42 h. ago Anyone taking omeprazole told 'you've been warned' in doctor's alert

Omeprazole is often used to treat acid reflux, heartburn and stomach ulcers

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3 d. ago UKHSA issues 'avoid contact' alert as new Covid strain spreads

The Status or XFG strain is the most prevalent, according to the latest figures

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3 d. ago UK health alert as people taking sertraline told to avoid this drink

Sertraline, an antidepressant used to treat depression and various other mental health conditions, is one of the most frequently prescribed medications in the UK

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4 d. ago Health chiefs issue warning for common acid reflux drug taken by millions over infection fears

Health officials have warned that while indigestion is something almost everyone experiences from time to time, acid reflux drugs could increase the risk of deadly infection.

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7 d. ago Covid cases continue to rise in UK as health bosses issue vaccine alert

The UKHSA has urged anyone with symptoms of Covid to wear a face covering when leaving the house

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9 d. ago Dementia alert for people who drink even one glass of alcohol

A major new study looked at data from more than 550,000 people to find the link

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9 d. ago Drinking any amount of alcohol may increase dementia risk, study says

Researchers studied data from millions of people and said that their findings challenge the common perception that drinking small amounts of alcohol can benefit the brain

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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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2 w. ago DVLA issues 'declare now' warning over medical condition that 1.5m Brits suffer from

It's a common condition that 1.5 million people in the UK suffer from, and anything that might affect their driving must be declared

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2 w. ago How millions with illnesses like arthritis or asthma can get £30,000 FREE for home improvements

Millions of homeowmers and their families with common chronic health conditions could claim up to £30,000 towards making their homes warmer, Money Mail can reveal.

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2 w. ago New Covid 'Stratus' variant alert issued over 'unpleasant bug' that is 'highly transmissible'

The new Covid variant is rapidly becoming the dominant strain in multiple regions across the world

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2 w. ago Autism in children linked to common condition in pregnancy affecting nearly half a million US pregnancies a year

A health condition impacting hundreds of thousands of pregnant women each year may be associated with long-term cognitive risks for the mother and developmental conditions in her children.

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2 w. ago Millions of Brits 'scared to enjoy the outdoors' due to common health issue

Gut Wealth capsules are said to be made from a "science-led formula with 12 digestion-boosting ingredients"

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2 w. ago The common sleep habit that increases risk of dozens of deadly conditions... including dementia and heart disease

A new Mayo Clinic study reveals that a common sleep disorder affecting over 70 million Americans, increases dementia risk by 40 percent equivalent to aging the brain by an additional 3.5 years.

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3 w. ago Warning after cancer patients died following delays in getting life

More than a dozen cancer patients have either died or become seriously ill after not getting life saving medication

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3 w. ago Health alert to Brit holidaymakers to take one action before travelling

Top UK health officials have warned Brits to take a key precaution as cases of one of the world's most infections of the disease are seen rising across the country and beyond

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3 w. ago British tourists issued major health alert to avoid 'ruining holidays'

British holidaymakers have been urged to do one thing before jetting off abroad this autumn or risk their trip being 'ruined' - as The UK Health Security Agency issues warning amid a potential rise in cases.

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3 w. ago Brits issued important UK health alert to avoid 'ruining holiday'

One common condition may not always be severe, but it can cause many serious complications

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3 w. ago DVLA alert as drivers could be fined for not reporting health issues

Certain drivers are required by law to report 'notifiable medical conditions' to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)

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3 w. ago Urgent tomato health alert as 29 Brits struck down in salmonella outbreak

Health authorities are warning about a worldwide Salmonella outbreak, which has sickened hundreds internationally, including 29 people in the UK since 2023.

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