A dry cough feels like a tickle in the back of your throat. It occurs as a natural reflex when inflammation or irritation affects your airway. A dry cough is also called a unproductive cough because it does not produce phlegm or mucus. Symptoms can range from mild to severe.

I Have a Dry Cough, What Helps?

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Health officials warn that serious illnesses have been tied to Diamond Shruumz brand chocolate bars, cones and gummies.

Seizures, heart rhythm problems and acidic blood seen in 12 people after eating snacks containing mushrooms

Every night when Carol McGachie went to bed she felt like she was being hit by electric shocks. She would pace up and down while intense tingling pains went up her legs and down her arms. The mother-of-two from West Lothian couldn't sleep a wink with the pain. When she...

I felt like I was getting electric shocks - then found out it was cancer

Smoking and vaping have become prevalent habits, globally impacting millions of people. While both activities are often seen as means to relax or socialize, their effects on lung health are significant and potentially devastating. Understanding how smoking and vaping impact your lungs is crucial for making informed decisions about your health. In this article, we will explore the various ways these habits affect lung function, increase the risk of diseases, and what you can do to protect your respiratory health.

How vaping affects the lungs

Yasmin Adams was confined to her cell and appeared "unsettled" prior to her death.

Prison shower changes ordered after woman's death

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Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MDMedically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MDHeartburn is a burning sensation in your chest caused by stomach acid refluxing (coming back up)  into the esophagus (the hollow muscular tube that connects your throat to your stomach). Over 60 million Americans experience heartburn at least once a month.You may experience heartburn every once in a while from overeating or eating too fast. Some people get occasional heartburn, but some experience it more regularly if they have a condition like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or chronic acid reflux.GERD is a gastrointestinal condition in which stomach acid flows...

What To Drink for Heartburn Relief

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A SEXUALLY transmitted ringworm caused by a rare fungus has been reported for the first time in the US. The infection, called trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII (TMVII), has also been on the rise in Europe. Ringworm, sometimes referred to as jock itch when it affects the groin, is a mould-like...

First cases of ‘highly-contagious’ fungal ringworm that causes horror rash identified in holiday hotspots

He explained in a video post, “The day after that I just went downhill [with a] swollen knee, although I thought that was because my knee was injured from a stack when I was in Hobart running some trails. “[I had] really bad body aches and sweat, and everything...

38-Year-Old Man’s Swollen Knee and Body Aches Led To Stage 4 Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Diagnosis, Now He’s Urging Others To Get Symptoms Checked As Cancer ‘Doesn’t Discriminate’

A transgender woman and darts player from Hull who has faced a wave of abuse and exclusion from competitions says she has been questioning her future within the game. Samantha Lewis's passion for darts runs deep, and the sport has spanned generations in her family. "Darts has been in my...

Transgender darts player shaken by abuse and bans

The 17-year-old boy died in hospital after the incident at West Wittering beach, police say.

Boy, 17, dies during school trip to the beach

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The U.S. President of Hematology at Johnson & Johnson understands the plight of multiple myeloma patients and the never-ending worry of relapse. So, he helps lead a team of experts focused on treatments to improve patient's overall quality of life.

Fighting For Multiple Myeloma Patients in Desperate Need: The Commitment From Johnson & Johnson’s Blood Cancer Leader

A woman has been arrested after a dog bit three people in a social club, leaving them needing care from paramedics. Police were called to the club on Weddington Road, Nuneaton, at 18:00 BST on Monday to reports a large dog was out of control. Officers arrested the 23-year-old woman...

Woman arrested after dog bites three people

The prosecution's closing speech argues that Gavin Plumb did not buy chloroform to clean his carpets.

Willoughby rape plot not just fantasy, trial hears

Two brothers who launched a "brutal" attack on a stranger on the street have been jailed after their initial sentence was deemed too lenient. Kenneth Brown, 27, and Shaun Brown, 25, had initially been spared jail for the attack in Carlisle city centre, which left their victim with a broken hand, fractured nose and black eyes.

Brothers jailed for 'brutal' attack after review

BBC News, Mexico, Central America and Cuba Correspondent. Having survived the night as Hurricane Beryl tore across her idyllic home of Union Island with ferocious force, Katrina Coy was taken aback by the extent of the devastation which lay before her. Virtually every building on the island, which lies off...

'Almost whole island homeless' in Hurricane Beryl's wake

A police dog that went missing near Loch Ness on Sunday morning has been found safe and well. Police Scotland said Fergie was being walked off-lead in a remote area west of Drumnadrochit when she ran off after a deer. Police said the German Shepherd was "kind and friendly", but...

Police dog found after going missing while chasing deer

Dr. Rinku Mehra, MD, Pediatric Endocrinologist, joins us to talk about how extreme heat can affect people with diabetes and other chronic illnesses.

The effect that extreme heat can have on people with diabetes and other chronic illnesses

Arlene Mitchell, from West Lothian, defied odds of 700,000 to one by giving birth to Ben, Noah, Harrison and Rory.

Mum overwhelmed after rare birth of quadruplets

A painting described as a masterpiece which was found in a plastic bag after being stolen has sold for £17.6m at auction. Rest On The Flight Into Egypt, painted by Venetian master Titian when he was aged just 20 in 1510, was sold by London auction house Christie's. The...

Masterpiece found in plastic bag sells for £17.5m

One in four admissions to Guernsey's adult mental health ward in 2023 were likely to be linked to cannabis use, a States report has found. This compares with 4% of cases in 2019, when medicinal cannabis prescriptions were introduced. The figures within the mental health strategy annual report are based...

Quarter of mental health cases linked to cannabis

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Asthma: ‘People shouldn’t be paying to breathe’

The rising cost of living is making essential medicines unaffordable for many in Nigeria. Some...

Asthma: ‘People shouldn’t be paying to breathe’

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