68 h. ago 'Stay at home and avoid contact': Warning to those with flu symptoms after 'sharp increase' in cases

Those who are eligible for the flu vaccine are being urged to book an appointment 🤧

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5 d. ago Nine types of people 'at high risk of health issues' this winter

The UK Health Security Agency has issued guidance on who is most at risk from the cold weather and what you can do to help protect yourself from any complications

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8 d. ago RFK Jr to urge Americans to eat more saturated fats, alarming health experts

Guidance from health and human services secretary contradicts decades of dietary recommendationsRobert F Kennedy Jr, the health and human services secretary, is planning to issue guidance encouraging Americans to eat more saturated fats, contradicting decades of dietary recommendations and alarming experts.“My response and sort of counsel to myself was to stay calm, and let’s see what happens, because there was no indication given as to how, why, when this potential shift would occur,” said Cheryl Anderson, an American Heart Association board member and professor at the University of California, San Diego’s school of public health and human longevity science. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Roadmap for Battlefield 6 Season 1 and when you can expect the new weapons and maps

The Battlefield 6 Season 1 roadmap has been revealed, and it shows off exactly how the first season of EA's shooter will unfold.

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1 week ago NHS and UKHSA issue key alert to certain Brits to 'book' one vaccine this autumn

You can use the NHS app to verify if you are eligible for vaccinations

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1 week ago Everyone who can get NHS Covid jab from six months and upwards

UKHSA has shared who can get a Covid jab over the coming weeks

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1 week ago Doctor's 'ultimate' health tips to avoid Covid, flu and colds this winter

Dr Suraj Kukadia, who is better known as Dr Sooj, has shared his top tips for avoiding getting ill this winter

Science

1 week ago Holidays under threat as North West travel agent ceases trading

ABTA has issued guidance to holidaymakers as travel agents Usher Travel Worldchoice is the latest UK firm to cease trading

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1 week ago Ofcom issues new guidance around politicians presenting news

The broadcasting regulator announced on Monday that its new guidance would come into force with immediate effect.

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2 w. ago Ambulance handover delays and vaccinations key elements of winter health plan

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt said steps will be taken to mitigate pressures but warned they cannot be eradicated.

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2 w. ago Important UK TV licence advice confirms if you can 'skip' or 'ditch' the yearly fee

Virgin Media has just issued some useful guidance about who can skip and ditch the TV licence.

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2 w. ago Two reasons for long NHS waiting lists — and weight loss jab demand is partly to blame

Some groups are waiting more than a year for crucial exams

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2 w. ago Equalities watchdog demands Bridget Phillipson issues new trans guidance NOW

The Equality and Human Rights Commission warned that the existing guidance is 'unlawful' in the wake of the landmark Supreme Court ruling six months ago.

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2 w. ago UK households told to stockpile one common time after 'WW3 threat'

The government has issued guidance to households across the UK on how to prepare for emergencies, which includes stocking up on key items including bottled water

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3 w. ago Doctor says you should get NHS flu jab if you have one of 10 health conditions

People are being encouraged to get their NHS flu jab sooner rather than later

Science

3 w. ago Phones and smartwatches to be heavily restricted in schools in one part of Wales

The word 'ban' proved to be an issue and the guidance due to be sent out in a letter to parents next month will be watered down following feedback

Politics

3 w. ago RAC urges motorists to put one thing on their phones amid 'frustrating' problem

The RAC has issued guidance to drivers on parking apps as it spoke of the 'frustration' many motorists encounter

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3 w. ago Three things you should avoid after getting a flu jab, according to doctors

An estimated 30million people in the UK will be offered a flu vaccine to reduce their chance of infection this winter, but doctors have warned taking paracetamol could make side effects worse.

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3 w. ago Who should avoid the flu jab? NHS issues guidance for two key groups as vaccine season unfolds

The NHS flu vaccination programme is underway but two groups may need to exercise caution or avoid the jab

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3 w. ago Pharmacies facing angry and confused patients over Covid jab eligibility

Confusion comes after the criteria to receive Covid jab on the NHS was tightened this year

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