3 h. ago Storm Amy: Urgent warning to 'shelter in place' for UK area amid 'red alert' fears

Storm Amy - the first named storm of the season - is sweeping in from the Atlantic, with schools in Northern Ireland closing early and ferry sailings from the west of Scotland being cancelled

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41 h. ago Everyone on omeprazole for heartburn issued urgent warning by doctor

The meds are usually used to regulate heartburn and acid reflux.

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51 h. ago Anyone taking omeprazole issued 'you've been warned' alert by doctor

The health specialist is urging people to be mindful of the repercussions of long-term use

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52 h. ago Key differences between Covid Nimbus and Stratus variants as doctor issues warning

Two variants, Stratus and Nimbus, are currently the most prevalent strains of Covid across the UK as cases surge - but they both present varying symptoms and have key differences

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3 d. ago From duct tape to tea – the household items starting from 6p that can cure fat jab side effects, smelly feet and warts

MANY of the items lurking around your home could provide cheap fixes for common health issues, says a doctor. From black tea to duct tape, Dr Joe Whittington has divulged a number of hacks he's learned as an emergency medicine doctor to help make life when it comes to health problems that little bit easier....

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3 d. ago Ibiza and Formentera weather LIVE: Urgent Red Alert over 'dangerous' rain

A red weather alert has been issued for certain parts of Spain including party hotspot Ibiza. Torrential rain could cause problems including travel disruption

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3 d. ago Louisiana issues a warrant to arrest California doctor accused of mailing abortion pills

Louisiana has issued a warrant to arrest a California doctor accused of mailing abortion pills

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4 d. ago UKHSA issues urgent alert to Brits with Covid symptoms as 'Stratus' variant spreads in UK

Health bosses have revealed whether current Covid variants are anything to worry about as cases begin to rise this autumn

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5 d. ago What REALLY causes autism? From too much screentime to pollution and diet – the experts separate fact from fiction

DONALD Trump caused uproar this week when he claimed that pregnant women who take paracetamol are more likely to have an autistic child, telling mums-to-be to “fight like hell not to take it”. Doctors, scientists and politicians slammed the US President as “dangerous” and “fear-mongering”, reassuring parents paracetamol is safe to take. Trump linked autism...

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6 d. ago ‘Don’t trust Trump’: how UK health experts are fighting back against a war on medicine

Ministers and medical groups have acted quickly to limit fallout after US president made unproven link between paracetamol and autismWes Streeting, the UK health secretary, was in a government car heading back into central London from a flag-raising to mark the UK’s recognition of Palestine when he saw the news. “He was aghast,” an aide said. Streeting was reading on his phone that Donald Trump had just warned women not to take Tylenol – known outside the US as paracetamol – during pregnancy.The US president had alleged without evidence that the common painkiller caused autism in children. “Don’t take Tylenol,” Trump said about a drug also known as acetaminophen. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Scientists discover ‘key clues’ to cause of autism – and it’s nothing to do with paracetamol

EARLY changes during brain development may hold the key to autism, say researchers. The new finding follows claims by Donald Trump that paracetamol taken by pregnant women increases risk of the condition in some children. The US President made the claim on Monday that taking Tylenol, known as paracetamol in other places, "is no good"...

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9 d. ago Microsoft issues urgent reminder as millions of Windows users placed on red alert

If you are still using Windows 10, it's time to upgrade.

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9 d. ago Good Morning Britain issues 'catastrophic' breaking news update

Good Morning Britain cut into regular programming to issue an urgent alert as a typhoon barrels towards Hong Kong and southern China.

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9 d. ago ITV Good Morning Britain interrupted for urgent alert after major disaster

Good Morning Britain was interrupted today with an urgent alert as a super typhoon barrels towards Hong Kong and southern China.

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9 d. ago Is paracetamol safe during pregnancy and does it have links to autism?

US president’s claims around painkiller also known as Tylenol contradict scientific consensus that drug is entirely safe to takeDonald Trump has urged pregnant women not to take acetaminophen, also known as Tylenol or paracetamol. He claimed it raises the chances of children being autistic.But the US president has been condemned by experts from across the world, who fear he is deliberately fostering a narrative of distrust that could be dangerous for women. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Is Tylenol the same as paracetamol, is it safe during pregnancy and does it have links to autism?

US president’s claims around painkiller also known as Tylenol contradict scientific consensusDonald Trump has urged pregnant women not to take acetaminophen, also known as Tylenol or paracetamol. He claimed it raises the chances of children being autistic.But the US president has been condemned by experts from across the world, who fear he is deliberately fostering a narrative of distrust that could be dangerous for women. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Wes Streeting issues urgent alert to anyone who uses paracetamol after Trump's Tylenol claims

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has warned Brits to 'ignore Donald Trump'

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1 week ago Share your reaction to Trump’s comments about pregnant women, Tylenol and autism

We would like to hear from pregnant women and medical professionals about their views on Trump’s commentsPresident Trump has advised pregnant women not to take acetaminophen, usually branded as Tylenol in the US or paracetamol elsewhere, as he claims it heightens the risk of autism in children.Despite his assertion being contested by scientists internationally and contradicted by studies, Trump said: “Taking Tylenol is not good All pregnant women should talk to their doctors about limiting the use of this medication while pregnant.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago Trump attacks Tylenol as officials unveil highly contentious conclusions on autism

President says acetaminophen – also known as paracetamol - increases risk when taken by pregnant women, assertion contradicted by researchThe Trump administration unveiled highly contentious conclusions about the causes of autism, together with a push for research purporting to find a possible “cure” for the condition on Monday.After months of widely trumpeted investigations spearheaded by the health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, Donald Trump announced that pregnant women should limit their use of acetaminophen, usually branded as Tylenol in the US or paracetamol elsewhere, which he claimed heightens the risk of autism when it used by pregnant women, an assertion hotly contested by scientists internationally and contradicted by studies. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Doctor issues urgent new alert to anyone who takes paracetamol

A new report is at the centre of the controversy

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