6 h. ago NHS urges people taking warfarin to be mindful of foods that affect 'how it works'

The 'anticoagulant' medication is used to treat and prevent blood clots in people at increased risk - here's what you need to know

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50 h. ago NHS warns people on these medications to avoid one particular food and drink

The NHS has urged millions of people on certain medications including statins and amlodipine to avoid this product due to serious health risks

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63 h. ago Patients will 'feel impact' of latest doctors' strike as UK battles super

The NHS has issued an "urgent' plea for people to get their flu jab as they cope with striking doctors during record 'tsunami' superflu numbers during the heart of the Christmas season

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4 d. ago People pulling own teeth due to lack of urgent NHS dental care in England, watchdog finds

Emergency help should be available, but some being forced to travel 100 miles or go private, says Healthwatch EnglandPeople needing emergency dental care in England are being denied help from the NHS despite guidance saying that it should be available, in some cases resorting to risky self-treatment such as pulling out their own teeth, the patient watchdog has found.Patients who experience a sudden dental crisis such as a broken tooth, abscess or severe tooth pain are meant to be able to get help from their dentist or by calling NHS 111. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago NHS urges anyone with smartphone to do one thing if they need medical help

Health officials are encouraging people to use NHS 111 for urgent but non-emergency care as hospitals face increased pressure from seasonal illnesses and flu hospitalisations rising by more than half

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8 d. ago NHS 24 urging people to check supplies and ensure they have enough prescribed medicines to last through festive period

December’s rush and excitement often cause people to overlook their repeat prescriptions, which leads to unnecessary anxiety and disruption over the holidays.

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9 d. ago 'Superflu' warning as cases skyrocket and schools forced to close across Britain

The NHS has urged people to get their flu vaccines urgently as a 'superflu' spreads rapidly across the UK - several schools have also had to close as many fall ill

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9 d. ago Call off your Christmas strike! London NHS chief's message to doctors amid superflu wave

Dr Chris Streather, medical director for the NHS in London, also urged people to stay at home if they have flu-like symptoms

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9 d. ago Superflu: 'Call off your Christmas strike,' London NHS chief urges doctors as virus rips through city

Dr Chris Streather, medical director for the NHS in London, also urged people to stay at home if they have flu-like symptoms

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9 d. ago Naproxen and aspirin warning as NHS says 'do not mix' with common drug

The NHS has urged people to avoid taking one common painkiller alongside other NSAIDs

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1 week ago Downing Street gives update on masks and school closures in flu outbreak

A number of schools have closed, an NHS leader says people should wear masks and the UKHSA is urging everyone to get jabbed

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1 week ago 'Superflu' hitting London with biggest wave ever, warn NHS chiefs as they urge people to get vaccinated

They stressed there is ‘no peak yet in sight’ as the virus sweeps through the capital

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2 w. ago NHS urges people who ‘look pale’ this winter to see GP if they have these signs

The NHS has urged people to see their GP if they look pale if it is not normal for them or is accompanied by other symptoms

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3 w. ago NHS urges people not to assume 'tiredness' is normal as it could be autoimmune condition

You should seek help if they feel tired no matter how much sleep they get

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3 w. ago NHS issues 'urgent' message to anyone who needs to see a dentist

The NHS is reminding people that urgent dental appointments are available

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