2 h. ago People on common medications warned 'do not mix' with paracetamol or ibuprofen

Paracetamol and ibuprofen are two of the most commonly used painkillers in the UK, but the NHS has warned that they can be dangerous when taken with certain other medications.

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3 h. ago NHS warns patients on certain medications 'do not mix' with paracetamol and ibuprofen

The NHS has issued a warning to people taking specific medications over the possible risks of mixing them with certain painkillers

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9 h. ago Signs of depression in later life and how to recognise them, according to experts

Mental health experts tell Lisa Salmon that depression in older adults is just as common as it is in young people, but it can be harder to spot.

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15 h. ago One in eight young people are choked by their partner during sex, new study finds

A new study from YouGov has revealed how commonplace BDSM acts such as choking, slapping and spanking are in young peoples’ sex lives

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19 h. ago The seven common reasons why people lose their appetite later in life – and how to manage it

When a once-healthy appetite begins to fade, it can be concerning and confusing

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25 h. ago Health alert for millions using common meds like antihistamines and metformin

Elderly care experts have issued a warning over combinations of medications that could put people at risk of serious side effects.

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45 h. ago DWP 48 health conditions that can give pensioners £110 weekly boost

Attendance Allowance can help provide financial support for a range of medical conditions - and here are some of the common reasons people claim

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4 d. ago Urgent NHS warning to anyone taking ibuprofen, statins, iron tablets or Naproxen

Peter Thnoia from PillTime, an NHS-registered online pharmacy, has warned that failing to read the guidance properly can render medicines less effective and heighten the risk of adverse side effects

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5 d. ago Sellers of fake Botox jabs could be jailed for two years, says watchdog

MHRA is cracking down on unlicensed anti-wrinkle products after spate of botulism cases in EnglandSellers of fake Botox jabs could be jailed for up to two years, the UK’s medicine watchdog has warned, as it increases efforts to track down those flouting the law.The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) says it is cracking down on the trade of unlicensed botulinum toxin products after a spate of botulism cases across England thought to be linked to them. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago DVLA warns Scottish drivers face arrest if they take common medicines – full list

Drivers caught with excessive amounts of certain legal medication could face up to six months in prison, the driving authority warned

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6 d. ago Politicians given warning from voters over Lucy Connolly after vile asylum tweet

A More in Common poll found fewer than one in five people (18%) think politicians should cosy up to Lucy Connolly, while more than half (51%) think they should keep their distance

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9 d. ago DWP payments of up to to 440 a month for people with common health problem

Attendance Allowance may be available for 461,000 people with this common condition

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9 d. ago UK holidaymakers warned over 'one simple mistake' that could cost 150,000

The Foreign Office (FCDO) has issued a warning to British holidaymakers, urging them to declare any pre-existing medical conditions when purchasing travel insurance or risk being left with a hefty bill

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9 d. ago We're all making the same mistake with scrambled eggs and it leaves them rubbery

Scrambled eggs are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast dish - but there's one common mistake people make that can completely ruin the taste and texture

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1 week ago The common passwords most likely to put you at risk of being hacked

Experts have revealed the most common passwords that people use 😨

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1 week ago Warnings issued for spice that can interfere with prescription medicine effectiveness

The study’s researchers advised that those with chronic illnesses should consult their doctors before taking any supplement, especially if they’re taking high doses

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2 w. ago Far from being 'racist', our love of flags is a longing for an identity that's becoming dangerously eroded: PETER HITCHENS

Why do we care so much about flags? Why do ordinary, common-sense people put them up, and why do politically correct councils tear them down?

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2 w. ago Urgent warning over common pain medicine after it triggered hallucinations and patient was misdiagnosed with schizophrenia

Doctors have sounded the alarm over a common daily pain drug amid fears it could trigger hallucinations in some patients.

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2 w. ago The hidden condition killing your libido: TRACEY COX reveals 8 warning signs that your lack of interest in sex needs medical attention

TRACEY COX: From mystery pain during penetration to being terrified to have sex thanks to recurring infections, here are eight of the hidden conditions quietly killing your libido.

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2 w. ago Parents warned to 'immediately' stop giving children gummies containing undeclared medicine

Taking too much can cause headaches, drowsiness, dizziness and nausea

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