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Daily Express - Health

Victorian disease rips through the UK – 542 new cases reported -- People are being urged to check their vaccination status.

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Paracetamol and ibuprofen alert for millions to take action before Friday

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Travellers told 'do this weeks before' as infectious outbreak declared

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Blue inhaler alert for asthma sufferers as Dr Ranj shares latest 'switch' guidelines

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'I noticed huge change to my body after switching to four-day working week two years ago'

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Travel alert as Brits need to be 'up-to-date' or risk disease that's rising in Europe

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Nurse's simple hand movement that may lower Alzheimer's risk and boost memory

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'Never-ending' childhood disease hitting UK adults - this could be reason why - Cases of whooping cough in adults have risen in recent years, it has been suggested

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The 'superfood' that's good for the heart - only 78p at Asda

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Susannah Constantine says she lost a stone in three months after quitting one food

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Cardiologist's new cholesterol warning for anyone on keto diet

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IBS sufferer says 95p-a-day capsule means they 'no longer worry' when eating on the go

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'I was diagnosed with bowel cancer aged 38 and I should never have ignored 1 symptom'

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Doctor names the 7 foods to avoid during menopause -- The expert has explained the importance of diet to manage menopause symptoms

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The super-healthy food that's £1.20 at Tesco - protects against heart disease -- The item has been praised for its health benefits - and it's easy to add into an evening meal.

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

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New data 'shows common drink slashes heart disease risk by 22%' -- Research suggests 'a range of cardiovascular benefits'

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

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'Hypnosis can boost weight loss and save the NHS a fortune' says Paul McKenna

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

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

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Doctor says his 'number 1' superfood has 'highest vitamin C of any food out there' -- The nutritious and anti-inflammatory superfood improves digestion, strengthens bones, reduces...

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New UKHSA sickness bug alert as it can spread 'more easily' -- Symptoms usually appear between 12 and 48 hours after infection

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

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Boots issues alert to customers with repeat prescriptions in May - Anyone who takes medication prescribed by a doctor has been urged to remember this ahead of...

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

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This simple morning habit could turbocharge fat burning

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

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Surprising common medication also reduces asthma and migraines

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Major study finds weight loss jabs slash sick days

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

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

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

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30-SECOND CHAIR TEST COULD SHOW IF YOU ARE AT RISK OF EARLY DEATH -- This simple test was found to be a good indicator of healthy ageing

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

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

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Daily weight loss pill could help millions avoid obesity

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Doctor's warning to one in three Brits who suffer from condition that 'weighs heavy'

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

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

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

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

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

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UK issues new health warning to anyone taking finasteride - The MHRA has strengthened its safety warnings for finasteride and dutasteride.

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Anyone taking loperamide diarrhoea tablets given new alert

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

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Dr Xand shares 'number one danger' to travellers that isn't 'strange diseases'

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The eight common foods can boost healthy ageing and prevent heart disease

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Grass pollen levels are rising – experts say avoid these 4 drinks with antihistamines

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Eat 2 17p pieces of fruit a day 'and see cholesterol levels drop'

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Morrisons puts NHS advice on signs of cancer on bath and shower gels -- The supermarket plans to help the NHS reach as many customers as possible.

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Pharmacist shares hay fever trick to stop symptoms in May – and it's not tablets -- A UK pharmacist has shared his personal views on six hay fever methods people often use to...

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World Health Organisation shares seven key methods to stop hantavirus -- The WHO has assured the public health risk is "low" but people can still take action to protect...

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

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I starred in Sharpe, Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones – this is how I unwind

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

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Bombshell study reveals surprise trick that could help thousands of Brits beat obesity

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

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

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May warning as Brits face 'increased risk' of 'burning' condition

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The 1 biggest mistake hay fever sufferers are still making -- An expert has revealed one way you can better alleviate your symptoms - and it's easier than you...

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Hantavirus cruise ship Britons to isolate at Merseyside hospital -- The ship is heading to the Canary Islands and is expected to dock in Tenerife this weekend.

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Common habit adds years to your face — not smoking, sun or alcohol -- Millions of Brits do it, unaware of the damage it might be doing.

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

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

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Cancer treatment is a world of waiting – but one thing will bring purpose in meantime - OPINION - ROBERT FISK: It's going to be a difficult road, but I'm determined to get there.

