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Wegovy jab users face risk of 'eye stroke' five times greater than patients on Ozempic
The eye condition appears to be a 'real side effect' of the active ingredient semaglutide, according to experts
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Researchers have discovered a simple dietary change that could make a real difference to your health
HealthPatients facing 'deadly mix' of collapsing nurse growth and rising complexity, research shows
New evidence from the Royal College of Nursing will be released during its annual Congress in Liverpool today
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The findings challenge what we thought we knew about making healthier drink choices
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Five million NHS 'ghost' patients expose GP system 'stuck in a bygone age'
The British Medical Association accused NHS England of carrying out an increasingly aggressive 'list cleansing' exercise aimed at removing patients who may no longer be registered at practices

Sperm donor who fathered 197 children found to carry gene mutation that gives children 90% cancer risk
An investigation has revealed serious breaches of donor limits in multiple countries

Heatwave blood pressure warning as pharmacist flags 'bad combination' of temperature and humidity
Scorching weather demands that people protect themselves from heat-related ailments

Urgent recall of painkiller tablets due to crucial labelling error
The drug is commonly used to treat conditions ranging from muscle and joint pain to period discomfort
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Warning to UK parents as highly contagious disease sends several 'seriously unwell' children to hospital
The outbreak has prompted renewed concerns about the spread of the virus

Health warning over two gut-friendly foods putting your heart at risk
Hidden additives in these fashionable foods may ultimately cause more harm than good

Ban social media for under-16s: Top world leading expert backs crackdown - but warns 'we’re missing the real crisis'
GB News Health Editor Lucy Johnston has sat down with child development expert Dr Gabor Maté

Neurologist gets dementia diagnosis after taking simple DNA test...and his first symptom was NOT memory loss
Daniel Gibbs, 73, reckons his first symptom showed up in 2006

Dementia patients face waits of up to 2 years to receive diagnosis, study shows
Ageing populations coupled with rising care needs could overwhelm existing services

Covid lockdown: Britons urged to speak out on impact of strict pandemic rules
The inquiry said the stories will give evidence of the human impact of the pandemic