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Daily Express - Health

Little-known eye cancer symptom that many brush off as normal -- A subtle sign in your eyes could reveal more than you think as the NHS urges people to learn the...

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Brits urged to check sunscreen for '6M, 12M or 24M' symbols

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NHS 'season ticket' could make prescriptions £100 cheaper

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Adding 1 thing to breakfast can improve gut health and help with metabolism

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Urgent warning issued over 'silent pandemic' sweeping UK

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'This smartwatch helped me lose 24lbs in three months and now it's on sale at Amazon'

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'Cold-Health Alerts' explained as UKHSA issues 72-hour warnings for parts of England

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Scientists pinpoint brain's 'early warning sign' of Parkinson's or dementia - The new research found this sign could appear eight years before diagnosis.

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Simple symptom test to know if you have Covid or flu

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UK holidaymakers to USA may face £20k bill

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People only just realising why they feel bloated after having morning tea or coffee

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Doctor lists red flags of cancer that impacts one in every eight men in the UK

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Fat jab users risk robbing their bodies of nutrients – eat these foods to keep well

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4 TYPES OF PEOPLE FACING HIGHER RISK OF STROKE COULD SLASH CHANCES -- While some risk factors can't be changed, a few lifestyle changes could still help lower your risk

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How to self-refer for NHS talking therapies and what you need to know -- NHS talking therapies can be accessed for free in England without a mental health diagnosis -...

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Parents told to give popular kitchen item to kids for one surprising reason -- Giving youngsters unusual objects can have benefits, according to an expert.

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Horror warning issued as deadly virus lurking in homes - severe respiratory distress -- The disease has become high-profile again after killing a classical pianist and a footballer.

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Man who couldn't get NHS space takes 14 trains and buses to Turkey for dentist

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Mum given six months to live after thinking she was stressed moving house

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96 new cases of Victorian disease - when to 'contact GP urgently'

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NHS vaccine alert as 'big outbreak' of 'Victorian-era' illness confirmed in London

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Without vaccination, children are sitting ducks for this killer Victorian disease -- The latest outbreak is a stark reminder of the dangers of under-vaccination - UK 'no longer...

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One in 3 women considering leaving work blaming this common middle-age condition - Too many women are struggling to work while trying to navigate difficult life changes, warns a...

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I spent 5 decades in the NHS – without surgery our beloved institution will flatline -- Without urgent reform, the NHS is doomed. That's the grim diagnosis by Liam Hughes, who spent...

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Health alert to anyone with back pain - could be red flag for silent killer disease - Many develop symptoms slowly.

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The daily habit that can slash your risk of 50 ailments including dementia and arthritis

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Victoria Beckham's tip that boosts weight loss and gut health for 45p-a-day

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'Wake up truly refreshed' by understanding one thing about sleep

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UK first as NHS cancer facility appears in popular kids' video game

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Symptoms as UKHSA warns infectious illness 'can become serious'

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'I'm a GP - this chronic condition could be causing headaches and high blood pressure' -- Around a quarter of Brits are thought to be experiencing this issue.

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'I was so stressed I didn't sleep for eight days and had a mental breakdown' -- EXCLUSIVE: Tommy's behaviour concerned his family and he was taken to a mental health hospital,...

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NHS high blood pressure risk factors - and when to see a doctor -- High blood pressure often has no symptoms, but certain risk factors can increase your risk.

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Two warning signs of dementia that could appear at night -- If someone is experiencing symptoms of dementia, you should speak to a GP.

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Charity says you could have licence revoked over 'common' eye issue

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Daily cuppa could slash dementia risk 'by 18%', new study finds

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Fight off colds and boost immune system with homemade wellness remedy

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Subtle change around your eyes could be sign of silent killer health condition

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Dr Amir Khan issues urgent warning over video promoting erection product -- Dr Amir Khan has warned his followers about a 'deepfake' video of him that is being shared...

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UKHSA issues half-term visit alert over E. coli and Salmonella risk -- E. coli and Salmonella are two common bacteria that can cause various uncomfortable symptoms.

