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More than 50% of people infected with Covid have reported sneezing as a symptom on the ZOE Covid app. Interestingly it tends to be more common among people who have been vaccinated and then tested positive for the virus.

Flu symptoms to look out for as NHS warn about 'worst ever' flu season

The best GP surgeries in England have been named after being rated by patients in the GP Patient Survey.

The 21 top GP surgeries in England ranked the best in the country

Patients’ votes have been counted to curate a list of 13 best rated doctor’s surgeries in East Midlands

The 13 best GP surgeries in East Midlands - as rated by patients

The NHS are urging those who are eligible to get the flu vaccine.

People urged to protect themselves as hospital admissions for flu soar

Fermented garlic and honey is a home remedy for symptoms of the flu that has been trending on social media.

What is the viral fermented garlic and honey flu hack - does it work?

People who are eligible are being encouraged to get vaccinated to protect themselves from the 'quad-demic'.

What is the 'quad-demic'? Symptoms of Covid, RSV, norovirus and flu

The 19 top-rated GP surgeries in Leicestershire as voted for by patients.

The 19 top doctor’s surgeries in Leicestershire as rated by patients

These are the red flag breast cancer symptoms you should look out for.

Red flag signs and symptoms of breast cancer that you shouldn't ignore

Joanna Newark, 52, encourages everyone to incorporate a daily breast self-exam into their routines.

'My chemo was so strong the nurse was gowned up like a spaceman'

The new blood test can remove barriers to an early diagnosis

Ad Feature Blood test which can help detect early Alzheimer’s launches in the UK

The Lord Darzi Report found that the NHS is in 'serious trouble'.

NHS reforms: Government announces new league tables for NHS providers

It comes after the Lord Dazi Report described the NHS in ‘serious trouble’ 🩺

Sarah McCann

Aslı Tarcan Clinic is a leading destination for anyone considering hair transplant procedure in Turkey

Ad Feature Asli Tarcan Clinic: A pioneer centre for hair transplantation

The case definition for monkeypox has been updated by UK health officials to include new symptoms to look out for

Mpox cases UK: Where did it come from and how does it spread?

Pharmacist shares how to spot the difference between sore throat, strep and Covid symptoms.

Is it Covid, strep or a sore throat? Worrying symptoms to look out for

Up to 97% of new patients are unable to access NHS dental care according to the British Dental Association.

What to do if you can't get a dentist appointment

The Pharmacy First scheme means you can speak to your pharmacist about seven common health conditions.

The seven health conditions your local pharmacy can treat

Oxford Medical Products announces positive results in weight-loss clinical trial 

Ad Feature Company announces positive results in weight-loss clinical trial 

Patients can access a second opinion on the NHS.

This is how you can get a second opinion on the NHS

Marie Curie have helped terminally ill patients curate their favourite songs for end of life care, as the charity looks to provide more focus on the quality for those in care.

Marie Curie help terminally ill curate end of life Spotify playlist

Mounjaro, the brand name for tirzepatide could be available to nearly 250,000 people on the NHS.

Tirzepatide: what is weight loss drug and how is different to Ozempic?

Pharmacists can diagnose and treat many common health conditions. (Photo: Andy Buchanan/WPA Pool/Getty Images)

List of 11 health conditions your pharmacist can diagnose and treat

There are over 3 million posts about ADHD on TikTok. (Photo: cottonbro studio/Pexels)

The real symptoms of ADHD and how to spot 'misleading' content

Lecanemab is designed to target and clear a protein called amyloid from patient’s brains (Photo: Adobe)

Lecanemab UK: what is it and how much does Alzheimer's drug cost?

These 8 over-the-counter drug interactions that can make you ill (Photo: Pexel, Etatics Inc)

The 8 over-the-counter drug interactions that can make you ill

Accessing an NHS dentist is a challenge right now. (Photo: Pexels, Cedric Fauntleroy)

NHS dentist: How many dentists are accepting NHS patients?

