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Daily Express - Health

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

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NHS warns 2 groups of people not to get the flu jab this winter

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Major blood pressure warning to men born between 1952 and 1986

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

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

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Medics issue horror warning over A&E disaster - 'dying unnecessarily!'

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

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

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

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'I'm a doctor and heart attack symptoms in women are often dangerously overlooked' A TV doctor has issued a stark warning about heart attack symptoms in women, saying they are...

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Davina McCall makes emotional admission about 'challenges' amid new health battle

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I'm a GP — take these five steps now to stay healthy this winter

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Horror as pensioner in hospital for weeks with shocking injuries after UK spider bite

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

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Huge warning issued to anyone taking two common blood pressure medications

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

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9 FOODS DOCTORS ADVISE YOU AVOID TO CUT YOUR RISK OF A HEART ATTACK -- These popular foods could be quietly raising your risk.

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The £3 vegetable that improves sleep and reduces risk of dementia -- This humble legume could help with slumber and battle the chances of developing a deadly brain...

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Teen, 19, dies from cancer as huge tumour mistaken for 'hormone problems' -- The young woman tragically passed away just two days after marking her 19th birthday.

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

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

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

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Inside the ballet classes helping people with dementia rediscover confidence

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

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

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BBC expert issues antidepressants caution - fluoxetine, sertraline and citalopram -- He stressed that patients should never make any changes without consulting their doctor first.

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Door handle, coat hanger and courgette among 'foreign objects' NHS removed from bottoms - Other items included a wallpaper scraper and a knitting needle.

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The 30-minute activity that can lower blood pressure - 'more effective than exercise'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7 days ago

Price warning for anyone using weight loss medication such as Mounjaro or Wegovy -- Users may be following the wrong information

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

7 days ago

Major menopause study reveals simple exercises that may ease symptoms

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

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

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Warning issued to anyone with high blood pressure - 'reduce risk of death' -- Experts have warned people with high blood pressure as it could prevent more than 518,000 deaths...

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NHS announces huge new change to prescription alerts - 'will benefit millions' -- The change will make the lives of many patients much easier and free up time for pharmacy staff.

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I'm a GP — this is how to recognise and deal with hearing loss -- Express health columnist Dr Azeem Majeed explains how getting support can help you stay involved...

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

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My daughter was almost blinded by this viral 'beauty hack'

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

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I'm a doctor – these are the six 'innocent' bowel cancer signs Brits must never ignore

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Double NHS jabs for over-75s confirmed from October

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

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NHS Covid isolation rule for anyone with one XFG symptom

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

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Cocoon this autumn without compromising your immune system

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Brits urged to eat more of 1 vegetable from October 25 -- One vegetable proves highly beneficial for people to eat as we enter the darker days and colder...

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'I'm a doctor and women deserve better than having these 5 health conditions dismissed' -- A TV doctor is urging women not to allow five common signs of a hormonal imbalance to be dismissed

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

11 days ago

Government names 8 groups 'vulnerable' as 'American Covid' spreads - full list

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UKHSA confirms 'stay at home' rule for two Covid symptoms

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American Covid 'wear mask' advice issued by UKHSA over XFG variant -- American Covid has sparked 'wear mask' advice.

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

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The big changes in NHS mental health services new 607-page report says are needed

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

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

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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.

13 days ago

POLL - Should we bring back masks? A rising number of XFG - or American Covid - cases have been recorded in the UK.

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I'm a nurse — this is the difference between a heart attack and a panic attack -- The British Heart Foundation explained when to seek medical attention.

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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

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

12 days ago

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

14 days ago

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

14 days ago

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

14 days ago

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 -- Ex-soldier Paul Coleman says: 'I fought for my country, and I'll fight this.'

12 days ago

Covid cases double in one month amid spread of new XFG variant -- Covid infections in England have more than doubled in a month, with hospital admissions also...

16 days ago

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

16 days ago

Brits 'endangered' by inactivity as we spend 82% of waking hours sitting still

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Horror study reveals scale of undiagnosed high blood pressure - 'concerning'

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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...

13 days ago

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

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

16 days ago

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'

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Major update for people taking common drug over 'death risk' -- Anyone using Atorvastatin has been given an update after research was published by the European...

17 days ago

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

14 days ago

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

17 days ago

Health experts name 9 fruits and vegetables Brits should eat more of for healthy hearts

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

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

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

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Boots announces huge update impacting over-65s this month

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

18 days ago

NHS slashes waiting times for hundreds of armed forces personnel

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NHS confirms minimum temperature to heat your home this winter

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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...

16 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...

19 days ago

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

16 days ago

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

19 days ago

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

19 days ago

I'm a pharmacist — these are five surprising flu symptoms you might not know -- A superintendent pharmacist has highlighted lesser-known signs as cases rise.

19 days ago

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

19 days ago

Urgent warning issued to anyone taking common painkiller or blood pressure medication

20 days ago

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

20 days ago

Victorian disease rips through UK town forcing hospital wards to close

20 days ago

Bombshell Menopause supplement investigation reveals truth about pricey pills -- A Which? investigation looked at 80 active ingredients.

17 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.

22 days ago

Morrisons announces return of 'over 65s' rule -- The retailer's launch will benefit millions of Brits over the upcoming months.

