94 m. ago Scientists warn rising heat could cause more mental health disorders

High temperatures are already worsening mental health, from anxiety to schizophrenia

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2 h. ago BBC DIY SOS star issues health warning after undergoing triple heart

DIY SOS star Mark Millar has issued a warning to his followers after undergoing triple heart-bypass surgery. The BBC star survived a heart attack while cold water swimming off Clevedon's coast, in north Somerset, at the end of last year.

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6 h. ago Dietitian issues warning over new M&S vegan staple: 'It could put people at risk'

A leading dietitian has warned that a desire to make products sold on British supermarket shelves less processed could lead to some people being at risk of potentially serious health hazards.

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16 h. ago Doctor issues urgent warning for anyone about to go on a long

For those planning to go on a long-haul flight, a doctor has issued a stark warning saying there is one thing that everyone should do to avoid a potentially deadly condition

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23 h. ago NHS doctor issues warning ahead of 'extremely busy' Easter weekend

The doctor has warned that health services across the region will be under pressure, along with A&E departments and the 111 phone service facing a busy weekend

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40 h. ago British Army called in to help with Birmingham bin strike over 'public health risk'

The all-out strike in Birmingham, which began on March 11 as part of a dispute over pay, has seen thousands of tonnes of rubbish go uncollected and warnings of a public health emergency.

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2 d. ago Think your dog is fit and healthy? TV vet warns these ten signs could signify an underlying health issue

Experts are warning many of us are not taking our four-legged friends for regular check-ups

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3 d. ago AI health warning as researchers say algorithms could discriminate against patients

Researchers say the technology can risk creating ‘self-fulfilling prophecies’ due to data bias

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3 d. ago Horrifying images of giant WORMS being removed from young patients body trigger urgent warning about drinking contaminated water

The bloated three-year-old from Indonesia had battled constipation, fever and had failed to pass stools for three days before his concerned parents sought medical help.

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4 d. ago Subtle warning signs of deadly motor neurone disease no one should dismiss

Around 5,000 adults in the UK and roughly the same number in the US have MND-there is a one in 300 risk of developing the condition.

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4 d. ago Are YOU drinking too much? Take this simple test that reveals a 'hidden' alcohol problem

Medics have previously warned that many drinkers fail to recognise they have a problem because their body hasn't yet become reliant on alcohol which causes telltale signs like shakes.

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4 d. ago Donald Trump 'at risk of serious health condition' warns doctor after seeing new photos

The President's slimmer figure has drawn praise from fans but could it be a sign of something more sinister?

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5 d. ago Atopic eczema: Warning to parents over common childhood condition which may cause hay fever later in life

One in five children in the UK will be affected by by atopic eczema 👶

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5 d. ago People who are violent or abusive to NHS staff because they think they have a 'right' to access health care should be turned away, Wes Streeting warns

The health secretary pledged to keep staff safe at work by enforcing a 'zero tolerance' approach and making the reporting of violent incidents mandatory.

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5 d. ago Aldi issues 'do not eat' warning as it recalls popular product

The Food Standards Agency has warned that the product may pose ‘a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents’

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5 d. ago Expert issues urgent infection warning to women with fake nails

While anyone who touches their ear with unwashed hands is at risk of infection, those with extended nails are especially vulnerable.

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6 d. ago Major supermarket issues 'do not eat' warning for potatoes over deadly allergy risk

It is feared packs of the side dish may contain hidden traces of milk, which is not featured on the label and poses a risk to anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk.

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6 d. ago UK creating ‘murder prediction’ tool to identify people most likely to kill

Algorithms allegedly being used to study data of thousands of people, in project critics say is ‘chilling and dystopian’The UK government is developing a “murder prediction” programme which it hopes can use personal data of those known to the authorities to identify the people most likely to become killers.Researchers are alleged to be using algorithms to analyse the information of thousands of people, including victims of crime, as they try to identify those at greatest risk of committing serious violent offences. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Symptoms of common infection that UKHSA warns can 'turn fatal' if untreated

Health officials have urged people to look out for the "early warning signs" of the infection

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6 d. ago Woman shares sunbathing warning as she wakes up on holiday 'looking like puffer fish'

A woman has issued a stark warning to others after going to bed with a sore sunburn following a day spent in the sun - and waking up to her eyes drooping down her face and unusual swelling and puffiness

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