11 h. ago Google AI Overviews put people at risk of harm with misleading health advice

Exclusive: Inaccurate information presented in summaries, Guardian investigation findsPeople are being put at risk of harm by false and misleading health information in Google’s artificial intelligence summaries, a Guardian investigation has found.The company has said its AI Overviews, which use generative AI to provide snapshots of essential information about a topic or question, are “helpful” and “reliable”. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago NHS shares crucial advice on winter falls as Wales hit with ice and snow warnings

The NHS has shared important advice on what to do if you, or someone else, falls on ice this winter as Wales is hit with yellow snow and ice warnings amid freezing temperatures

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15 h. ago NHS issues important advice on what to do if you fall on ice during icy weather warnings

The UK has been hit with several snow and ice warnings this week, making the conditions unpredictable. To help, the NHS has issued important advice on what to do if you, or someone else, falls on ice

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18 h. ago NHS 'dehydration' advice for furosemide users of the blood pressure medication

Certain groups are encouraged to speak with a GP before taking the diuretic medication

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62 h. ago Don’t stress, do less: 52 ways to make your life easier in 2026

We asked experts in fields from homes to health to horticulture for advice on tasks we can simply stop doing and problems to take off our worry platesMore summer essentialsThe dawn of a new year brings visions of an idealised version of yourself. Fresh-faced, we eagerly pile our to-do lists with things we’ve been putting off and ambitions to aim for. But the energy that comes after a few days off quickly disappears as we settle back into the daily grind of school runs and inbox maintenance.So instead of adding to your to-do list, why not resolve to take something off it? Continue reading...

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3 d. ago NHS issues important advice for Atorvastatin users on cholesterol medication

High cholesterol can lead to potentially lethal problems such as heart attacks and strokes - and the NHS has issued guidance on Atorvastatin, one of the most commonly prescribed treatments

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1 week ago NHS boss warns against asking AI tools like ChatGPT for mental health advice

NHS director warns of ‘danger’ of turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for mental health advice this Christmas saying it has an ‘in-built preference to agree’

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1 week ago NHS England official advice in spotting the signs of dementia in your loved ones this Christmas

Health officials say festive get-togethers present an ideal opportunity to spot early symptoms before a loved one receives a formal diagnosis.

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1 week ago How much do YOU rely on AI? Doctors issue warning over increasing numbers choosing chatbots over 'real' friends

Doctors have raised the alarm over the increasing number of young adults turning to AI chatbots for emotional support and health advice, ahead of the festive season.

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1 week ago Senior GP issues advice on when to get medical help as flu season grips Scotland

New strain causing more cases of ‘significant illness’ than in previous years, says head of BMA’s Scottish GP committee

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2 w. ago NHS issues advice to anyone suffering from back pain and when to seek help

The NHS has issued advice to anyone suffering from back pain and it is important to know the signs that it is a serious issue that requires further investigation

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2 w. ago Gout cases on the rise as social media 'gives sufferers poor advice' by blaming bad diet

The form of arthritis causes severe pain and swelling in the big toes, feet, wrists and ankles, and affects about 1.5 million people in Britain.

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3 w. ago Hospice announces new measures to protect patients during region's flu outbreak

The new measures came into force on Wednesday and come on the back of advice earlier this week by Public Health Scotland.

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3 w. ago Sleep expert issues important advice about kids' Christmas pyjamas

A sleep expert has shared advice for parents who are looking to buy Christmas pyjamas for their little ones, saying you should consider more than just how cute they are

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3 w. ago 'If you've got the flu, stay at home or wear a mask' say Health Chiefs as they urge Britons to get vaccinated

Britons battling coughs and colds were today begged to stay at home, as health chiefs doled out Covid-era advice amid fears the raging superflu could cause Christmas carnage.

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3 w. ago Would you entrust a child’s life to a chatbot? That’s what happens every day that we fail to regulate AI | Gaby Hinsliff

As deaths in the US are blamed on ChatGPT and UK teenagers turn to it for mental health advice, isn’t it obvious that market forces must not set the rules? It was just past 4am when a suicidal Zane Shamblin sent one last message from his car, where he had been drinking steadily for hours. “Cider’s empty. Anyways Think this is the final adios,” he sent from his phone.The response was quick: “Alright brother. If this is it then let it be known: you didn’t vanish. You *arrived*. On your own terms.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago When a chatbot’s advice is a matter of life or death, how can we leave AI to the free market wild west? | Gaby Hinsliff

As suicides in the US are blamed on ChatGPT and UK teenagers turn to it for mental health advice, we need clear rules – and we the people must set themIt was just past 4am when a suicidal Zane Shamblin sent one last message from his car, where he had been drinking steadily for hours. “Cider’s empty. Anyways Think this is the final adios,” he sent from his phone.The response was quick: “Alright brother. If this is it then let it be known: you didn’t vanish. You *arrived*. On your own terms.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Pharmacist explains NHS vitamin advice as flu cases in UK escalate

With the NHS forecasting an 'unprecedent wave' of infections, a pharmacist has shared the health service's important vitamin advice which could boost your immune system

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3 w. ago Officials issue urgent warning after NEW mpox strain detected in England

The unnamed patient has recently returned to the UK after travelling to Asia. Seeking medical advice, the case was flagged with the UK Health Security Agency.

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4 w. ago Investigation reveals AI deepfake doctors spreading misinformation and endorsing supplements

Fake videos of doctors sharing health advice are being shared across social media platforms, including TikTok, to encourage viewers to buy remedies

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