A top NHS nurse is pleading with parents to get their children vaccinated against flu this October half-term to prevent the virus “spreading like wildfire” through schools and communities. The …
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Millions on Antidepressants Face Increased Heart Risk, Weight Gain and Hypertension, Major Review Reveals
by Tara WhitmanAntidepressants could be putting millions of patients at increased risk of weight gain, hypertension and heart problems, a major review has revealed today, prompting doctors to reconsider prescription practices and …
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Scientists Sound Alarm Over ‘Silent’ Flu Strain in China with Pandemic Potential
by Tara WhitmanA newly emerging strain of influenza D virus detected in China has sparked fresh pandemic fears after researchers discovered “alarming exposure rates” suggesting the virus may have already developed the …
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Instagram Introduces PG-13 Content Restrictions for Teen Accounts Following Safety Backlash
by Tara WhitmanMeta announces overhaul of teen experience on platform, blocking age-inappropriate accounts and expanding search term restrictions after withering year of criticism Instagram has announced a major overhaul of how teenagers …
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John Swinney Admits No “Shortcut” to Faster NHS Diagnosis and Treatment as Waiting Lists Hit Record Levels
by Darren SmithScotland’s First Minister has acknowledged there is no quick fix to the NHS crisis gripping Scotland, as latest figures reveal more than 800 deaths last year were believed to be …
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Young Drinkers Face Digital ID Checks at Pubs Under Labour’s Expanding Surveillance Scheme
by Darren SmithYoungsters wanting to buy a pint at their local pub could soon be forced to produce a digital ID card under government plans to dramatically expand the controversial scheme beyond …
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The Science Behind Weighted Blankets: Can Heavy Bedding Really Improve Sleep and Reduce Anxiety?
by Tara WhitmanWeighted blankets have surged in popularity as a drug-free solution for better sleep and reduced anxiety, but the question remains: do they actually work? As these therapeutic blankets become increasingly …
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CarsLifestyle
Millions Set for £700 Payouts as Watchdog Unveils £8.2 Billion Car Finance Compensation Scheme
by Darren SmithMillions of British motorists could receive compensation averaging £700 each after the financial regulator announced plans to address what has been dubbed the “PPI on Wheels” scandal. The Financial Conduct …
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Jaguar Land Rover Resumes Production After Devastating Month-Long Cyber Attack
by James CarterJaguar Land Rover is resuming some production this week as it begins its phased restart of operations following a devastating cyber attack. More than a month on from a cyber …
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HealthLifestyle
One Stop Issues Urgent Crisp Recall as Undeclared Milk Poses Serious Allergy Risk to Thousands
by Tara WhitmanThousands of packets of cheese and onion flavoured crisps have been urgently recalled from One Stop stores across Britain after undeclared milk was discovered in the product, posing a potentially …