10 h. ago 'Crotch rot' could infect millions of Brits making one simple underwear mistake

Brits itching their bits might want to be on the look out for a nasty infection that can affect the genitals - horrible 'crotch rot' could affect many Brits once in their life

Science

21 h. ago Doctor issues 'crotch rot' warning over nasty infection caused by common underwear mistake

The unpleasant infection is caused by the same fungus responsible for the notorious ringworm.

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38 h. ago John Oliver faces defamation lawsuit from US healthcare executive

Dr Brian Morley claims Last Week Tonight host and show took his words out of context in a 2024 episode on MedicaidA US healthcare executive has sued John Oliver for defamation following a Last Week Tonight episode on Medicaid, in which the British-American comedian quoted the doctor as saying it was okay for a patient with bowel issues to be “a little dirty for a couple of days”.Dr Brian Morley, the ex-medical director of AmeriHealth Caritas, argues that Oliver – an outspoken comic whose show has not only addressed muzzling lawsuits but been subject to them – took the quote out of context in an April 2024 episode on Medicaid. Continue reading...

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65 h. ago Top doctor warns you're putting underwear on WRONG! The way most people do it risks 'crotch rot' infection

A simple change to your morning routine could prevent a nasty groin fungal infection, experts have revealed.

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2 d. ago Top doctor warns you're putting underwear on WRONG! There way most people do it risks 'crotch rot' infection

A simple change to your morning routine could prevent a nasty groin fungal infection, experts have revealed.

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3 d. ago Mystery salmonella outbreak alert as 50 sickened, 10 hospitalised with poisoning

Genetic tests have revealed in all cases the infection were caused by the rare Salmonella Blockley strain, which the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warned is particularly severe.

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7 d. ago Dengue fever: Urgent health warning as horror 'bleeding eyes' cases reach record 15

The UKHSA said that mosquito-borne infections like dengue can cause pain in the eyes and make them bleed, fever, severe headaches and muscle and joint pain - but some patients are asymptomatic

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1 week ago Doctor issues urgent warning against five dangerous trends you could be doing that could cause death

Dr Leana Wen, who is a Physician and former Commissioner of the Baltimore City Health Department, has urged people to stop doing these five things for their own safety.

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1 week ago 'I weighed 28 stone – now I'm unrecognisable thanks to doctor's shock warning'

A woman who weighed more than 28 stone in her 20s has opened up about how one change allowed her to transform her body and her life after a doctor issued an urgent warning

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1 week ago Doctor issues urgent warning against kissing bearded men and reveals it can lead to gruesome health issues

Dr Myro Figura took to Instagram to explain why kissing someone with a beard can result in infections and skin irritation and in some cases impetigo which can result in blisters.

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1 week ago 'Do not use': Urgent warning issued as health chiefs recall hand wash contaminated by potentially deadly bacteria

If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation, according to an alert from the Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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1 week ago Major recall launched for contaminated hand soap over infection risk for shoppers

A product from Turkey known as the Elbow Grease Heavy Duty Hand Cleaner has been recalled over fears it could cause infection or irritation if it comes into contact with skin

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1 week ago Hand soap product recall issued over fears it could cause infection

The Government's Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued an alert about the potentially dangerous hand soap

Politics

1 week ago 'Lucky' Chris Hoy issues terminal cancer update as doctor offers him 15 options

The six-time Olympic champion cyclist is receiving treatment and has "options" after initially being given between two and four years to live

Science

2 w. ago What is Listeria? Symptoms and causes of deadly bacteria linked to hospital ice cream deaths

UK Health Security Agency and Food Standards Agency investigating cases linked to the same strain of listeria infection

Events

2 w. ago Doctor warns popular 'healthy' snack can actually 'contribute to weight gain'

A weight loss doctor has issued a stark warning that a particular snack could be sabotaging weight loss efforts

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2 w. ago Dentist explains how weight loss jabs wreak havoc on unexpected area causing nasty infections

Most people know that using weight loss medication can throw up all sorts of side effects - some more sinister than others - but the latest health expert to weigh in has some surprising news

Politics

2 w. ago BBC Morning Live Dr Punam issues warning to people with hard skin on their feet

Doctor Punam Krishan issued the warning as she appeared on the panel on BBC Morning Live

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2 w. ago BBC Morning Live Doctor Ranj issues stark message to people on protein diets

The doctor said it can put your health at risk

Society

3 w. ago Doctor issues stark warning to people who consume LESS than one teaspoon of salt per day

Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist from California, revealed what would happen if salt was removed from our diets for the same length of time.

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