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

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Cheap and easy to make drink could help you lose weight

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Britons urged to put their socks in the freezer this month

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

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

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Hantavirus symptoms people are urged to look out for after cruise ship outbreak

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Mum loses 17st in a year after online shaming video – no surgery or weight loss jabs -- Catherine Skippen transformed from size 28 to size 10 after a video of her was put online

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'I had 2 widowmaker heart attacks at 32 after I dismissed the symptoms as something else' -- Ryan Mickleburgh survived two potentially fatal 'widowmaker' heart attacks after mistaking the...

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Women now turn to AI for health advice as pain ignored by healthcare professionals -- Woman are increasingly turning to AI for health advice saying the severity of their pain is...

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

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'I'm 43 - this SPF absorbs quickly and doesn't slide under foundation'

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

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Viral infection outbreak in UK seaside town sparks warning letters to parents

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Major shortage warning issued over vital drug taken by 1000s

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

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Eating this common food five times a week 'could cut Alzheimer's risk by 27%'

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3 COMMON HABITS NEUROLOGIST AVOIDS TO 'REDUCE RISK OF STROKE' -- A neurologist has listed three seemingly innocent habits he'll "never" do in a bid to avoid...

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UK households issued bathroom warning in May -- A bathroom specialist has explained why having a maintained bathroom is particularly crucial...

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Keir Starmer shares hantavirus outbreak 'wider public risk' update -- The Prime Minister said teams are putting plans in place for the safe onward travel of...

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Doctor issues important advice to anyone planning a BBQ

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

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Asthma patients using salbutamol blue inhalers told contact GP as 'dangerous' alert issued - Health chiefs have issued a call to anyone using the medication to treat asthma attacks

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EasyJet '48-hour rule' for passengers with medical conditions to get 'free extra bag'

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RAC shares simple change that can ease hay fever symptoms for drivers

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Surprising side-effect of weight loss medication revealed by new research

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The 33 pence superfood hiding in your fridge

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Doctor warns of 'significant' lifestyle habit driving cancer increase

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Red flag symptom of cancer you can only spot at night

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'Rationing' warning issued over serious shortage of common blood pressure medicine -- Pharmacies in the UK are rationing blood pressure medication as the Department of Health and...

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Make any vegetable tasty with three ingredients used by world's longest living people -- Vegetables are a staple in the Blue Zones diet of the world's longest-living individuals.

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'Toughest' UK cities to find an NHS dentist revealed - is yours on the list? -- Some UK cities have become NHS dental dead zones, but the real shock is what people admit doing...

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

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'I'm a nutrition coach – this 45p supplement helped me drop 3cm from my waist in a month'

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

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Households told to avoid 1 drink on Saturday

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

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

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NHS issues 'check your skin now' warning over illness that kills thousands

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18-month warning for anyone stopping Ozempic or Wegovy -- Millions of people use GLP-1 medicines.

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Recurring nightmares could be a warning sign of serious health condition, expert warns -- If you regularly wake from bad dreams, it could be a sign of an underlying health condition...

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Major UK ban hailed 'historic' as Sir Chris Whitty issues new law alert -- The UK's landmark Tobacco and Vapes Bill has received Royal Assent, making it illegal to sell...

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

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

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Not weekly or fortnightly – vets reveal exactly how much you should wash your dog - Vets have said how often you should be washing your dog, claiming that doing it too often will...

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Full list of side effects as urgent UK recall issued for popular medication

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NHS April 29 update for patients with hospital referrals and appointments

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NHS dementia patients 'mislabelled as aggressive and violent', medics warn

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

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Common drink could increase dementia risk says study

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Heart doctor warns one drink is 'liquid death' – it's not alcohol

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UK households urged to close windows at night-time this weekend -- The Met Office's advice will benefit millions of people this weekend.

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Vernon Kay touches on struggle with 'many ailments' including 'losing my memory' -- BBC Radio 2 presenter Vernon Kay has opened up about his health fears as he celebrated his 52nd...

