

17 days ago

UK households urged not to use fans from Tuesday

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Fall asleep faster in a heatwave by using expert's fan-free method -- The UK is heading for another heatwave - this is how to make sure you can sleep through the night.

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Expert issues urgent UK heatwave health alert as it could 'worsen condition' -- Heatwaves can affect several medical conditions according to an expert

16 days ago

Friendships are key to a happy old age – we're living proof of it

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Avoid common mistake - 2 areas people always forget to apply sun cream

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Oncologist urges families to ask dad 'life saving' question

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People on heart medication and metformin urged to take action this week

17 days ago

'I had prostate cancer like Jeremy Clarkson — he's done so much for farmers' -- EXCLUSIVE: Farmer Denys Fell, 75, received a shock diagnosis like the Clarkson's Farm star.

17 days ago

Dr Oscar explains new treatment for incurable condition affecting thousands -- A number of celebrities have revealed they suffer from the difficult condition, including Halsey...

18 days ago

I'm a sleep expert — these 5 'healthy' habits might be sabotaging your sleep

18 days ago

Food safety warning as Brits told to do 4 things in hot weather

18 days ago

Headache symptoms could be sign of medical 'crisis' as NHS issues alert

18 days ago

New research reveals 20% of liver damage cases are caused by one common habit

18 days ago

Expert reveals top warning signs of heat illness to watch out for

18 days ago

Parents urged to avoid one thing during scorching temperatures

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Met Office alert as millions 'likely to experience' these symptoms next week -- The south of England and areas of Wales are among those due to be affected

17 days ago

Expert warns Brits to not forget one thing during heatwave scorcher -- As weather warnings are issued, one part of our bodies can be particularly vulnerable in the heat.

19 days ago

Improve your sleep in hot weather with 'surprising' practice before you go to bed

19 days ago

13 million UK households urged to drink orange juice on Saturday

19 days ago

Life-saving NHS promise Labour made 63 times that has just been completely abandoned

18 days ago

In the face of incurable cancer, a Tank Girl T-shirt lifts my mood – here's why

19 days ago

'I was desperate to be a mum and found a sperm donor on Facebook' -- Alannah Dunn, from Wales, carried out a DIY insemination in her quest to become a single mother.

18 days ago

Millions in UK 'missing out' on 'crucial' vitamin that boosts immune system -- Health experts have warned that millions of Britons may be missing out on key nutrients

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