NHS GP Dr Zoe Williams says ibuprofen is more effective than paracetamol for period pain because it targets prostaglandins. Research shows two-thirds of women buy paracetamol with period products, but ibuprofen is recommended as first-line treatment.
TV doctor Dr Hilary Jones has dismissed concerns that deodorant causes cancer, despite celebrities like Charlotte Church avoiding it, as a 40C red alert heatwave hits the UK.
Mez Olivia, 30, from Lampeter, collapsed at work in Dubai due to a brain haemorrhage caused by an AVM. She had no warning signs, spent 11 days in ICU, and had to relearn to walk.
Dog owners advised to use five-second pavement test to protect pets during May heatwave, with temperatures up to 30°C expected.
A 30-year-old woman from Wales collapsed without warning from a brain AVM, spent six months relearning to walk, and continues radiotherapy after a life-threatening haemorrhage.
An A&E doctor warns that common heatwave remedies like removing shirts or jumping into cold water can increase heatstroke risk during the UK's 40°C temperatures.
Mez Olivia, 30, collapsed without warning from a brain AVM at 26, suffered a stroke and haemorrhage, and spent six months relearning to walk. She urges awareness of the condition.
Donald Trump's niece Mary claims the president is in a 'downward health spiral,' citing erratic behavior and physical decline. The White House disputes the account.
Dr Ahmed warns that taking off your shirt in hot weather exposes skin to direct sunlight, increasing heat absorption and heatstroke risk. He advises wearing a light cotton layer instead.
Sir Rod Stewart, 81, reassures fans after using an oxygen tank during a concert in Utah. He blames high altitude and recent illness for the incident, saying he 'nearly fainted' but finished the show.
Nearly half of Coventry residents burn in summer, double the national average, as survey reveals 1 in 5 see sunburn as necessary for tanning ahead of a rare red alert heatwave.
Coronation Street star Tracy Shaw, known for playing Maxine Peacock, shares an emotional update after her second chemotherapy session, saying she is 'still standing' and grateful the treatment is working.
TV doctor Dr Punam Krishan shares four simple steps to help you sleep during hot weather, as red and amber heat warnings are issued across the UK.
Nearly half of Brits can't spot early signs of skin cancer; 53% wouldn't be alarmed by itchy or sore skin. Bupa urges monthly skin checks as melanoma becomes fifth most common cancer.
Dr Punam Krishan shares four simple steps to improve sleep during extreme heat, as a red warning is issued. Tips include lukewarm showers, hydration, avoiding alcohol, and keeping wrists/ankles cool.
Dr Zoe Williams says it's 'mind-blowing' that millions of women may be using the wrong painkillers for period pain. Ibuprofen is more effective than paracetamol for period pain, she explains.
A pharmacist warns millions taking beta blockers like bisoprolol, atenolol, and propranolol, plus diuretics, of heightened heatstroke risk as UK temperatures exceed 35°C.
As temperatures reach 37C in Liverpool, UK workers question rules on working in extreme heat. No legal maximum temperature exists, but employers must maintain reasonable conditions.
Pharmacist warns millions on beta blockers and diuretics as UK braces for heatwave with temperatures up to 38C, urging hydration and monitoring.
Sian Irving, 29, says doctors in Sharm El Sheikh removed her appendix unnecessarily after she fell ill with severe stomach pain, vomiting and a 41°C fever. UK doctors later diagnosed food poisoning and colitis.
Up to 6,000 cases of Legionnaires' disease are predicted in the UK this year, with a 7-12% fatality rate. Hot tub owners are urged to test for Legionella as 92% do not.
Experts warn of a surge in Legionnaires' disease as UK heatwave hits 38C. With 3 million hot tubs, 92% of owners don't test for Legionella. 4,000-6,000 cases annually, 7-12% fatality rate.
A pharmacist warns millions of Brits on beta blockers and diuretics to watch for heat-related health risks as UK temperatures exceed 35°C. Stay hydrated and monitor blood pressure.
June Kelly, 48, from Leeds, noticed a strange metallic taste in her mouth. Tests revealed incurable myeloma and kidney failure. She shares her story for Myeloma Awareness Week.
Jeremy Clarkson was rushed to hospital after a 'horrific' mistake during his prostate cancer treatment, describing it as 'beyond Defcon 1 on the pain scale'.
For the first time ever, no women in their early 20s have died from cervical cancer in England, thanks to the HPV vaccine introduced in 2008, according to NHS research.
The NHS warns people to stay in the shade between 11am and 3pm as a four-day amber heat alert brings temperatures up to 38C across England and Wales.
Rod Stewart, 81, issued an emotional apology after needing an oxygen tank on stage during a Utah concert. He later shared a Father's Day message with his eight children.
Gemma Devine, 29, collapsed at 18 with stroke-like symptoms. Doctors called it a mystery until she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis five years later. Now an NHS healthcare assistant, she shares her journey.
Actress Diane Keen, best known for Doctors, celebrates her 80th birthday after surviving a catastrophic stroke with only a 2% survival rate. She is now writing an autobiography and producing a documentary.