7 h. ago People with any of 10 conditions urged to 'get protected' before December 11

Health bosses warn 'time is running out' to get protected against flu before Christmas

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10 h. ago People urged not to eat popular crisps after major recall issued

The Food Standards Agency has issued a recall on two varieties of popular crisps

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14 h. ago Older people with health issues urged to contact charity for help claiming benefits

Independent Age can help older people with health issues claim Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment.

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15 h. ago How to get the right care in the right place whether it’s for flu, sickness or a minor injury

WINTER is always a challenging time of year for the NHS with an increase of winter viruses and bugs hitting Scots. And to ease pressure on over-burdened services, health service experts are urging people to use the service that’s right for them. That way, everyone can keep well and get the care they need quickly,...

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39 h. ago ‘One bite and he was hooked’: from Kenya to Nepal, how parents are battling ultra

Five families around the world share their struggles to keep their children away from UPFsParents and young people: share your concerns about ultra-processed foods (UPFs)The scourge of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is global. While their consumption is particularly high in the west, forming more than half the average diet in the UK and the US, for example, UPFs are replacing fresh food in diets on every continent.This month, the world’s largest review on the health threats of UPFs was published in the Lancet. It warned that such foods are exposing millions of people to long-term harm, and called for urgent action. Earlier this year Unicef revealed that more children around the world were obese than underweight for the first time, as junk food overwhelms diets, with the steepest rises in low- and middle-income countries. Continue reading...

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41 h. ago Doctor urges people to add 1 supplement to routine to 'reverse' signs of ageing

A health expert has shared the one daily supplement people ought to be adding to their daily routine because it could help protect against collagen loss and premature ageing

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57 h. ago People with robins in garden urged to put out 41p kitchen staple this winter

Ensuring garden birds have access to food and water is essential, but you don't always need to rely on seeds and grains

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62 h. ago P Louise 'left in floods of tears' as she begs fans to help children's charity

Paige Louise Williams, 32, has urged people to donate to Cash for Kids as she's been "in tears" because the charity has "empty shelves" and they need more donations

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65 h. ago Everything you need to know as UKHSA tells Brits to wear masks again

People are being urged to wear masks and to take other actions to combat the spread of flu and Covid

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65 h. ago P Louise makes tearful charity plea as 'shelves left empty' for kids

Paige Louise Williams, the brains behind P Louise, has made a teary plea on her TikTok account, urging people to take action alongside her as they could really make a difference

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66 h. ago AA urges drivers to park in 1 place to prevent car frost in December

The AA has shared advice for drivers who may see their windscreens covered in ice and frost during December mornings. People have been urged to park in a simple place to try and avoid the problem

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3 d. ago NHS urges people who ‘look pale’ this winter to see GP if they have these signs

The NHS has urged people to see their GP if they look pale if it is not normal for them or is accompanied by other symptoms

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3 d. ago How to spot AI generated videos as deepfakes continues to fool millions online

Technology experts have urged people to stay mindful online when watching videos on social media pages, sharing several ways to identify an AI-generated video easily.

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3 d. ago Warning as Greater Manchester A&Es experiencing 'exceptionally high' demand

People are being urged to see if 'more appropriate' services are available

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3 d. ago Girl, 13, accused of murdering woman by repeatedly stabbing her told a court she was hearing voices urging her to hurt people

The teenager is on trial accused of killing Marta Bednarczyk, 43, by inflicting more than 140 knife wounds at a house in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire.

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3 d. ago ‘Going missing is a sign that something is very wrong’: Lorraine Kelly backs The Independent’s SafeCall campaign

Lorraine Kelly is lending her support to The Independent’s SafeCall campaign as she urges people to donate to help fund a lifeline for missing children in crisis

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3 d. ago Mum of 'miracle' baby who needed four blood transfusions urges people to donate

Alexandria Allyson was born at 26 weeks weighing just 2.1lbs, received four blood transfusions and spent 102 days in hospital before being allowed home to her family in Fife.

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4 d. ago Doctors warn of surge in medieval disease as schools report several cases

The skin infection has been reported in several schools in Devon, with the number of people seeking medical care doubling since 2022 as doctors urge early treatment

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4 d. ago WHO says weight loss drugs are ‘new chapter’ in fight against obesity

WHO urges countries to make drugs such as Mounjaro more accessible to people and asks drugs companies to lower pricesWeight loss drugs such as Mounjaro offer huge potential to tackle soaring obesity globally that will affect 2 billion people worldwide by 2030, the World Health Organization has said.Their proven effectiveness in helping people lose weight means the medications represent “a new chapter” in how health services can treat obesity and the killer diseases it causes, the WHO added. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Shortage of ‘breakthrough’ weight loss drugs will slow fight against obesity, WHO warns

WHO urges countries to make drugs such as Mounjaro more accessible to people and asks drugs companies to lower pricesWeight loss drugs such as Mounjaro offer huge potential to tackle soaring obesity globally but are currently only available to one in 10 of those who need them, the World Health Organization has said.Their proven effectiveness in helping people lose weight means the medications represent “a new chapter” in how health services can treat obesity and the killer diseases it causes, the WHO added. Continue reading...

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