24 m. ago New norovirus alert as officials warn of 'potential second wave' with cases of vomiting bug up 25% in a month

Rates of norovirus, which kills up to 80 Brits every year, are more than two-and-a-half times higher that of the same time last year, fresh figures show.

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41 m. ago Health experts warn UK must ‘remain vigilant’ after mystery illness kills over 50 people in DR Congo

The outbreak of a mystery illness with hemorrhagic fever-like symptoms has killed more than 50 people so far

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2 h. ago Police on Gene Hackman's cause of death after 'health warning'

Hackman had a health scare in 1990 and was then given a warning that saw him leave the industry for good

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4 h. ago Africa’s medical system risks ‘collapse in next few years’, warns health leader

Focusing foreign aid on infectious diseases has allowed a rise in cancer and diabetes that African governments don’t have resources to fight, says Dr Githinji GitahiHealth services in Africa are at risk of “collapse in the next few years” due to soaring chronic diseases, a senior public health leader has warned.Foreign aid to Africa has been focused on infectious diseases, leaving conditions such as cancer and diabetes to escalate, said Dr Githinji Gitahi, group CEO of Amref Health Africa. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Stark warning more than two million are in need of urgent NHS dental care

Although the Department of Health and Social Care said that it was rolling out the new appointments from April, it is feared this won't be enough to fix the UK's denistry dilemma

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19 h. ago Brits warned 'stay at home' if you have any of these three symptoms

The UK Health Security Agency issued the warning on Tuesday as the "winter vomiting bug" takes hold

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22 h. ago Pharmacist reveals two early warning signs of a 'silent killer' disease that you can spot in your feet

Although your feet are not the first thing you consider to judge your overall health - they can offer valuable insight. They can even reveal if you have a killer disease, pharmacist Noel Wicks explained.

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22 h. ago Concern grows as new mystery virus that's killed 50 branded 'significant threat to public health'

Concerned officials in the African nation have launched a probe to discover the cause of the outbreak, warning it could pose a 'significant public health threat'.

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30 h. ago UK ‘falling short’ in fight against rise of superbugs resistant to antibiotics

Antimicrobial resistance contributing to estimated 35,000 deaths a year in UK, and government ‘a long way’ from containing the problem, says NAOSuperbugs are on the rise in the UK and the government is failing in its efforts to tackle them, ministers have been warned.The World Health Organization has described antimicrobial resistance (AMR) – where pathogens evolve and develop resistance to antibiotics and other antimicrobials so the drugs usually used to fight them no longer work – as “one of the top global public health and development threats”. Continue reading...

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42 h. ago Neuroscientist warns of 'changes in brain activity' after 1,200 calorie junk

Indulging in chocolate, crisps and fatty food can cause lasting changes in brain activity, a new study warns

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42 h. ago Diabetes symptoms: what is diabetes, how to spot the warning signs and the different types explained

An estimated 5.8 million people live with diabetes 🏥

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45 h. ago Urgent recall of popular ice cream due to contamination risk as 'do not eat' warning issued

The Food Standards Agency (FSA), which published the alert, issues recalls when problems are spotted with food that means it should not be sold.

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49 h. ago Biscoff alert: Urgent warning as products linked to popular treat are recalled due to contamination risk

The Food Standards Agency (FSA), which published the alert, issues recalls when problems are spotted with food that means it should not be sold.

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54 h. ago Warning common sleep mistake could cost you one month's sleep every year

Research from Dreams has revealed just how much sleep you could lose thanks to the common bedroom mistake

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55 h. ago Three early warning signs that can appear days before a stroke

A doctor has discussed the different symptoms you could experience days before a stroke - and they're easily missed

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60 h. ago Doctor reveals disgusting risks of eating sushi as Hawaii tourist catches BRAIN WORMS

Doctors are warning about the potential health risks tied to eating sushi, coming on the heels of a parasitic brain infection diagnosed in a tourist in Hawaii .

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2 d. ago Celebs' skinny appearance at SAG Awards sparks alarm over rise of 'Ozempic arms'

Users were quick to highlight one strikingly similar feature prolific among the A-listers gathered in Los Angeles - 'emaciated' arms.

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2 d. ago Health warning to anyone who can fall asleep in five minutes or less

It might seem like a good thing that you're able to avoid tossing and turning at night - but sudden sleep could be just as unhealthy

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2 d. ago UK tourists warned ‘take precautions’ due to health risk in Canary Islands

The Canary Islands health ministry has warned residents and holidaymakers to follow preventative measures to protect themselves

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3 d. ago 'Snorting cocaine made my nose collapse': Warning as woman reveals harrowing images of the damage drug caused

Kelly Kozyra, 38, from Chicago , Illinois , US, was left with a gaping hole in her face after she became addicted to the party drug following a night out with her friends in 2017.

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