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Autism and Alcohol: A Woman's Journey to Sobriety

Sarah Lloyd's story of using alcohol to cope with undiagnosed autism reveals the hidden crisis of neurodivergence in women. Discover her path to recovery and the systemic pressures on NHS diagnostic services.

Pathologist dies after hospital medication error

Distinguished pathologist Dr Paul Miller tragically died from a medication overdose after hospital staff administered the wrong drug following a routine procedure at West Suffolk Hospital.

NHS Free Prescription Expansion for Millions

The NHS is set to expand free prescription access to millions more patients in what's being hailed as the biggest healthcare reform in decades. Discover who qualifies and when changes take effect.

Coffee Medication Warning: Heart Attack Risk

A qualified pharmacist reveals the dangerous medications you should never take with coffee - from heart pills to antidepressants. Discover the potentially fatal combinations lurking in your morning routine.

UK's £17bn AWS dependency exposed by major outage

A significant Amazon Web Services outage has laid bare the UK government's staggering £17 billion reliance on the tech giant, raising urgent questions about national infrastructure security and single-point dependency risks.

Epilepsy pill could end sleep condition for millions

A groundbreaking new medication originally developed for epilepsy shows remarkable promise in treating insomnia, potentially offering relief to millions of Britons struggling with sleep disorders.

NHS GP's urgent painkiller warning

An NHS doctor reveals why common painkillers could be masking dangerous health conditions and when you should always seek medical advice instead of self-medicating.

Heartburn Drug Warning: Lansoprazole Dangers Revealed

Medical experts issue urgent safety alert about popular heartburn medication Lansoprazole and its potentially fatal interactions with other drugs. Discover which common medications could put you at risk.

Mum's warning after daughter dies from ibuprofen

A grieving mother shares her devastating story after her healthy 12-year-old daughter suffered a fatal reaction to ibuprofen, warning other parents about the hidden dangers of common painkillers.

Costco sells Ozempic at half price in UK frenzy

Costco triggers shopping frenzy as it slashes Ozempic prices by 50% in UK warehouses, making the popular diabetes and weight loss medication more accessible than ever before.

Childhood IQ predicts adult alcohol risk, study finds

Groundbreaking UK research discovers children with lower cognitive test scores face significantly higher risk of developing alcohol-related problems as adults, including dependency and dangerous behaviours.

Urgent Omeprazole Warning: Hidden Health Risk Revealed

Millions taking common heartburn medication omeprazole are being alerted to a potentially serious side effect that could affect your long-term health. Medical experts reveal what every user should check immediately.

TikTok's Dangerous 'Skinny Jab' Trend Exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals the alarming trend of unregulated weight-loss jabs like Retatrutide being promoted on TikTok, posing severe health risks to UK users desperate for quick fixes.

NHS urgent warning over common painkiller mistake

The NHS has issued a critical alert to patients taking common painkillers like ibuprofen and aspirin, warning that incorrect usage can lead to severe stomach bleeding and hospitalisation. Experts urge the public to heed new safety guidance.

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