17 h. ago NHS warning as people slapped with £100 fine 'they do not owe'

An MP raised the issue in Parliament

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18 h. ago Brits urged to 'book' one vaccine in crucial UKHSA and NHS warning

You can use the NHS app to verify if you are eligible for vaccinations

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19 h. ago ‘The thought of not being thin for my wedding makes me want to die’: the new mothers driven to weight

The NHS warns against using GLP-1s while breastfeeding – for the baby’s sake as well as the mother’s. But how much does that count when they’re so readily available and there’s so much pressure to ‘bounce back’?Lydia* first started thinking about weight-loss drugs during pregnancy. “Everyone was talking about them and the advertisements were everywhere,” she says, as her baby son naps upstairs. “I remember thinking: ‘That’s how I’ll lose weight for my wedding next year.’”When Lydia explains that most of her life before pregnancy was spent in a welter of yo-yo dieting and body dissatisfaction, I say to her that I think most of us can relate. Her pregnancy, however, brought a level of body acceptance and contentment that the 33-year-old from Wales had never had before. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago ‘The pressure to get your old body back is immense’: the new mothers driven to weight

The NHS warns against using GLP-1s while breastfeeding – for the baby’s sake as well as the mother’s. But how much does that count when they’re so readily available and there’s so much pressure to ‘bounce back’?Lydia* first started thinking about weight-loss drugs during pregnancy. “Everyone was talking about them and the advertisements were everywhere,” she says, as her baby son naps upstairs. “I remember thinking: ‘That’s how I’ll lose weight for my wedding next year.’”When Lydia explains that most of her life before pregnancy was spent in a welter of yo-yo dieting and body dissatisfaction, I say to her that I think most of us can relate. Her pregnancy, however, brought a level of body acceptance and contentment that the 33-year-old from Wales had never had before. Continue reading...

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54 h. ago Southport killer Axel Rudakubana's teacher warned NHS of 'serious safeguarding concerns'

Axel Rudakubana's deputy headteacher had emailed the autism service warning them about her grave concerns including an incident where the teen was found searching school shootings online

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58 h. ago Streeting warns of ‘challenging winter’ for NHS and condemns use of cafe as ward

The Health Secretary told the Commons the NHS is ‘already running hot ahead of winter’, but said the Government is ‘not complacent about that’.

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3 d. ago NHS issues warning about one thing you should never have alongside ibuprofen

Painkillers can help us keep aches and pains at bay, but you must be wary about what you take with them.

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4 d. ago Freaky new Covid Stratus symptom that affects your teeth as NHS issues warning

There are two new Covid variants currently circulating around the UK – named 'Stratus' and 'Nimbus' - and they come with some unusual indicators you can look out for

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5 d. ago Crucial symptom could mean your illness is Covid and not flu as cases rise

The NHS has warned that cases of both Covid-19 and flu have been rising in recent weeks - but without a test it's difficult to distinguish

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6 d. ago People born in or before one year among vulnerable groups urged to get NHS vaccine

You can check your eligibility for the winter flu vaccination by using the NHS App as the health service warns the influenza infection can be serious for those at high risk

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7 d. ago One key symptom could mean your illness is Covid not flu as cases rise

The NHS has warned that cases of both Covid and flu have been on the rise in recent weeks

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8 d. ago NHS warns of 'three or more' Covid symptom as hospitalisations rise in Scotland

The Stratus variant of Covid is currently dominant in the UK.

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8 d. ago NHS metformin warning for everyone taking common diabetes drug in UK

Metformin is a commonly prescribed medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes

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8 d. ago NHS warns symptom lasting 'more than an hour' could be Covid

The UK Health Security Agency has said that the Stratus variant is currently the most dominant strain of Covid

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8 d. ago NHS warns 'call 999' if you spot these two symptoms of blood clot

These signs could mean the clot has travelled to the lungs

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8 d. ago Blood clot warning as NHS says 'call 999' if you spot two symptoms

There are certain signs that you need to seek immediate medical attention

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8 d. ago NHS aspirin ‘liver and brain damage’ alert for children with rare condition

NHS guidance has a strict warning considering giving their children aspirin as a painkiller

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1 week ago Why you might not get vaccinated for Covid despite new NHS Stratus warning

A new strain of coronavirus has emerged but many Brits might not get the chance to protect themselves against it.

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1 week ago NHS GP warns phone mistake 'could worsen stress and anxiety'

Dr Raj Arora offered advice for people who regularly use social media

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1 week ago NHS GP warns 'don't ignore' sleep habit that 'could be straining your heart'

Dr Leen Tannous urged people not to ignore the symptom, as it could be a sign of a common condition

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