Vitamin D Deficiency Raises Flu Hospital Risk, Study Finds
New research from UK universities shows severe vitamin D deficiency increases hospital admission risk for respiratory infections like flu by 33%, highlighting winter health concerns.
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ITV Viewer's Life Saved by This Morning Health Segment
A This Morning guest revealed how watching a segment on ovarian cancer symptoms led to her diagnosis and saved her life, with the story prompting expanded access to crucial testing.
Dr Hilary Jones Hospitalised with Pneumonia and Pericarditis
Dr Hilary Jones was rushed to Pembury Hospital in Kent over Christmas with a health scare initially feared to be a heart attack, later diagnosed as pneumonia and pericarditis.
Vitamin D Cuts Flu Hospitalisation Risk by 33%
New UK research reveals severe vitamin D deficiency increases respiratory infection hospitalisation risk by one-third. Experts recommend winter supplementation.
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Veterinarian Amir Anwary warns against five challenging dog breeds for novice owners, sparking debate about suitability and training requirements.
Jesy Nelson Steps Out After SMA Diagnosis and Split
Jesy Nelson appears with her twin daughters for the first time since revealing their SMA diagnosis, while campaigning for newborn screening and navigating a split from fiancé Zion Foster.
Vet Nurse Disabled by MRI Dye Poisoning
Clare Garrett, 45, from Camberley, developed severe health issues after gadolinium injections for MRI scans following a head injury, leaving her wheelchair-bound.
Vitamin D Overdose: Four Critical Warning Signs to Stop Taking
The NHS recommends vitamin D supplements in winter but warns of overdose symptoms including constant thirst, nausea, bone pain, and mental fog. Experts reveal how to safely manage intake.
Jesy Nelson's SMA Fight: A Mother's Campaign for Newborn Tests
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson reveals her twin daughters' SMA Type 1 diagnosis and campaigns for newborn screening, supported by Health Secretary Wes Streeting.
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The UK Health Security Agency issues a major alert as norovirus cases spike by 47%, urging the public to stay home with symptoms and follow strict hygiene measures.
Mum's Message to Jesy Nelson After SMA Twins Diagnosis
Imtiyaz Begum, whose daughters have spinal muscular atrophy, offers support to Jesy Nelson following her twins' SMA diagnosis and calls for early NHS testing.
NHS Urges Public to Book Cervical Screening Tests
The NHS is urging people to book cervical screening appointments, highlighting that the test saves around 5,000 lives annually in the UK by preventing cervical cancer.
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Today host Savannah Guthrie has debuted her 'new' voice following successful vocal cord surgery, with plans to return to NBC next week after a careful recovery period.
Dr Zoe Williams Announces Major Spinal Surgery
This Morning health expert Dr Zoe Williams reveals she will undergo lumbar decompression surgery after years of chronic pain, sharing her journey on social media.
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Trinity Shores contracted flu at 14, fell into a medically induced coma for four months, and had to relearn basic functions. She describes being conscious but paralysed, experiencing spiritual visions, and surviving against all odds.
Mum Dies After Cervical Screening Error: Hospital Admits Delay
Kerry Pugh died from stage four cervical cancer after doctors wrongly told her smear test results were normal. University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust has admitted failings that caused a 15-month diagnostic delay.
Leech Removed From Backpacker's Nose After Month
A Scottish backpacker discovered a leech had been living in her nose for a month after unexplained nosebleeds during her travels in Southeast Asia.
Organ Donation Crisis: Landmark Report Launched
A landmark NHS report reveals a national organ donation crisis with waiting lists at record highs. Widow Jess Cooper shares how donation transformed her grief after husband Paul's death.
Glaucoma Cases to Spike to 1.6 Million in UK by 2060
New research predicts glaucoma cases will increase by 60% across the UK by 2060, reaching 1.6 million people. Experts explain symptoms, risk factors, and the critical importance of regular eye tests.
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Voice Notes: A Lifeline for Busy Parents
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910,000 Pensioners Not Claiming £80 Weekly DWP Benefit
Nearly one million elderly households are failing to claim Pension Credit, worth an average of £4,300 annually, with £2.5 billion in support left unclaimed according to DWP figures.
Nurse Calls for Mammogram Age Cut to 40 as Cancer Rises
A chemotherapy nurse from Kent is urging the UK to lower the NHS breast screening age from 50 to 40, citing a rise in younger patients. Her petition has over 30,000 signatures.
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A 27-year-old surfer critically injured in a shark attack at Manly Beach has made a dramatic recovery, with his family expressing gratitude to medical staff and first responders.
Brain Expert: Common Drink Raises Alzheimer's Risk 50%
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First Guide Dog Litters of 2026 Born - Ten Puppies Arrive
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Elderly Patients Face Three-Day A&E Waits in Corridor Care Crisis
Age UK analysis reveals over 100,000 elderly patients, including 53,000 aged 80+, waited up to three days in A&E corridors before hospital admission, with reports of patients lying on floors.
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