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Daily Express - Health

Skin cancer cases hit record high — see your GP now if you have any of 3 red flags -- Experts have warned cases are set to keep climbing.

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Step into summer with a month-long wellness festival at iconic location

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Dr Amir Khan warns UK-wide 'epidemic' is 'as bad as smoking'

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UK-wide NHS 11am 'rule' reminder as 33C hot weather forecast

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Doctor's four 'simple' daily rules that 'could help fight off cancer'

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GP explains four type 2 diabetes treatments — new one could be on NHS soon

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Government issues 'contingency plan' after virus 'with no vaccine' carrier found in UK

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Experts reveal how a simple handwriting test could help spot brain health red flags -- Writing analysis could be used by doctors to diagnose early cognitive decline, according to experts.

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£5 off when you spend £25 or more at Holland & Barrett

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OPINION -- We need an urgent national conversation on getting patients out of hospital – here's why

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Mum 'gets her life back' with 'simple treatment' for severe eczema

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OPINION - This disease is the fear of our times – why are we not doing more to tackle it?

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I've followed in the amazing footsteps of the NHS nurses treating me since I was 3

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Stop overpaying for medicines and tablets by checking code on packaging -- Did you know you could save money on medication every time you need to buy tablets? There's a...

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NHS urges Brits over 40 to check for 'silent killer' condition -- Free checks are available at NHS pharmacies to those eligible across the UK.

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Doctor says 'make an urgent appointment' for 3 toilet symptoms as cancer cases rise -- Rates of this cancer among younger people have raised concerns

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I'm a GP — this is why your blood pressure medication might be out of stock -- EXCLUSIVE: Express columnist Dr Azeem Majeed explains why the NHS has been hit by drug shortages.

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Dr Amir Khan's supplement warning as we don't know 'exactly' what's in them

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The 14p drink that could lower cholesterol and blood pressure

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Top UK cancer hospital hires 'OAP expert' as pressure grows on NHS

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Easy way to tell the pollen count in your area

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Only 1 in 5 with medical needs use digital health apps, despite potential benefits -- Brits are reluctant to adopt new technology - but miss out on benefits that make everyday life...

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Expert calls for nationwide vaccine rollout after deadly outbreak — 'recurring threat' -- One teenager has died and an expert warned outbreaks are 'unpredictable'.

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Dementia warning issued to anyone with a wood burning stove -- The popular log burners could have an impact on health.

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Urgent recall notices issued for nine items that pose lethal risk to kids – full list - Eight toys and a metallic cake decorating powder have been urgently recalled over serious...

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Apixaban users told 'call 111' if they spot this toilet symptom

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NHS pharmacy service could detect 'silent killer' - free for people over 40

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I'm a doctor — swap crisps and biscuits for this daily snack to lower blood pressure

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Not Covid-19 or hantavirus – the 'number one pandemic threat' we should really fear

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Victorian disease rips through the UK – 542 new cases reported

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'Little-known' skin change in children could be early sign of diabetes -- The body can often give red flags that something is wrong in plain sight - but only if people...

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Paracetamol and ibuprofen alert for millions to take action before Friday -- This week's rising temperatures could be a welcome break from the cold, but it could be the...

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Travellers told 'do this weeks before' as infectious outbreak declared -- The World Health Organisation has declared the latest outbreak as 'a public health emergency of...

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Blue inhaler alert for asthma sufferers as Dr Ranj shares latest 'switch' guidelines -- TV doctor Dr Ranj Singh has shared the latest guidelines for asthma sufferers who use a blue...

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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

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The 'superfood' that's good for the heart - only 78p at Asda -- At an affordable price, it's easy enough to introduce it into everyday cooking.

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Susannah Constantine says she lost a stone in three months after quitting one food -- TV presenter and writer Susannah Constantine has shared how she lost a stone in around 12 weeks...

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Cardiologist's new cholesterol warning for anyone on keto diet -- The diet is high-fat, low-carbohydrate and protein-dense, but a cardiologist has warned it can...

