10 h. ago Health warning issued on mosquito bites abroad amid rise in chikungunya cases

Chikungunya is a virus spread by mosquito bites, the symptoms of which include a sudden fever and joint pain

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10 h. ago Deadly chikungunya virus warning for Brit tourists as health experts 'worried' over surge in cases

The UKHSA has warned of record chikungunya cases in Brits returning from abroad. Find out where outbreaks are, how to protect yourself, and what vaccines are available.

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15 h. ago Heat health alerts extended into next week during fourth summer heatwave

The warnings mean significant impacts on health and social care services

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18 h. ago Heatwave warning: Common home fan mistake could be deadly, causing heart attacks, scientists warn

It may seem like the one thing that can provide relief in a heatwave, but if it is too hot, a fan can be dangerous, a new study has found.

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22 h. ago 5 NHS tips for avoiding heatstroke as temperatures to hit 30C in Scotland

The health service has warned of the dangers hot weather can bring.

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22 h. ago Acid reflux drug taken by millions could HARM your digestion, warns top pharmacist

Medication taken by millions of Britons to relieve heartburn and acid reflux can have a harmful impact on digestion in the long term, a top pharmacist has warned.

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23 h. ago Alert issued over supplement taken by millions after 16 people hospitalised due to 'defective' tablets

Health officials have warned about the dangers of taking vitamin D supplements without medical advice after 16 people who took 'defective' ones bought online were left hospitalised.

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45 h. ago A heatwave can negatively effect your mood and mind. Here’s how to combat the temperatures

Physiological changes in the body and brain due to heat can significantly affect your mood

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45 h. ago A heatwave can negatively affect your mood and mind. Here’s how to combat the temperatures

Physiological changes in the body and brain due to heat can significantly affect your mood

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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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46 h. ago UK official warning as Brits told avoid this between 11 and 3 today

An amber heat health alert is in place for several areas of England

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46 h. ago Dangerous drug 'rampant' in Brit holiday hotspot as tourists have seizures on the streets

Another popular drug has emerged on to the party scene once again as dealers target tourists in Majorca, leaving them at risk of seizures, memory loss and even death, officials have warned.

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46 h. ago Popular high street chain announces nine store closures with big sales underway

Hobbycraft is closing nine stores between this month and in September, with major sales to follow - here's the full list of branches being shut and their confirmed closure dates

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48 h. ago Amber health warnings in place as heatwave temperatures set to hit 34C

The UK Health Security Agency has amber warnings in place for the East Midlands, West Midlands, east of England, London and the South East.

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49 h. ago Amber heat health warning kicks in as temperatures in UK set to soar to 34C

Authorities warn that there could be a rise in deaths as amber and yellow health alerts come into effect

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49 h. ago UK weather: Urgent health warning in five regions as heatwave hits

Amber alerts have now kicked in with temperatures predicted to soar into the mid-30s in parts of the UK over the next 24 hours as Brits in five areas are warned

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53 h. ago UK heatwave: Exact date Britain's 34C burning blast will end

The fourth heatwave of 2025 will send temperatures soaring towards 34C over the next few days - but the heat is expected to last beyond official amber health warnings

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58 h. ago Thousands of men with prostate cancer facing unnecessary overtreatment, experts warn

Experts suggest ‘outdated guidelines’ around prostate cancer have created a ‘wild west’ of what is implemented in the NHS

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62 h. ago London weather: Amber heat health alert issued as capital sizzles in fourth heatwave of the summer

Warning of ‘serious’ impacts across the health service as amber heat health alert issued for many parts of England

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66 h. ago Ambulance service shares health warning as north west hit with 'serious' weather alert

"It can result in serious health outcomes across the population"

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