NHS: How to tell if your cough is Covid or flu
Struggling to tell Covid and flu apart this winter? NHS guidance explains the key symptom differences, including a crucial clue in your cough. Learn the signs and when to seek help.
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NHS: Heartburn could be sign of deadly cancer
The NHS warns that ongoing heartburn may indicate serious conditions like oesophageal cancer. Learn the key symptoms and when to urgently contact your GP.
GP: When to get urgent help for a child's cough
A leading GP outlines the critical signs that a child's cough or cold requires urgent medical attention. Learn when to seek help and what underlying conditions to watch for.
Bolsonaro's Nerve Block for Hiccups After Coup Conviction
Jailed ex-president Jair Bolsonaro undergoes a phrenic nerve block for persistent hiccups. Read the latest on his health and 27-year sentence for plotting a coup.
Christmas walk saved boy from brain tumour
A mother's Christmas morning stroll revealed her son's leg drag was a brain cancer symptom, not silliness. She urges parents to push for scans for persistent headaches.
Whooping Cough Surge Linked to Falling Vaccination Rates
An investigation reveals a sharp rise in whooping cough cases as DTaP vaccination rates drop below targets. The CDC warns infants are at highest risk. Protect your family.
Effective Home Remedies for Colds and Flu Symptoms
A doctor reveals which traditional cold and flu remedies are effective, from honey to steam inhalation, and which ones to avoid. Learn how to soothe symptoms at home.
Study: Hidden Infections May Trigger Long Covid Symptoms
New research suggests dormant viruses like Epstein-Barr could be key to understanding long Covid. Could this lead to new treatments for millions affected worldwide?
Diabetes drugs Ozempic, Wegovy tied to chronic cough risk
A major study finds GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic increase chronic cough risk by up to 25% in type 2 diabetes patients. Discover the surprising findings and potential mechanisms behind this side effect.
GP's 5 Vital Symptoms That Need Medical Attention
ITV's Dr Amir Khan lists five crucial signs, including a persistent cough and blood in urine, that warrant a GP appointment. Learn when to seek help and ease winter A&E pressure.
Whooping Cough Nasal Spray Vaccine Hailed as Breakthrough
A new government-funded nasal spray vaccine for whooping cough shows promise in stopping transmission. Could this be a game-changer for public health? Read the full story.
Homeless man arrested for NYU student attack in Manhattan
James Rizzo, 45, faces charges of persistent sexual abuse and assault after allegedly slapping and dragging an NYU student. The suspect has a lengthy criminal history.
11 Babies Die in UK Whooping Cough Outbreak
A new nasal spray vaccine trial offers hope after a devastating pertussis outbreak. Learn about symptoms, NHS vaccination schedules, and the breakthrough research.
New Nasal Spray Vaccine Targets Whooping Cough After UK Outbreak
A breakthrough nasal spray vaccine, BPZE1, could stop the spread of deadly whooping cough. Learn the warning signs after a 2024 UK outbreak killed 11 infants. Know when to call 999.
Pancreatic Cancer: Silent Killer Symptoms Revealed
A leading pancreatic surgeon warns thousands are mistaking subtle cancer symptoms for common ailments. Learn the crucial signs that could save your life.
Three Unvaccinated Infants Die from Whooping Cough
Three unvaccinated infants in Kentucky have died from whooping cough as the Victorian-era disease surges across the US. Vaccination rates are falling, putting vulnerable children at risk.
Persistent Cough Could Signal Undiagnosed Lung Disease
NHS doctors urge anyone with a persistent chesty cough producing phlegm to see their GP as soon as possible. It could be a sign of COPD, a serious lung condition affecting 600,000 undiagnosed Brits.
School swaps truancy fines for parent awareness courses
A North London primary school has dramatically improved attendance by replacing penalty notices with educational sessions for parents. Discover how this empathetic approach is transforming school absence.
NHS Covid cough warning: Avoid this sleeping position
The NHS advises against lying on your back if you have a Covid cough. Discover expert tips for better sleep and faster recovery from coronavirus symptoms.
Pancreatic cancer warning over 'persistent' back pain
A leading NHS surgeon warns that persistent back pain unresponsive to treatment could be a sign of pancreatic cancer. Learn the crucial symptoms to watch for and when to see your GP.
4 Signs Your Cough Could Signal Serious Lung Disease
A persistent cough could signal COPD for 600,000 undiagnosed Brits. Learn the 4 key symptoms and risk factors. Don't ignore a long-term cough - see your GP.
4 'Persistent' Symptoms That Could Signal Cancer
Cancer Research UK warns that four persistent symptoms, including a lasting cough and mouth ulcers, could be key to an early cancer diagnosis. Learn the signs and when to see a doctor.
Whooping cough surge puts infants at risk
Whooping cough cases are rising dramatically across the US. Learn how to protect your family with vaccination and recognise the dangerous symptoms of this bacterial infection.
Texas whooping cough spike linked to falling vaccinations
Texas reports a massive 400% surge in whooping cough cases, reaching an 11-year high. Health experts warn declining vaccination rates are to blame. Learn how to protect your family.
5 Million Brits Urged to Get Vaccinations Amid Health Alert
Health authorities issue urgent warning as measles and whooping cough cases surge across Britain. Discover if you're among those at risk and how to protect your family.
Urgent Warning: Contagious Dog Illness Spreads in UK
Veterinary experts issue critical alert as dangerous respiratory infection sweeps through dog population. Learn the symptoms and protective measures.
FDA warns of toxic cough syrups from China
US health authorities sound alarm after toxic chemical discovery in Chinese-manufactured cough syrups distributed across multiple states, prompting urgent product recalls.
Brain tumour symptoms: When headaches signal danger
Medical experts reveal why persistent headaches could signal something more serious, and when you should seek immediate medical attention for potential brain tumour symptoms.
Teen's hiccups revealed as rare cancer symptom
A teenager's seemingly harmless hiccups turned out to be a warning sign of a rare adrenal gland cancer, leading to emergency surgery and a life-changing diagnosis.
BBC Doctor's Warning: Never Ignore Persistent Bloating
Renowned BBC medical expert Dr. Sara Kayat issues crucial health alert about persistent bloating, revealing when it could signal something more serious than indigestion.
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