5 h. ago Is it too early for a cold? Signs and symptoms and why there is a rise in illness according to a health expert

Common illnesses after the summer holidays include the cold, coughs and the flu 🤧

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3 d. ago Assisted dying law is 'a licence to kill' and could lead to doctors euthanising people who are NOT terminally ill, warn opponents as peers including Theresa May begin battle to block it

The former prime minister told peers that the plans could have a catastrophic impact on disabled people, those with chronic physical illness or mental health problems.

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3 d. ago Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser 2.0 review: The Velvetiser is back with a brand new design and cold drink option

The Velvetiser 2.0 is Hotel Chocolat's newest version of its cult hot chocolate maker. With this latest model, the brand has significantly upgraded the design and added a cold drink option

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3 d. ago 'Assisted dying law is a licence to kill': Theresa May warns vulnerable and disabled may be 'pressurised to end their lives' as battle begins to block legislation in House of Lords TODAY

The former prime minister told peers that the plans could have a catastrophic impact on disabled people, those with chronic physical illness or mental health problems.

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3 d. ago Theresa May warns legalising assisted suicide could mean disabled are 'pressurised to end their lives' as battle begins to block legislation in House of Lords TODAY

The former prime minister told peers that the plans could have a catastrophic impact on disabled people, those with chronic physical illness or mental health problems.

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4 d. ago Love Is Blind UK star admits they got 'cold feet' but 'had already signed contract'

A Love Is Blind UK star from season one has made a frank admission

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5 d. ago Judge blocks a Trump policy cutting off some social services for immigrants in the US illegally

A federal judge has blocked Trump administration restrictions on federally-funded services for immigrants in the country illegally, including the federal preschool program Head Start, health clinics and adult education

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6 d. ago The Guardian view on public health: if Labour is serious about reducing illness, it must focus on causes | Editorial

A shift to prevention will only succeed if ministers take a bold approach to regulation and lift people out of povertyDramatic increases in life expectancy are one of the defining achievements of the modern era. From 56 years for men and 60 for women in the UK a century ago, this vital measure of the quantity of life rose to 79 and 83 respectively in 2022. The trend towards increased longevity is global, although not all countries have seen gains on the same scale, and the pandemic sent it into temporary reverse.We probably don’t talk about this enough. It is remarkable that most of us can expect to live for so long and that deaths from diseases such as tuberculosis, and of women in childbirth, have been so drastically reduced.Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Frank Bruno issues new health update after British boxing great was taken ill on plane

Boxing icon Frank Bruno had a traumatic experience during a long-haul flight earlier this year where he suddenly fell ill, though he has now delivered a positive update

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6 d. ago 'Doctors mistook my daughter's fatal illness for constipation'

Amy Dixon said daughter Freya was 'constantly' crying or lethargic and, at four weeks old, noticed she looked 'pale as a ghost'

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6 d. ago UK health experts issue alert over two common illnesses ‘antibiotics won’t help’

The government is urging people to be mindful over use of antibiotics

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9 d. ago Tens of thousands of Britons face vision loss or blindness from lung illness

Tens of thousands of people in the UK are facing vision deterioration and even blindness without knowing it, experts have warned.

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9 d. ago TOWIE's Charlie King shares major health update after contracting 'horrible' illness

A former star of reality TV series The Only Way Is Essex has shown off his painful rash as he told his followers his health woes were 'proper lousy'

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1 week ago Married couples likely to be diagnosed with 'same mental illnesses' claims new study

Intriguing new research has suggested that when it comes to our neuroses, opposites don't attract.

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1 week ago Top health conditions that can secure five years of extra DWP payments

The Attendance Allowance is a benefit for people over State Pension age who have a disability, long-term illness or mental or physical health condition. Here are the top health conditions that can secure five years of extra cash

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1 week ago Trial date set for man accused of attempted murder of Army officer

Since the attack, the case has been repeatedly delayed as investigations over Esan's mental ill health and fitness to plead have been made.

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1 week ago BBC Breakfast presenter reveals 'scary' health news after star's wife diagnosed with 'killer' illness

BBC Breakfast welcomed Harry Redknapp onto the show on Wednesday morning

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1 week ago Simon Russell Beale withdraws from Titus Andronicus London run due to ill health

Simon Russell Beale withdraws from Titus Andronicus London run due to ill health  WhatsOnStage

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1 week ago BBC Breakfast star announces 'scary' health news after wife caught 'killer' illness

BBC Breakfast returned on Wednesday with Harry Redknapp as a guest

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1 week ago Watch: Trump shrugs off ill health rumours as ‘fake news’ as he gives space command update

Watch as Donald Trump made an announcement from the White House on Tuesday (2 September) after his days-long radio silence fuelled rumours about his health.

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