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Rachel Reeves announces NHS to get 'record' £29bn boost in spending review
NHS
The Chancellor has promised 'more appointments, more doctors and more scanners' for the NHS
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'State of the art' facility to open one year after 'heart-breaking' closure
Oldham
The building was formerly Acorn Lodge Nursing home before its shock closure last year.
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Doctor reveals 6 key symptoms of new 'Nimbus' Covid variant NB.1.8.1
Coronavirus
Experts say the new Covid variant has symptoms that aren't "always typical" of the virus
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UKHSA issues heat alert with 'risk to health' as temperatures soar to 30C - full list of areas affected
UKHSA
Health officials have issued their first heat-health alert of the year as temperatures climb
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Rachel Reeves spending review 2025 LIVE as Chancellor makes major announcements
Politics
Key projects in Greater Manchester are expected to benefit from funding
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Hay fever sufferers urged to avoid 5 things amid 'very high' pollen alert
Hay fever
While it's almost impossible to avoid pollen, there are ways to help minimise hay fever symptoms
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Ben Shephard's ITV co-star says 'he doesn't think he can do it anymore' after health woes
Ben Shephard
One of Ben Shephard's co-presenters has shared his disappointment that he won't be able to return to one of his favourite roles, after the This Morning star opened up about his health battles
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Warning issued to women using period tracker apps over 'real and frightening risks'
National news
Experts have warned that women using menstrual tracking apps face privacy and safety risks
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Dermatologist's easy tip will 'make your hair grow' and takes just 15 minutes
Beauty
A top dermatologist has shared a daily habit to implement into your haircare routine to make your hair grow. The overall condition of our hair can significantly affect our self-worth and confidence
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NHS reveals major change to cervical screening affecting millions of women
NHS
The NHS has announced it is rolling out more personalised cervical screening for HPV
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UKHSA issues 6-week warning to anyone going on holiday this summer
Travel advice
Health officials have issued advice to travellers after 'high levels of infections' have been detected in people returning from trips abroad
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Health bosses sound alarm over 'concerning levels' of malaria in UK
UKHSA
The UKHSA says "concerning levels" of the mosquito-borne illness have been detected in Britain
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Urgent warning to UK travellers amid 'record high levels' of deadly Victorian disease
UKHSA
Cases of the "serious preventable illnesses" have reached record highs in Britain
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Struggling with this simple task could be 'early warning sign' of stroke or dementia
Health
Over 50s who struggle with this physical task could be at a higher risk of chronic disease, scientists warn
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Surge in Covid cases in Asia as 'more transmissible' NB.1.8.1 variant spreads
Coronavirus
Scientists have warned the Nimbus variant is more transmissible than previous Covid strains
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Bacteria in surprising part of the body may 'worsen symptoms' of Parkinson's disease
Health
Changes to these bacteria have been linked to "a common and distressing symptom" of Parkinson's disease
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Parkinson's disease 'early warning signs' could be spotted in the gut
Dementia
A new study has linked changes to the microbiome to the early stages of Parkinson's disease
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Measles warning as 'too many' children at risk this summer – Map of outbreaks near you
Health
You can see all the outbreaks of the Victorian Disease in England this year using our interactive map
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Scientists issue major update on virus with 'pandemic potential' that kills up to 85% of infected
Health
The virus is a research priority for the World Health Organisation due to its pandemic potential
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'Poo pills' to be given to UK patients to tackle rising threat of deadly superbugs
Science
Doctors are fighting the rising threat of dangerous superbugs with 'poo pills' packed with 'good' bacteria
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NHS urgent call for 1,000,000 blood donors as it faces first ever 'Red Alert'
NHS
Health officials have issued a call for donors to avoid a "red alert" and threat to public safety
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Disposable single-use vapes have now been banned - but the legislation is riddled with loopholes
Health
For years, groups of children could easily get their hands on the colourful and flavoured vapes that could be thrown away after a few hundred puffs. Now the law has changed, but will it make any difference? James Holt reports.
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'I went for a heart scan and ended up with a £170 fine and bailiff threats'
Salford
The 61-year-old nursing assistant says she was left ‘scared to answer her door’ and with a deteriorating heart problem because of the stress of being threatened by bailiffs four times
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The distinctive symptom doctors say could be a sign of new Covid variant NB.1.8.1
Coronavirus
Doctors have warned of a painful symptom of the latest Covid strain
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