All news on the topic: NHS

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Urgent appeal to get flu jab after virus killed more than Covid last winter
Health officials have urged people to get their flu vaccinations to relieve pressure on the NHS with the virus killing more people than Covid during last winter
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UK's first sickle cell specialist nurse tells how she fought for better care
Dame Elizabeth Anionwu is a pioneering woman in the research field of sickle cell - we are highlighting her exceptional contribution as we celebrate Black History Month
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'I knew something was wrong on family holiday - glad I trusted my instincts'
Karen Molloy was shocked to experience a heart attack and NHS England’s ongoing campaign Help Us, Help You aims to raise awareness of the symptoms as heart disease is one of the biggest killers in the UK
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'HS2 mess is the perfect metaphor for 13 years of Tory failure'
Labour's Shadow Paymaster General says it's a complete joke that the Prime Minister is apparently going to scrap building the train line that the Tories have already spent £25 billion on
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Common night-time habit could be urgent warning sign of aggressive cancer
Prostate cancer is the second-most common form of disease among men after skin cancer - but is notoriously hard to detect early and can spread quickly to neighbouring lymph nodes
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Nurse shares six things everyone must know about silent killer with no symptoms
This condition puts anyone with it at higher risk of a heart attack, stroke and heart failure. With more than one in four adults in the UK living with the condition, this nurse reveals what you need to know about this serious condition
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'My fiancée went to Turkey for cut-price weight loss op she came home in coffin'
Jon Burt said he and Emma Morrissey jointly decided to look into gastric operations and after hours of online research, they eventually opted for Regenesis Health Travel
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EastEnders star's traumatic birth 8 weeks early - with no room at the hospital
British actor Daisy Aitkens tells about her daughter’s dramatic childbirth – and why she has nominated the team who cared for them for a MUM Award for outstanding maternity care
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'Bill Turnbull helped save people's lives by being honest with his truth'
Guest columnist Louise Minchin says her mentor and friend Bill Turnbull was very brave when he decided to talk publicly about his prostate cancer - and by doing so, he helped others
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Expert shares five ways to help banish Seasonal Affective Disorder winter blues
As the months turn colder, health mentor Cai Graham has urged people to "prioritise mental health" as one in 15 Brits suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
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'I drank so much I only have a few months to live - here's what I regret most'
Heavy drinker Gavin Maidment has opened up about his regrets, reflections - and how he is using his project management skills to sort his life out before he passes
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First signs of high cholesterol can appear in legs and you shouldn't ignore it
High cholesterol narrows the arteries and increases our risk of heart attack and stroke - but it doesn't usually cause any symptoms until levels are dangerously high.
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Here's how water gets stuck in your ear and six best ways to clear the blockage
Even if you haven't been in a pool or the shower, water or sweat can trickle into our ears and few people know that this issue can actually lead to more serious problems and even painful infections
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6 hidden stomach cancer signs and how to spot them as star shares battle update
Stomach cancer is a major killer in the UK and US - but its symptoms can very easily go unnoticed. Its important to know what they are, so you are aware if something might be up
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How to spot tiny worms that can infect your child's gut and spread in schools
The nasty worm infection can be picked up through bad hygiene, and it's important to make sure your child is washing their hands regularly and not chewing dirty fingernails
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Six best ways to water out of your ear and why it gets stuck in there
Who hasn't got water stuck in their ear before? Not only can it be incredibly annoying, it can also lead to potentially painful infections. So really it's best to get it out, and pronto - here's how
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Dad's devastating 'crumbling' diagnosis after doctor said 'let's rule it out'
Paul Roberto, 57, from Tranmere, first noticed something wasn't right when he woke up and was unable to walk in September 2022
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Little-known ADHD symptom you might notice in the morning - but is easily missed
There is a common morning symptom of ADHD that is easily missed as it's something a lot of people may feel - but it could be a hidden attribute associated with the disorder
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Bob Mortimer health update as comedian is absent from Gone Fishing with illness
Bob Mortimer will be replaced by Lee Mack on this Sunday's Gone Fishing episode after suffering from shingles. Here's the symptoms of the unpleasant infection
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Love Island's Megan Barton-Hanson 'in hell' as she shares health diagnosis
The reality star, who rose to fame on the ITV2 programme when she came in fourth with Wes Nelson, took to her Instagram Stories to ask for 'tips and remedies' for the pain
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NHS unveil new uniform with 26 colours and ditch male and female sizes
The NHS has unveiled its first 'national uniform', which will be rolled out in 2024, so that patients and visitors can easily recognise their role - but what do all the 26 different colours mean?
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New 90-minute weight loss procedure deemed ‘safe and effective’ for NHS use
A 90-minute procedure that reduces the size the stomach without the need for surgery has been deemed 'safe and effective' for the NHS to use to treat obese people in England
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'Beautiful' mum-of-three, 42, 'perfectly fine' a week before tragic death
Mum Zoe Wilson had been 'perfectly fine' before a sudden stroke in the middle of the night last Monday, which left her in hospital and in need of blood clot operations before a second stroke on Friday
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All signs and symptoms of dog disease Brucella that's spread to humans
Brucella Canis is a bacterial infection that can cause pain, lameness and infertility in dogs, with the illness now passing from the canine population to humans for the first time. Here are the warning signs to look out for.
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Symptoms of medieval disease as cases spike in UK - and how to avoid it
A disease that was prevalent in the medieval period is responsible for a rise in hospital admissions, but what are the symptoms and how do you avoid getting it?