10 h. ago Brits warned as one vitamin deficiency can mimic 'irreversible' dementia symptoms

The NHS urges Brits to watch out for symptoms as this deficiency can cause problems such as memory loss.

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12 h. ago NHS warns parents to watch for eight key symptoms in babies this winter

This common infection can cause serious issues for your tot if it develops.

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34 h. ago NHS warns of vitamin deficiency that mimics dementia symptoms like memory loss

The NHS and a health expert say symptoms of the deficiency can mimic dementia-like symptoms

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60 h. 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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67 h. ago I was exhausted all the time — then I was told I had a common vitamin deficiency

Constant tiredness can be easily dismissed, but I discovered that my exhaustion was caused by a common vitamin deficiency. Here are the warning signs to watch for and when to see your GP.

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4 d. ago NHS and Lloyds Pharmacy GP warning to anyone who has asthma in UK

Asthma sufferers have been issued an important health alert

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5 d. ago Bounce back in winter viruses as NHS top doctor warns 'the worst is far from over'

NHS doctors have warned the 'worst is far from over' as cases of flu and other winter viruses are on the rise once again.

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5 d. ago NHS 'repeatedly releasing bodies of dead Scots to wrong families', Swinney warned

MSPs have urged the First Minister to take action after the recent "wrongful release" of a person was only discovered after they were cremated.

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5 d. ago 'Superflu bouncing back' as UK hospital admissions soar in numbers after festive parties

The number of people being treated in hospital for flu in England has risen by 9% in the past week, according to NHS England, which has warned of a 'bounce back' in winter viruses

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5 d. ago NHS repeatedly releasing bodies to wrong families, Swinney warned

Scottish Labour’s Jackie Baillie urged the First Minister to take action after a ‘wrongful release’ was discovered only after cremation.

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5 d. ago Streeting warns NHS ‘not out of the woods yet’ as flu cases spike

The number of patients in hospital beds has risen by 9 per cent on the previous week, NHS figures show

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5 d. 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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7 d. ago Thousands left dead or disabled due to shortage of stroke specialists, medics warn

A lack of specialist consultants in NHS hospitals is leaving stroke patients without essential care, experts have warned

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7 d. 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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7 d. 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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7 d. ago NHS urgent warning to everyone taking vitamin D supplements this winter

Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones, teeth and muscles and the NHS advises all people should take a daily boost of the 'sunshine vitamin' during the darker and colder months

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8 d. 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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8 d. ago Shortage of NHS stroke specialists leaving thousands dead or disabled, say doctors

Exclusive: Chronic lack of consultants across UK health service means patients do not get drugs or surgery in timeThousands of people who have had a stroke are ending up severely disabled or dying because the NHS has too few specialists to treat them quickly enough, senior doctors are warning.A chronic shortage of stroke consultants across the NHS means that patients are suffering horrendous consequences because of delays in getting clot-busting drugs and surgery, they said.70% of stroke units are short of at least one consultant in stroke care, and many are two down.53 of 84 hospitals that responded had vacancies for a total of 96 consultants.The NHS relies heavily on locum doctors to fill holes in the workforce caused by the difficulty in recruiting new consultants.10% of the NHS’s 423 substantive (permanent) consultants are due to retire in the next five years, exacerbating the existing shortage. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Shortage of NHS stroke specialists resulting in thousands dead or disabled, say doctors

Exclusive: Lack of consultants in UK health service means patients do not get drugs or surgery in time, say senior medicsThousands of people who have had a stroke are ending up severely disabled or dying because the NHS has too few specialists to treat them quickly enough, senior doctors are warning.A chronic shortage of stroke consultants across the NHS means that patients are suffering horrendous consequences because of delays in getting clot-busting drugs and surgery, they said.70% of stroke units are short of at least one consultant in stroke care, and many are two down.53 of 84 hospitals that responded had vacancies for a total of 96 consultants.The NHS relies heavily on locum doctors to fill holes in the workforce caused by the difficulty in recruiting new consultants.10% of the NHS’s 423 substantive (permanent) consultants are due to retire in the next five years, exacerbating the existing shortage. Continue reading...

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8 d. 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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