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One-a-day drink 'raises heart disease risk' says cardiologist - and it's not coffee -- A major study found 'surprising' results

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

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Veterinary nurse warns against dogs drinking from common water bowl

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

18 days ago

'I'm a doctor and here are 3 easy and effective ways to deal with heartburn'

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

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Travel warning for Brits over 'serious' illness

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A third of Gen Zs prioritize fitness goals when planning their holiday getaways

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Zac Efron shares the '12-hour rule' he swears by to 'stay ripped' -- The Hollywood star, known for his roles in High School Musical, Hairspray and The Greatest...

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Orthopaedic surgeon's '48-hour' warning for anyone with specific symptom today -- Almost 60,000 people could be in this position this week

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19 disabilities that mean you could qualify for Blue Badge parking permit -- Blue Badge parking permits allow people with mobility problems to use disabled parking bays and...

19 days ago

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

21 days ago

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

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BBC doctor shares 'what you need to know' about antihistamines - Dr Punam Krishan warned some people could make themselves feel worse by taking the medication...

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Change your cooking in these six ways and help yourself to live longer

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Blue Zones expert shares 'superfood' you should eat daily to live longer

22 days ago

Michael Mosley's Just One Thing hails key vitamin to ward off dementia

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Marathon legend Paula Radcliffe names breakfast items she eats before running

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

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

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TV GP says one symptom in patients 'scares me - for good reason' -- ITV This Morning medic said 'it's really important that you do not ignore this'

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I'm a doctor — swap out this item from your Sunday roast to cut heart attack risk -- EXCLUSIVE: A doctor has shared a simple tweak to prevent high cholesterol.

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My cancer is fighting back against treatment – now comes the hardest part -- OPINION - ROBERT FISK: The true nature of an often misunderstood battle has become clear.

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

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Little-known factors 'increase your risk of cancer' - not smoking or drinking

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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...

24 days ago

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% -- Researchers hope the tablet could benefit millions worldwide.

22 days ago

'I'm glad I had double mastectomy after mammogram failed to detect tumour' -- A breast cancer campaigner has vowed she'll be back in Westminster every year until the...

22 days ago

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...

25 days ago

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' A doctor who boasts more than 500,000 followers on TikTok and describes himself as the...

24 days ago

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

25 days ago

Symptom in front of the TV you 'shouldn't ignore' that could indicate dementia

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

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

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A quarter of Brits are sleep deprived, averaging only 5 hours per night

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Donald Trump 'suffers complete collapse' on live TV as he admits 'fear of falling' -- Donald Trump made the remarks while appearing to take aim at his political predecessor during a...

26 days ago

Everything you need to know as Ramipril users told to check capsules -- The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has announced a recall

26 days ago

Why hay fever season 'now lasts weeks longer' than in the 1990s -- A major report found the season for runny noses and sneezing has lengthened significantly.

26 days ago

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

26 days ago

Brits given urgent long Covid warning as cases soar in UK

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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

25 days ago

Urgent new Ramipril blood pressure medication alert as patients should 'contact pharmacy'

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

27 days ago

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

27 days ago

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

27 days ago

'I had stage 3 bowel cancer – pioneering new treatment has seen it melt away' -- EXCLUSIVE: Christopher Burston is one of 32 patients who trialled a groundbreaking new therapy

25 days ago

Households with wood burners issued health warning by doctor - 'even small amounts' -- Wood burners could be linked to a range of conditions.

27 days ago

Drivers with common health condition told 'swipe your car dashboard' -- People have been urged to take precautions that may help alleviate their symptoms

28 days ago

DWP benefits claims for food issues surge by 500%

28 days ago

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

28 days ago

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

27 days ago

Davina McCall confesses 'it ruins you' as she sheds light on wincing home mishap

28 days ago

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

28 days ago

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

28 days ago

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

29 days ago

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

29 days ago

Top cardiologist pinpoints two key steps to enjoy 'golden decade' of health

29 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

29 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...

27 days ago

Hay fever sufferers urged to try 1 'life-changing' thing most people don't know about -- EXCLUSIVE: One of the UK's leading allergy experts has offered professional guidance on how to...

27 days ago

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

29 days ago

'I have binge-eating disorder but can't get NHS help - I'm screaming into the void'

1 month ago

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

1 month ago

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

1 month ago

Common skin condition may trigger arthritis 'at any age'

1 month ago

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

1 month ago

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

1 month ago

Brits told to shut windows as 'perfect storm' hits UK -- A surge in problems may be linked to a toxic combination

1 month ago

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

1 month 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

29 days ago