51 m. ago Naproxen and aspirin warning as NHS says 'do not mix' with common drug

The NHS has urged people to avoid taking one common painkiller alongside other NSAIDs

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2 h. ago Massachusetts issues warning after state records first case of incurable fatal lung disease

The confirmation of Massachusetts' first case of an incurable lung disease in a countertop maker led health officials to urgently warn the industry about the fatal risk of inhaling toxic dust.

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4 h. ago Urgent energy drink warning after man suffers stroke due to excessive consumption: 'Eight cans a day caused blood clot to form in his brain'

A fit and healthy 50-year-old man was left permanently unable to feel his left side after his daily energy drink consumption caused him to suffer a stroke.

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18 h. ago UN issues urgent warning to Britain and Mauritius over Chagos Island deal

A United Nations committee has urged Britain and Mauritius not to ratify a proposed agreement on the future of the Chagos Islands, warning it risks perpetuating long-standing violations of the Chagossian people's rights.

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19 h. ago Tesco shoppers warned 'do not eat' as party food item poses 'possible health risk'

Find out all the information on the urgent recall just below.

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20 h. ago Tesco issues urgent 'do not eat' warning for popular side dish over deadly allergy risk

The supermarket Tesco has recalled a popular side dish because it contains milk which is not mentioned on the product label.

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21 h. ago ITV Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid issues crucial 'danger to life' warning

Good Morning Britain presenters Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley shared an important 'danger to life' warning just minutes into Tuesday's show

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27 h. ago NHS issues urgent flu vaccination warning as hospitalisations triple and schools shut amid 'superflu' outbreak

Health chiefs have warned people to get their flu jab 'as soon as possible' amid a 'particularly virulent' superflu, with 10 times more people hospitalised than at the same time two years ago

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32 h. ago Urgent warning to anyone taking cold and flu tablets or painkillers this winter

The UK's medicine watchdog has issued an important warning for anyone taking common sickness medication over winter

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39 h. ago UKHSA warns 'try to stay at home' if you have specific symptoms

Hospital admissions for these illnesses have also increased

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39 h. ago Lemsip and Benylin NHS warning to anyone taking it for cold and flu symptoms

Some people may not be aware that they should not take the over-the-counter medicine if ill with a flu or cold

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39 h. ago Mpox symptoms explained: From fever to painful skin rash and blisters

A new strain of mpox has been found in England

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39 h. ago Doctor issues Christmas dinner warning for anyone taking GLP 1s

Dr Debra Marcos said festive favourites are the type of foods that do not sit well with a slowed digestive system

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39 h. ago New mpox strain found in England as 'concerned' health officials issue warning

Scientists in England have discovered a new recombinant mpox virus in a person who recently travelled to Asia, the UK Health Security Agency confirmed

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41 h. ago Warning over £50,000 scam that can harm your health and bank balance

Santander UK says £49,846.32 was reported as being stolen by beauty scammers

Economics

41 h. ago Officials issue urgent warning after NEW mpox strain detected in England

The unnamed patient has recently returned to the UK after travelling to Asia. Seeking medical advice, the case was flagged with the UK Health Security Agency.

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42 h. ago Watch out for beauty treatment scams warns bank as £50,000 reported lost in year

Santander UK is warning that fake treatments can harm people’s health as well as their bank balance.

Economics

42 h. ago Brits say ‘worst lurgy ever just won’t shift’ as nation hit by wave of illness in 2025

Health officials warned the NHS is bracing itself for an “unprecedent wave” of infections

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60 h. ago DR MAX PEMBERTON: These are the warning signs your winter cold is more than just flu and could be pneumonia... call 999 if you notice these symptoms

A patient I'll call Margaret came to see me a few weeks ago. She's 68, sensible, and not one to make a fuss. But as we chatted she mentioned she'd been battling a nasty cold for over a fortnight.

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65 h. ago Scots urged to pay for flu vaccine as outbreak will 'continue to rise over the coming weeks'

The flu outbreak is expected to spread across all of the Scotland in the coming weeks, the Health Secretary has warned.

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