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Sarah McCann

Health Writer

February 28, 2025

The World Health Organisation in Africa has issued a statement about the 'mystery illness'.

Warning over symptoms of deadly 'mystery illness' that has caused over 50 deaths

February 27, 2025

One in five people in the UK live with diabetes or pre-diabetes.

The red flag warning signs and symptoms of diabetes as cases on the rise

February 25, 2025

Some ingredients we use for pancakes can be dangerous to dogs.

Warning over ingredients you should never feed your dog on Pancake Day

Babies and young children can develop dehydration from norovirus which can become very serious and require urgent medical treatment.

Symptoms of norovirus in kids after the Half Term holidays that parents shouldn't ignore

Millions of people could be unaware they are living with deadly heart disease.

Seven signs you might be suffering from heart disease that you shouldn't ignore

February 23, 2025

Norovirus levels across the UK are “the highest in more than a decade”

How to stop your family from catching norovirus as NHS 'hit by a storm' of cases

February 18, 2025

There are lots of ways you can enjoy a healthy half term this February.

Five top tips to enjoy a health February half term - and what to avoid

A carbon monoxide expert has urged Brits to watch out for signs of the ‘silent killer’ in their home.

8 warning signs of 'silent killer' in your home – leave immediately if you spot them

February 15, 2025

These are the 16 health conditions that can now be treated using a new Online Doctor service.

The 16 health conditions that allow you to skip the lengthy GP queue

February 10, 2025

Over 25,000 pets have been reported missing since the beginning of 2023, with estimates showing that six pets vanish every day

The 10 areas in the UK where your pet is most likely to go missing

February 9, 2025

Urgent warning to dog owners after poisonous plant found on UK beach

February 5, 2025

A nurse prepares to give a patient the mpox vaccine

The new mpox vaccination sites opening across England - check if you are eligible

February 1, 2025

Young children and babies are at risk of suffering more serious symptoms of norovirus and can become dehydrated which may require medical treatment

Five signs of norovirus parents need to watch out for after 'worrying surge' in cases

January 30, 2025

Cases of HMPV have been surging in China.

Seven common HMPV symptoms to look out for - and how to protect yourself

January 29, 2025

Doctors are urging patients to make themselves aware of the symptoms of norovirus.

NHS warns people with these five symptoms to 'stay off work'

Methanol poisoning can cause serious symptoms or even be fatal.

Travel warning issued for 5 destinations - as British tourists urged to be vigilant

January 28, 2025

Bird flu is rare in humans, but it can be serious or even deadly.

Bird flu symptoms: signs of avian influenza to look out for as human case found in UK

January 27, 2025

Red flag symptoms of Mpox that you shouldn't ignore - as new case is detected

January 22, 2025

Urgent warning to pet owners as dog chews linked to illness.

Urgent warning to pet owners over dog chews from China linked to serious illness

January 18, 2025

A new study suggests that drinking a glass of milk every day may reduce your risk of bowel cancer.

One thing you can do everyday that could reduce your risk of this common cancer

January 14, 2025

Symptoms of HMPV can be similar to the flu or the cold. | Loki Studio - stock.adobe.com

How to tell if you have HMPV, Covid or the flu? Five common HMPV symptoms in adults you shouldn't ignore

December 24, 2024

Shropshire Pharmacy Christmas and New Year opening times - including Boots, Lloyds and Superdrug

Health|Dec 24, 2024