10 h. ago Popular prevention method does not work against Norovirus warns doctor, as vomiting bug cases rise

GMB doctor Amir Khan has warned a popular method of protecting against Norovirus infection does not work, as cases in the UK have surged to their highest levels in a decade.

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11 h. ago UKHSA are urging you to stay at home if you have three main symptoms

The "winter vomiting bug" is spreading quickly

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19 h. ago Doctor warns against trendy sleep hack touted by Gwyneth Paltrow and Erling Haaland without expert advice

Mouth taping is the latest health trend to sweep social media, with fans of the quirky hack claiming it can silence snoring and banish morning dry mouth - but experts warn of the dangers

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23 h. ago Norovirus stay at home alert as new strain of winter vomiting bug sees cases rise again

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a warning as cases of norovirus continue to rise - and people are now being urged to stay home if they're feeling unwell

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28 h. ago 'Slash risk of catching norovirus and stay healthy' with Dr Amir Khan's five tips

With norovirus currently on the rise, Dr Amir Khan has shared five tips to protect yourself from catching the so-called winter vomiting bug and to stay healthy

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33 h. ago Norovirus: Health bosses warn of second wave of winter vomiting bug as new strains circulate

Norovirus levels are ‘exceptionally high’ amid a surge of the recently emerged GII.17 strain

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34 h. ago New norovirus alert as officials warn of 'potential second wave' with cases of vomiting bug up 25% in a month

Rates of norovirus, which kills up to 80 Brits every year, are more than two-and-a-half times higher that of the same time last year, fresh figures show.

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34 h. ago Doctor issues 'alarming' warning as 53 die of mystery illness within 48 hours

The mystery illness has rapidly killed dozens since mid-January

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35 h. ago Hospital advertises for ‘corridor care doctor’ as A&E crisis deepens

Top doctor warns the need for the ad was a ‘frightening and worrying indictment of how bad things have become’

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37 h. ago I'm a Stanford doctor studying the grim rise of cancer in young people. Now it's killing me too... here's the warning sign I missed

Aside from an occasional overindulgence in junk food, I live a healthy life. I have never smoked and rarely drink alcohol. Now I have stage four cancer and my life expectancy is two years...

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50 h. ago Drax climate protester says judge ‘bullied’ jury to find her guilty

Jurors had difficulty reaching a verdict in case of Diana Warner, who obstructed train in protest over power plantA retired doctor has been found guilty of obstructing the railway during a climate protest, after jurors told the judge they were struggling to come to a verdict “as a matter of conscience”.Dr Diana Warner, 65, told the Guardian she believed the jury had been unfairly “bullied” into the verdict by the judge, who responded that jurors should try the case “on the evidence, not your conscience”. Continue reading...

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53 h. ago Brits warned 'stay at home' if you have any of these three symptoms

The UK Health Security Agency issued the warning on Tuesday as the "winter vomiting bug" takes hold

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54 h. ago Doctor warns fizzy drinks consumed by millions trigger hair loss... and reveals how to prevent it from happening

According to Dr Neena Chandrasekaran, a Florida-based specialist in critical care medicine, sodas and energy drinks could 'contribute to hair loss and anxiety in men'.

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3 d. ago 'I mistook my symptoms for the menopause for a year and almost didn't make it'

Dawn Willis, 58, showed symptoms for a year but thinking it was just the menopause, she delayed seeing a doctor. Now, she is warning people who experience similar symptoms to visit a doctor as soon as possible.

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3 d. ago Horrifying footage of MASSIVE tapeworm being pulled out of a woman's mouth triggers doctor's urgent warning about common cooking mistake

Dr Myro Fugura, a US-based anesthesiologist, told his 1 million followers on Instagram that if you make this cooking mistake you could be at risk of getting a tapeworm.

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3 d. ago Scientists reveal the exact reason why a norovirus doesn't have a vaccine yet

The winter vomiting bug has been forcing extremely unpleasant bouts of illness on Brits for generations and costs the global economy billions – so why hasn't a vaccine been developed yet?

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4 d. ago This popular drink could be behind your anxiety and hair loss, warns doctor

These drinks are filled with sugar that can mess with your hormones

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5 d. ago P&O cruise ship Iona 'hit by norovirus outbreak with passengers dropping like flies'

The P&O Iona, which is currently sailing off the coast of Belgium, has seen a large number of passengers and staff experiencing symptoms of the vomiting bug

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6 d. ago Scientists give stark warning on what vapers' lungs could look like in 10 years

The government officially announced a new landmark study which will follow young vapers over 10 years and how their bodies are affected – but one doctor has sent a stark warning

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6 d. ago Doctor warns hearing 'heartbeat' in ear could be sign of serious condition

It may seem minor, but it could signal a serious health issue needing urgent medical attention

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