Brits urged to eat one fruit to slash risk of heart disease
Red berry grapes may help reduce heart disease risk, with anthocyanins linked to lower blood pressure and improved cholesterol, experts say.
Category : Public Health
Dog owners told to follow essential September flea rule
Pest experts warn fleas are common household pests, but simple dog flea prevention habits could stop a minor problem becoming a major one in September.
Expert tips to avoid flu and colds this autumn
Boots Superintendent Pharmacist Claire Nevinson shares practical advice on hydration, vitamin D, hygiene, vaccinations and health kits to help families, students and commuters stay well this autumn.
Nightmares led to woman's leukaemia diagnosis at 20
Kiera Tonks, 23, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia after six months of nightmares. She urges young people not to dismiss symptoms.
Estate agent's brain tumour found after optician test
Lynne Jones, 51, from Reading, was diagnosed with a brain tumour after an eye test at Specsavers revealed she had missed 50 per cent of colour in both eyes.
Cheshire dad forced to fund own stem cell transplant
Sean Turner, 40, from Runcorn, raised £63k and borrowed from family to pay for a second stem cell transplant in Germany after NHS funding was denied.
Orlando Bloom urges aid for Rohingya as cuts worsen crisis
UNICEF ambassador Orlando Bloom calls for action as funding cuts risk deepening the humanitarian crisis for over one million Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.
Mum told she had 12 months to live marks five years on
Sylvia Hughes, 63, from Ellesmere Port, was diagnosed with stage four ovarian cancer in 2021 and told she had a year to live. Five years later, she is still alive and supported by the Hospice of the Good Shepherd.
Spain top for holiday food poisoning, study finds
Spain is the leading destination for Brits suffering food poisoning abroad, with 28% of UK visitors affected, according to a study by Injury Lawyers 4u.
Don't let a weak bottom put your health at risk as you age
Your glutes are crucial for stability and mobility as you age. Learn how modern life weakens them and simple exercises to keep them strong.
Dog owners told to contact vet immediately over common autumn issue
PDSA warns insect bites are common in dogs in spring, summer and early autumn, urging owners to contact a vet immediately if their dog shows signs of an allergic reaction.
Wirral mum's sepsis warning after 'paper cut' nearly killed her
Deb Whyte nearly died from toxic shock syndrome after ignoring symptoms she thought were manageable. She urges others to seek help fast.
Van-Tam urges vulnerable Brits to get Covid booster jab
Vulnerable Brits should get a Covid booster jab this autumn as the disease can still kill, Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam has warned, urging the elderly and immunosuppressed to come forward.
Dad's plea after daughter's death following Turkey surgery
Ricardo Ribeiro urges Brits to avoid cut-price surgery abroad after his daughter Morgan, 20, died from complications following gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey.
Boy, 13, died after cancer mistaken for hayfever
A 13-year-old boy died from aggressive cancer after his mum thought his stuffy nose and watery eyes were hayfever. He was diagnosed with stage 3 fusion-positive alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma.
Dr Amir Khan: Tilt head forward, not back, for nosebleeds
Dr Amir Khan says the common advice to tilt your head back during a nosebleed is wrong. He advises pinching the nose and leaning forward for 15-20 minutes instead.
JVT warns UK 'defence can't go to sleep' against Covid
Former deputy chief medical officer Jonathan Van Tam urges the elderly and immunosuppressed to get an Autumn booster, warning Covid can surge at any time of year.
Woman's 'hangover' vision turned out to be eye tumour
A woman who blamed a hangover for blurred vision while watching Beyoncé was found to have a non-cancerous eye tumour, leading to the removal of her eye.
7 daily habits that can raise your blood pressure
Around 16 million people in the UK have high blood pressure, but nearly five million are unaware. Seven daily habits, including salt, poor sleep, smoking, and alcohol, can raise it.
Blue Badge holders urged to renew 12 weeks before expiry
Blue Badge holders across Great Britain are urged to renew at least 12 weeks before expiry, as councils can take around 12 weeks to decide. Over three million permits are active in England alone.
Beverley Callard cancels wedding plans amid 'hell of a week'
Beverley Callard, 69, says she is 'not myself' as she prepares for more tests and scans, and missed a close friend's wedding due to fatigue.
Man given hours to live after roast dinner sepsis recovers
A Surrey man given hours to live after sepsis from campylobacter food poisoning made a miraculous recovery, returning to work after two weeks in a coma.
Dr Amir Khan fans split over cold water burn advice
ITV's Dr Amir Khan says cold water is 'one of the worst things' for burns, urging cool or lukewarm water for 20 minutes instead. Fans disagree.
Pharmacy First: 5 new conditions added to NHS scheme
The NHS Pharmacy First scheme is expanding to treat five more conditions, including acne and migraines, letting patients skip GP queues.
Battery Items in Bins Risk Fires, Waste Experts Warn
Waste experts warn UK households not to throw battery-powered items like disposable vapes in bins, as lithium-ion batteries can crush and ignite, causing bin lorry fires.
GMB announces Esther Rantzen's heartbreaking admission
Good Morning Britain delivered a heartbreaking update on Dame Esther Rantzen, who says she is now too frail to travel to Switzerland to end her life.
Ellie Leach urges women to attend smear tests after HPV scare
Ellie Leach, ex-Coronation Street star, urges women not to skip smear tests after abnormal results led to a procedure to remove pre-cancerous cells.
MPs to vote on assisted dying bill in landmark Commons debate
MPs will vote on a bill to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill people in England and Wales with fewer than six months to live, subject to approval by doctors and legal professionals.
Menopause supplements lack key nutrients, study finds
A UCL study reveals menopause supplements vary widely in vitamin and mineral doses, with half lacking vitamin D, potentially causing side-effects over time.
BBC doctor's verdict on hot drinks cancer risk study
A Cancer Research UK-funded study found very hot drinks may triple the risk of one oesophageal cancer type. Dr Oscar Duke says no need to give up tea and coffee.
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