As UK temperatures hit 40C, GP Dr Robert White recommends barrier creams like Sudocrem or Vaseline and loose clothing to prevent chafing and heat rash, with hydrocortisone for treatment.
A sports nutritionist explains how to distinguish between dehydration and ordinary thirst during the UK heatwave, including subtle signs like headaches, cravings, and bad breath.
Coronation Street star Tracy Shaw, 52, shares the 'frank truth' of her chemotherapy, including early morning walks to avoid heat and side effects like thrush and shingles.
The UK Health Security Agency and HSE have issued an urgent public health message warning that wearing PPE in hot environments increases heat stress risk, urging employers to control temperatures and support staff.
A group of Scottish women met MSPs at Holyrood to demand a UK-wide inquiry into Pfizer's Depo-Provera jab, linked to brain tumours, after suffering life-changing side-effects.
Professor Paul Lee warns dehydration harms cartilage, which is 70-80% water. He advises the 'rule of six': drink water every 6 hours and check urine color to protect joints during the heatwave.
Dr Robert White advises using barrier creams like Sudocrem or Vaseline to prevent and treat chafing and heat rash as UK temperatures hit 40°C.
A toddler contracted E.coli on holiday in Egypt, developing life-threatening HUS. He spent 21 days in hospital, suffered seizures, and faces long-term kidney damage. His mother urges parents to trust instincts.
Surgeon Professor Paul Lee warns that dehydration during a heatwave can damage joint cartilage, which is 70-80% water. He advises the 'rule of six' to maintain hydration.
With the UK under a severe heat warning, learn the hidden signs of dehydration and how to distinguish it from simple thirst, plus expert advice on water intake.
Sharon Alexander died from necrotising fasciitis after back pain. Her family raises awareness. Learn symptoms, causes, and treatment of this rare infection.
Six women met MSPs at Holyrood to demand a UK-wide inquiry into Pfizer's Depo-Provera, linked to brain tumours. One said the drug 'changed my life dramatically for the worse'.
Dr Nighat Arif explains the 'thermoregulatory divide'—women's bodies cool differently due to body fat, hormones, and sweating patterns, making heatwaves more dangerous.
An independent review found 'longstanding and deeply embedded systemic failures' at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, leading to hundreds of potentially avoidable maternal and neonatal deaths and injuries.
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has apologised and paid £187,000 in damages to seven nurses who complained about sharing single-sex changing rooms with a trans colleague at Darlington Memorial Hospital.
A 19-month-old boy contracted E.coli in Hurghada, Egypt, developing HUS. He spent 21 days in hospital, suffered seizures, and faces long-term kidney issues.
Asthma + Lung UK warns 12 million people with lung conditions to take nine precautions during a 39C heatwave, as heat, humidity, pollen, and ozone pose a quadruple threat.
More than 500 mothers and babies suffered potentially avoidable harm or died due to systemic failures at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, a major inquiry found.
Ann Wraith, from Glasgow, attributed her night sweats and fatigue to a cold, but was diagnosed with myeloma, an incurable blood cancer, two weeks after blood tests.
Following a review finding hundreds of cases of avoidable harm at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, the government expands Martha's Rule to all maternity settings, giving families the right to a second opinion 24/7.
Learn how to spot and treat heat rash in babies during the UK heatwave. Symptoms include small raised spots, itching, and mild swelling. NHS says it's usually harmless and clears in days.
Vet warns dog owners to swap collars for harnesses during UK heatwave, as collars restrict panting. Other tips: avoid peak heat, check pavement temp, never leave dogs in cars.
A new book claims Donald Trump sees time as a 'flexible concept,' staying up all night and sleeping in, fueling health concerns at age 80.
The UK Health Security Agency warns that certain medications, including diuretics, beta-blockers, and antidepressants, can worsen heat-related health risks during heatwaves.
An autopsy has confirmed that two children, aged 2 and 4, died of dehydration after being found in a car during a 40C heatwave in Carpentras, France. A manslaughter inquiry has been launched.
France confirms its first Ebola case in a doctor returning from DR Congo, where the outbreak has killed over 260 and infected 1,000. The rare Bundibugyo strain has no vaccine.
Soap legend Marcy Walker, 64, urgently needs financial support for medical bills amid a serious health issue. A GoFundMe has raised $13,867 of a $15,000 goal.
Jesy Nelson condemns public health minister Sharon Hodgson for opposing a full SMA screening rollout, calling it 'outrageous' and a postcode lottery that leaves 28% of babies undiagnosed.
‘Dry strokers’ skip pre-swim showers, contaminating UK pools with sweat, sunscreen, and bacteria. A Reddit poll shows 1,400 out of 2,700 swimmers admit to not rinsing off before diving in, risking water quality and health.
Two children, aged 2 and 4, died of dehydration after being found in a car during a 40C heatwave in Carpentras, France, according to a post-mortem examination.