4 h. ago 'Silent killer' condition symptoms could be spotted with warning sign in eye

In some cases it can trigger a "painless" symptom in one eye - here's what you need to know

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14 h. ago Miranda Hart supported by fans after issuing health update on debilitating condition

The comedian took to Instagram with a health update and an announcement for her fans

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14 h. ago Miranda Hart admits taking ‘one day at a time’ amid debilitating health condition

Miranda Hart has shared a health update after being diagnosed with Lyme disease

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19 h. ago Moment serial romance fraudster is arrested after he conned women out of £40,000 to fund his gambling addiction as he is jailed for nearly three years

Ben Millin, 32, spun elaborate lies about dying relatives, frozen bank accounts, job interviews and serious health conditions to swindle four women out of up to £40,000.

Economics

38 h. ago Donald Trump health fears as White House breaks silence on doctor visit

The White House has given an update on Donald Trump's health after the President was diagnosed with a chronic vein condition in July - but said "no changes" have been made to his lifestyle

Society

41 h. ago Mould, vermin and ceiling leaks: German police say they work in ‘embarrassing’ conditions

Union calls for increased spending to revamp vehicles and station houses that it says are an insult to officers’ dignityGermany’s biggest police union has complained about the dilapidated state of hundreds of police stations across the country and a fleet of aged vehicles, saying conditions are a threat to officers’ health and an insult to their dignity.“Decades-old toilet bowls, mould in the offices, vermin, broken heating units and holes in the ceiling that let the rain in,” said Hagen Husgen of the GdP union, citing just a few of the complaints his organisation had received from members. Continue reading...

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45 h. ago Man develops rare condition after ChatGPT query over stopping eating salt

US medical journal article about 60-year-old with bromism warns against using AI app for health informationA US medical journal has warned against using ChatGPT for health information after a man developed a rare condition following an interaction with the chatbot about removing table salt from his diet.An article in the Annals of Internal Medicine reported a case in which a 60-year-old man developed bromism, also known as bromide toxicity, after consulting ChatGPT. Continue reading...

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45 h. ago Drivers face up to £1,000 fine if they don't report these health conditions

Certain drivers are required by law to report 'notifiable medical conditions' to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)

Economics

67 h. ago I was 'terrified' I'd hurt my baby: bestselling novelist Sarah Vaughan shares secret battle with mental health condition that affects 1 in 6 new mothers

The novelist remembered struggling to walk up and down flights of stairs with her new baby, fearing she would drop them.

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2 d. ago Blowing through conch shell could help treat dangerous sleep condition

The ancient Indian practice could be a simple and cheap way to treat the common condition, according to researchers

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2 d. ago US veterans agency lost thousands of ‘core’ medical staff under Trump, records show

Departures are exacerbating existing shortages and creating ‘very unsafe’ conditions for patients, veterans and health workers sayThe Department of Veterans Affairs has lost thousands of healthcare professionals deemed “core” to the system’s ability to function and “without which mission-critical work cannot be completed”, agency records show.The number of medical staff on hand to treat veterans has fallen every month since Donald Trump took office. The VA has experienced a net loss of 2,000 registered nurses since the start of this fiscal year, the data show, along with approximately 1,300 medical assistants, 1,100 nursing assistants and licensed practical nurses, 800 doctors, 500 social workers and 150 psychologists. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago Air conditioners can make you sick. Here’s one simple way to protect yourself

If an air conditioning system malfunctions or isn’t properly maintained, it can become contaminated with infectious microbes

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2 d. ago Loose Women Ruth Langsford's 'very difficult' ordeal amid mum's Alzheimer's fight

Ruth Langsford's mother is facing a health battle, 13 years after her dad died from the same condition

Economics

4 d. ago Expert urges festivalgoers with chronic condition to 'be honest about needs'

New research has revealed the highs and lows are attending a festival, with some parts especially challenging for individuals with chronic health conditions.

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5 d. ago DWP update on four conditions that qualify for ‘ongoing’ PIP awards

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit paid to those with long-term physical or mental health conditions, disabilities, or learning difficulties by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

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5 d. ago BBC star Richard Osman reveals 'everything is blurred' as he opens up about health condition

The TV star is preparing for an adaption of his famous novel to hit Netflix

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5 d. ago ‘I went on Destination X to help overcome my debilitating health condition’

A Destination X contestant has opened up about a health condition that has impacted her since childhood, as she hoped to overcome it while taking part in the BBC series

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5 d. ago BBC Destination X star says series was 'ultimate challenge' due to lifelong health condition

Chloe-Anne was one of 13 strangers taking part in the new BBC gameshow

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5 d. ago Destination X star details debilitating hidden health condition as BBC series became ‘ultimate challenge’

The Destination X contestant saw the BBC gameshow as the "ultimate challenge" to help her overcome it.

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6 d. ago Richard Osman details 'incurable' health condition that he manages to hide on TV

House of Games presenter Richard Osman revealed he was born with the condition, which is believed to affect around one in every 1,500 people

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