UK Prescription Crisis: 7 Risky Medications
Leading pharmacist warns millions face medication dependency. Discover the 7 common prescription drugs with devastating side effects and safer alternatives you must discuss with your GP.
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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.
Bradley Wiggins enters rehab clinic for medication dependency
Olympic cycling champion Sir Bradley Wiggins has voluntarily checked into a rehabilitation facility to address dependency issues stemming from prescription medications for breathing problems and historic injuries.
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.
Coffee may disrupt ADHD and anxiety medications
New research reveals how your daily caffeine habit might be interfering with prescription drugs for anxiety, ADHD and pain relief - here's what you need to know.
Fake weight-loss jabs killed my mother - daughter's warning
A grieving daughter appears on Good Morning Britain to expose the lethal danger of counterfeit semaglutide injections after her mother's tragic death from fake 'fat jabs' purchased online.
Coffee may be sabotaging your medication effectiveness
New research reveals how your daily caffeine habit might be reducing the effectiveness of common medications including ADHD drugs, painkillers and anxiety treatments.
Dad's urgent warning after son's medication reaction
A father shares his family's terrifying ordeal after his teenage son suffered a severe reaction to epilepsy medication, urging parents to be vigilant about medication side effects.
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.
AWS outage causes global tech meltdown, sparks digital resilience debate
A massive Amazon Web Services failure brings global services to their knees, revealing our alarming dependency on cloud technology and sparking debate about digital resilience.
NHS GP's vital medication safety warning for families
An experienced NHS doctor shares crucial medication safety advice that could protect your family from common prescription errors and dangerous side effects.
NHS Warning: Dangerous Medication Combinations Revealed
The NHS issues urgent safety alert about mixing common painkillers with other medications. Discover which dangerous combinations could lead to serious health complications.
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 Urgent Metformin Warning: Counterfeit Alert
Critical safety alert for millions taking common diabetes medication as NHS warns of dangerous counterfeit tablets circulating in the UK.
Heartburn drug linked to 25% higher dementia risk
Groundbreaking research connects long-term use of popular acid reflux medication with significantly increased dementia risk. Experts urge caution for millions of UK users.
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.
Chemist Warehouse apologises for cold flu medication issues
Major pharmacy chain Chemist Warehouse forced to apologise after customer outrage over medication handling. Discover the full story behind the health sector controversy.
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.
NHS urgent warning over dangerous medication mixing
Health chiefs sound alarm about potentially lethal mixing of prescription drugs as Brits stockpile medicines. Essential safety guidance revealed.
Pharmacist's urgent antihistamine withdrawal warning
Exclusive expert advice reveals the shocking withdrawal symptoms from common hayfever medications and how to safely stop taking them without suffering side effects.
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.
NHS Urgent Statin Warning: Critical Side Effect Alert
Millions of Britons taking common cholesterol medication atorvastatin receive urgent NHS safety warning about dangerous muscle weakness side effects requiring immediate medical attention.
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.
Dad's Agony: Common Drug Destroyed My Son's Life
A grieving father's stark warning about a prescription drug's devastating effects as his son battles addiction. Exclusive investigation into the UK's growing dependency crisis.
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.
NHS Urges Public to Avoid Common Fizzy Medication
The NHS has issued a critical alert urging the public to avoid a specific type of popular medication, warning it could lead to severe health complications and even prove fatal.
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