GP urges patients to stop taking PPIs like omeprazole as soon as possible
A GP advises anyone taking proton pump inhibitors like omeprazole to stop as soon as safely possible, saying reasons to stop outweigh those to continue.
Category : Health
Beverley Callard 'lost consciousness' on Fair City set
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NHS Ayrshire & Arran Honours Staff With 40+ Years of Service
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Dr Amir Khan sepsis warning after razor infection
Dr Amir Khan warned about subtle sepsis signs after a woman needed emergency surgery following a shaving-related infection. The NHS GP appeared on Good Morning Britain to explain the risks.
Radiotherapy halves brain cancer recurrence risk
Radiotherapy after surgery can halve the risk of atypical meningioma returning, a new study suggests. The trial found recurrence in 14% of radiotherapy patients versus 30% monitored.
Celtic's Haissem Hassan out of Egypt squad due to injury
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Brits operate at two-thirds capacity, study finds
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NHS confirms October flu vaccine rollout for over-65s in England
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Scientists uncover why Kent MenB outbreak was so deadly
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Girl, 3, in hospital with E.coli after beach swim
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Jason Breward, 54, was misdiagnosed with alopecia in 2020 but a 2024 MRI revealed a benign 4.6cm brain tumour that had been growing for eight years.
Woman thought she had ingrown hair before sepsis emergency
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Urgent 'do not eat' warning for chocolates over Salmonella risk
Popular chocolate products recalled across England and Northern Ireland due to Salmonella contamination, with all best-before dates affected.
BBC Breakfast guest's three-word reply after brain tumour diagnosis
Steve Palmer, 55, learned on BBC Breakfast that his brain tumour was a grade 4 glioblastoma, but rapid NHS testing cut diagnosis time from eight weeks to two hours.
Rapid NHS test cuts brain tumour diagnosis from weeks to hours
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Chocolates recalled over Salmonella risk — do not eat
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Widow urges kindness after husband's lung cancer death at 38
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GP urges millions to stop taking omeprazole and other PPIs
A GP advises patients to stop taking proton pump inhibitors like omeprazole as soon as safely possible, citing risks that outweigh benefits for many.
Baked potatoes crispier with 1 ingredient chef approves
Coating jacket potatoes in sea or kosher salt before baking draws out moisture, delivering a crunchier, tastier skin, according to a chef-backed method.
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Kai Havertz underwent a scan after a suspected hamstring injury in Germany's 1-1 draw with the Netherlands. Jurgen Klopp confirmed both Havertz and Jamal Musiala would have scans.
Corrie star collapses on Fair City set, ambulance called
Beverley Callard, 69, revealed she lost consciousness while filming Fair City. An ambulance was called to the set. She was sent home to rest after being checked out.
Waitrose recalls oat drink over bacteria contamination fears
Waitrose has recalled its Essential Unsweetened Oat Drink over fears of microbiological contamination, urging customers not to consume affected one-litre cartons and to return them for a refund.
Cardiologist's 1-minute stair test reveals how fit you really are
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Scots told where to shelter if nuclear strike hits UK
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Midwife reveals sign a baby is coming imminently
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Salmonella Chocolate Recall: 48-Hour Work Warning
World of Sweets recalls Dubai Style chocolates over Salmonella. FSA warns do not eat, return for refund, stay off work 48 hours if symptoms appear.
One-minute stair test reveals true fitness, says cardiologist
A cardiologist says a one-minute stair test can reveal whether you are as fit as you think, with heart rate recovery a key indicator.
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