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.
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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.
Global Taxi Scam Hotspots: US in Top 10
A new study analysing thousands of Reddit posts reveals the world's worst countries for taxi scams, with Turkey topping the list. Learn the most common cons and how to protect yourself.
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.
O2's Black Friday Scam Warning for UK Users
O2 issues an urgent alert ahead of Black Friday 2025, warning millions of UK users about a surge in delivery text scams. Learn how to protect yourself.
Fraud Expert's 6 Essential Tips to Avoid Christmas Scams
A fraud expert reveals six crucial steps to protect yourself from scams this Christmas. Nearly half of Brits have nearly been duped - learn how to stay safe.
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.
Celebrity Romance Scams Rise During Festive Season
Banking experts warn of romance scam epidemic as fraudsters exploit loneliness during Christmas. Learn how to protect yourself from fake celebrity cons.
Social Media Rental Scams Target Desperate Flat Hunters
Exclusive investigation reveals sophisticated apartment scams proliferating across social media platforms, leaving desperate renters out of pocket and homeless.
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.
Starling Bank pulls ads from Facebook over scam fears
Digital challenger bank Starling has terminated its advertising on Facebook and Instagram, citing the platforms' failure to protect users from sophisticated financial fraud and investment scams.
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.
Fake Mum Groups Exposed: Scam Targeting UK Parents
Exclusive investigation reveals how fake mother-and-baby groups on social media are harvesting personal data and targeting vulnerable families with dangerous scams.
UK Savings Crisis: Investment Scams Surge 42%
Exclusive investigation reveals British savers lost over £1.2 billion to sophisticated investment scams in the past year, with fake cryptocurrency schemes leading the devastating surge in financial fraud.
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.
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.
Investment Scams Surge 53% in UK, FCA Warns
The Financial Conduct Authority warns of sophisticated fraud operations targeting British investors, with reported cases jumping 53% in a single year.
FCA: Banks need stricter controls against romance scams
The Financial Conduct Authority warns banks must implement stronger safeguards as sophisticated romance scams surge, costing victims millions annually. New regulatory framework expected.
Social Media Travel Scams Cost Brits Thousands
Exclusive investigation reveals sophisticated cyber scams using fake social media posts and cloned websites to target British holidaymakers. Learn how to protect yourself from these devastating frauds.
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.
Tourist Visa Scam Warning: Don't Get Duped
Exclusive investigation reveals how sophisticated scam sites are tricking British travellers out of hundreds of pounds for visa applications. Learn how to spot the fakes and protect your money.
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.
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