All news by author: Storm Newton

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Cough medicine only sold over-the-counter - after deaths double in 10 years
Cough syrup codeine linctus will now only be available to patients with a prescription after reclassification by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
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Heart attack survivors as they face greater risk of serious health conditions
Patients could benefit from additional support and monitoring in the years following diagnosis, researchers said after it emerged that heart attack survivors are at risk of further serious health conditions
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Devastating hidden impact of Covid on the body - even if you didn't catch virus
Researchers found that during the coronavirus pandemic, cognitive function and working memory in older people declined more rapidly due to factors including loneliness and depression
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Severe stomach issues in patients from 'game-changer' weight loss jabs
The jabs, Ozempic or Wegovy, were found to heighten the probability of pancreatitis, bowel obstructions, and "stomach paralysis" in non-diabetics
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Blood test that detects Parkinson's could be step towards cure, say experts
Study leader Professor Laurie Sanders said Parkinson's is currently diagnosed based on clinical symptoms after "significant" neurological damage has already occurred
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UK government announces £210m plan to fight 'silent killer' health battle
Health Secretary Steve Barclay said antimicrobial resistance presents a considerable threat to people’s health in the UK and around the world, and statistics support his concern
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One million Brits to get vaccine for killer virus found living in 90% of us
The Shingrix jab is currently available to those aged over 70 but from September it will be given to anyone who is severely immunosuppressed and over 50 as a result of a move by the NHS
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Dying dad left £18K out of pocket after Gumtree builder 'destroyed garage'
Laura Jones' dad David is terminally ill was left £18,000 out of pocket after paying a builder on Gumtree to convert his garage into a bedroom and shower room to help with his health issues
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Couple make snap '10-minute decision' on house and turn it into dream home
Amy Wright, 24, and partner David Lavery, 25, were forced to make a snap decision on buying their first home but have turned it into a gorgeous dream pad