Woman's 23-year nasal spray addiction battle on GMB
Charlotte Johnstone, 30, told Good Morning Britain how a childhood cold led to a 23-year dependency on decongestant sprays. Experts warn millions are at risk.
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Six Affordable UK Country House Hotels with Spas
Beat the January blues with our pick of six charming UK country house hotels, each featuring a spa and rooms for under £160 per night. Perfect for a post-festive reset.
Urgent Warning Over Deadly Fake Weight Loss Injections
Health minister Dr Zubir Ahmed warns Brits against black market weight loss jabs, citing contamination and fatal heart risks. Official advice: only use prescribed medication.
Urgent UK Warning: Fake Weight Loss Jabs Can Kill
Health Minister Dr Zubir Ahmed warns Brits against black market weight loss injections. Contaminated 'fat jabs' can cause heart failure, psychological harm, and death. Learn how to stay safe.
UK Property Hotspots 2025: Plymouth, Stafford, Wigan Lead Growth
New Lloyds data reveals the UK's top property hotspots for 2025, with Plymouth seeing a 12.6% surge. Discover where values soared and where they fell sharply. Explore the full regional analysis now.
US expat's UK culture shock over pillow sizes
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
US expat's UK culture shock over pillow and butter sizes
An American woman moving to the UK shares her surprising packing mistakes, from ill-fitting bed linen to wrong-sized baking trays. Discover the everyday items that aren't standard globally.
M&S Targets Weight-Loss Drug Users with New Food Range
Marks & Spencer unveils a new 'Nutrient Dense' food range designed for customers on GLP-1 weight-loss jabs. The 20-product line aims to tackle UK nutrient deficiencies. Available from 5 January.
M&S launches new food range for weight-loss jab users
Marks & Spencer unveils a new 'Nutrient Dense' range of 20 meals and snacks, designed to help those on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs meet daily nutritional targets. Available from January 5.
2025 on track to be UK's hottest year ever
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
Family finds travelling world cheaper than UK rent
Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.
Flu Season Medication Warning for Blood Pressure & Diabetes
A UK pharmacist warns that common medications for blood pressure and diabetes can cause kidney damage during severe flu. Learn the 'sick day rules' and when to consult your GP.
Peter Hitchens Issues Stark Warning on ADHD Medication Risks
Columnist Peter Hitchens delivers a powerful critique of powerful ADHD drugs, questioning their long-term effects and the nature of diagnosis. Read his full warning.
Medications You Shouldn't Take With Coffee
Your morning coffee can reduce the effectiveness of common drugs or increase side effects. Learn which five types of medication to be cautious with and how to stay safe.
Best Time to Take Medication for Maximum Effect
Discover how your body clock and food intake impact medication effectiveness. Learn when to take common drugs like blood pressure pills and statins for optimal results.
Pharmacist Reveals 7 Medications She'd Never Take
A UK pharmacist with 13 years' experience warns against seven common medications, revealing potential long-term side effects and dependency risks. Learn the safer alternatives.
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.
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.
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