Expert reveals why we shouldn't rely on voice assistants for medical advice. (Photo: Pexels, Jonathan Borba)

Tech expert warns against using voice assistants for medical advice

Almost a quarter of people do not know the difference between a physicians associate and a doctor a new poll has discovered. (Photo: Pexel/Etatics Inc)

What is the difference between a physician associate and a doctor?

GPs are voting whether or not to go on strike for the first time in 60 years. (Photo: Charles Milligan/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

GPs are threatening strike action - what does it mean for you?

Here’s what we know so far 🩺

Sarah McCann

There are lots of things that can make us more vulnerable to sunshine. (Photo: Pexel, Maggie Zhan)

'I'm a doctor - these 5 things mean you're more at risk of sunburn'

Blood shortages in England have triggered an “amber alert”. (Photo: Pexel, FRANK MERIÑO)

The health conditions that could stop you from giving blood

A Greece travel warning has been issued as there has been a surge in Covid hospitalisations in the country due to an outbreak of the new FLiRT variant of the virus. (Photo: Getty Images)

Warning for holidaymakers after Covid outbreak in travel hotspot

An estimated 10 million people in the UK live with headaches everyday. (Photo: Pexels/Andrea Piacquadio)

I'm a pharmacist - these are the five different types of headaches

GP practises and pharmacies across the UK have been caught up in the global IT outage (Photo: Pexel, Pixabay)

GPs and pharmacies across UK hit by CrowdStrike outage

Covid tests are in demand as cases of the new Covid variant are on the rise. (Photo: ManuPadilla - stock.adobe.com)

Here is where you can get Covid tests as cases of new variant rise

30% of Brits would back defaulted plant-based menu in NHS hospitals

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) carried out a follow-up inspection of Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Improvements to mental health services across Leicestershire

UK holidaymakers have been issued a travel warning for the Caribbean, parts of Africa, Central and South America as yellow fever is on the rise. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Killer disease hits tourist hotspots

Ambulance explodes and bursts into flames in Barton-under-Needwood, Staffordshire.

Watch: Ambulance explodes into a fireball after dropping off patient

Ad Feature Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal returns to SPAR stores

A survey launched this week to help the local NHS understand how services can be improved.

Leicestershire patients invited to give feedback on experiences of GP services

Professor Ghassan Abu-Sittah addresses journalists in London

'Operating hospital ceiling fell on us' - 43 days as a surgeon in Gaza

There are currently 7.75m people on NHS waiting lists across the country.

NHS waiting lists could reach 8m by next summer

Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. Credit: Getty

Labour Party vows to turn NHS "on its head" with fundamental reform

Medical staff wearing FFP3 face masks. Picture: Victoria Jones/PA Wire

NHS 'structural racism' led to staff not being heard on PPE

Emergency services at the scene of a coach crash on the M53 motorway, between junction 5 at Ellesmere Port and junction 4 at Bebbington.

Two dead in Liverpool M53 bus crash

Two people, including a 14-year-old schoolgirl, have died following a motorway collision between a school bus and a car in Liverpool on Friday morning.

Rahmah Ghazali

Neuralink was co-founded by Elon Musk in 2016 (image: Adobe)

Musk's Neuralink approved to recruit humans for a brain implant

Millions to miss out on Covid booster as NHS slashes eligibility

39% of children can't see a dentist - and it's worse for adults

Wegovy is now available on the NHS

Weight-loss injection Wegovy now available on the NHS

The South Leicestershire Medical group is a GP practice based at the Kibworth Medical Centre but has branch surgeries in other locations such as Market Harborough, Fleckney and Great Glen. PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

Patients at troubled Harborough GP surgery say things are improving

Deer broke into a hospital in Devon

Watch the moment wild deer break entry into hospital & shock patients

Susan Morrison ‘showed solidarity’ with junior doctors

Junior doctors in England start their 5 day walkout

Wegovy: What is the weight loss jab which GPs will offer on NHS

Warning as most common day to have severe heart attack revealed

The NHS will soon allow patients to acces private healthcare

Patients to use NHS app to access private healthcare

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