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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

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Urgent new 'health risk' alert over popular meal ingredient

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New data 'shows common drink slashes heart disease risk by 22%'

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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 -- Professor Tim Spector and the late Doctor Michael Molsley says the drink may be able to lower...

4 days ago

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...

6 days ago

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

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Boots issues alert to customers with repeat prescriptions in May

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UK nasal spray warning - do not use for more than 5 consecutive days -- Authorities have warned that using certain sprays too much can increase the risk of side effects.

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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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'I was diagnosed with blood cancer at 28 due to a warning sign I never expected' A man diagnosed with blood cancer at the age of 28 has shared his personal experience of the...

7 days ago

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'

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Doctor explains what hantavirus cruise ship data shows about the spread of the infection

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Obesity expert issues warning over lift capacity — 'we need to supersize'

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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 -- The British Heart Foundation has shared a vital checklist that could help you lower your blood...

10 days ago

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 -- There's information on what to do

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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 -- A diet rich in certain foods could protect DNA from damage

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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

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Pharmacist shares hay fever trick to stop symptoms in May – and it's not tablets

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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...

9 days ago

I'm a doctor - here are 7 simple ways to beat hay fever -- Express health columnist Dr Azeem Majeed is urging people not to suffer in silence with...

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I starred in Sharpe, Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones – this is how I unwind -- EXCLUSIVE: Sean Bean, Zoe Ball, Ariana Grande and a host of celebs have a new way keeping...

11 days ago

Health update for Brit passengers of hantavirus ship - what next 72 hours will be like

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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 - Fortunately, there's plenty of good advice around on how to stop yourself suffering

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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

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Hantavirus cruise ship Britons to isolate at Merseyside hospital

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Common habit adds years to your face — not smoking, sun or alcohol

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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 -- Celebrity chef James Martin has maintained his impressive three stone weight loss without ever...

13 days ago

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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Cheap and easy to make drink could help you lose weight -- It has both appetite-suppressing and hydrating properties

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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 -- A new scientific statement has highlighted some of the potential risk factors for dementia

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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

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'I had 2 widowmaker heart attacks at 32 after I dismissed the symptoms as something else'

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Women now turn to AI for health advice as pain ignored by healthcare professionals

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Doctor explains what you need to know about hantavirus as 3 evacuated from cruise ship -- As the MV Hondius cruise ship heads to the Canary Islands following a hantavirus outbreak, a...

15 days ago

'I'm 43 - this SPF absorbs quickly and doesn't slide under foundation' -- The Eucerin Age Defence Lightweight Sunscreen Lotion is proving popular thanks to its...

13 days ago

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' Three people have died aboard the Dutch ship MV Hondius in an outbreak of hantavirus

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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'

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UK households issued bathroom warning in May

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Keir Starmer shares hantavirus outbreak 'wider public risk' update

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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' -- EasyJet allows passengers with certain medical conditions to carry an additional bag on board...

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RAC shares simple change that can ease hay fever symptoms for drivers -- If you need to get the wheel but have hey fever, this could be idealfor safer driving and...

17 days ago

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 -- Rising cancer rates among young adults in England have been linked to lifestyle factors

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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

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Make any vegetable tasty with three ingredients used by world's longest living people

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'Toughest' UK cities to find an NHS dentist revealed - is yours on the list?

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Heart surgeon names 4 diet factors 'proven to shorten life' -- He's not the only medical professional sounding the alarm about heart health and our diet.

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'I'm a nutrition coach – this 45p supplement helped me drop 3cm from my waist in a month' -- The personal trainer says a pill dulled a post-Christmas sugar pull.

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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

21 days ago

Outbreak travel alerts as 19 countries hit with viruses and diseases May 2026 - Multiple virus and disease risks across various countries, including mpox, dengue fever and...

