All news on the topic: NHS

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Number of times you pee in the night could be a serious sign of silent killer
A urologist is urging men to seek medical advice from a doctor if they're worried about the amount of times they need to pee during the night. She says no-one should feel embarrassed
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UK's 'fattest town' has fast food delivered to same address three times a day
Ebbw Vale in Blaenau Gwent, Southeast Wales, is thought to be the fattest place in the UK - with takeaways allegedly delivering to the same home three times a day
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Dad was told his cancer was terminal - before a second opinion gave him new hope
Edward O'Neill, 28, was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in 2013 when he was aged 17, and his wife Milly, 25, says he was told he would die from the cancer - before a second opinion gave him hope
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New Covid Pirola strain warning as mysterious JN.1 variant 'takes off' in Europe
The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has warned of a new strain of coronavirus known as JN.1 which has been found in the UK, as well as countries across Europe and the USA
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Everyone that's eligible for shingles jab after rollout confusion
Brits may be eligible for a potentially life-saving jab for shingles, a condition which causes a painful rash and is not contagious but develops in those who have previously had chicken pox
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Tory Lee Anderson donates to doctors' strike fund and makes grovelling apology
The Conservative Party vice-chairman issued an apology to Dr Tom Dolphin after sharing a news story about the medic last month - and has now paid £1,870 to the British Medical Association's strike fund
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A bad night's sleep can actually make you feel better for days say scientists
Researchers have found that missing out on just a single night's shut-eye can rewire the brain and make us feel all giddy inside for days. But before you're tempted to pull an all-nighter, the experts have a word of warning
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Heartbreaking final act of man who died after being neglected by NHS nurses
Bren McFarlane, who it was believed took his own life, waited three weeks for a bed at a secure mental health unit in Blackpool, Lancashire, despite a psychiatrist assessing him
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The 'cost-of-sitting crisis' - how to avoid falling victim to new health concern
Brits with poor home working setups are at risk of living a more sedentary lifestyle, potentially leading to a range of issues
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'The harrowing story from hero surgeon in Gaza reinforces calls for ceasefire'
The NHS consultant is lucky that he got out, it’s agonising that many blameless, trapped Palestinians aren’t as fortunate, forced to stay with nowhere to go.
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The number of times you have to wee in the night could be sign of silent killer
A new study shows a large number of men go for multiple trips to toilet during the night, a potential sign of a 'silent killer' cancer - but many are too embarrassed to go to the doctor
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Jaw-dropping moment NHS nurses braid each other's hair as patient took own life
WARNING MENTIONS SUICIDE: Bren McFarlane, who should have been under constant observation, died days after being admitted to a psychiatric hospital in Blackpool last year
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Hero surgeon who spent four weeks 'inside living hell' in Gaza returns to UK
On the day war broke out, Abdel Hammad, 67, was working at Shifa Hospital due to carry out transplant operations when he found himself trapped and under siege
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Silent killer symptom after man got piece of toast stuck in throat before dying
Mike McCord suffered from heartburn for years but thought little of it, instead raising his two children with his beloved wife Mimi until suddenly, in August 2002, he fell suddenly ill, dying weeks later
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NHS launch new warning system in bid to stop 'avoidable child deaths'
A new procedure has been put in place across England hospitals to ensure doctors and nurses act when parents tell them their child's health has further deteriorated
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Victorian disease coming back and it can leave men infertile if left untreated
Highly contagious infection, mumps, has seen an alarming rise in numbers this year - the disesease can lead to devastating complications including a drop in sperm count
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Doctors reveal 5 damaging things that can happen if you hold in a sneeze
Dr. Theresa Larkin, associate professor of Medical Sciences at the University of Wollongong, has warned of a list of serious ailments that can occur simply by trapping your nose
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Dental expert issues warning to anyone who brushes their teeth before breakfast
It's a hotly-debated topic in the world of dentistry - should you brush your teeth before or after breakfast?! Now one expert has shared their thoughts and many people agree
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Seasonal Affective Disorder: Seven foods to help boost your mood and energy
An expert reveals the magnificent seven foods to keep you going and help boost you mood during the colder months
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'AI could save NHS - but our billionaire PM is clueless about value of wages'
At the AI summit, Rishi Sunak was too busy lining up his next job with Elon Musk to mention the NHS while doctors and nurses are working with one hand tied behind their backs
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Explosive Covid Inquiry evidence harms voters' view of Tories pandemic record
Nearly four in 10 people said the revelations heard by the Covid Inquiry this week had worsened their opinion of the Tories’ pandemic record, according to a survey by More in Common
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'King's Speech will be more of the same from Tory Party that's run out of road'
'The Tories can’t fix the country because they’ve already failed. Rishi Sunak admits the country needs to change, but his government cannot deliver it,' says Shadow Commons Leader Lucy Powell
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Signs of killer heart disease found in feet and four other red flags to know
Most people associate heart problems with chest pain, but heart disease can manifest in different ways, and signs can come up in different parts of your body
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Nurse tried brushing off 'mark on tights' before learning it was sign of cancer
Jan Henry was on the first day of a new job as an NHS nurse. When a mark on her tights caught her eye she tried to brush it away - only to discover it was something far more serious
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First signs of silent killer can be seen in subtle changes to hands and fingers
The British Heart Foundation says red or purple marks on your palms or fingers could be a sign of a potentially fatal heart infection - and you should see a doctor straight away