62 m. ago Here is why flu could be SO bad this winter – as doctor shares 2p hack to relieve symptoms ‘instantly’

A FEW days of feeling under the weather is expected each winter - it is, after all, virus season. But flu, which can cause high fever, aches and exhaustion, and in severe cases lead to hospitalisation, may cause more havoc than usual this year, experts warn. Public health officials have warned England is facing an...

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4 h. ago 5 ways ADHD 'looks different' in women and reason it 'often goes undiagnosed'

A doctor has shared the signs of ADHD in women and how it can often go undiagnosed until later in life

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4 h. ago Warning signs your cough could be pneumonia shared by doctor

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs which causes inflammation in the tiny air sacs in the lungs that then fill with fluid or pus

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23 h. ago The Guardian view on childbirth and medical negligence: rising payouts highlight the urgency of maternity improvements

Grave shortcomings in the care offered to mothers and babies are well documented. But it is not clear that the right lessons have been learnedThe startling rise in the cost to the NHS in England of medical negligence cases, and a sharp increase in birth injuries to mothers, are the latest warning signs of deeply troubling failures in maternity services. The £60bn estimate of negligence liabilities, from the National Audit Office, represents a quadrupling in less than 20 years. While some medical specialties have seen falling payouts, those in obstetrics rose. The reason why payments in such negligence cases are so high is that when babies are injured, awards must cover lifetime care needs.Grave shortcomings in maternity care are widely recognised, along with unjust disparities in outcomes for women from different socioeconomic and racial groups. Preventable deaths and injuries at units in Morecambe Bay, Shrewsbury and Telford, and East Kent, have been among the most shocki...

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27 h. ago Psychologist shares nine classic warning signs that your partner has undiagnosed ADHD

If your partner is constantly losing their keys, dillydallies and daydreams, and interrupts you mid sentence, they might be living with undiagnosed ADHD.

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54 h. ago 'I was left with a 2in 'mini me' manhood after trusting doctor Google and ignoring signs'

A dad has warned other blokes to never ignore unusual signs on their manhoods after a white spot on his penis developed into a weeping cauliflower-like growth

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3 d. ago Train company issues warning to passengers over 'significant disruption' despite strikes being called off

CrossCountry - which runs services between Manchester and Birmingham and other major UK cities - are running a 'limited' service on Saturday

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3 d. ago Fall asleep 'in minutes' with NHS doctor's 'number one' trick

The doctor shared his 'number one sleep hack' that could 'change your life'

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3 d. ago Feeling bloated? It might NOT be linked to your diet, warns a nutritionist who reveals five key causes of excess gas

Feeling uncomfortably swollen after eating a heavy meal is a common complaint-but it's only one of five forms of bloating, according to a leading nutritionist.

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3 d. ago Gym member suffers cardiac arrest during class despite ‘no real warning signs’

A gym manager halted his spin class to perform CPR on a man who suffered cardiac arrest

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3 d. ago HMRC warns people working from home ‘don’t get caught out’ as it highlights key red flag

People working from home can be eligible to claim work expenses, but accepting bad advice could mean they have to pay HMRC instead, with the tax office urging people to recognise the warning signs

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3 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Alex Kingston issues 'I don't care' message ahead of live show

The Doctor Who actress shared the rumba is her favourite dance

Culture

4 d. ago Four signs in the head could signal 'silent killer' condition warns WHO

Around one third of people in the UK are thought to be living with this dangerous condition

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4 d. ago UK borders chief warns of surge in Channel migrants from southern Africa and 'significant violence' against police

Martin Hewitt, the Border Security Commander, said there had been 'quite a shift' in the nationalities of people who are coming to Britain on small boats.

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4 d. ago Moment drone drops package into Wandsworth prison as criminals get deliveries of drugs, takeaways, phones and weapons straight to their cells

A group of drones flew over what appeared to be impenetrable walls at HMP Wandsworth in the middle of the night, despite warning signs surrounding the prison.

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6 d. ago Prepare to work without IT at all, warns UK cyber chief amid huge surge in hacks

‘Nationally significant’ cyber attacks have increased substantially over the last year, NCSC warns

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6 d. ago Adding one fruit to your water each day could boost hydration and digestion

A doctor has shared the benefits of adding one fruit to a glass of water every day, which he claims will help boost hydration and digestion, as well as providing several other health benefits

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6 d. ago Why Celebrity Traitors star Jonathan Ross is warning famous friends about signing up for hit show

Veteran TV chat show host opens up about taking part in reality series

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6 d. ago Jonathan Ross admits he 'didn't enjoy' Celebrity Traitors because he found constantly lying 'uncomfortable' and reveals he's warned off his famous pals from signing up for the show

The chat show host, 64, is one of the 19 famous faces that headed to Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands earlier this year for the first celebrity spin-off series.

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6 d. ago China and Russia posing ‘significant threat’ to UK in cyberspace, NCSC warns

The National Cyber Security Centre faced a record number of nationally significant incidents in 2024-25.

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