9 h. ago Thousands evacuated in Spain as deadly heatwave fans Mediterranean wildfires

Boy, four, dies of heatstroke in Rome as scientists say high temperatures and fires are reminder of climate emergencyThe deadly heatwave fanning wildfires across the Mediterranean region has claimed at least three lives and forced thousands of people from their homes.Firefighters continued to battle blazes on Tuesday and authorities braced for further damage as temperatures in some areas surged well past 40C. In Spain, a Romanian man in his 50s died after suffering 98% burns while trying to rescue horses from a burning stable near Madrid on Monday night. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago A heatwave can negatively effect your mood and mind. Here’s how to combat the temperatures

Physiological changes in the body and brain due to heat can significantly affect your mood

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14 h. ago A heatwave can negatively affect your mood and mind. Here’s how to combat the temperatures

Physiological changes in the body and brain due to heat can significantly affect your mood

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15 h. ago Man develops rare condition after ChatGPT query over stopping eating salt

US medical journal article about 60-year-old with bromism warns against using AI app for health informationA US medical journal has warned against using ChatGPT for health information after a man developed a rare condition following an interaction with the chatbot about removing table salt from his diet.An article in the Annals of Internal Medicine reported a case in which a 60-year-old man developed bromism, also known as bromide toxicity, after consulting ChatGPT. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago UK official warning as Brits told avoid this between 11 and 3 today

An amber heat health alert is in place for several areas of England

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15 h. ago Dangerous drug 'rampant' in Brit holiday hotspot as tourists have seizures on the streets

Another popular drug has emerged on to the party scene once again as dealers target tourists in Majorca, leaving them at risk of seizures, memory loss and even death, officials have warned.

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18 h. ago Amber health warnings in place as heatwave temperatures set to hit 34C

The UK Health Security Agency has amber warnings in place for the East Midlands, West Midlands, east of England, London and the South East.

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18 h. ago Amber heat health warning kicks in as temperatures in UK set to soar to 34C

Authorities warn that there could be a rise in deaths as amber and yellow health alerts come into effect

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18 h. ago UK weather: Urgent health warning in five regions as heatwave hits

Amber alerts have now kicked in with temperatures predicted to soar into the mid-30s in parts of the UK over the next 24 hours as Brits in five areas are warned

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22 h. ago UK heatwave: Exact date Britain's 34C burning blast will end

The fourth heatwave of 2025 will send temperatures soaring towards 34C over the next few days - but the heat is expected to last beyond official amber health warnings

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27 h. ago Thousands of men with prostate cancer facing unnecessary overtreatment, experts warn

Experts suggest ‘outdated guidelines’ around prostate cancer have created a ‘wild west’ of what is implemented in the NHS

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32 h. ago London weather: Amber heat health alert issued as capital sizzles in fourth heatwave of the summer

Warning of ‘serious’ impacts across the health service as amber heat health alert issued for many parts of England

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34 h. ago Where temperatures could hit 44C in Europe as holidaymakers warned of deadly heatwave

Parts of Spain, Portugal, France are set to see temperatures top 40C as urgent weather warnings have been issued

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35 h. ago Ambulance service shares health warning as north west hit with 'serious' weather alert

"It can result in serious health outcomes across the population"

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36 h. ago Warning as woman, 27, suffers horrifying reaction to one of UK's most taken pain medications

A mother-of-three has told of her horrifying ordeal after she was put in a 21-day coma after suffering a rare reaction to an over-the-counter painkiller that caused her skin to 'fall off in sheets.'

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36 h. ago Major supermarket issues urgent do not eat warning over pork pies amid health risk

The shop has confirmed that the items can be returned to retailers for a complete refund

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37 h. ago Health chiefs issue warning as lunchbox favourite is linked to deadly botulism that almost killed a baby

The infant, after two weeks of constipation, suddenly developed extreme tiredness, a hoarse cry and noisy breathing, and struggled to eat.

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39 h. ago Hot weather alert as common medications put millions of Brits at risk

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned that people taking certain medications could be at greater risk of heat-related illness as temperatures are set to soar this week

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39 h. ago London weather: Amber heat health alert issued as capital to sizzle in fourth heatwave of the summer

Warning of ‘serious’ impacts across the health service as amber heat health alert issued for many parts of England

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39 h. ago Amber heat health alert for parts of England amid warning ‘rise in deaths likely’

Warnings issued for London, the West Midlands, the East Midlands, the East of England and the South East

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