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Little-known migraines facts including how they don't just affect your head
As part of Migraine Awareness Week (Sep 24 to Sep 30), a GP sheds light on some lesser-known facts about the common neurological condition; from how changes in the weather can bring them on to warding off an attack with a diet rich in dark leafy vegetables
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Psoriasis symptoms as cost of living crisis can increase risk of skin disorder
Stress is a known trigger for psoriasis, and the colder months ahead mean you're doubly likely to get it, explains a GP - but there are many things you can do to prevent and combat the complaint
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Hospital alert as 24,000 letters meant for GPs lost in computer error
Newcastle Hospitals has apologised "for any anxiety or inconvenience this may cause" as it confirmed documents including discharge summaries and clinic letters may not have been sent to GPs
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16 jobs that can damage your hearing - including being a gardener or hairdresser
Excess noise has a nasty habit of creeping up on us all, often to harmful levels - so it's important to protect our ears
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NHS warns of head lice epidemic as schools go back- what parents should do
The NHS said traffic to its head lice advice page has soared by a third since term started earlier this month as Children in the UK are suffering from an epidemic of the parasites since going back to school
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Family's heartbreak as mum collapsed and died on holiday with 'killer condition'
Mother-of-three Melissa Kinsella complained she felt like she was 'dying' before she then had a massive seizure and cardiac arrest while waiting to fly home from Turkey
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Common food and drinks to avoid if you get migraines
Doctor encourages sufferers to keep a diary so they can pinpoint certain triggers - and learn to avoid them
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Patients left 'waiting in pain' as their operations cancelled over ten times
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey, whose party obtained the damning figures on operation cancellations, said it is 'a scandal that patients are being so catastrophically let down'
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'Rishi Sunak is yesterday's man - people detest a fake, a dummy, a fraud'
Winning at the 2024 election is all that matters to Rishi Sunak and he's not even very good at that, Kevin Maguire says, as polls show nobody rates the Prime Minister
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Woman saves three lives after making crucial decision before sudden death
The NHS is launching an appeal for more of us, including older patients, to download the NHS app to help manage our health - and there are hopes more people will become organ donors
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Mum claims she 'woke up' during gall bladder operation 'screaming in her head'
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board will meet Natasha Japhet and her family next week following her complaint about her gall bladder operation at Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor, north Wales
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Expert answers your most commonly asked questions about cervical cancer
One in 142 UK females will be diagnosed with this highly-preventable form of the disease in their lifetime - but too few of us know the signs and symptoms.
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Covid experts' Pirola strain warning – 3 things you can do to protect yourself
The UK has been declared a hotspot for cases of the new Covid mutation named 'Pirola' - doctors have laid bare the best advice for avoiding catching the strain and protecting yourself and others
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Lowest-paid hospital workers miss out on Covid bonus worth up to £3,800
Staff hired by private firm Mitie have not received the one-off award that most NHS workers received in June. In total, the payments equate to between £1,655 and £3,789
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NHS 'time bomb' can be avoided by reversing local health grant cuts say Lib Dems
On the eve of the party’s annual conference in Bournemouth, Health Spokesperson Daisy Cooper revealed public health grants had been slashed by a fifth since 2015
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Meditation shown to beat stress-related high blood pressure
Evidence shows just how effective mindfulness can be on the cardiovascular system - so why not give it a go tonight?
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Woman picks up chest infection - with devastating outcome for family
Sara Pitt passed away just weeks before Christmas 2021 after coming down with a chest infection, her husband Karl, a retired teacher, said his wife of 25 years was the "most wonderful person"
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Doctor shares simple mistake you might be making in oral hygiene
The NHS GP who goes by Doctor Sooj online, hared a common mistake that can lead to staining on teeth
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'Game-changing' therapy could help save lives of Brits diagnosed with cancer
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has approved the combination of daratumumab, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone as an option for adults with untreated myeloma
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One in five Brits put off eye check-ups after noticing changes or discomfort
Nearly two-thirds delay getting such issues checked out due to fears they may need corrective surgery, the research found
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When dry elbows could mean serious health problems and what to look for
The extremely common condition is usually nothing to worry about, but it can sometimes point towards thyroid issues as well as other complaints
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Girl, 8, UK's first to undergo kidney transplant that won't need lifelong drugs
Aditi Shankar has become the UK's first case of a kidney transplant that doesn't require lifelong immunosuppressant drugs afterwards - letting the eight-year-old live a normal and active life
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Three things you can do to protect yourself from latest Covid variant Pirola
The risk of spreading Covid-19 is reduced if you wear a face mask - other tips from health experts are getting a vaccine and covering your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing
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'Tory refusal to negotiate in NHS strikes shows they don't care about our lives'
I support the doctors but ordinary people are affected by strike paralysis, unlike Tory ministers who go private, says Paul Routledge
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Cases of Victorian disease surge in England - full list of symptoms
Tuberculosis infections increased by 7% in the first half of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022 - and health experts say drug-resistant TB strains are a 'major concern'