Drug Experts Warn of Dangerous Weight-Loss Jabs
UK drug safety experts warn 1.5 million people using weight-loss injections of the dangers of buying from unregulated online sources. Learn the red flags to stay safe.
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MHRA warns of dangerous weight-loss jabs online
UK drug safety experts warn 1.5 million people using weight-loss injections of serious risks from illegal online sellers. Learn the red flags to protect your health.
Amber Cold Health Alert Issued as UK Temperatures Plunge
The UKHSA warns of a dangerous cold snap starting New Year's Day 2026, with amber alerts for northern England. Temperatures could drop to -7°C, posing severe health risks. Check on vulnerable neighbours.
Amber cold health alert issued as UK faces icy 2026 start
The UK faces a freezing start to 2026 with an amber cold health alert. Temperatures could plunge to -7°C, posing severe risks to vulnerable people. Check on neighbours and prepare for wintry hazards.
New Asthma Drug Approved: Just Two Jabs a Year
A revolutionary new asthma treatment requiring only two injections per year has been approved for use in the UK. The drug, Exdensur, cuts severe attacks by over half.
New drugs approved for severe chronic rhinosinusitis
MHRA approves new biologic drugs for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, offering relief from constant runny nose and loss of smell. Could transform treatment for severe cases.
UKHSA cold health alert issued, festive swims cancelled
A yellow cold health alert is in force for parts of the UK until 27 December. The UKHSA warns of risks to vulnerable people as festive swim events are cancelled. Stay informed and check local advice.
Firm sells illegal weight-loss drugs after MHRA raid
A company linked to a major MHRA raid continues selling unlicensed retatrutide on Telegram, posing serious health risks to UK consumers. Read the full investigation.
MHRA's Christmas health warnings: sprouts, jabs, creams
UK health chiefs issue urgent festive safety guidance on medication interactions with Christmas dinner, fake weight loss injections, and hidden fire risks from skin creams. Stay safe this season.
LED face mask ads banned over misleading medical claims
Popular at-home LED light therapy devices face advertising ban after regulators find companies made unsubstantiated medical claims about treating serious skin conditions.
LED Face Masks Banned Over Safety Risks in UK
The UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has banned certain LED face masks over serious safety concerns, including risk of skin damage, eye injuries, and electric shocks. Discover which devices are affected and how to protect yourself.
Urgent Recall: Cholesterol Drug Atorvastatin Pulled
Critical medication alert as thousands of packets of cholesterol-lowering drug Atorvastatin are recalled across Britain due to potential manufacturing defects posing serious health risks.
Urgent Recall: Cholesterol Medication Pulled
Critical safety alert as multiple batches of cholesterol-lowering medication Atorvastatin are recalled due to manufacturing defects. Find out if your prescription is affected.
Fake Weight Loss Jabs Flood UK Black Market
Exclusive investigation reveals criminals are selling fake versions of powerful diabetes drugs retatrutide and tirzepatide as weight loss treatments, putting thousands at risk.
Urgent Recall: Popular Statin Medication Withdrawn
A critical medication recall affects thousands of UK patients taking Atorvastatin tablets due to potential manufacturing defects. Here's what you need to know.
Urgent alert over fake weight loss drugs in UK
Health authorities issue critical warning about counterfeit Ozempic injections found in the UK, posing severe health risks including hospitalisation. Essential safety information for consumers.
Met Office Issues Amber Heat Alert as UK Temperatures Soar
The Met Office has escalated its heat health alert to amber level as temperatures are forecast to soar across England, prompting health warnings and concerns about vulnerable populations.
Fake weight-loss jabs warning: Counterfeits sold online
Dangerous fake versions of Ozempic and other weight-loss injections are being sold illegally online, posing severe health risks including hospitalisation. Health authorities warn against purchasing unregulated treatments.
TikTok's Dangerous Ozempic Pills Warning
Medical authorities issue urgent safety alert as unlicensed weight loss medications flood social media platforms, putting vulnerable users at serious risk.
Urgent Recall: W Cosmetics Allergy Risk at Home Bargains
Critical safety recall for W Cosmetics items sold exclusively at Home Bargains stores across the UK. Products contain undeclared chemicals posing serious allergy risks.
Urgent Beta-Blocker Warning Over Suicide Risk Link
EXCLUSIVE: A major new study reveals a shocking link between widely prescribed beta-blockers and a dramatic rise in suicide and self-harm attempts. Experts issue an urgent call for patient review and heightened monitoring.
New Higher Dose Wegovy Jab Approved for UK Weight Loss
The NHS receives a powerful new weapon in the fight against obesity as medical regulators approve a higher 2.4mg dose of Wegovy, proven to help patients shed significantly more weight.
Urgent Recall: Deadly Bacteria in Dermarite Soap
An urgent health warning has been issued across the UK as a popular antibacterial soap, Dermarite, is recalled due to dangerous contamination with the lethal Burkholderia cepacia bacteria. Authorities warn consumers to stop use immediately.
Car Spins Out Seconds After UK Emergency Alert Test
Shocking dashcam footage captures the precise moment a car spins out of control on a dual carriageway, just seconds after the UK government's nationwide emergency alert test blasts millions of phones. The incident raises serious questions about the safety
UK Emergency Alert Test: Lifesaver or 'Nanny State' Overreach?
The UK's new emergency alert system launches this Sunday, promising to warn millions of citizens of imminent danger. But critics raise serious concerns over privacy, safety for abuse victims, and the potential for 'nanny state' overreach.
Minister denies emergency alert test was sabotaged
A Labour frontbencher has been forced to publicly deny allegations that the government's bungled national emergency alert test was deliberately missed or sabotaged, following accusations from Reform UK's Richard Tice.
UK Government Tests National Emergency Alert System
The UK government successfully tested its new nationwide emergency alert system, sending a siren-like message to tens of millions of mobile phones across the country in a landmark rehearsal for future crises.
UK Emergency Alert Mystery: Why Phones Stayed Silent
Exclusive investigation reveals why the UK's new emergency alert system failed to reach many users today, from software issues to network settings. Find out if your device is affected.
UK Emergency Phone Alert: Major Test Date Confirmed
The UK government has announced a crucial nationwide test of its new emergency alert system, sending a message to every compatible Samsung Galaxy and smartphone in the country. Here's what you need to know.
UK Emergency Alert Test: What Happens at 3pm Today
The UK government will test its new nationwide emergency alert system today at 3pm. Ministers urge the public to remain calm and simply acknowledge the message on their mobile phones.
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