10 h. ago People with these seven medical conditions could save £2,280 on major household bill

People with certain medical conditions could be exempt from paying some or all of their council tax bill

Economics

37 h. ago NHS warns of 'hazardous' mix of common medications with paracetamol or ibuprofen

The NHS has issued a warning to people taking certain medications as they could cause more harm than good.

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40 h. ago Israeli military database indicates only a quarter of Gaza detainees are fighters

Elderly woman with Alzheimer’s, medical workers and children among 6,000 Palestinians heldOnly one in four detainees from Gaza are identified as fighters by Israel’s military intelligence, classified data indicates, with civilians making up the vast majority of Palestinians held without charge or trial in abusive prisons.Those jailed for long periods without charge or trial include medical workers, teachers, civil servants, media workers, writers, sick and disabled people and children. Continue reading...

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41 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.

Events

42 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

Events

64 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.

Events

3 d. 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

Economics

5 d. ago Prof Chris Whitty issues 'severe or life threatening' illness warning

England's Chief Medical Officer is urging people to protect themselves and their children

Events

8 d. ago Experts reveal the air conditioning strategy to save energy and money when you’re out

Three experts say the answer can vary depending on other factors, including comfort level, AC unit type and building insulation

Science

9 d. ago Javier Milei embroiled in corruption scandal tying his sister to alleged bribes

Leaked audio links Karina Milei, sister of Argentina’s president, to alleged bribes involving drug contracts for medicines for disabled peopleArgentina’s president Javier Milei is facing his administration’s worst alleged corruption scandal – involving none other than his hugely influential sister, Karina – less than two months before key legislative elections.For more than a week, news in the country has been dominated by audio recordings in which a former government official is heard discussing the alleged payment of bribes linked to the purchase of medicines for people with disabilities. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago 'I'm a doctor and this is the essentials I take with me when heading on holiday'

When packing for a much-needed holiday, a doctor is reminding people to prioritise taking her top essentials, from the right medications to skincare products

Politics

2 w. ago 'I'm a doctor and these are the essentials I always take with me on holiday'

When packing for a much-needed holiday, a doctor is reminding people to prioritise taking her top essentials, from the right medications to skincare products

Politics

2 w. ago Expert reveals the cheap and easy trick that can burn more calories than a 20

In a new episode of Channel 4's Michael Mosley's Secrets of the Superagers, the British medic shared one way people can scorch calories, according to The Sun.

Events

3 w. ago Meta faces backlash over AI policy that lets bots have ‘sensual’ conversations with children

US senator Josh Hawley opened investigation into the tech giant, which said it had removed the policy guidelinesA backlash is brewing against Meta over what it permits its AI chatbots to say.An internal Meta policy document, seen by Reuters, showed the social media giant’s guidelines for its chatbots allowed the AI to “engage a child in conversations that are romantic or sensual”, generate false medical information, and assist users in arguing that Black people are “dumber than white people”. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Judge orders RFK Jr’s HHS to stop sharing Medicaid info with ICE

Trump administration can’t tap into Medicaid data for millions of people to help make arrests, judge says

Events

3 w. ago Sudan cholera outbreak kills 40 in a week as health centres overwhelmed

MSF charity calls situation ‘beyond urgent’ as thousands seeking refuge from war rely on contaminated waterThe “worst cholera outbreak in years” has killed at least 40 people in the last week in Sudan, according to the medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières.Overwhelmed medical centres are resorting to treating patients on mattresses on the floor, MSF said, as the country’s two-year civil war aids the spread of the disease. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Do you suffer from crippling heartburn? This is what really causes it, the surprising home remedies that can help... and the 'cures' you should avoid, by leading expert DR CAMERON BRADDY

Around one in four people experience heartburn from time to time - and while many presume medication is the only way to alleviate it, relief can be found using everyday items hiding in your kitchen cupboard.

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3 w. ago ADHD medication linked to lower risk of suicidal behaviours, study suggests

Research also suggests the medication lowers risks of substance misuse, transport accidents and criminalityAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder medication is linked to significantly lower risk of suicidal behaviours, substance misuse, transport accidents and criminality, according to a study of the wider outcomes of treatment.The research, based on the medical records of nearly 150,000 people in Sweden, suggested that the drugs could have meaningful benefits beyond helping with the core symptoms of ADHD. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Brits can get free NHS prescriptions with these 10 medical conditions

People with certain life-threatening or life-limiting conditions can receive medicines for nothing – see if you're eligible here

Politics

3 w. ago Alert issued over supplement taken by millions after 16 people hospitalised due to 'defective' tablets

Health officials have warned about the dangers of taking vitamin D supplements without medical advice after 16 people who took 'defective' ones bought online were left hospitalised.

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