6 h. ago NHS warns of ‘very infectious’ winter illness spreading among kids

The spread of infection among children is causing a rise in cases of this illness earlier than usual

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11 h. ago NHS warning issued on 'very infectious' winter illness spreading among children

Cases of this illness are rising earlier than usual due to the spread of infection among children

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12 h. ago Winter illness alert as NHS says four groups most 'at risk' as cases rise

The NHS has issued an urgent warning to four groups of people who are at "higher risk" of a winter illness

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34 h. ago NHS warns 'call 111' if you have Covid with three other symptoms

You should also request an urgent appointment if you have a symptom lasting five days

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38 h. ago NHS warns specific Covid symptoms could be a sign you need urgent attention

A new Covid variant XFG has been circulating according to the UKHSA and it has been steadily dominating Covid cases across the UK - and now the NHS has issued a warning

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47 h. ago School flu 'wildfire' warning as NHS shares where to get vaccines this week

Flu is surging early this year so the NHS has established pop-up clinics at venues such as fire stations and bowling alleys as well as pharmacies this half-term

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62 h. ago 'Stay home for 48 hours' warning as cases of winter bug rise in recent weeks

Also known as the winter vomiting bug, this illness can cause diarrhoea and vomiting and spreads easily

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68 h. ago NHS says this Covid symptom may mean you need urgent attention

UKHSA has confirmed that a new Covid variant XFG is circulating and has been steadily dominating Covid cases across the UK - and now the NHS has issued a warning

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3 d. ago What does the Israeli proposal to annex the West Bank involve after JD Vance hits out at ‘stupid political stunt’

Over 250 settlements, considered illegal, are spread across the West Bank, with nearly a million settlers

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3 d. ago NHS warning as people slapped with £100 fine 'they do not owe'

An MP raised the issue in Parliament

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3 d. ago Brits urged to 'book' one vaccine in crucial UKHSA and NHS warning

You can use the NHS app to verify if you are eligible for vaccinations

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3 d. ago ‘The thought of not being thin for my wedding makes me want to die’: the new mothers driven to weight

The NHS warns against using GLP-1s while breastfeeding – for the baby’s sake as well as the mother’s. But how much does that count when they’re so readily available and there’s so much pressure to ‘bounce back’?Lydia* first started thinking about weight-loss drugs during pregnancy. “Everyone was talking about them and the advertisements were everywhere,” she says, as her baby son naps upstairs. “I remember thinking: ‘That’s how I’ll lose weight for my wedding next year.’”When Lydia explains that most of her life before pregnancy was spent in a welter of yo-yo dieting and body dissatisfaction, I say to her that I think most of us can relate. Her pregnancy, however, brought a level of body acceptance and contentment that the 33-year-old from Wales had never had before. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago ‘The pressure to get your old body back is immense’: the new mothers driven to weight

The NHS warns against using GLP-1s while breastfeeding – for the baby’s sake as well as the mother’s. But how much does that count when they’re so readily available and there’s so much pressure to ‘bounce back’?Lydia* first started thinking about weight-loss drugs during pregnancy. “Everyone was talking about them and the advertisements were everywhere,” she says, as her baby son naps upstairs. “I remember thinking: ‘That’s how I’ll lose weight for my wedding next year.’”When Lydia explains that most of her life before pregnancy was spent in a welter of yo-yo dieting and body dissatisfaction, I say to her that I think most of us can relate. Her pregnancy, however, brought a level of body acceptance and contentment that the 33-year-old from Wales had never had before. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago UKHSA issues 'wear a mask' warning as 4 illnesses spread in UK

Winter illnesses have started doing the rounds now that the colder weather has set in and deaths from one have risen by 15%

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4 d. ago Brits urged to 'mask up' as four illnesses spread country in pandemic era warning

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a warning to Brits as the weather turns colder and a number of bugs are doing the rounds

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5 d. ago Southport killer Axel Rudakubana's teacher warned NHS of 'serious safeguarding concerns'

Axel Rudakubana's deputy headteacher had emailed the autism service warning them about her grave concerns including an incident where the teen was found searching school shootings online

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5 d. ago Streeting warns of ‘challenging winter’ for NHS and condemns use of cafe as ward

The Health Secretary told the Commons the NHS is ‘already running hot ahead of winter’, but said the Government is ‘not complacent about that’.

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5 d. ago UKHSA says 'wear a mask' as four illnesses spread across country

A number of nasty illnesses are doing the rounds

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5 d. ago More than 1,000 guns and parts seized in illicit weapon crackdown in Australia and New Zealand

Police make more than 180 arrests and capture 281 privately manufactured weapons and parts, including those made by 3D printersFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAuthorities have seized more than 1,000 firearms and gun parts in a crackdown on the spread of illicit weapons in Australia and New Zealand.The week-long transnational operation led to more than 180 arrests, according to Australian Border Force, and the seizure of 281 privately manufactured firearms and parts, including those made by 3D printers. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago NHS issues warning about one thing you should never have alongside ibuprofen

Painkillers can help us keep aches and pains at bay, but you must be wary about what you take with them.

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