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Boy, 6, dies from asthma attack while shopping

A mother shares her devastating loss after her six-year-old son died from a severe asthma attack just weeks before Christmas. The tragedy highlights a sobering national health statistic.

Whitty's Christmas health warning for over-65s

England's Chief Medical Officer Sir Chris Whitty urges over-65s to take immediate action against infections like flu and Covid-19, which can spike heart attack and stroke risks. Get vaccinated now to ensure protection for Christmas gatherings.

Food Mistakes Raising Cancer and Heart Disease Risk

A leading doctor reveals how simple dietary swaps, like choosing whole fruit over juice and grilled over breaded chicken, can dramatically lower your risk of chronic illness. Learn the facts.

Monthly Asthma Jab Could Transform Lives

A new monthly injection, Tezepelumab, enabled 90% of severe asthma patients to reduce daily steroids in a major UK trial. Discover this life-changing treatment.

5 Emergency Signs of Shortness of Breath

A 23% surge in respiratory emergencies highlights critical winter warning signs. Learn the five red flags and how to protect your lung health this season.

Scented Candle Health Risks Experts Reveal

Health specialists warn that popular scented candles and air fresheners could be releasing harmful pollutants into your home, potentially triggering asthma and other respiratory conditions.

Drax faces lawsuits over worker asthma claims

Energy giant Drax confronts multiple lawsuits from former employees alleging hazardous wood pellet dust exposure led to occupational asthma at Yorkshire power station.

Woman's asthma diagnosis hides terrifying tumour truth

A routine asthma diagnosis turned into a life-threatening nightmare for one British woman when doctors discovered a massive lymphoma tumour crushing her windpipe. This medical mystery reveals why persistent symptoms should never be ignored.

Halloween Decorations Health Warning From GP

A leading GP reveals how your Halloween decorations could be triggering asthma attacks, skin conditions and serious health issues - and what you can do to stay safe this spooky season.

Heated airer health risks exposed

Experts reveal the shocking health risks of drying clothes indoors during winter months and share safer alternatives to keep your family protected.

Schoolboy, 13, left unable to breathe in asthma attack

A 13-year-old boy suffered a life-threatening asthma attack during a school PE lesson, leaving him unable to breathe and requiring emergency hospital treatment in a case that's raising serious questions about school medical protocols.

UK homes told to open windows daily in health alert

A stark new warning from the UK Health Security Agency advises all households to ventilate their homes for 10 minutes daily to combat a dangerous build-up of indoor air pollution from cooking, cleaning, and heating.

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