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It's important to be aware of the symptoms of Covid this Christmas.

Covid symptoms you should look out for this Christmas

Norovirus is highly contagious.

Health officials issue 'stay home' warning if you have these symptoms

Norovirus levels across the UK are “the highest in more than a decade” (Photo: Adobe)

Norovirus UK: People with these symptoms urged to stay at home

A new case of mpox has been detected in Leeds, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed.

The differences between the mild and deadly Mpox strains explained

Maggie Hackney was the face of a '60's blood donor campaign and didn't know until recently

I was the face of a '60's blood donor campaign. I was amazed to see it

Some common cold and flu medications can cause drowsiness.

Common cold and flu medications that could see drivers fined

Asthma attacks can often occur in response to a trigger such as an allergy, infections or mould and damp.

Warning signs of an asthma attack that you shouldn't ignore

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

Doctors are urging patients to make themselves aware of the symptoms of norovirus.

Norovirus: symptoms to watch out for as cases surge due to new strain

Dr Alex Silvester, Chief Medical Officer at SpaMedica

Road Safety Week: over 40% of people with cataracts struggle to drive

If passed the bill means that terminally ill adults in England and Wales who have six months to live will legally have the choice to end their life.

Assisted dying bill UK: What is the proposed law?

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

Pharmacies may close at evenings and weekends in historic strike plan

Norovirus levels across the UK are “the highest in more than a decade” (Composite: Mark Hall)

The worrying symptoms of new norovirus strain you shouldn't ignore

Peter Ellis, 69, was diagnosed with prostate cancer after an unlucky golf injury.

Grandfather's 'shock' prostate cancer diagnosis after golf injury

Staff at James Cook University Hospital who helped raise the money

Teesside charity breaks fundraising record at annual event

'I'm a doctor - here's my top tips to avoid catching norovirus'
Dr Hilary Jones has shared his top advice to stay safe this winter as norovirus cases sweep the nation.
Max Williams

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

NHS reforms: Government announces new league tables for NHS providers

Public toilets are unlikely to cause UTIs.

Bathroom expert debunks this common health myth around public toilets

Vantage Roofing boss Dean Coombe has sponsored the new event

Hartlepool businessman supports new children's wellbeing event

Different types of weight loss drugs explained following nurse's death

The government will be introducing a smoking ban, extending the indoor smoking ban to specific outdoor spaces.

Smoking ban UK: key things you need to know

Another new case of mpox clade Ib strain has been confirmed in the UK.

The worrying warning signs of mpox as another UK case detected

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

Bonfire Night is celebrated with firework displays across the UK.

Bonfire Night: Firework safety tips for kids

Jonathan Brash, right, lobbying minister Alex Norris ahead of the budget to successfully secure £20million of funding for Hartlepool.

'A game changer for Hartlepool': MP's reflections on the 2024 Budget
As the Member of Parliament for Hartlepool, I am excited to welcome Labour's first budget as a transformative opportunity for our town.
Jonathan Brash

Monkeypox pathogen. Credit: UKHS

Mpox symptoms as first case of Clade 1b strain found in the UK

Hearing Awareness Month infographic

Local optician urges community not to be tone deaf to hearing loss

Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to give a speech at the Treasury in July 2024 (Photo: Jonathan Brady - Pool/Getty Images)

What to expect from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Autumn Budget

Patients can access a second opinion on the NHS.

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

Olympian Sir Chris Hoy has revealed he has terminal cancer.

Prostate cancer symptoms as Sir Chris Hoy shares terminal diagnosis

Menopause symptoms can have a significant impact for some.

What is the Menopause? Signs and symptoms to look out for

Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash insists that better diagnosis is needed to support those suffering dementia.

'Better dementia diagnosis needed' says Hartlepool MP

Esendex - Regional missed appointments map

Missed appointments cost Hartlepool NHS Trust over £15 million since 2019

The dark nights and winter weather can trigger symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

SAD: warning signs and symptoms to look out for this winter

Some of our MPs appear to hand their brains in at reception when they come to power. (Image created by AI)

'Good ideas from the Government appear thin on the ground'

Alton Towers teams up with NHS to tackle national blood shortages this winter

Cases of Covid are on the rise thanks to the new XEC Covid variant.

'Covid: symptoms and new variants explained as hospitalisations rise

Cases of HIV amongst heterosexual patients in England have risen by more than 30% since 2022.

What are the signs of HIV? Symptoms explained as cases rise in the UK

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

More than eight pharmacies are closing across the UK every week.

Pharmacy closures: why are pharmacies closing in England?

GP tried to poison a man with fake Covid jab while posing as a nurse

GP tried to poison a man with fake Covid jab while posing as a nurse

Protester speaks at winter fuel cuts rally.

Watch: Rally against winter fuel cuts held outside Parliament

The areas in the UK with the highest percentage of smokers have been revealed.

Stopping smoking: The smoking hotspots around the UK

Lucy Downes and Glenny Phillip.

Watch: Doubters who say my fiancé is only with me for a visa are wrong

Rwanda declared an outbreak of the Marburg virus on September 27.

The symptoms of deadly Marburg virus as suspected case found in Europe

Symptoms of the cold, flu and Covid can be similar.

Is it cold, flu or Covid? Latest symptoms to watch out for

The NHS are asking people to protect themselves from a 'tripledemic' of RSV, Covid and flu this winter.

What is the 'tripledemic'? Cold, flu and RSV risks explained

A video captured an attack by dog in Dagnam Crescent, Arbourthorne. Picture: South Yorkshire Police

Watch: Man is attacked by two dogs - leaving him and girl, 14, injured

Millions of people eligible for the flu jab can now book their appointment.

Flu jab: How to check if you're eligible and when booking opens

The NHS will be starting the Covid autumn vaccine programme this autumn.

Who is eligible for the Covid vaccine as cases of XEC variant rise

A person in the UK has died in an E.coli outbreak. (Photo: Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

What is E coli? Signs of infection to look out for after mum dies

Baby Alicia's parents have used the NHS compensation they received after failings by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to fund research into the little-known condition which played a role in her death.

Signs of little-known condition as couple compensated for stillbirth

Cases of Covid are on the rise thanks to the new XEC Covid variant.

Where to get Covid tests as new XEC variant is on the rise

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