4 h. ago People with any of 10 conditions urged to 'get protected' before December 11

Health bosses warn 'time is running out' to get protected against flu before Christmas

Politics

9 h. ago What is holiday heart? The condition that even healthy people are at risk of this Christmas

Cases always spike around this time of year

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48 h. ago Wes Streeting urges Brits to 'stop turning up in A&E with ingrowing toenails'

Health Secretary Wes Streeting comments on NHS data showing more people turning up in A&Es with conditions like ingrowing toenails, itchy skin, hiccups and blocked noses

Politics

58 h. ago Judi Dench admits she 'can't recognise anybody' due to cruel eye condition

The 'common' condition is the leading cause of sight-loss in older people

Politics

59 h. ago NHS warns Brits to look out for key symptoms of two ‘painful’ conditions

The NHS has highlighted several warning signs - with around 25,000 people diagnosed with either condition every year in the UK

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3 d. ago Quality of migraine care dependent on ethnicity, UK survey finds

Ethnic minority people more likely to experience poor treatment and even racism, Migraine Trust research showsPeople from ethnic minority backgrounds are more likely to experience worse migraine care and to fear discrimination because of their condition, a survey by a leading UK charity has found.Migraines are characterised by a severe headache, alongside other symptoms including dizziness, numbness and vision problems. About one in seven people in the UK are affected by the condition. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Attendance Allowance payments set to end for thousands of pensioners this month

Older people with a disability or long-term health condition could be due either £73.90 or £110.40 each week.

Economics

6 d. ago NHS says avoid 'another air fryer' this Black Friday weekend and get this instead

The UK health service urged Brits to 'get protected from serious illness' - here's what you should know

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7 d. ago Epidemiologist's warning to anyone with a tattoo over 29pc cancer risk

People with tattoos have been urged to take three steps to protect themselves

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7 d. ago 'I'm a gardening expert, do this urgent job in November to protect plants in spring'

If you do one thing this week in the garden, make it count, says gardening expert Diarmuid Gavin who advises that certain plants and trees need to receive urgent attention to avoid problems next year

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9 d. ago Doctor issues warning to everyone who takes receipt at the shop — 'I don't wanna touch that'

Dr Sabine Donnai says paper receipts contain chemicals that can disrupt hormones and fertility, urging those who handle them daily to wear nitrile gloves for protection.

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9 d. ago At least 13 dead after fire engulfs residential tower blocks in Hong Kong

Several people reportedly trapped inside burning towers as firefighters tackle huge blaze in Tai Po districtAt least 13 people have died after fire engulfed several high-rise towers of a residential complex in Hong Kong’s northern Tai Po district, with thick grey smoke billowing out as emergency services tackled the blaze.Police said several people remained trapped inside the burning towers, while two people were in a critical condition with severe burns. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Independent petition urges Starmer to protect HIV/Aids funding – and save lives

The Independent is calling on the British government to protect what is left of foreign HIV/Aids funding as international aid cuts plunge care into an unprecedented crisis

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1 week ago Ofcom boss: I limit my use of social media amid fears of online abuse

The internet regulator has published guidance urging providers to take more responsibility for protecting users online.

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1 week ago Ofcom urges tech firms to step up to protect women and girls online

The watchdog has published new guidance but some organisations have said it must be made mandatory.

Politics

1 week ago Freebies for 'sickfluencers' paid for by taxpayer: Millions worth of gadgets handed out to sufferers with self

In one TikTok video entitled, 'If you've got ADHD you're really going to want to hear this', a young British TikToker films a stash of equipment including noise-cancelling headphones.

Economics

1 week ago 'We're losing £10k from our pay. Our boss' comments are a slap in the face'

Peter Perry told politicians he would not be 'attacking people’s terms and conditions'. The claim left some staff mystified

Economics

1 week ago Chilling moment gunshots ring out at Christmas tree lighting as 3 people left fighting for their life in North Carolina

THIS is the chilling moment gunshots are fired at a Christmas tree lighting ceremony with three people rushed to hospital in a critical condition. Crowds ran for their lives after the horror sound of gunfire rang out in the city of Concord, North Carolina. Four people were left injured after being found by gunshot wounds...

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2 w. ago Top five PIP health conditions providing people with up to £749 every month

PIP and Adult Disability Payment are providing financial support for 4.3 million people across Great Britain.

Economics

2 w. ago Doctor warns of six colon cancer symptoms you should 'never ignore'

Dr Sana Sadoxai says there are six symptoms of colon cancer that people should not brush off. Approximately 44,100 people are diagnosed with the condition in the UK every year

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