37 h. ago Public health officials issue alert as cases of scabies rise sharply

The disease is caused by microscopic mites that burrow into the skin and spread easily through prolonged close contact, meaning whole households can quickly be affected.

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41 h. ago UK alert on 'highly contagious' virus you may not have heard of

Symptoms of the virus may appear similar to a common cold - here's what you should know

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4 d. ago 'When I tell people about my condition, they don't believe me

Amber Woodward, 16, first reacted to the cold in 2022 and has since been diagnosed with a rare allergy called cold urticaria

Politics

6 d. ago Urgent health alert this afternoon as virus cases surge with over

The UK Health Security Agency has issued an urgent warning after norovirus cases jumped 47% in two weeks - with vital hygiene advice to stop the spread

Events

1 week ago NHS alert as people may be risking addiction to common medicine

Overusing nose sprays could worsen symptoms instead of fixing them, leading to dependency

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1 week ago Sainsbury's 'do not eat' alert over food item amid 'possible health risk'

The food product should not be eaten, the supermarket says - and the Food Standards Agency has also issued a statement

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1 week 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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1 week ago ‘Damage is piling up’: has the Netherlands forgotten how to cope with snow?

Cyclists and others voice frustration as transport infrastructure descends into chaos amid increasingly rare cold snapA week-long winter cold snap that would once have been normal in the Netherlands has caused more than 20,000 flight cancellations, chaos on roads and railways, buildings to partially collapse, and a stream of angry cyclists asking why roads seem better gritted than cycle lanes.Since Saturday, up to 15cm of snow has fallen across the country, with temperatures of -10C (14F) including wind chill, sparking angry commentary over how some nations manage months of snow but the Netherlands, no longer used to it, appears paralysed. Continue reading...

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1 week ago UKHSA extends 'risk of death' health alert as weather bomb approaches

An amber alert has been issued in the face of heavy snowfall, high winds and a risk of damage, disruption, injuries and deaths

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1 week ago New ‘deady duo’ alert issued for millions with common illness as Arctic cold snap this week could prove fatal

THE Arctic blast bearing down on the UK could combine with a winter virus to form a “deadly duo” for millions with a common health condition, a charity has warned. The Met Office says temperatures plunged to a frigid minus 12.5C on Monday night - the coldest of the winter so far - with freezing temperatures...

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1 week ago New alert for everyone taking semaglutide and tirzepatide weight loss jabs

Everyone in a major study saw the same result when they stopped their medication

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1 week ago Amber and yellow 'risk to life' warnings for 30cm snow and 90mph wind

The UKHSA health alert says there will be a rise in the number of deaths

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2 w. ago Alert as more than 7m Brits at 'increased risk' of heart attacks this week

People with certain conditions face extra dangers during a cold snap

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2 w. ago NHS issues alert over changing 'colour' of fingers and toes in the cold symptom

Fingers and toes becoming paler, more painful, numb, or tingly are among other symptoms of this phenomenon

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2 w. ago Health alert and DWP cold weather payments as disruptive snow coming

Cold weather payments have been triggered covering a total of 451 postcode areas in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

Society

2 w. ago Travellers heading for 28 destinations in 2026 given major health alert

People heading abroad this year have been urged to be cautious over a major threat in some countries

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2 w. ago Health alert as doctor shares why you are feeling tired 'all the time'

A doctor has shared some of the most common reasons for fatigue

Society

2 w. ago Major gas outage leaves families without heating amidst Met Office amber cold alert

The gas outage in Salcombe, Kinsbridge and Malborough comes as the UK was plunged into a deep freeze with all parts of England being issued with an amber health alert as temperatures drop to freezing

Society

2 w. ago NHS alert as clopidogrel could cause four 'common' side effects

This drug is prescribed to millions of Brits to help prevent blood clots forming

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2 w. ago Clopidogrel alert as NHS warns of four 'common' side effects

The NHS dispenses around 11 million units of this drug every year

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