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Ambulance service stands down critical incident but warns NHS remains 'fragile'
East Midlands Ambulance Service
The trust remains at the highest level of alert because of ongoing pressures
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Urgent call for blood donors in Leicester amid shortage of supplies
NHS
Demand for blood is currently outstripping supply
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Pharmacist warns over signs of 'Big Four' viruses millions are catching
Health
George Sandhu says the diseases are much more serious than a cold and people need to look out for the symptoms
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Hundreds waited for ambulance amid 'great risk' to patients in critical incident
NHS
200 staff hours were lost outside Leicester’s A&E department yesterday
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Ambulance service declares first ever critical incident amid Leicestershire floods
East Midlands Ambulance Service
Some patients will not be seen by ambulance crews
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Eggs will last much longer if stored in one kitchen area, according to Mary Berry
Food and Drink
It's always been an ongoing debate between Brits and Americans as to where the best place is to store them in your kitchen - and now there's an answer
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Woman diagnosed with bowel cancer in her 30s shares four symptoms she ignored
Viral
Lindsey Jayn was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in her 30s. She experienced four key symptoms but put them down to other things. Now she's urging people to be more aware
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List of norovirus and flu symptoms as NHS hospital declares 'critical incident'
Health
The NHS has warned people to stay away from AandE unless they are in a life-threatening condition as hospitals across the country declare a "critical incident"
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'I was diagnosed with a brain tumour after failing an eye test'
Mental health
Gemma Hillier's life changed after a routine eye test
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Average wait for ADHD diagnosis hits 89 weeks as thousands in Leicestershire left waiting
NHS
The NHS said there has been a significant rise in ADHD referrals across the UK
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Cancer dietitian shares simple diet swap that can 'slash risk' of major diseases
Viral
Cancer dietitian Nichole, who is also known as oncology.nutrition.rd on TikTok, has shared a clip claiming that one diet tweak can make a big difference in fighting off cancer
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Doctor warns of common sleeping mistake people make at Christmas
Health
If you're hoping to improve your sleeping pattern this winter, Dr Neil Stanley has shared a "simple" change you can make to your routine that will help you feel more awake and alert
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Five latest Covid symptoms that can show up when you're eating
Health
The UK Health Security Agency has warned people to be on the lookout for the signs as Covid cases continue to remain high in the UK, with other winter bugs such as RSV, flu and norovirus also circulating
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People with diabetes warned 'visit GP' over common tingling symptom
NHS
The experts say that people with diabetes are more at risk
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Kids' game pulled from Argos shelves over 'contamination' concerns
Shopping
The Orchard Toys Fun Food Bingo game has now been removed from the Argos website
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The five ways to treated as quickly as possible from the NHS this Christmas
NHS
A series of top tips aim to reduce the pressure on the health service
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The jaw-dropping number of jacket potatoes sold at Leicester's hospitals revealed
NHS
An astonishing number of toilet rolls were ordered this year too
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Princess Anne's controversial superfood snack might make your stomach churn
Royal Family
Princess Anne's former chef Darren McGrady has opened up about some of the habits of the Royal family when it comes to food - and one in particular is quite surprising
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Pharmacies open in Leicester, Market Harborough, Hinckley, Oadby, Coalville, and Loughborough this New Year
NHS
A handful of stores will be open for your healthcare needs
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Love Actually’s Martine McCutcheon ditched ‘crazy diets’ and lost 21 inches
Weight loss
The actress explained her diet plan in depth, which does include having “treats”
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Flu cases in NHS hospitals five-times as high as last year
NHS
Winter viruses are expected to rise in the coming weeks
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Hating Brussels sprouts could be a sign of a genetic 'superpower', research suggests
Christmas
If you're one of the many people who cannot stand Brussels sprouts, there could be a scientific reason behind your dislike of the divisive festive vegetable
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'Don't be a 'nana': Symptoms to look out for during Covid, flu, norovirus and RSV ‘quaddemic’
NHS
Covid-19, flu, norovirus and RSV are all posing a problem for people this winter
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'Think twice about seeing loved ones' warning issued ahead of Christmas as NHS hit by 'festive flu'
Health
Data from NHS England shows more beds are already full than at the peak of last year's flu season and it is possible the number of people with the virus is four times higher now than in 2023.
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Dogs
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