16 h. ago UKHSA issues alert over taking antibiotics for 'common infections'

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a warning to the public over the use of antibiotics, stressing that Brits should not take them for certain common infections such as colds or flu

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34 h. ago Man infected by one of 'world's largest human parasites' after common cooking mistake

A man, from India, left medics baffled after they spotted a worm in his bladder. He later confessed that he had noticed them in his urine before - medics revealed the likely cause was a popular food item

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39 h. ago Disturbing image of one of 'world's largest human parasites' that infected man, 35, after common cooking error

A 35-year-old man from northern India sought medical help after being unable to urinate and suffering a fever for days, with the parasite emerging alive and wriggling shortly after.

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1 week ago Symptoms of common infection that UKHSA warns can 'turn fatal' if untreated

Health officials have urged people to look out for the "early warning signs" of the infection

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1 week ago UKHSA issues 'do not' warning to tackle one of 'UK's biggest health threats'

Health officials have advised Brits to "act now" and follow "simple steps" so that common infections don't become life-threatening

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2 w. ago Doctor issues 'crotch rot' warning over nasty infection caused by common underwear mistake

The unpleasant infection is caused by the same fungus responsible for the notorious ringworm.

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4 w. ago Plague of highly infectious scabies is sweeping Britain, spread by this very common activity. Even worse, the skin bugs are becoming resistant to drugs

It was, says 48-year-old Andrea Dowden, 'one of the worst experiences of my life'. The raised, red scabs, which seemed to appear overnight, covered the mother-of-two's body.

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