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2 TYPES OF PEOPLE COULD LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE WITH SPECIFIC BATHROOM HABIT -- A new scientific review revealed only some people get consistent benefits

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Mum, 25, who thought headaches were migraines now has 18 months to live

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People with dementia kept in hospital weeks longer than needed

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Common drug could prevent Alzheimer's disease - The medication can prevent symptoms but needs to be taken before the disease takes hold

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The foods men and women should eat to add years to their lives — full list

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Tim Spector's pancake recipe as he says 'forget 5 a day' and do one thing instead

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Teeth whitening powder 'so effective' on yellowing even shoppers over 60 'love' it

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I'm a prostate cancer surgeon - this is what every man must know about the disease

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Warning to anyone who takes common painkiller as shortage to last until June

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Brits given ISA warning as 'myth' could cost you £40,000

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NHS shares crucial travel advice that could save your life -- The NHS listed the important advice on its website, and it's key for anyone heading on holiday

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Gym supplement has 'so much benefit' for Alzheimer's patients say experts -- It could boost brain energy and cognitive function in Alzheimer's patients, with early studies...

6 days ago

Test you can do at home to check if sleep issues is actually insomnia -- If you toss and turn throughout the evening then you might be one of the thousands of people...

6 days ago

'I get comments all the time on having barely any wrinkles' thanks to 83p-a-day collagen

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New warning as Victorian-era illnesses 're-emerging' in UK

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Expert reveals surprising link between kissing your partner and a healthier gut -- A clinical psychologist reveals how living with a partner might just be the secret to a...

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Eating nothing but this tinned meat for three days 'reverses grey hair' says expert

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Boots new medicine update coming to 1,800 UK stores to tackle common issue

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Woman thought she was 'lazy' until doctors discovered 12kg cancerous tumour

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Girl, 11, was constantly sick before diagnosis so rare only one or two UK cases a year

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Lowest temperature to set heating so you don't catch a cold — experts say the same thing -- Stay warm, stay well.

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Breakfast treat 'high cholesterol' fears 'a fuss' say scientists -- Elevated cholesterol can contribute to various health complications, including heart disease,...

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NHS urges anyone with 4 symptoms to call 999 – could be deadly -- The health service has issued advice to anyone who notices specific symptoms.

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BBC Morning Live GP says Tesco Clubcard data could help detect cancer early

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Scientists think fat jab could cure 1 major unlikely health condition

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Eating green leaf could 'naturally reverse' high blood pressure - Millions are unknowingly at risk of a 'silent' health issue with few symptoms. Prof Tim Spector...

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NHS staff ordered to stop discouraging first cousin marriages in government guidance

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Prime Minister shares cancer screening update after NHS chemotherapy nurse's campaign

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'I'm a doctor and I eat dinner for breakfast to help with weight loss'

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Diet eaten by many Brits found to 'significantly raise'; risk of dying

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Urgent health warning to owners as Salmonella, Campylobacter and E.coli found in pet food

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Millions of Britons balding too soon due to one common habit

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Daily coffee habit slashes dementia risk - but you have to do it right -- A groundbreaking study suggests a surprising link between coffee and brain health - but you...

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FREE Holland & Barrett Snacks -- Fancy a free snack?

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'Paler than usual skin' and more 'noticeable heartbeats' may be signs of common deficiency -- The deficiency is responsible for 57,000 UK hospital admissions each year, but the condition is...

9 days ago

NHS issues warning over Vitamin D killer disease worries

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I tried Japanese walking - after one month my heart rate dropped 10 points

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Get checked for issue linked to 'stroke and heart disease' at pharmacies across England -- Selected pharmacies in England provide free blood pressure tests to eligible people over 40 - do...

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Nutritionist shares shopping picks for anyone with high cholesterol

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Millions on blood pressure medication issued warning

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Five common UK foods identified that could help you prevent grey hair

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Dr Amir Khan issues warning for people who 'spend ages in the toilet'

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NHS GP issues 'red flag' warning to anyone taking omeprazole for acid reflux -- For those dealing with persistent symptoms, doctors may prescribe PPIs like omeprazole to...

