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Parents and relatives of pupils at Barnwood Park School in Gloucester have expressed strong frustration after students reportedly showed signs of dehydration during the recent heatwave. Despite pleas from families to ease the … Read More

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Drinking water directly from bathroom taps in the UK may seem convenient but poses potential health risks. Unlike kitchen taps, which are connected to the main drinking water supply and frequently used, bathroom taps often … Read More

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Britons suffering from frequent heartburn will soon have access to a revolutionary cancer test right at their local high street pharmacies. The pioneering “sponge on a string” test is part of a new NHS pilot … Read More

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An NHS doctor, Dr Karan Rajan, has highlighted the powerful health benefits of adding just one extra tablespoon of chia seeds to your daily diet. Speaking on TikTok as @dr.karanr, he explained how this simple change can … Read More

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The NHS has issued an urgent warning as cases of norovirus, commonly known as the “winter vomiting bug,” have surged to levels significantly higher than usual in England. This highly contagious virus primarily … Read More

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Residents in Gloucestershire have been urged to keep their windows and doors closed as a significant fire sends dense black smoke billowing across the skyline. The blaze erupted on Monday afternoon, July 14, in a shed near … Read More