Health

Mosquito bites can become itchy but it's important not to scratch them.

How to treat a mosquito bite and advice on how to stop getting bitten

Fewer female genital mutilation victims were seen by NHS services in Milton Keynes according to new figures. Pic: Lynne Cameron/PA

Fewer female genital mutilation victims seen by NHS services in Milton Keynes

Should you be worried about rabies when on holiday?

How to avoid rabies and what to do if you're exposed on holiday

Tracy Kiss, 37, from Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, turned her back on cosmetic surgery entirely and committed to a radical new regime: biohacking.

I spend £1k a week on biohacking - I'm 37 and get mistaken for a teen

A fundraising page set up to help Kevin Hyde, a postman from Milton Keynes diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, has raised more than £26,000

Can you help fundraiser for Milton Keynes postman with rare cancer?

Health experts want you to stop making these common hygiene mistakes this festival season.

The common hygiene mistakes you shouldn't make this festival season

Alfred is loving his new life

95-year-old army veteran who almost lived in MK hospital is given new life

These are the rules for bringing your prescription medication to Glastonbury.

Rules on bringing your prescription medication to Glastonbury

A scientist inspects a death cap mushroom at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne.

This is what death cap mushrooms look like and symptoms of poisoning

With the summer holidays around the corner, what age is appropriate to leave your children home alone?

The exact age you can legally leave your children home alone

Measles is highly contagious and can lead to serious complications or in some cases death.

Measles hotspots - areas with the highest number of cases this year

There are some medications that you should not take if you are taking hay fever tablets.

The common medications you should never mix with hay fever tablets

A new Covid strain is currently "under monitoring" by the World Health Organisation.

Warning over using old Covid tests as 'Nimbus' variant found in UK

Milton Keynes University Hospital

More patients at Milton Keynes University Hospital A&E seen within four hours

UTIs are most common in females and it is estimated that over half of all women in the UK will have at least one UTI in their lifetime.

Your UTI risk could increase this summer - key signs of infection

Every day men across the UK are dying early from preventable causes.

You should never ignore these five symptoms if you are a man

Experts are investigating a rise in hepatitis A cases, which are suspected to be linked to a 'food item' from a 'supermarket'.

Symptoms of Hepatitis A you need to know about after rise in cases

A sleep map shows Milton Keynes eighth on a list of ten worst areas for sleep deprivation in the UK

Hundreds of people in Milton Keynes losing out on good night’s sleep

March for men flyer

"March for Men" launches in Milton Keynes to drive prostate cancer testing

There have been 13 cases recorded of the new Covid variant in the UK.

New Covid strain found in the UK - signs and symptoms to look out for

Not everyone can give blood, these are the common health conditions that mean you can't be a donor.

The common health conditions that could stop you from giving blood

Many people turn to social media for information from the latest trends to their health.

Five health experts you can actually trust on TikTok

New data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows that syphilis cases have continued to rise.

Cases of Syphilis on the rise - warning signs of Victorian era STI

NHS England figures have shown a rise in emergency admissions for respiratory diseases across Milton Keynes

Emergency hospital admissions for respiratory disease rising in Milton Keynes

New figures show more people are now able to get a GP appointment

Rise in GP appointments available in Milton Keynes

Women taking popular medicines for weight loss and diabetes, are being reminded to use effective contraception while taking these medications.

The 3 things women need to know before starting weight loss injections

Figures show there were 1,726 STI diagnoses in Milton Keynes in 2024, down 9% from 1,896 the year before.

Nearly 2,000 cases of sexually transmitted infection cases in Milton Keynes

The Food Foundation says it's concerning children are being served so much processed meat in school meals

Call for change over 'worrying' health risk in school dinners

Access o open water can improve physical and mental health and wellbeing

Two in five households in Milton Keynes have easy access to open water

Weight loss injections including Mounjaro and Wegovy have became household names.

Weight loss jabs work 53% better with coaching

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men.

Prostate Cancer signs and symptoms and how to tell if you are at risk

Around 10 people die in the UK every year from bee and wasp stings.

How to treat summer bug bites and stings - and when to call 999

A new Covid strain is currently "under monitoring" by the World Health Organisation.

New Covid variant NB.1.8.1 warning signs and symptoms to look out for

Current guidelines in both the UK and France allow young children to use screens for an hour or two each day

Experts say screen time causing 'permanent damage' to children under 6

The disposable vape ban could drive thousands back to smoking.

Disposable vape ban 'could drive thousands back to smoking'

Scary stats show two in five Brits believe doom-scrolling is self-care

Lettuce water is once again growing in popularity on social media.

Can lettuce water really help you sleep?

The disposable vape ban will make it illegal to buy or sell disposable vapes in the UK.

The exact date the disposable vape ban starts in the UK

Gut Wealth's award winning sachets have helped IBS sufferers get back into eating whatever they want

25% off 'life-changing' IBS sachets that help you eat freely again

The disposable vape ban comes into effect on June 1.

GP shares 13 tips on how to stop vaping ahead of disposable vape ban

Pollen levels have been rising, this is how to tell the difference between a summer cold and hay fever.

How to tell the difference between a summer cold and hay fever

Rhiannon says Gut Wealth helped her go from daily pain and bloating to enjoying meals out again

Women with IBS say this gut fix changed their lives – now 25% off

More pregnant women in MK are getting the flu jab

More pregnant women in Milton Keynes get flu jab

Gut Wealth: the postbiotic supplement that’s been called ‘life-changing’ by reviewers.

IBS sufferers call Gut Wealth sachets ‘life-changing’ – now 25% off

How to treat an Asian hornet sting after a rise in sightings across the UK.

How to treat an Asian hornet sting after surge in sightings

Norovirus can easily spread amongst children.

Kids with these symptoms asked to 'stay home' this half term

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