10 days ago

The earth might not have moved during sex – but these 9 bits of your body did -- From our head to your toes, there's an earthquake happening inside every time we have sex....

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NHS warns unusual sign of coeliac disease could appear in hands and feet -- The NHS has urged people to get checked out as soon as possible

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Eating dark chocolate could hold key to major health benefit sought after by millions

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'Daytime tiredness' could be caused by breaking expert's '2pm rule'

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Potassium-packed 55p fruit could help slash blood pressure - A mineral found in the fruit can help combat the effects of salt on the body.

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Nutrient 2/3rds of world don't get enough of for joint health and the 59p-a-day solution

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Winter can make this common female condition worse – here's how to protect yourself

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'I'm a doctor - a sore tongue and memory issues may be a sign of one deficiency'

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UK scientists create OAP vest that 'senses' when you have hypothermia

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'It's devastating knowing I have stage 4 cancer and it is not being treated'

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17 signs of rare cancer which is often misdiagnosed by GPs as more common illnesses

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Full list of all baby formulas recalled as 36 infants 'poisoned' by toxin -- A number of baby formulas have been recalled due to contamination.

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Parents urged to check baby milk as FSA issues rare 'do not use' statement -- If you have one of these products in your cupboard, do not feed it to your baby.

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Men over 50 issued unlikely health warning – not just women -- Men have been told to ignore a common myth about their health.

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Flu breakthrough as new nasal spray promises to block viruses before infection

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Monty Don reveals major decade long health battle after ignoring doctor's advice

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Find out if you're colour blind by doing quick number test on your phone -- Colour blindness impacts approximately 1 in 12 men (8%) and 1 in 200 women, and there's a quick...

10 days ago

Cardiologist says five lesser-known habits harm your heart health

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NHS shares five lifestyle changes to lower cholesterol 'before' statins

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The ONLY six side effects caused by statins revealed in major study — full list

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Exactly time to drink coffee and how many cups you should have to avoid insomnia

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Ozempic and Wegovy users new warning to 'go to casualty' with vision-loss side effect -- The MHRA has issued an urgent warning about a rare side effect causing sudden vision problems

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UKHSA warning to stop using these four wipes after infection outbreak -- There have been 59 cases of the infection so far, with one death recorded.

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Four key signs of infection to spot as UKHSA warns of outbreak linked to wipes -- One fatality has been linked to this infection in the UK.

11 days ago

Free NHS service could help people reduce risk of cancer and type 2 diabetes

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Type-1 diabetic shares 3 changes to rice that prevent blood sugar spikes

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'I'm an oncologist and all young women must do 5 things now to cut cancer risk' The number of women diagnosed with cancer in the UK increased by 3.7 per cent between 2019 and 2021.

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Urgent warning to Brits visiting beautiful island after 150 catch deadly stomach bug

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Parkinson's symptom that can come on years before tremors

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Cheap snack can lower dementia risk by 12 per cent as 14 risk factors identified

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'Serious' illness UK alert as parents urged to make essential check

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Psychologist explains dementia sign that may intensify in the afternoon hours

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Cancer Care letter from the Express's Robert Fisk stayed with me – change is long overdue

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Doctor warns leg sign 'that worsens through day' could be heart disease symptom -- More than 7.6 million people in the UK are living with heart or circulatory diseases

12 days ago

Woman receives face transplant after Canary Islands insect bite -- A woman who developed a bacterial infection after suffering an insect bite in the Canary Islands...

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Wes Streeting has heard our cry – now NHS must deliver for us cancer patients -- ROBERT FISK: The Daily Express's Cancer Care Crusade has won a huge victory.

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Express victory as Wes Streeting actions our Cancer Care Crusade NHS demand

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'I was sent to A&E with one rare flu symptom not to ignore'

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'I love the natural energy and skin boost' says woman in her 50s switching from coffee -- A woman has praised a mushroom drink as a high-quality coffee alternative that provides natural...

