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Why the Strep A crisis could be the last straw for cash-strapped local chemists

Earlier this month, Dervis Gurol was the only pharmacist on a ten-mile stretch of England’s crowded South Coast to stock vital drugs that GPs had prescribed t... read more

Concerns about breakthrough Alzheimer’s drug grow as THIRD patient in landmark trial dies from it

A third patient has died while being treated with an experimental Alzheimer’s drug that doctors hope will herald the ‘beginning of the end’ fo... read more

Scientists say there’s an important reason why newborns randomly kick, wiggle and rock

Scientists say there’s an important reason why newborns randomly kick, wiggle and rock Japanese scientists used motion trackers on newborn babies and olde... read more

Experts warn that the stress of the holidays leads to a SURGE in heart attacks 

While the holiday season is a time for family and festivities, experts warn it is a time where deaths from heart attacks also rise. There are around 40 percent ... read more

Vaccine for Strep A is on the horizon after scientists spot antibody that fights off the infection

A vaccine that protects against Step A could be on the horizon after scientists made a breakthrough in understanding how the body fights off the bacteria. Strep... read more

Elderly Americans are FIVE times as likely to be hospitalized with Covid than younger people 

Covid hospitalizations among US seniors are surging this holiday season — with experts warning elderly people are still vulnerable to the virus. Latest data f... read more

Buccal fat removal surgery can give someone an ‘attractive’ jawline

Buccal fat removal surgery is a fast growing trend among celebrities and social media personalities alike, and experts say its a relatively quick procedure that... read more

NHS targets are set to be scrapped in reforms designed to free trusts from a ‘bureaucratic burden’

NHS targets could be scrapped next year in a bid to reduce the ‘bureaucratic burden’ slowing patient care, according to reports. Disgraced former La... read more

The signs a loved-one could have dementia this Christmas

Forgetting to turn the oven on for Christmas dinner yesterday may have been a warning sign that a loved one has dementia, health chiefs have warned. Not remembe... read more

Britain’s longest-hospitalised Covid patient spends THIRD Christmas away from his family

Britain’s longest-hospitalised Covid patient spends THIRD Christmas away from his family as his brother hopes 2023 is the year he finally comes home Covid... read more

One in FOUR elderly Brits fear they will have to resort to DIY dentistry

More than a quarter of senior Brits fear they may have to reach for pliers and undertake DIY dentistry due to lack of NHS appointments. From pulling out their o... read more

NHS bosses want interview panels to justify why they have hired a white person 

NHS bosses want interview panels to justify why they have hired a white person over candidates from ethnic minorities NHS bosses are forcing interviewers to exp... read more

Hypnotherapist reveals bizarre Christmas phobias that are real

Christmas is one of the most joyous times of the year, spent surrounded by family, giving and receiving presents and eating hearty food. But for a small section... read more

Why Americans are turning to psychedelics over traditional meds to cure trauma and mental health

Despite having big dreams of becoming an influencer, 32-year-old Cassie Wolfe’s crippling anxiety meant she could never bring herself to go on camera. She... read more

The first hearing aids: How to clean & take care of your devices?

Today you often meet people on the street, at work, or on holidays with small and inconspicuous devices near their ears. What are they? They are modern digital ... read more

DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: Have faith… it can help you lead a longer, healthier life

For me Christmas is a great excuse to meet with friends and family, exchange presents and eat and drink too much — but I also love the fact that we sing carol... read more

Tripledemic: flu and RSV infection rates drop in latest CDC report, as COVID is on the rise

The ‘tripledemic’ in America could soon reach its end – as cases of both the flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) have cratered for the ... read more

CDC issues Strep A warning as infection continues spread

CDC issues ‘urgent’ Strep A warning as infection continues spread across the US – and number of children dead in the UK increased to 21 The of... read more

Scientists develop cranberry-infused lipstick to ward off viruses like Covid, the flu and Ebola

Safe and stylish! Scientists develop cranberry-infused lipstick that can ward off viruses like Covid, the flu and Ebola Cranberry juice is a well-known remedy f... read more

One-in-ten cigarette smokers in their 40s suffer cognitive decline

Smoking cigarettes can cause a person to suffer cognitive decline in their 40s, a study finds. A study of 136,018 participants over the age of 45 by a team at ... read more

Broncos RB, Ronnie Hillman died from rare kidney cancer that affects young black males the most

Former Denver Broncos running back and Super Bowl 50 champion Ronnie Hillman, 31, died early morning Thursday from a rare kidney cancer that affects young black... read more

Covid-19 UK: Top experts predict at least 1.5MILLION will be infected on Xmas day

More than a million Britons will have Covid this Christmas, official data suggested today as cases rose 9 per cent in less than a week. UK Health Security Agenc... read more

Nursing union announces TWO more NHS strike dates

Nursing union announces TWO more strike dates as NHS braces for even bigger 999 walk-outs in January By Stephen Matthews Health Editor For Mailonline Published:... read more

Don’t give granny flu at Christmas: Calls not to mix with relatives if you are ill

Britons were last night urged not to mix with loved ones if they feel unwell over Christmas to avoid passing on illnesses and overwhelming the NHS. The health s... read more