1 hour ago ‘Healthy’ man suffered stroke after drinking eight energy drinks a day

High-caffeine energy drinks will be banned for under-16s

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4 h. ago Teenager is diagnosed with motor neurone disease four years after symptoms started to show

Lillia Jakeman, 19, was diagnosed with MND in August, but her family said she has displayed symptoms for around four years.

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5 h. ago Charlotte Tilbury reveals the product she recommends for mature skin

‘As we age, our skin begins to show signs of aging like fine lines, wrinkles, and dehydration, which can change how makeup looks and applies,’ says Tilbury

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6 h. ago Marks and Spencer shoppers race to buy heavily reduced Christmas fleece lounge wear set for 87p in deal stack

"Bought for my niece, they feel warm and cosy - soft on skin."

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6 h. ago Symptoms of 'superflu' explained as H3N2 strain sparks NHS alert

A 'drifted' flu variant, known as A(H3N2) - or subclade K - has is driving a 'flu-demic' in the UK

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9 h. ago Government responds to 'wear a mask' alert as 'nasty' strain of flu sweeps UK

An NHS leader said anyone with cold or flu symptoms 'must wear a mask' in public spaces

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9 h. ago Kemi Badenoch urges 'common sense' after No 10 backs calls for people to wear face masks in public amid 'tidal wave' of superflu cases

Calls for the return of face masks caused a political row today after an NHS leader said Britons experiencing flu or cold symptoms should wear one in public places.

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9 h. ago England flu hotspots mapped: See areas worst hit by 'mutant strain'

Flu cases are surging across England with people being urged to go back to wearing face masks if have symptoms – and below a map highlights the worst affected hospitals in the country

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10 h. ago Everything you need to know about the 'super flu' sweeping the nation

What is the new flu strain, and what are the best ways of avoiding catching it?

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10 h. ago Community pharmacist urges Lanarkshire residents to make pharmacies their first stop for winter advice and treatment

Pharmacies can give fast, expert help for many common winter illnesses - such as coughs, colds, sore ears and throats, tummy bugs and skin conditions.

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11 h. ago Symptoms as ‘K strain’ of flu hits UK as schools close and No10 issues mask statement

Hospitals are filling up as UK grapples with a “tidal wave” of illness

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11 h. ago Brits urged to consider wearing face masks after horror superflu outbreak hits UK

The boss of NHS Providers, Daniel Elkeles, says people should wear a face mask if they start getting the ‘sniffles’ or other fly symptoms - as the Government backs the move

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11 h. ago Is this winter’s super flu worse than before and should you be worried?

As the UK braces for an ‘unprecedented’ winter season, this is what you should know

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15 h. ago LED mask that 'exceeded expectations' slashed by £225 in Boots Christmas sale

The Lustre LED Mask has been slashed by a huge £225 at Boots – and it has rave reviews from shoppers who say it made a 'big difference' to their skin

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15 h. ago What we know about A/H3N2 K: The flu variant behind 90 per cent of cases

This flu season has started a few weeks earlier than in previous years

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15 h. ago Flu season is here. Here’s how to protect yourself from getting sick

There are concerns that the UK may be on track for one of its worst flu seasons ever

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20 h. ago What you need to know about skin cancer symptoms after Adrian Chiles diagnosis

Here are some key points to know about skin cancer after the BBC presenter shared his experience

Science

32 h. ago How to tell if you have an Mpox skin rash and other symptoms

Mpox causes a rash which usually appears one to five days after the first symptoms

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32 h. ago I've tried fillers and Botox to look younger. Nothing worked until I discovered this cheap, non

My last dermal filler appointment was two years ago. Why? Because I'm terrified that I'll veer into overfilled or pillow-faced territory.

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34 h. ago Social media use damages children’s ability to focus, say researchers

Study of 8,300 US children suggests social media may be contributing to a rise in ADHD diagnosesIncreased use of social media by children damages their concentration levels and may be contributing to an increase in cases of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, according to a study.The peer-reviewed report monitored the development of more than 8,300 US-based children from the age of 10 to 14 and linked social media use to “increased inattention symptoms”. Continue reading...

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