More Brits are falling critically ill because GPs and pharmacies are overwhelmed, A&E bosses warn
AMBULANCE and A&E bosses warn more patients are falling critically ill because they fail to get help from their GP.Health chiefs are preparing for a…
Woman, 28, loses her hair after being bitten by a common bug that’s on the rise in the UK
A WOMAN lost great chunks of her hair after being bitten by a tick.The 28-year-old initially noticed strands falling out around the site of the…
Drinking MILK ‘increases risk of silent killer by a FIFTH’ – but only in half the population
A HIDDEN health threat could be lurking in the lattes of around half the population, a study suggests.Drinking milk increases the risk of a heart…
Doctors must warn women HRT treatment for menopause increases risk of cancer
DOCTORS must warn women of the cancer risks of taking HRT for menopause symptoms, health chiefs have said.But the National Institute of Health and Care…
When numb chin and weird tingles could be a sign of killer cancer – and when to get help
TODAY is World Stroke Day – and if you don’t know the symptoms, it is time to learn.A stroke is a medical emergency, so it…
Scurvy’s back! How to beat ancient Greek disease that causes horrific bleeds and skin rashes
IT sounds like something from the pages of a Dickens novel.But there are worrying signs that scurvy is rearing its head once more.8Scurvy seems to…
The four Halloween treats you should never give your kids – and the healthier alternatives
ALONG with carved pumpkins and scary costumes, Halloween means kids getting their hands on a devilish amount of sweets.You won’t want to dampen your tot’s…
Schoolgirl, 14, dies just 2 weeks after ‘run-of-the-mill tummy bug’ as mum issues heartfelt plea
A FIT schoolgirl died just two weeks after she first complained of a tummy ache.Maisie Almond, described by her parents as the "picture of health", was…
Half of all patients rushed to hospital with sepsis die within 2 years, scientists warn – with 5 groups most at risk
HALF of surviving sepsis patients die within two years, a new study shows.Sepsis is a serious illness with a high mortality rate, but the latest…
Woman, 25, left unable to walk or talk after ‘work stress’ triggered brain condition that causes 25 seizures a day
A WOMAN was left unable to walk and talk after "work stress" triggered a rare neurological condition which causes up to 25 seizures a day.Emily…
I was rushed to A&E delirious after ‘botched’ BBL casued blood pools inside my body – I was hours from death
A WOMAN almost died after a Brazilian bum lift went horribly wrong and left her with blood poisoning. Writhing in agony, the unnamed woman was…
New cheek test that requires a simple swab could predict how long you’ll live
HOW long someone has left to live can be calculated by taking a simple mouth swab, according to a new study.Scientists say a "cheeky" discovery…
‘Wonderful’ mum, 30, died days after miscarriage as NHS doctors failed to spot signs she’d caught deadly infection
A YOUNG mum died two days after suffering a miscarriage as NHS doctors didn't test her for sepsis.Lorette Divers, 30, passed away at the Royal…
The 5 signs your body is ravaged by an iron deficiency – and 3 tips to fix it
DOES your hair seem to have lost its lustre? Are you feeling exhausted and irritable, like you can't quite shift that persistent brain fog?Chances are…
Millions urged to book new jab that prevents killer lung infection today or risk death – are you eligible?
MILLIONS of Brits have been urged to book a lifesaving new jab that offers 86 per cent protection against a killer lung infections, studies show.…
Extra iron to boost energy, zinc to fight infections & other supplements that will give your health a boost this autumn
WHILE enjoying the last burst of summer sunshine, it’s natural that you might start to feel a bit glum.Believe it or not, today marks the…
The 5 types of killer bacteria lurking in your child’s lunchbox – and the most dangerous foods you should always avoid
THE start of a new school year heralds the slog planning daily snacks and lunches for many parents. Whether you're slapping a sandwich together last…
Mum died from sepsis after medics used equipment ‘not approved’ by NHS to carry out hysterectomy
A MUM died from sepsis after medics used equipment "not approved" by the NHS to carry out a hysterectomy.Jessica Bonner, 51, caught a flesh-eating bug…
Major probe into Great Ormond Street as kids left ‘deformed, in severe pain & with lifelong injuries’ by ‘rogue surgeon’
CHILD patients at Great Ormond Street suffered botched and unnecessary operations by a 'rogue' doctor, leaving them with lifelong injuries, it is claimed.Consultant orthopaedic surgeon…
From easy peelers to cereal bars – the worst foods to put in your child’s lunchbox, according to an expert
WITH school starting back up, no doubt the usual scramble of figuring out what to put in your kid's lunchbox has commenced. Finding that sweet…