13 days ago

'Long life' expert names 'longevity' superfood he keeps in his fridge

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Doctor urges people to stop taking paracetamol alongside 1 common medication

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Urgent warning to anyone with asthma — 1 thing could make symptoms worse in February

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Cancer patients face 'isolating and frightening battle' for diagnosis and timely treatment

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Three morning warning signs could signal higher dementia risk -- Health experts warn that there are three morning symptoms to look out for

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People under 50 urged to checked for 6 symptoms that could be cancer -- Many young people with cancer are often diagnosed later as early signs are dismissed

14 days ago

'Avoid going out' alert issued by England health authority over six-symptom virus -- The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has advised people to stay at home if experiencing...

15 days ago

NHS cautions 12 groups to be careful when taking common antihistamine

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Neurologist says 'don't ignore' symptom associated with 'rare' condition

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NHS issues warning to 9 groups of people before taking arthritis medication - The health service advises certain people to contact their doctor before taking the medication...

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UK scientists make huge discovery on NHS drug used by over 55s with diabetes

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Always 'tired and forgetful' - ask a doctor to run this test

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'I had no idea I was living with cancer at 54 - this NHS test saved my life'

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NHS urgent message to anyone who itches their legs or body

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'I was left blind in one eye after stupid mistake'

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UKHSA investigation after six Brits die following nasty illness

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7 EARLY SIGNS OF DOG ARTHRITIS WHICH COULD BE HIDDEN BY THE COLD WEATHER -- Vets are urging dog owners to watch for signs of arthritis this winter, as colder temperatures...

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Doctor explains six 'common symptoms' that could be heart failure -- The NHS advises anyone with 'persistent or gradually worsening' heart failure symptoms to speak...

16 days ago

Woman, 21, thought she had hay fever before 'too young' diagnosis -- Izzy Darnes also blamed it on decorating her bedroom

16 days ago

People who are always tired told not to follow 'genuinely worrying' sleep hack

16 days ago

NHS alert to anyone taking common blood pressure medicine

16 days ago

Health warning issued for 1 common sleeping position -- Sleeping in a certain position can disrupt breathing, strain your spine, and compress your nerves.

17 days ago

Food and drink holiday warning issued after outbreak of virus with 'up to 75% death rate'

17 days ago

'Miracle NHS drug made my incurable stage 4 lung and brain cancer vanish'

17 days ago

Key supplement could lower diabetes risk and banish anxiety

17 days ago

Are 'sober-friendly' venues genuinely inclusive — or just cashing in on Dry January?

17 days ago

I've seen hundreds of hearts stop - this is what happens if you 'come back from the dead' -- Intensive critical care doctor Matt Morgan has spent his career saving lives or watching them...

15 days ago

These are the 10 things I learned as a surgeon and a recovering alcoholic -- Dr Charles Knowles, a leading expert in bowel disease who gave up drinking a decade ago, shares...

18 days ago

Wes Streeting, the future of cancer care is in your hands – don't let us patients down -- ROBERT FISK: We've given a helping hand to a Health Secretary keen to reform the NHS - now the...

18 days ago

Blood pressure levels could be 'significantly' lowered by red fruit juice

17 days ago

Rosuvastatin side effects as NHS says 'stop taking' if you have these symptoms

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Tim Spector issues warning after couple admit to eating 2 chocolate bars daily - The Professor alongside Doctor Kandi Ejiofor told the couple the reality on the Channel 4 show,...

17 days ago

I've had diabetes for 20 years — there's one thing I do every day to stabilise blood sugar

18 days ago

Horrific parasitic disease puts millions of women at risk of HIV, cancer and infertility

18 days ago

'I was told I was faking my pain and GPs sighed when they spoke to me'

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Gastroenteritis symptoms explained as cruise ship passengers fall ill

19 days ago

1 SIMPLE EXERCISE RECOMMENDED BY CHIROPRACTOR WILL 'GET RID OF YOUR DOUBLE CHIN'

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Scientists discover age you hit your 'peak physical fitness'

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'Silent killer' 3 symptoms 'you must never ignore' that can signal organ failure -- A cardiologist has warned about three subtle symptoms of high blood pressure, the 'silent...

