NHS GP Explains Real Reason Behind Paracetamol Prescription Policy
NHS spent £80m on paracetamol prescriptions; GPs explain cost difference and urge patients to buy own painkillers.
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Brain Tumour Missed After 50 Doctor Appointments
Medical student Alex Warwick had 50 doctor appointments before a brain tumour was diagnosed after a seizure. Jess's Rule could have helped.
Prue Leith Admits Trying Weight Loss Jabs Despite Previous Criticism
Dame Prue Leith tried weight loss jabs for two months but lost no weight, calling them expensive and unpleasant.
Martin Lewis: NHS Season Ticket Can Save £40 Annually
Martin Lewis advises buying an NHS prescription prepayment certificate to save £40 a year, as over a million people overpaid.
Father of Two Claims He 'Saw Hell and Stood Next to the Devil' During Coma
German father claims he saw hell and stood next to the devil during a five-day coma in 2020, describing a terrifying near-death experience.
Dr Philippa Kaye Reveals Hysterectomy After Cancer Risk
This Morning's Dr Philippa Kaye reveals she has had a hysterectomy due to pain and cancer risk, seven years after bowel cancer diagnosis.
One Million Pensioners Missing Out on £4,524 DWP Benefit Yearly
Nearly one million UK pensioners miss out on Pension Credit worth £4,524 yearly, with DWP applications down 36%.
Bijou Phillips Says Life 'Hanging by a Thread' in Urgent Kidney Donor Search
Bijou Phillips says her life is 'hanging by a thread' as she urgently searches for a kidney donor after complications with her first transplant.
US Anti-Vaccine Rhetoric Endangers Global Measles Fight
US anti-vaccine rhetoric under RFK Jr could worsen global measles crisis as vaccination rates fall and elimination status is lost in Europe and North America.
Wakefield Paramedic Struck Off for Sex with Suicidal Patient
Paramedic Ian Denman struck off for having sex with a suicidal patient in Wakefield; HCPC found his behaviour fundamentally at odds with professional standards.
Vascular Surgeon Warns of 'Three-Hit Combo' DVT Risk During Flights
Vascular surgeon Dr Rema Malik warns of DVT risk from flying's 'three-hit combo': prolonged sitting, dehydration, and low cabin pressure. Offers prevention tips.
Health Risks of Daylight Saving Time: Heart Attacks, Strokes, and Crashes
Daylight saving time changes are linked to increased heart attacks, strokes, and car crashes, particularly in spring, due to circadian rhythm disruption.
Doctor Who Left Patient Mid-Operation for Sex with Nurse Allowed to Practise
Doctor who left patient mid-op for sex with nurse allowed to practise after tribunal rules low risk of repeat.
Expert Guide to Choosing Supplements: Quality, Red Flags, and Misinformation
Expert advice on choosing supplements: look for third-party testing, avoid proprietary blends, and beware of social media misinformation.
UK Launches Health Test for Flat-Faced Dog Breeds
UK launches voluntary health assessment for flat-faced dog breeds to address extreme conformation and related health issues.
Maidstone Cafe Owner Fights for Husband's Life After Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
Maidstone cafe owner Marta Squires seeks £55,000 for husband Paul's pancreatic cancer surgery in Portugal after UK doctors said it was impossible.
California's 'Unprecedented' Toxic Mushroom Outbreak Claims Four Lives
California sees four deaths and 40 hospitalisations from toxic death cap mushrooms in an unprecedented outbreak, prompting health warnings.
Grandparents Can Get £6,600 Pension Boost Via Childcare
Record number of grandparents claim SAC credits for pension boost of up to £6,600 via childcare.
Weight Loss Drugs May Halve Migraine Medication Requirements
Study suggests GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may reduce migraine emergency visits and medication use by up to 50%.
Your Muscles: The Medical Marvel You Already Own
Discover how your muscles are a medical marvel that can boost fitness, health, and longevity with simple strength training.
Dr Amir Khan Warns of Life-Threatening Ectopic Pregnancy Signs
Dr Amir Khan warns of life-threatening ectopic pregnancy signs, urging prompt medical assessment for subtle symptoms like one-sided pain and bleeding.
Teen Period Pain Tied to Chronic Pain in Adulthood
Study finds teenagers with moderate or severe period pain are significantly more likely to develop chronic pain in adulthood, including headaches and joint pain.
Endometriosis Diagnosis Delays Warning Signs Women Must Know
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10, but diagnosis takes 9 years. Learn warning signs and why medical trauma is rising.
Meningitis Outbreak Sparks Panic at Kent University
Meningitis outbreak at University of Kent kills two, sparks panic as students queue for antibiotics and exams move online.
Woman Forced to Wear Baggy T-Shirts Due to Rare Sweating Condition
Freya Baker, 25, has hyperhidrosis, causing excessive sweating. She changes tops every five minutes and cannot work. She awaits NHS-funded Botox treatment.
German Farmers Battle Plague of Field Mice Devastating Crops
German farmers face severe crop losses from field mice infestation, with 120,000 hectares affected. Minister calls for rodenticide law review amid environmental concerns.
Baby Hospitalised After Mum Unknowingly Fed Him Three Recalled Formula Brands
Mother's newborn hospitalised after being fed three recalled formula brands; symptoms vanished after switching brands.
50p Spice Turmeric Could Help Arthritis and Depression in 14 Days
A 50p spice, turmeric, may reduce arthritis inflammation and improve mood in 14 days, says Dr Eric Berg, backed by scientific studies.
Man trapped in coma for 10 years heard mother say 'I hope you die'
Martin Pistorius was trapped in a coma for 10 years, aware but unable to move. He heard his mother say 'I hope you die' and later recovered to write a memoir.
Power Naps Before School Run Were Sign of Deadly Breast Cancer
Claire Danvers needed power naps before school runs; later diagnosed with breast cancer after 13 tumours found.
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