GP's Symptom Test: Covid vs Flu Differences
A GP explains key symptom differences between Covid and flu, including onset speed, cough types, and unique signs like loss of taste or smell, to help identify the correct illness for proper treatment.
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Four Conditions That Increase Stroke Risk and How to Combat It
Learn about four critical health conditions—high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and atrial fibrillation—that significantly elevate stroke risk, along with actionable strategies for prevention and symptom recognition.
£20M UK Tech Fund Targets Alcohol and Drug Addiction
The UK government launches a £20 million initiative using wearable tech, AI, and VR to tackle addiction, aiming to reduce 15,000 annual deaths and £47 billion costs.
Danniella Westbrook Recovers from Facial Surgery in Dubai (17.02.2026)
Former EastEnders actress Danniella Westbrook continues her recovery in Dubai after extensive facial reconstruction surgery, following years of health issues linked to past drug use.
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Medics Denied Gaza Entry After Testifying on Conflict
Medical professionals from the UK and US report being denied re-entry to Gaza, with accusations that Israel is blocking them due to their public testimony on the humanitarian crisis.
GPs Threaten Flu Jab Clinic Cuts Over Funding Crisis
General practitioners in England have written to Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty, warning that rising costs and stagnant pay may force them to cancel flu vaccination clinics next winter.
NHS Executive Lied About Mother's Death for Paid Leave
A senior NHS HR manager fraudulently took compassionate leave by claiming her mother died, while earning £550 a day at another public body. She was fined in court.
NHS Doctor's '90%' Measles Warning Amid UK Outbreak
An NHS doctor warns of a 90% infection risk for unvaccinated individuals as measles cases surge in the UK, with outbreaks in London schools and declining vaccination rates.
GPs May Stop Flu Jabs Next Winter Over Funding Crisis
The British Medical Association warns that many GP practices could withdraw from next winter's flu vaccination programme due to static funding and rising costs, threatening public health.
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15-Minute Bedtime Rule Eases Early Morning Waking
A leading neuroscientist reveals a simple 15-minute adjustment technique to help shift your sleep schedule and make waking up early feel more natural and less challenging.
Morning Tea or Coffee Bloating Cause Revealed by Expert
A London gastro dietitian explains how a common ingredient in tea and coffee triggers bloating for many people, especially those with lactose intolerance.
Louise Thompson's Emotional Letter to Stoma Bag After Two Years
Made In Chelsea star Louise Thompson shares heartfelt letter to her stoma bag named Winnie, reflecting on life-saving surgery and living with ulcerative colitis.
Alton Towers Ride Humiliation Leads to 12 Stone Weight Loss
Michelle Stokes, 40, was forced off a theme park ride due to her weight, prompting a life-changing transformation. She lost 12st 4.5lbs with Slimming World.
Olivia Wilde Criticised for Promoting Expensive Prenuvo MRI Scan
Actress Olivia Wilde has sparked outrage by promoting a $2,500 full-body MRI scan from Prenuvo, joining other celebrities criticised for endorsing healthcare services inaccessible to ordinary people.
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Former Countryfile presenter Julia Bradbury discusses her breast cancer journey, new trauma therapy plans, and how filming in Antarctica proved she could return to adventures.
Paracetamol Raises Blood Pressure in Regular Users, Study Finds
New research warns that long-term paracetamol use increases blood pressure, raising heart disease and stroke risks by 20%, urging doctors to review prescriptions.
Mum loses 12 stone after Alton Towers ride sinks under her
Michelle Stokes, 40, lost over 12 stone after a boat ride at Alton Towers started sinking under her weight, prompting a life-changing health transformation.
Measles Exposure Sites in Byron Bay and Sydney Amid NSW Outbreak
Health authorities have flagged multiple exposure sites in Byron Bay and Sydney for measles, with 18 confirmed cases in NSW this year. The outbreak has been linked to international travel, prompting urgent vaccination reminders.
Zara McDermott Reveals Armpit Lump Health Scare
Former Love Island star Zara McDermott shares health scare after discovering a lump in her armpit, undergoing full body MRI scan while managing osteoporosis diagnosis.
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Baby Hallie's Fight Against Ultra-Rare Zellweger Syndrome
Parents Josie and Ryan McGandy share their heartbreaking journey as their four-month-old daughter Hallie faces terminal Zellweger Syndrome, a condition affecting just one in 50,000 newborns with no cure.
X-Rays Show Catastrophic Injuries in Iran Protest Crackdown
Exclusive analysis of medical images from an Iranian hospital reveals severe trauma from metal birdshot and high-calibre bullets, indicating deliberate targeting of protesters' faces, chests, and genitals during recent unrest.
London Mother's Measles Vaccine Regret Amid Outbreak
A London parent explains why she delayed her children's MMR vaccines and now faces a dangerous measles outbreak in north London, urging others to vaccinate.
Ski Trips Could Make Medication Ineffective, GP Warns
An NHS GP warns that high-altitude ski resorts can interfere with medications for blood pressure, diabetes, and respiratory conditions, urging travellers to consult doctors before trips.
Man Loses Nine Stone, Credits Football Group for Weight Loss
Joey Dangsida from Westminster lost over nine stone by joining a football club for overweight men and counting calories, without giving up his favourite fast foods.
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Tina Hines, who was clinically dead for 27 minutes after a heart attack, claims to have seen Jesus and heaven, leading her to write a cryptic message. Her experience fuels discussions on life after death.
Mid-40s Mark Start of Chronic Body Aches, Survey Finds
A new study shows adults typically notice persistent aches in their mid- to late-40s, with two in five over 45 unable to touch their toes and many hindered from activity.
NHS Free Talking Therapies: Who Qualifies in England?
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Eight Lifestyle Habits Boost Life Expectancy by Over Ten Years
A major study of over 260,000 Britons reveals that following 'Life's Essential 8' habits can increase life expectancy by more than ten years and reduce all-cause mortality risk by 20%.
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