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MHRA issues recall for blood pressure medication after packaging mix-up
Pharmacies and healthcare professionals have been urged to return the remaining stock to suppliers
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A new study suggests the feared side effects of statins may be far rarer than once believed
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In this week's Living With Dementia, Alastair Stewart writes of the loss of a dear friend and his take on the death of Henry Nowak
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The patient's doctor recommended statins to help clear up the symptoms but said it was a "long shot"
HealthLung cancer breakthrough could cut treatment delays for thousands
A new scan tool could significantly speed up lung cancer treatment decisions
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Sunscreen safety warning: Popular sprays fail safety tests with increased skin cancer risk
The products failed to meet industry standards for both sun protection factor and UV protection
Doctors warn deadly hantavirus could spread through Britain's sewers
One specialist warned that 'all hell could break loose' if sewer-dwelling rats contract the disease from infected Britons
Victorian lung disease could be killing Britons without warning as cases hit decade high
Scientists have warned that the symptoms are often mistaken for a simple smoker's cough
Prostate cancer breakthrough: New test 'saves' lives by detecting tumours in groundbreaking discovery
Experts said that it could "turn the tide on prostate cancer"
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High-dose flu jabs linked to 55% lower risk of Alzheimer's disease in over-65s
Scientists believe the jab may help suppress inflammation within the brain
Four-in-10 women with ovarian cancer diagnosed after emergency dash to hospital
The research found that over 70 per cent of women are not diagnosed until the disease has reached an advanced stage
Britons warned over hidden heatwave risk in medicines including insulin and inhalers
High temperatures could affect how some medicines work and increase risks of dehydration, sun sensitivity and reduce effectiveness, the MHRA has warned
'Zombie' cell urine test could catch lung cancer months before symptoms start
Cambridge University researchers achieved a breakthrough in cancer detection that could transform how the disease is identified
Doctor Q&A: Have any nagging concerns? Need advice? Dr Renée Hoenderkamp will answer your burning health questions
Something ailing you? Celebrity NHS doctor Renée Hoenderkamp is here to answer your burning health questions. In her weekly Doctor Q&A;, she provides evidence-based answers to questions submitted by GB News members. What's on your mind this week?
'I'm a longevity expert – a common blind spot in your daily routine could be shaving years off your life'
Some of our most overlooked habits carry far greater consequences than we may appreciate