3 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

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5 d. ago Urgent Sainsbury’s product recall issued over 'possible health risk'

The supermarket has pulled its slow-cooked lamb shoulder after discovering milk was not listed on the label, posing a potential risk to those with allergies

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9 d. ago Emergency red weather warning alert to be sent to mobile phones in high risk areas

The Met Office has issued its most severe weather warning to half a million UK phones as Storm Goretti approaches the coast. The emergency alert was broadcast to mobile devices this afternoon amid growing fears over the storm's potential impact.

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1 week ago Rare red 'risk to life' warning issued as Storm Goretti to hit UK with 105mph winds

The alert is affecting parts of south west England on Thursday afternoon and evening

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1 week ago Urgent 'seven days' warning to anyone using decongestant nose sprays

New advice has been issued by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

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1 week ago Louise Thompson's son rushed to hospital just days after her own 'urgent' health scare

Louise Thompson, known for her stint on the iconic reality show Made In Chelsea, has been up the hospital with her four-year-old son Leo just days after she was released herself

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1 week ago Comedy legend rushed to hospital for emergency eye surgery as he’s forced to cancel string of shows

A COMEDY legend was rushed to hospital for emergency eye surgery as he was forced to cancel a string of shows. Colin Mochrie, 68, pulled out of his scheduled shows following the health scare, which saw him receiving urgent treatment for a detached retina. The Whose Line Is It Anyway? star shared the update on...

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1 week ago Jesy Nelson demands urgent change after twins' diagnosis as Health Secretary steps in

After Jesy Nelson revealed the devastating news that her twins have spinal muscular atrophy, Health Secretary Wes Streeting has vowed to look into newborn screening for the condition

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1 week ago Swine fever deaths surge in Spain amid fears of new virus strain

Spain is working to identify and contain its first outbreak of the deadly virus in thirty years

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1 week ago NHS urgent warning to everyone taking vitamin D supplements this winter

Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones, teeth and muscles and the NHS advises all people should take a daily boost of the 'sunshine vitamin' during the darker and colder months

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2 w. ago Urgent warning about contaminated weight loss injections from UK Government

'Fake fat jab sellers' warning from health minister who tells the Mirror dodgy weight loss injections can cause life threatening heart and psychological problems

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2 w. ago What does your cough say about your health? A GP explains the SIX different types... and the ones that need URGENT medical attention

A GP has revealed what the six types of cough sound like, and when you should seek help.

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2 w. ago Urgent warning as bottles of premium Scottish water brand recalled as customers told ‘do not drink’

SHOPPERS have been warned to ditch their drinks after bottles of premium Scottish water were urgently recalled over a potential safety risk. Waitrose issued the alert through the Food Standards Agency on Tuesday this week, telling customers not to drink certain bottles of its upmarket No1 Deeside Mineral Water. The scare affects 750ml bottles of...

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2 w. ago 'Urgent' NHS medical care access available on New Year's Day as GP practices shut

Your local GP surgery may be closed on New Year's Day, but many NHS services are still accessible

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3 w. ago NHS issues 'urgent treatment' warning over the New Year period

The NHS has issued guidance on accessing emergency care over the New Year period, including for severe pain and infections

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3 w. ago Deadly MERS virus reaches Europe as World Health Organisation issue urgent warning

Cases of the deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) have been confirmed in France for the first time in more than a decade.

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3 w. ago One demographic urged to get flu vaccine ‘as soon as possible’

Leading medical bodies representing more than 90,000 health professionals have issued an urgent plea

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3 w. ago UK public health chiefs issue urgent warning after lead poisoning case is linked to imported coriander

UK public health chiefs have urged holidaymakers to take extra caution when buying spices abroad after one Briton fell ill with lead poisoning after consuming flavourings brought home from India.

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3 w. ago Young woman's urgent warning after doctors dismissed her hip pain that was cancer

When Brooke Bailey, from Northampton, Pennsylvania, experienced pain in her left hip, doctors allegedly said her injury was caused due to her job as a nail technician

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3 w. ago Top GP warns of key flu symptom that means you should seek help from 'miserable' infection

A new strain of flu, dubbed 'super flu', is behind surging cases of the virus in the UK

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