26 h. ago NHS warns of 'hazardous' mix of common medications with paracetamol or ibuprofen

The NHS has issued a warning to people taking certain medications as they could cause more harm than good.

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30 h. ago People on common medications warned 'do not mix' with paracetamol or ibuprofen

Paracetamol and ibuprofen are two of the most commonly used painkillers in the UK, but the NHS has warned that they can be dangerous when taken with certain other medications.

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49 h. ago Doctor's plea to parents to keep kids off school if they spot two

A doctor has warned parents to keep their children off school if they spot some specific symptoms as the expert warned the disease is dangerous for youngsters and can lead to health complications

Society

50 h. ago Cancer postcode lottery 'puts 100,000 lives at risk' as UK charity calls for urgent action

Tens of thousands of cancer patients could at risk because they live too far from hospitals, Macmillan has warned

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55 h. ago Urgent warning for children to stay home for a week if they have these symptoms

A doctor warned this illness could be "dangerous".

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60 h. ago Tens of thousands of cancer patients at risk because they live too far from hospitals

One teenager in Wales was forced to travel four to six hours away to get vital cancer treatment, Macmillcan Cancer Support reveals

Science

3 d. ago Women given common heart medication 'more likely to face heart attack and death'

Beta blockers are a common treatment for a number of heart conditions, but the majority of patients aren’t getting its benefits and it may even be detrimental for some

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3 d. ago DWP 48 health conditions that can give pensioners £110 weekly boost

Attendance Allowance can help provide financial support for a range of medical conditions - and here are some of the common reasons people claim

Economics

3 d. ago Millions taking common pill ibuprofen at risk of 'life threatening' side effects, warns NHS doctor

Dr Mark Porter issued a warning about a common pill, outlining the early warning signs of a life-threatening side effect

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5 d. ago Weight loss jab Mounjaro cuts heart failure risk by more than half, study shows

The Mirror attended the world's biggest heart conference in Madrid and heard how weight loss injections cut heart patients’ risk of being hospitalised or dying early

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5 d. ago Weight loss drugs can halve heart patients’ risk of early death, study finds

GLP-1 agonists could be given to millions with heart conditions to help them stay out of hospital and live longerWeight loss drugs can reduce by half the risk of heart patients being hospitalised or dying early, according to the largest study of its kind.The class of drugs, known as GLP-1 agonists, have been found to offer “dramatic benefits” to heart patients, significantly cutting their risk of falling seriously ill or dying prematurely from any cause. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Weight loss drugs could slash hospital risk for heart failure patients

Heart failure happens when the heart is unable to pump blood around the body properly.

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5 d. ago Donald Trump 'could have his leg amputated' as doctor issues ominous warning

A leading vascular surgery expert from one of America's premier medical institutions recently addressed several questions regarding the chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) diagnosis given to Trump

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6 d. ago Urgent message to anyone who takes statins, iron tablets, ibuprofen or Naproxen

This common mistake is probably making your everyday medicines less effective

Politics

6 d. ago I'm a doctor... here is when to pay attention to headaches and the symptoms that are 'red flags'

An emergency pediatrics doctor has revealed the warning signs you need to look out for when you get a headache - and what she considers to be 'red flags.'

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7 d. ago DVLA warns Scottish drivers face arrest if they take common medicines – full list

Drivers caught with excessive amounts of certain legal medication could face up to six months in prison, the driving authority warned

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1 week ago Five ways your body is warning you about stress, according to a doctor

A doctor has signposted the five key signs your body is telling you that you're stressed.

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1 week ago NHS doctor shares warning signs of heart attacks in women as they often go unnoticed

While many of us might think we know the common signs of heart attacks, an NHS doctor insists that symptoms in women often go unnoticed - and this can be extremely dangerous

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1 week ago Charities welcome libel defeat for BBC star Noel Clarke in £70m sexual misconduct case

Women's charities have welcomed a high court judgement dismissing a £70 million libel claim against the Guardian by Doctor Who actor Noel Clarke.

Economics

1 week ago Doctor warns against popping spots in certain area of face as it 'could kill you'

A doctor is advising people against popping spots in a specific area of the face. This common grooming habit 'could kill you', the expert cautioned

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