Midwife mum dies in accidental painkiller overdose
Amie Barnes, a mum-of-three and midwife, tragically died from an accidental overdose of painkillers while awaiting spinal surgery. Read the full story.
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NHS GP's urgent warning on ibuprofen and aspirin risks
An NHS GP warns prolonged use of common painkillers like ibuprofen can cause severe stomach bleeding and hospitalisation. Learn the high-risk groups and safer alternatives.
New 12-hour ice warning issued for UK
The Met Office has issued a new 12-hour yellow weather warning for ice as a severe cold snap hits the UK. Drivers urged to take extreme caution on treacherous roads.
Pharmacist's warning on headache painkiller overuse
With over 20 million Brits affected by headaches, a top pharmacist reveals why painkillers can backfire and shares simple, drug-free solutions for lasting relief. Discover the key triggers.
Doctor's Diabetes Warning: Don't Ignore This Nighttime Sign
A leading NHS doctor highlights a crucial early diabetes symptom that strikes at night - and explains why you shouldn't dismiss it as normal.
Nail Health: 7 Stress Warning Signs You're Ignoring
Discover how your fingernails reveal hidden stress levels and what those ridges, spots and changes really mean for your health. Expert insights from dermatologists.
NHS Ibuprofen Warning: Hidden Health Risks Revealed
Medical experts reveal surprising risks associated with common painkillers and which vulnerable groups should avoid them completely.
Doctor Explains What Your Urine Colour Reveals About Health
A medical expert explains how the colour of your urine can reveal crucial information about your health, from dehydration to serious medical conditions.
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.
Measles Outbreak Alert in Western Australia
Health authorities scramble to contain a dangerous measles outbreak in Western Australia after multiple confirmed cases. Exclusive details on exposure locations and urgent vaccination advice.
Doctor's Urgent Warning: Stop Taking This Painkiller
An NHS doctor reveals why one common over-the-counter painkiller could be doing more harm than good to your health. Discover the safer alternatives recommended by medical professionals.
Hot water bottle explosion warning after severe burns
A British woman shares her terrifying experience after her hot water bottle unexpectedly exploded, causing severe scalding and permanent scarring in what experts warn is a growing safety concern.
Doctor's chilling health warning prompts home overhaul
Prominent ABC health broadcaster Dr Norman Swan has made radical changes to his living environment following disturbing new research about indoor health risks, issuing an urgent warning to all households.
Urgent flu warning as cases surge 35% across UK
Health officials issue urgent warning as flu cases spike 35% in a week. Experts urge vulnerable groups to get vaccinated immediately to avoid winter crisis.
UK Health Alert: Painkiller Combination Warning
Medical professionals are sounding the alarm about dangerous side effects from mixing common painkillers, urging Brits to reconsider their approach to pain management.
Stroke Symptoms: Hidden Warning Signs You Must Know
Learn to recognise the crucial early symptoms of stroke that could save your life or someone else's. Discover the FAST acronym and beyond in this essential health guide.
California Confirms Dangerous New Mpox Strain Case
Health officials confirm first US case of deadlier mpox clade in California, sparking urgent warnings about symptoms and transmission risks.
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 Storm Warning: 70mph Winds and Flood Risk
The Met Office has escalated weather alerts across southern England and Wales as a powerful storm system threatens 70mph winds and intense rainfall, sparking major travel disruption fears.
Britain's Silent Killer: 460 Daily Heart Disease Deaths
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's second biggest killer disease is being dangerously overlooked despite devastating death toll and rising cases across the UK.
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.
Ibuprofen's Cancer Prevention Potential Revealed
Groundbreaking research reveals ibuprofen's potential cancer-prevention properties, challenging everything we thought we knew about this everyday medication.
Rare Bacterial Infection Outbreak Hits UK
Health authorities scramble to contain a rare invasive streptococcal infection outbreak across multiple UK regions, with several confirmed cases and ongoing investigations.
Brain Tumour: 4 Head Symptoms Never to Ignore
Medical experts reveal four crucial head-related symptoms that could indicate a brain tumour, urging immediate medical attention for persistent issues.
Chikungunya Virus Alert: First Local Case in New York
Health officials confirm the first locally-acquired case of chikungunya virus in New York, raising concerns about mosquito-borne diseases spreading to new regions. Learn about symptoms, prevention, and travel advice.
Mum in coma after rare reaction to painkillers
A young mother's routine hospital visit turned into a nightmare after a rare reaction to pain medication induced a coma, leaving her family in anguish.
Pharmacist's urgent warning about common painkiller risks
A qualified pharmacist reveals why taking this everyday medication with certain health conditions could have catastrophic consequences. Essential reading for millions of UK households.
Four-year-old dies in Strep A outbreak
A four-year-old boy has tragically died from a Strep A infection amid growing concerns about a nationwide outbreak, with health officials investigating multiple cases across the UK.
Doctor: Your toilet habits reveal health secrets
A leading gastroenterologist shares crucial insights about what your bowel movements reveal about your digestive health and when changes might indicate something more serious, including colon cancer warning signs.
NHS Strep A Alert: Rising Cases Prompt Urgent Warning
Health officials sound alarm over rising invasive Group A Streptococcus infections across Britain. Expert guidance on recognising early warning signs and when to seek medical help.
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