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'Slightly ominous’ sign that England could be set for an early flu season

While levels of flu are currently low, figures from September have been higher than the same period for the last four years

The Independent UK · 5h ago

Why England’s flu season could arrive early amid pressure on the NHS

Health officials have warned that England could face an early flu season, with NHS England national medical director Professor Frankie Swords stating hospital admissions for the virus are the highest she can recall for this time of year. UK Health Security Agency figures show rising flu trends since August driven…

The Independent UK · 6h ago

More than 100,000 patients waiting over a year for care as NHS misses key target

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The Independent UK · 6h ago

Is Semen Leakage Normal? 5 Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

Waking up to find semen in your underwear can be embarrassing, especially if you are not sure why it happened. Many men immediately worry that they are losing too much semen or that something is wrong with their sexual health. But semen leakage is not automatically a sign of weakness,…

MyLifeXP · 16h ago

Teenager becomes first person to have testicular tissue transplant in UK

Operation on 19-year-old who had no sperm after chemotherapy offers hope of preserving children’s fertility after cancer treatment

The Guardian - UK · 16h ago

Cancer survivor who was left with speech problems given artificial tongue in NHS first

Dr Imogen Brooks was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma – and surgery to remove a tumour had taken most of her tongue

The Independent UK · 21h ago

Cancer survivor receives artificial tongue in NHS first

Dr Imogen Brooks was diagnosed with a squamous cell carcinoma, the most common type of head and neck cancer, when she was just 26.

The Independent UK · 21h ago

What 'Sober October' really does to your body — from sleep to the microbiome

From improved sleep and sharper focus to a healthier gut microbiome, taking a month off drinking has remarkable benefits. Neuroscientist Professor David Nutt reveals what really happens when you give up alcohol for Sober October

Evening Standard · Oct 7

Experts issue medical cannabis warning to millions of Britons

There are now calls for ‘Oliver’s Law’ to tighten up regulation on prescribing medicinal cannabis after the death of Oliver Robinson, 34

The Independent UK · Oct 6

Experts give verdict on what under-50s need to do now to help avoid cancer as rates surge

Experts say the figures reflect the growing obesity epidemic, poor diets and insufficient exercise

The Independent UK · Oct 6