20 days ago

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

21 days ago

18-month warning for anyone stopping Ozempic or Wegovy

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Recurring nightmares could be a warning sign of serious health condition, expert warns

21 days ago

Major UK ban hailed 'historic' as Sir Chris Whitty issues new law alert

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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...

23 days ago

Full list of side effects as urgent UK recall issued for popular medication -- The recall affects a common pill taken by millions of Britons.

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NHS April 29 update for patients with hospital referrals and appointments -- The NHS has issued the update so that patients at every acute NHS trust in England can now check...

23 days ago

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 -- Research by academics has highlighted possible risks

21 days ago

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

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Vernon Kay touches on struggle with 'many ailments' including 'losing my memory'

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One-a-day drink 'raises heart disease risk' says cardiologist - and it's not coffee

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Urgent Sertraline recall issued April 28 over 'Citalopram packaging error' -- A precautionary recall has been issued by the MHRA for a batch of Sertraline 100mg film-coated...

22 days ago

Veterinary nurse warns against dogs drinking from common water bowl -- A veterinary nurse has warned that it could pose serious health risks

22 days ago

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

22 days ago

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

24 days ago

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 - Health chiefs are urging Brits to plan ahead

23 days ago

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

24 days ago

Zac Efron shares the '12-hour rule' he swears by to 'stay ripped'

25 days ago

Orthopaedic surgeon's '48-hour' warning for anyone with specific symptom today

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19 disabilities that mean you could qualify for Blue Badge parking permit

25 days ago

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

25 days ago

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

25 days ago

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...

26 days ago

Change your cooking in these six ways and help yourself to live longer -- EXCLUSIVE: Dr David Cox has spent the last three years speaking to experts on ageing about...

24 days ago

Blue Zones expert shares 'superfood' you should eat daily to live longer -- A longevity expert has shared a 'superfood' that could help you live longer

24 days ago

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

26 days ago

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' -- Not taking action is a bad idea, she said

24 days ago

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

26 days ago

TV GP says one symptom in patients 'scares me - for good reason'

27 days ago

I'm a doctor — swap out this item from your Sunday roast to cut heart attack risk

27 days ago

My cancer is fighting back against treatment – now comes the hardest part

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Doctor warns brushing teeth at this time could 'wear down' enamel and gums -- Here's exactly when you should be brushing your teeth

27 days ago

Little-known factors 'increase your risk of cancer' - not smoking or drinking -- While smoking, a poor diet and too much alcohol are well-known cancer risk factors, Macmillan...

25 days ago

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...

27 days ago

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

27 days ago

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 - Researchers collected data on hospital admissions and deaths between 2011 and 2020, while also...

27 days ago

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

28 days ago

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

28 days ago

'I'm glad I had double mastectomy after mammogram failed to detect tumour'

27 days ago

NHS App outage left millions unable to access vital health services

28 days ago

Millions of NHS patients emailed 'two-day' prescription alert

28 days ago

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...

29 days ago

I'm a personal trainer – don't make these rookie mistakes if you're inspired to get fit -- As nearly 60,000 runners prepare for this weekend's London Marathon, with hundreds of thousands...

29 days ago

Brits avoid seeking medical advice due to embarrassment and fear of bad news -- Brits worried about seeing their doctor are brushing off headaches or stomach aches - which...

27 days ago

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

29 days ago

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

29 days ago

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

29 days ago

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

29 days ago

Donald Trump 'suffers complete collapse' on live TV as he admits 'fear of falling'

29 days ago

Everything you need to know as Ramipril users told to check capsules

1 month ago

Why hay fever season 'now lasts weeks longer' than in the 1990s

1 month ago

Monty Don's favourite tea he drinks every morning is delicious and helps you 'live longer' -- Monty "always wakes early" and has a healthy breakfast with a cup of tea.

1 month ago

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'.

28 days ago

NHS issues alert for condition that 'affects everyone differently' -- The condition has no cure and patients will likely need multiple treatments

28 days ago