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Hay fever symptoms include sneezing, a runny nose and itchy eyes.

The one thing you can do to alleviate hay fever symptoms right now

Joint pain can be agonising for many people

The £12 knee pain reliever recommended by consultant that 'works'

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

How to stop your family from catching norovirus after 'storm' of cases

Patients regularly ask when they can have sex again

'Low impact' sex guide for injured lovers recovering from surgery

These are the 16 health conditions that can now be treated using a new Online Doctor service.

The 16 health conditions that allow you to skip the lengthy GP queue

New rules are coming in for anyone wanting to buy weight loss injections online.

New rules will make it harder to buy weight loss injections online

The tapeworm diet dates back to the Victorian era and can have dangerous consequences for your health.

What is the tapeworm diet and why is it so dangerous?

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 26 top ranking GP surgeries in Scotland as voted for by patients.

The 26 exemplary GP surgeries in Scotland as voted for 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

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'

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The new blood test can remove barriers to an early diagnosis

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A blood test which could help diagnose people with very early Alzheimer's disease has now been launched in the UK (November 18).
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Aslı Tarcan Clinic is a leading destination for anyone considering hair transplant procedure in Turkey

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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

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Temporary relocation of Eye Pavilion services gets under way

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

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The Lib Dems have a plan to end ‘dental deserts’

Patients pay the price for dental crisis

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

Sylvia Paton is one of the campaign group's organisers

'Dispersing eyecare services could be 'catastrophic' for some'

Eye Pavilion patients face journey to Livingston during closure

Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion. Picture: Greg Macvean

Waiting times set to soar when Eye Pavilion closes for 6 months

MSPs Daniel Johnson, Sarah Boyack and Miles Briggs outside the Eye Pavilion

Doctor's blunt warning for Health Secretary on Eye Pavilion closure
Doctors at Edinburgh's Eye Pavilion had a blunt message for Health Secretary Neil Gray and NHS Lothian bosses when they visited ahead of the emergency six-month closure of the hospital.
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Neil Gray refuses to confirm new eye hospital

Edinburgh’s Eye Pavilion Picture: Greg Macvean.

MSPs call for guarantee that hospital will reopen after 6 months

The current Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion is officially not fit for purpose.

John Swinney challenged over 6-month hospital closure

Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion. Picture: Greg Macvean

Patients voice fears over 6-month closure of Eye Pavilion

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?

Millions of pounds 'stuck in system' after new hospitals put on hold

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

A 'serious' break-in took place at Leith Surgery

Man charged in connection with GP surgery break-in after laptops taken

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?

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'

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

'Promised new eye hospital must be included in new spending package'

Hundreds are on the waiting list for vital diabetes technology

Hundreds of NHS Lothian patients on waiting list for insulin pumps

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

A ‘crucial’ diabetes treatment has been restricted by NHS Lothian

NHS Lothian cuts diabetes treatment amid 'postcode lottery' warning

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Maybury to get new GP practice that could serve up to 10,000 patients.

New GP surgery will serve up to 10,000 patients

Neil Gray, a key ally of First Minister Humza Yousaf, has replaced Michael Matheson as Health Secretary

Voting SNP is bad for your health - Alex Cole-Hamilton

NHS bosses warn over impact of halting work on new eye hospital

Facilities at Edinburgh's current Eye Pavilion are 'cramped and dated' and the building 'just adds to your stress levels and feelings of angst', according to patients. Picture: Greg Macvean.

Patients feel 'let down' over failure to fund new eye hospital

The current Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion is officially not fit for purpose: the lifts are often broken; the roof leaks, leading to the cancellation of operations; and it is suspected of containing RAAC concrete, which could force the building to close on safety grounds. Picture: Greg Macvean.

Why Edinburgh's new eye hospital must be top priority