All news on the topic: NHS

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Enlarged prostate treatment explained - ways to lower your risk of cancer
The condition is common in men aged over 50 and doesn’t mean you have prostate cancer - but symptoms can be troublesome and may need treatment immediately
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Keir Starmer opens up over 'distant' relationship with dad Rodney in ITV show
Labour leader Keir Starmer admitted he regrets not talking to his dad about the distance between them before he died in 2018 - three years after he was elected to Parliament
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Soothe stubborn and 'prickly' coughing fits with simple 5-step process
Coughing fits are a common symptom of the cold and flu, but it can be hard to push the prickly sensation away. The NHS has shared a simple trick to prevent the panic-inducing cough
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New documents show disgraced Captain Tom daughter's company lost £145,000
Hannah Ingram-Moore's company, Club Nook Ltd, lost more than £145,000 over the last financial year, according to the most recently published documents from Companies House
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Mum told she was 'too young' for smear test aged 22 dies of cervical cancer
Jody Oxley, from Doncaster, went to her doctor when she was 22 as she showed symptoms of cervical cancer but was denied a smear test on the NHS as she was under the age of 25
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London Clinic costs and treatment list revealed after Princess Kate surgery
Princess Kate remains in the private London Clinic - which specialises in 'complex medical conditions' - after being admitted on Tuesday for the successful, planned procedure
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NHS shares 'penguin' walking trick to avoid falling over in snow and ice
NHS bosses have issued advice on how to manage walking in the snowy and icy conditions - and while walking like a penguin may seem silly, it can really help you maintain balance
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UK dental crisis laid bare as patients stick teeth back in with superglue
A recent YouGov poll found that one in ten adults have attempted some form of DIY dentistry, from pulling out their teeth with pliers or sticking them back with superglue
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'Jordan Henderson chased the money but paid the price with hefty Saudi tax bill'
Jordan Henderson is closing in on a move to Ajax after Al-Ettifaq agreed to terminate his contract - less than six months since the midfielder's switch to the Middle East
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Unusual sign around your genitals could signal undiagnosed diabetes
There are more than four million people living with diabetes in the UK - however it can take years to notice due to the signs being so general, but there's one usual sign in your genitals that may be a telltale symptom
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'Major concerns' over NHS medicine shortage putting lives at risk - full list
People's lives could be put at risk because of 'wide and varying' medicine shortages, pharmacists have warned, with many common health conditions affected by supply issues
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Michael Mosley swears by 2p vitamin to prevent dementia and boost immune system
This daily vitamin supplement will only cost you 2p each day and it boosts your immune system and could help prevent your risk of dementia and expert Dr. Michael Mosley absolutely swears by it
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7 prescription treatments you can soon get without seeing a GP
You will soon be able to get access to advice and treatment, including some prescription-only treatments, for seven conditions, through NHS Pharmacy First.
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Arctic blast's freezing temperatures can raise risk of four silent killers
Plunging temperatures can make it more difficult for the human body to combat disease. As the mercury drops, we should be aware we can become more a risk of four conditions which can be silent killers
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Fujitsu boss apology must not be the end - they must now investigate
The company and anybody at the top who failed to report the 'bugs and errors' to the Post Office or colluded in covering them up must, if the errors led to prosecutions, face investigation
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Decade wait for a dentist forcing locals to fly to Turkey for dental treatment
Member of the public wrote on a Bridlington Health Forum that her son witnessed a dentist firm in East Yorkshire saying the wait to get an appointment could be “eight to ten years”
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New anti-smoking drug that doubles chances of quitting available on NHS in days
Cytisine pills will be available for the more than six million Brits who smoke on the NHS in a matter of days - and studies have shown it can double the chances of kicking the habit
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Spot the difference between eczema and scabies as Victorian disease cases surge
Both conditions can result in red itchy rashes - but each have a few defining features that can help us differentiate between the two
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What to do if you can't get a doctor's appointment - how to get care you need
With GP surgeries and hospitals buckling under pressure and waiting times reaching record levels, Jane Symonsasks the experts how we can make sure we get the care we need, when we need it
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Woman killed in ambulance crash after returning home from dream holiday
Lauren McFarland was described as a 'beautiful, caring and confident person' and had just come back from the Himalayas and Everest base camp when the accident happened
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Family heartbroken as boy, 19, dies just weeks after seeing GP with back pain
Carl Scott complained of back pains but was given a devastating diagnosis by his GP - just three weeks later, he passed away in hospital surrounded by his family
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Little-known symptom of deadly measles can be spotted in your child's eyes
A new outbreak of measles has been confirmed in the UK following a surge of cases, and there are some symptoms that your child might show which could go undetected
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Thousands died from Covid due to being under-vaccinated, new study suggests
A UK-wide study found more than 7,000 hospitalisations and deaths might have been averted from June to September 2022, with figures showing between one third and half of Brits were under-vaccinated
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What different types of farts mean for your health - and when to see a doctor
Janine Bowring, a naturopathic doctor with more than 933,000 followers on TikTok, has explained the cause of different types of flatulence and when to see a doctor
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Major UK hospital declares critical incident as it runs out of beds for patients
An NHS hospital has declared a critical incident due to a shortage of beds as staff confirmed 'significant demand upon all our services across the Trust' and long delays in A&E