13 h. ago NHS health warning as 'significant cold snap' hits, says top north west doctors

The doctors have shared who is most at risk, and what they can do to keep safe during the icy weather

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17 h. ago NHS 'important' warning to people using Mounjaro injections for weight loss

Patients are urged to check the latest guidance and speak to their GP if they have any questions

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29 h. ago How up to nine million Britons might have a 'silent' syndrome that raises both heart AND kidney failure risk

As many as nine million Britons may be unknowingly at heightened risk of heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure because they are living with an unrecognised health syndrome.

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48 h. ago NHS warns sudden 3am habit could be sign of condition that needs attention

The health experts have warned people to keep an eye out for any other changes

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48 h. ago Amitriptyline NHS 'dial 999' warning to anyone taking drug for pain relief

More than 15 million prescriptions for amitriptyline are issued in the UK in a year, mainly to deal with chronic pain conditions

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51 h. ago NHS alert as clopidogrel could cause four 'common' side effects

This drug is prescribed to millions of Brits to help prevent blood clots forming

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51 h. ago Clopidogrel alert as NHS warns of four 'common' side effects

The NHS dispenses around 11 million units of this drug every year

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63 h. ago NHS ‘call 999’ warning if you take amlodipine for high blood pressure

Amlodipine is regularly used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain from heart disease

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64 h. ago NHS issues 'call 999' warning to people taking amlodipine blood pressure drug

Amlodipine is one of the most commonly prescribed medicines in the UK and is used to treat high blood pressure and angina, but NHS guidance warns to call 999 for one specific symptom

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64 h. ago NHS warning to 'call 999' over one symptom if you take amlodipine

Amlodipine is one of the most commonly prescribed medicines in the UK, but the NHS warns patients to call 999 if they experience a severe symptom

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64 h. ago NHS issues important advice on what to do if you fall on ice during icy weather warnings

The UK has been hit with several snow and ice warnings this week, making the conditions unpredictable. To help, the NHS has issued important advice on what to do if you, or someone else, falls on ice

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65 h. ago Wes Streeting issues cold snap warning as pressure on NHS intensifies

The Health Secretary urged the public to only use A&E in genuine emergences

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67 h. ago NHS' warning to people taking medications including metronidazole or zopiclone

The health experts have said it could be causing an unusual symptom - and perhaps you don't know about it

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4 d. ago NHS issues major 'super flu' update after H3N2 strain surge in England

Over 3,000 flu patients remain hospitalised as doctors warn the NHS is 'not out of danger yet' with winter viruses despite slight fall in cases as we head into the Near Year

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4 d. ago NHS warns you should do one thing after using inhaler often prescribed for asthma

There are four groups who should be cautious with using the inhalers

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4 d. ago NHS advises keeping homes at certain temperature amid Met Office snow warning

As the Met Office warns of a cold spell lasting well into next week, NHS guidance recommends maintaining homes at a minimum temperature

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4 d. ago NHS advises UK homes not to put heating below certain temperature as snow expected

The NHS advice comes as the Met Office issues severe weather warnings for snow and ice across much of the UK, with Cold Weather Payments available for eligible households

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4 d. ago Top doctor says NHS ‘not out of danger yet’ amid cold weather warning

The whole of England has been placed under an amber cold health alert by the UK Health Security Agency

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4 d. ago NHS warning to key group to avoid popular cholesterol drug atorvastatin

Atorvastatin is a commonly prescribed statin used to lower high cholesterol and prevent heart disease

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5 d. ago NHS warning for anyone taking common drug for stomach issues

The NHS has warned that people taking lansoprazole for over three months may experience low magnesium levels

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