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Health
06:00, 15 JUN 2026
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Torbay
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Torbay Hospital 'downgrade' fears spark desperate plea to PM
Torbay
'Residents are entitled to understand how future healthcare needs will be met'
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Why 83pc say there is stigma to weight loss jabs and many take them in secret
Health
It comes as a new drug could change the weight loss world
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FSA warns of 'possible health risk' as chocolate bar recalled from shelves
Health
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a "do not eat" alert
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Meningitis symptoms and who is eligible for new jab rollout
NHS
You may be contacted via app, text or letter or you can contact a pharmacy direct
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New free flu jab scheme announced to ease NHS pressure
NHS
The Department of Health has announced a new free flu jab scheme for a group that often misses out
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Pharmacist shares diabetes symptom that is easy to put down to summer heat
Diabetes
A pharmacist warns that the symptom - one of the earliest signs of diabetes - is being overlooked as millions of people across the UK are unknowingly living with the condition
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Cat owners urged to know signs of painful condition they 'hide well'
Pets
Cats Protection has issued a welfare alert urging cat owners to learn the signs of the condition
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Doctor urges people to get a tin of beans as soon as possible
Health
He has also 'prescribed' pickled beetroot
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Man in 'excruciating' pain after McDonald's co-worker 'threw hot oil on him'
Crime
Jacob Smith, 20, suffered burns to the side of his face, neck, right arm and back [World news]
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New warning at caterpillar that can 'send you to A&E' breeding rapidly in gardens
Health
Outbreaks have been spotted after the bug was accidentally released into the UK
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New warning for anyone taking ibuprofen
Health
The advice especially applies if you are also taking other medication
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Heart surgeon says he avoids 1 drink that's 'liquid death' — not alcohol
Health
Dr Jeremy London, a surgeon specialising in vascular and thoracic surgery, has issued a health warning about the dangers of one particular drink
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Doctor warns of increased risk of heart attacks from June 11
Health
This month will see a dangerous cocktail putting strain on people's mental and physical health
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NHS doctor shares three questions to ask your GP if you're being 'ignored'
NHS
An NHS doctor has shared some key questions that patients should ask their GP to ensure their health concerns are properly heard
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Dr Amir Khan warns shoulder symptom could signal heart attack
Health
A heart attack is a medical emergency - and it's important to recognise the warning signs
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Urgent alert over dessert due to 'possible health risk'
Shopping
It could be an issue for some people and can be returned
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People can skip the GP queue for five more conditions this year
Health
There are already seven conditions where you don't need to wait for an appointment to get treatment
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South West heat health alert raised to AMBER as heatwave continues
Weather
There is a significant risk to healthcare services across the region
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'Bad for your health' risk alert for anyone sleeping with electric fan on at night
Weather
A doctor has explained the health risks of sleeping with an electric fan on during the UK heatwave
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Thousands refused weight-loss jabs for 'medical reasons' - full list
Health
Even people with diabetes or a high BMI can be rejected
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Supplement warning as Dr Amir says it might not be 'answer to everything'
Health
TV doctor Dr Amir Khan has shared supplement advice for menopausal women
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Weekend health warning as another 20,000 face 'deadly' risk
Health
There is an alert saying 'most of these cases are preventable'
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NHS warns vitamin side effect means you may need to stop taking it
Health
If you are having issues, you may be advised to stop taking them
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