22 days ago

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

22 days ago

MSE says try £2.99 heating trick to avoid touching thermostat

22 days ago

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

20 days ago

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

22 days ago

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

22 days ago

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

23 days ago

Fitness fans turn to 'great value' £70 vibration plate for at-home workouts

23 days ago

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

23 days ago

Supermarkets in UK hit with new shelf rule from October 1

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I met the scientist racing to cure my deadly heart condition -- EXCLUSIVE: Jack Taylor suffered a sudden cardiac arrest aged 17.

24 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

20 days ago

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

21 days ago

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

24 days ago

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

24 days ago

Number of smoke and vape breaks allowed at work - rights explained -- What does employment law say about smoking and vaping breaks at work?

25 days ago

NHS confirms double vaccine for pensioners aged between 65 and 80

25 days ago

Bodybuilder, 90, 'who's never been seriously ill' names five foods he eats daily

25 days ago

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

23 days ago

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

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Brits urged to eat 5 foods to lower heart disease risk - full list -- A study found that an extra seven grams of fibre per day could reduce the risk of heart disease...

23 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.

26 days ago

Pesto pasta will be deliciously 'nutty' and 'mildy sweet' with nutrient-packed alternative -- Registered nutritionist Lily Keeling explained that they are a cheaper and nutrient-dense...

26 days ago

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

26 days ago

NHS confirms vaccine rollout for older adults in England from October

26 days ago

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

25 days ago

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

27 days ago

War hero launches urgent donor appeal after life-threatening diagnosis

27 days ago

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

27 days ago

£10 off when you spend £20 on No7 products at Boots

27 days ago

Three quarters of parents admit prioritising children's health over their own wellbeing

27 days ago

Groundbreaking trial seeks thousands of Brits to test superbug vaccine

28 days ago

'I'm a child psychologist - these are my 7 tips for stress-free check-ups for kids' -- Professor Sam Wass has teamed up with Specsavers to share expert advice on helping parents ease...

29 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...

29 days ago

'I watched surgery performed through a patient's belly button - it's a game changer' -- EXCLUSIVE: The Express watched a revolutionary operation performed with cutting-edge robotics...

29 days ago

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

29 days ago

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

29 days ago

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

1 month ago

Victorian disease rips through UK as map reveals virus hotspots - check your area now

1 month ago

NHS launches urgent 'one million' appeal after organ donations plummet

1 month ago

Hollyoaks star reveals lifelong battle with painful condition

1 month ago

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

1 month ago

Brits urged to check six things to lower risk of dementia -- Scientists know that the process begins many years before symptoms appear.

1 month ago

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

1 month ago

Cold weather can be a killer – here's how to manage autumn health changes -- Experts share seven easy health hacks to help you stay in shape as the days get shorter and the...

1 month ago

I picked up my grandchild and broke my spine

1 month ago

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

1 month ago

'I'm a GP - there is 1 kitchen item I never use' My private GP has said there is a common kitchen item that she would never use herself at home,...

1 month ago

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

1 month ago

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

1 month ago

The 'immune-boosting' autumn soup recipe doctors swear by for cold season

1 month ago

I've had four cancers in 40 years — these were the signs for each

1 month ago

'Hope for more precious time' after green light for breast cancer drug

1 month ago

Brits urged to eat 9 foods for lower blood pressure

1 month ago

Anne Robinson reveals 'how she wants to be remembered' as health deteriorates -- Former host of The Weakest Link Anne Robinson has touched on what she hopes her legacy will be,...

1 month 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...

1 month ago

Anyone with 'clicky' knees issued important message and told 'see GP' advice -- A joint pain specialist has shared the six warning signs that 'clicky' knees could indicate...

1 month ago

Eating this common superfood could help stave off heart disease

1 month ago

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

1 month ago

I'm a GP — here's how to access all your medical records online -- Express health columnist Dr Azeem Majeed explains why digital access to records can be beneficial.

1 month ago

Donating blood for the first time had me scratching my head over 1 thing

1 month ago

Brits urged to eat one fruit to slash risk of heart disease

1 month ago

Doctor warns hair accessory could leave you with bald patch

1 month ago

NHS doctors prescribing drugs linked to dementia risk without warning patients

1 month ago

I'm a medical expert - here are the best ways to avoid flu and common colds this autumn -- Boots Superintendent Pharmacist CLAIRE NEVINSON shares her top tips for avoiding autumn misery...

1 month 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...

1 month ago

The 12 new conditions UK pharmacists can now treat without you seeing a GP first -- The scheme, which allows pharmacists to treat and prescribe medication, hopes to ease the burden...

1 month ago

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

1 month ago

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

1 month ago

Doctor names list of migraine triggers — one is 9/10 - If you suffer from migraines, you know how debilitating they can be.

1 month ago

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

1 month ago

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

1 month ago

The simple £1.50 snack that can help reduce blood pressure

1 month ago

7 DAILY HABITS THAT CAN RAISE YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE

1 month ago

'I'm a doctor – do not touch your face on a plane'

1 month ago

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

1 month ago

Join Slimming World for free with our great offer -- We've teamed up with Slimming World to offer you the chance to join your local group for FREE,...

1 month ago

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

1 month ago

Brain expert sends warning to anyone who drinks wine to feel less stressed -- One of the world's leading researchers on stress says drinking alcohol to feel less stressed...

1 month ago

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

1 month ago

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

1 month ago

NHS issues new September warning over 'silent killer' -- The NHS has highlighted its online checker

1 month ago

I'm a doctor — here's why you might have an unusual blood pressure reading

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