Urgent NHS appeal for O negative blood donors
NHS Blood and Transplant issues emergency call for O negative donors as supplies reach dangerously low levels, threatening medical treatments across the UK.
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Nose symptom could signal silent killer condition
Medical experts reveal how a persistent nosebleed could be your body's warning sign for dangerously high blood pressure, often called the 'silent killer' due to its lack of obvious symptoms.
Global Passport Shortage Threatens Holiday Plans
Brits face potential travel chaos as worldwide passport production delays threaten to disrupt holiday plans. Discover why this shortage is happening and how to protect your travel arrangements.
Blood test detects leukaemia years before symptoms
Groundbreaking NHS research reveals a routine blood test could identify leukaemia risk years before symptoms appear, potentially revolutionising cancer diagnosis and saving thousands of lives.
Doctors' 2 Key Tips to Lower Blood Clot Risk
Medical experts share groundbreaking advice on reducing thrombosis risk through easy daily habits that could save lives. Discover the two key lifestyle adjustments backed by scientific research.
My blood type made me a super-donor. Crisps stopped me.
A regular blood donor with a rare and valuable blood type shares the surprising reason he was temporarily barred from donating, in a cautionary tale about pre-donation snacks.
Pretzels Linked to High Blood Pressure and Heart Risk
New research reveals a surprising link between the nation's beloved pretzel snacks and a significantly increased risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke. Discover the salty truth.
Pretzels: The Hidden Blood Pressure Danger in Your Snack Drawer
New research reveals why that innocent-looking bag of pretzels might be a silent saboteur of your heart health, posing a greater risk to blood pressure than many realise.
Apple Watch 11 to feature blood pressure monitoring
Exclusive: The next-generation Apple Watch Series 11 is set to feature a groundbreaking blood pressure monitoring system, marking Apple's biggest health tech leap in years. Discover how it works and its potential impact.
UK 'Vampire Woman' Drinks Blood For Energy Boost
A British woman known as the 'Vampire Woman' reveals her extreme lifestyle of consuming human blood for energy and its surprising health benefits, sparking ethical debates.
An Apple a Day Lowers Blood Pressure, Study Confirms
Groundbreaking research reveals how incorporating apples into your daily diet can significantly lower blood pressure and reduce cardiovascular risk, offering a simple, natural boost to heart health.
NHS Alert: Silent Killer Affects 1.4M Brits - Spot Signs
NHS experts issue urgent warning about undiagnosed hypertension as millions walk around with 'silent killer' condition. Learn the critical symptoms and free detection methods.
Urgent NHS Warning For Anyone Taking Warfarin
The NHS issues a critical safety alert for millions on blood-thinning medication warfarin, warning that a popular 'superfood' can dangerously amplify its effects and lead to life-threatening haemorrhaging.
NHS Emergency: 55,000 Blood Donors Urgently Needed
The NHS faces a critical blood shortage, urgently requiring 55,000 new donors to meet rising demand for O negative and Ro sub-type blood. Health officials warn of potential cancellations for vital surgeries without immediate action.
UK Beer Crisis: Pint Prices Set to Soar on Hops Shortage
British pub-goers face a bitter blow as a severe European hops shortage, worsened by extreme weather, threatens to push beer prices to record highs next summer. Brewers warn of a perfect storm of poor harvests and rising production costs.
6 Science-Backed Foods to Beat High Blood Pressure
New research reveals six key dietary additions that can significantly lower blood pressure. Discover how potassium, calcium, and magnesium work together to combat hypertension and improve heart health.
Benidorm's Beer Crisis: Bars Run Dry Despite Tourist Boom
Benidorm's legendary bars and pubs are grappling with a severe shortage of beer, wine, and Prosecco this summer, despite a surge in British tourists. Discover the supply chain chaos hitting Spain's costas.
Blood pressure breakthrough: One-time treatment replaces daily pills
UK scientists pioneer a groundbreaking one-time procedure using ultrasound energy to control hypertension, potentially freeing patients from lifelong pills.
Bluey Toy Shortage Sparks UK Christmas Parent Panic
UK parents face a festive nightmare as the Bluey 'Keepy Uppy' playset sells out nationwide. Discover why this Australian cartoon character has become this year's impossible-to-find Christmas toy.
Future-Proof Your Heart: 5 Essential Daily Tweaks
Discover the simple, science-backed lifestyle changes—from the optimal time to take your pills to the surprising benefits of giving blood—that can dramatically slash your risk of heart disease and future-proof your health.
Urgent UKHSA Alert: 1.5M At Risk From Contaminated Blood
UK Health Security Agency issues critical alert to 1.5 million people affected by contaminated blood products. Learn about symptoms, testing, and support available.
AstraZeneca's Revolutionary Blood Pressure Pill Shows Promise
A groundbreaking new hypertension drug, Baxdrostat, developed by AstraZeneca, has demonstrated remarkable success in clinical trials, potentially offering new hope for millions with treatment-resistant high blood pressure in the UK.
Baxdrostat: Game-Changer Pill for High Blood Pressure
A groundbreaking new drug, Baxdrostat, has shown remarkable success in clinical trials, offering new hope for millions struggling with treatment-resistant hypertension. This daily pill could revolutionise how high blood pressure is managed across Britain.
UK Mounjaro Shortage: Patients Stockpile Weight-Loss Jabs
Exclusive: A perfect storm of NHS price hikes and soaring demand for the 'miracle' drug tirzepatide triggers a national shortage, leaving thousands of diabetics and weight-loss patients in limbo. Fears grow as stockpiling begins.
Daily Exercise Could Slash Blood Pressure Risk By 70%
Groundbreaking research reveals how a straightforward daily activity could dramatically reduce hypertension risk and transform heart health across the UK.
Trump Tariffs Threaten UK Ozempic and Mounjaro Supplies
Former President Trump's proposed tariffs could severely restrict UK supplies and drastically increase prices for diabetes and weight-management medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, creating a new healthcare crisis.
UK Mounjaro Crisis: Eli Lilly Halts Shipments, Price Soars
Eli Lilly suspends shipments of obesity drug Mounjaro to the UK, triggering a major price surge and leaving thousands of patients in limbo amid supply chain restructuring.
NHS Doctor Shortage Reaches Critical Level, Patients at Risk
A severe shortage of GPs and hospital doctors across the UK is triggering unprecedented NHS waiting times and risking patient safety. Exclusive insights reveal the growing crisis.
Drought shatters gardener's 40-year bean growing success
A seasoned UK gardener's four-decade bean-growing tradition has been shattered by relentless drought, offering a stark warning of climate change's impact on British horticulture.
National Trust may shut fountains due to water shortage
Iconic water features at National Trust sites including Fountains Abbey and Mottisfont face being switched off as hosepipe bans come into effect across southern England.
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