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Saturday, Oct 4

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NHS safety warning over paracetamol and ibuprofen drug interactions

The NHS has issued a warning for those taking certain medications to be cautious when using painkillers such as paracetamol and ibuprofen.

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NHS warns Brits do not mix paracetamol or ibuprofen with these meds

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Combining certain medications with paracetamol or ibuprofen could be risky.

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NHS flu vaccine: Two groups of people urged to avoid getting jab

The NHS flu vaccine programme is now under way with all eligible people able to book their free jabs. However, there are two groups of people who may need to avoid getting the vaccine

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UNISON say Tories should 'hang heads in shame' over NHS after shadow minister defends 'proud record'

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Stuart Andrew MP defended the Tory record, despite waiting lists soaring to a record 7.7 million on their watch, with more than 300,000 people waiting over a year for treatment

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NHS outlines 2 groups of people who shouldn't get the flu jab

The NHS flu vaccination programme has begun, with eligible individuals now able to book appointments

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NHS issues urgent plea to Brits as new Covid strain spreads through UK

The NHS is urging people to do one thing as soon as possible as Stratus, the new Covid variant, gains momentum.

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NHS issues warning for any woman in England born before 1975

NHS has issued a stark warning for people over the age of 50 - so born before 1975 - to come forward for cancer screenings as thousands die every year.

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Weight-loss pills are coming next year – but don’t expect the NHS to fund yours

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Government has indicated it wants to see anti-obesity pills made available on the NHS but questions are being asked about affordability

NHS warns two groups of UK household not to get flu jab this winter

The guidance explains: "Most people who are eligible for the flu vaccine can have it"

NHS warns two groups not to get the flu jab as vaccine season starts

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Those who are eligible can now book their NHS flu jab

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NHS Birmingham 'key changes' after concern over staff sickness in these city hospitals

A report presented to the University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) NHS Foundation Trust Board of Directors said the 'figures remain high'

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Quin-demic fear: As Covid surges, flu and RSV are also on the rise sparking warnings NHS could be overwhelmed and operations cancelled

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A leading virologist has warned if cases of five common illnesses in the colder months soar, it will put 'extreme' pressure on the NHS.

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Cancer alert as NHS urges over 50s to come forward for vital screening

This deadly disease affects more than 56,000 people in the UK every year.

Brits aged 50 and over given NHS warning to come forward for cancer check

This deadly disease affects more than 56,000 people in the UK every year.

NHS warns over-50s must attend cancer screenings as 11,000 Brits die each year

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These screenings can detect the disease "before" symptoms appear.

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Find out if you carry specific 'trait' with one 'simple, free blood test', NHS says

Anyone with a sickle cell 'trait' does not suffer from the disease but carries one of the causative genes

NHS warning over 'trait' that can be serious if inherited by children

Anyone with a sickle cell 'trait' does not suffer from the disease but carries one of the causative genes

NHS alert over often symptomless 'trait' that may be serious if inherited by children

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Having sickle cell disease is different from carrying a sickle cell trait - here is what you need to know

Friday, Oct 3

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New 190-home development approved on Nottinghamshire colliery site despite NHS capacity concerns

Eight hundred homes are currently in the pipeline for the former Thoresby Colliery site, after it closed in 2015