17 days ago

Cancer dietitian shares which 2 foods to 'omit' to reduce risk of disease -- Some foods are known to be carcinogenic, which means they cause cancer, with one dietician...

17 days ago

Department of Health issues update on 'mandatory' screening for all children -- The petition has already drawn in over 27,000 signatures. If it reaches 100,000, it will be...

18 days ago

Exact amount of chocolate to eat for a 'healthier heart'

19 days ago

'My daughter was in constant pain but we kept getting the same answer'

19 days ago

Low appetite could be sign as grim Victorian disease returns -- Early diagnosis is vital

18 days ago

Doctor says coughs and colds 'hitting harder' but has 'natural' solution

19 days ago

Everyone who qualifies for a Blue Badge - full list of 19 reasons you may be eligible

19 days ago

Pharmacist warns don't mistake 'highly contagious' skin infection which is often missed

19 days ago

Free NHS 'ten minutes a day' app helps you 'lose weight and improve mood'

19 days ago

Menopause ear symptom that 'hardly anyone mentions' -- An ITV doctor has claimed it is 'important to talk' about this issue affecting millions of women

19 days ago

3 MEASUREMENTS THAT COULD MEAN YOU HAVE 'HIGHER RISK' OF DIABETES -- Certain aspects of your body could reveal your chances of developing the disease

19 days ago

Exact waist measurement could mean you're at risk of heart disease and diabetes -- The size of your belly can tell you a lot about your health.

20 days ago

UK stroke victims could soar to 400-a-day unless Labour step up prevention

20 days ago

Experts warn of hidden health risks in cups of tea

20 days ago

Deadly Victorian-era disease rips through UK - MAP reveals full list of hotspots - The UK has lost its measles-free elimination status, with the Victorian-era disease spreading...

19 days ago

Going to the toilet more often is tell-tale sign you might have 'fatal' illness

21 days ago

Simple 'tennis ball' test acts as useful dementia indicator

21 days ago

Five things you need to know about Nipah virus from how deadly it is to how its spread

21 days ago

NHS says breathing technique 'can help ease scary thoughts'

21 days ago

Seven health conditions to watch out for if you work office job

21 days ago

Tiredness could actually be sign of hearing loss, says audiologist

21 days ago

UK health chiefs issue dire virus warning - 'up to 75% will die' -- UK health chiefs have sent an urgent message to Brits regarding the Nipah virus.

21 days ago

Surgeon offered me most hope I've had since incurable diagnosis – NHS must listen -- ROBERT FISK: This isn't just about me, it's about the way the NHS treats all cancer patients.

20 days ago

Women say 'my skin looks better, hair shinier, nails stronger' with award-winning collagen -- Swallow's award-winning supplements are now bundled, targeting hair and skin as well as helping...

20 days ago

Cancer risk and cholesterol could be slashed by a 27p spice

21 days ago

Cancer symptom that may show up when getting changed or on toilet

21 days ago

Warning of 'painful' cold allergy that leaves itchy red spots all over your body -- It's safe to say winter isn't over just yet as very few still suffer from an evil wintertime...

20 days ago

People with common health condition warned not to sleep with a pillow

21 days ago

Social media ban for under-16s and 'curfews overnight' addressed in Parliament update

21 days ago

Government agency alert issued over 5 questions to ask yourself before using certain apps

22 days ago

Professor Tim Spector says you're eating apples and potatoes wrong

21 days ago

Five crucial health facts every adult should know to prevent serious health issues -- A doctor has revealed the five essential facts every adult should know about their own health.

21 days ago

Bowel cancer signs and symptoms as NHS to increase testing sensitivity -- Around 17,400 people in the UK die from bowel cancer each year

21 days ago

Four-day measles rule warning as deadly disease is 're-established in UK' -- The UK has lost its measles elimination status, with the World Health Organisation confirming...

22 days ago