59 h. ago BBC Dr Xand issues NHS cough syrup alert to anyone with cold or flu symptoms

The health expert appeared on BBC's Morning Live to share the information with viewers

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7 d. ago Revealed: What really happens to your body when you give up alcohol day by day. The exact time your skin will look better, when your liver heals... and if it's really worth it, writes ANTONIA HOYLE

Health fears over alcohol have become harder to ignore and it might feel like every other person is taking a break from booze. But what happens when we abstain for a month?

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1 week ago Brits with osteoarthritis issued crucial warning by NHS as medication could cause stomach ulcers

The NHS is urging Brits to seek medical advice before taking any NSAIDs to relieve symptoms.

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1 week ago Trapped in hospital for a year. Why outrageous NHS scandal must be central issue in Holyrood election

One of the NHS’s biggest problems is that one in nine beds is occupied by someone who does not need to be there

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1 week ago Flu hospital admissions rise again as NHS issues 'far from over' warning

The number of patients in hospital with flu, norovirus and Covid has gone up

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2 w. ago NHS issues 'stay home' warning if your child has one of these symptoms

The NHS has clarified which illnesses mean your child shouldn't go back to school.

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2 w. ago NHS issues alert over changing 'colour' of fingers and toes in the cold symptom

Fingers and toes becoming paler, more painful, numb, or tingly are among other symptoms of this phenomenon

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2 w. ago NHS issues 'stay home' warning over certain illnesses as kids return to school

The NHS has issued guidance to parents

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2 w. ago NHS warning to people using weight loss injections like Mounjaro

The NHS has issued an important notice to anyone using weight loss injections who also takes the contraceptive pill or HRT

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2 w. ago NHS issues 'penguin' alert across the UK as more warnings made

The 'silly' technique could help to prevent a serious injury

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2 w. ago NHS issues warning to anyone who has been prescribed Clonazepam

The NHS has urged people to talk to their doctor, especially if they have been taking it for longer than a few weeks

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2 w. ago NHS issues 'call 999' warning to people taking amlodipine blood pressure drug

Amlodipine is one of the most commonly prescribed medicines in the UK and is used to treat high blood pressure and angina, but NHS guidance warns to call 999 for one specific symptom

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Wes Streeting issues cold snap warning as pressure on NHS intensifies

The Health Secretary urged the public to only use A&E in genuine emergences

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3 w. ago NHS issues major 'super flu' update after H3N2 strain surge in England

Over 3,000 flu patients remain hospitalised as doctors warn the NHS is 'not out of danger yet' with winter viruses despite slight fall in cases as we head into the Near Year

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3 w. ago NHS advises UK homes not to put heating below certain temperature as snow expected

The NHS advice comes as the Met Office issues severe weather warnings for snow and ice across much of the UK, with Cold Weather Payments available for eligible households

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3 w. ago New Year warning to drivers as experts detail exact time alcohol can take to leave your system

With more and more people opting to attend house parties on Hogmanay instead of going to the pubs and clubs, drivers are being warned before getting behind the wheel on New Year's Day

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3 w. ago NHS issue major 'super flu' update following H3N2 strain surge

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story

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3 w. ago NHS issues exact alcohol units 'threshold' ahead of New Year's Eve

The NHS has highlighted its alcohol guidance as millions prepare to celebrate

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3 w. 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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