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Patients regularly ask when they can have sex again

'Low impact' sex guide for injured lovers recovering from surgery

There were more patients in hospitals last week than at any other point so far this winter according to latest data from NHS England.

Brits share views on NHS after hospitals' busiest week this winter

Brittle nails, bloated belly and flaky skin: Shocking images of sleep deprivatio...

New rules are coming in for anyone wanting to buy weight loss injections online.

New rules will make it harder to buy weight loss injections online

Child in an intensive care unit. THOMAS SAMSON/AFP via Getty Images

Trust pays out £20m in compensation for children’s medical negligence claims

Alex Mayer MP

MP calls for tougher action to protect children from gambling risks

McDonald’s UK: Green milkshake to make debut in restaurants in time for St Patrick’s Day (Photo: McDonald's/Adobe Stock)

McDonald's launches new green milkshakes - a first for UK menus

Norovirus cases are continue to surge this winter.

Norovirus symptoms you shouldn't ignore as cases reach new winter high

A nurse prepares to give a patient the mpox vaccine.

New mpox vaccination sites opening across England - who is eligible?

Tuberculosis (TB) cases in England have increased by 13%.

Tuberculosis symptoms you need to know - as cases rise in England

The NHS has been hit with a 'quad-demic' of seasonal illness this winter.

How to protect your child from picking up these common bugs at nursery

Winter bugs and viruses are usually mild, but can sometimes become more serious in young children 🤒

Sarah McCann

Cases of HMPV have been surging in China.

Seven common HMPV symptoms to look out for as UK cases numbers rise

One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer.

New most common cancer in the UK named - how to check your risk

Many people complain it si difficult to get a GP appointment in Milton Keynes

Health chiefs say more GP appointments have been available for patients

Bedford Hospital and Luton & Dunstable Hospital

Single-sex ward rule broken dozens of times at Bedfordshire Hospitals Trust

Moment more than 200 sheep run through town.

Watch: Moment more than 200 sheep are herded through town

A fifth UK case of mpox Clade Ib has been found in Leeds

Doctor shares red flag symptoms of Mpox that you shouldn't ignore

With so many illnesses around this winter, it can be hard to know when symptoms of a cough are serious.

Red flag symptoms that you shouldn't ignore if you have a cough

Winter can be a challenging time for our mental health.

Pharmacist shares five ways to help symptoms of 'winter depression'

9 healthy foods to put in your child’s packed lunch according to the NHS (Photo: Pixel-Shot - stock.adobe.com)

9 healthy foods recommended by NHS for your child’s lunch

Viral infections like the flu are very common in children.

Flu symptoms in kids: warning signs parents need to know

Baby foods you should feed your children - and when to start (Photo: New Africa - stock.adobe.com)

Everything you need to know about food for your baby

Cases of the flu, Covid, RSV and norovirus remain high across the UK.

How to tell the difference between flu, Covid, RSV and norovirus

Paolo, left, and, right, at the Ice Cream Alliance awards; (bottom) all smiles as Milton Keynes Hospital staff receive free ice cream.

Leighton Buzzard ice cream man celebrates year of success

Bedford Hospital and Luton & Dunstable Hospital

Winter pressure: Nine in 10 beds at Bedfordshire Hospitals Trust occupied

More than 50% of people infected with Covid have reported sneezing as a symptom on the ZOE Covid app. Interestingly it tends to be more common among people who have been vaccinated and then tested positive for the virus.

Flu symptoms to look out for as NHS warn about 'worst ever' flu season

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a warning about buying weight-loss drugs online.

Warning issued for anyone buying weight-loss drugs online

Headshot of Edwin Ndlovu, Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Chief Executive at ELFT.

MBE for local NHS Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Chief Executive at the East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT), Edwin Ndlovu, has been awarded an MBE in the 2025 New Year Honours List for his services to the NHS and to Nursing.

Jay Harris

The healthy swaps you can make in the New Year - and NHS tips (Photo: alicja neumiler - stock.adobe.co)

Healthy food swaps the whole family can make in the new year

Norovirus levels across the UK are “the highest in more than a decade” (Photo: Adobe)

Norovirus: latest symptoms as cases surge just after Christmas

Omaze winners Catherine & Chris Carwardine at their £3 million mansion in Lake Windermere.

Winning £3m Omaze home changed my life...but I'm still an NHS nurse

The best GP surgeries in England have been named after being rated by patients in the GP Patient Survey.

The 21 top GP surgeries in England ranked the best in the country

The 13 best GP surgeries in Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes as voted by patients.

The 13 best GP surgeries in Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes

Opening hours for pharmacies will change over Christmas and New Year.

Pharmacy Christmas and New Year opening times

Mridhul Kombara was thrown into the air when a car mounted the pavement and hit him.

Watch: Driver ploughs into pedestrian after mounting pavement

The festive season can be a challenging time for mental health.

Top tips for looking after your mental health this Christmas

Best mattresses for children: help your child grow and sleep

Best mattresses for children: help your child grow and sleep

(Images: Getty Images/Bing)

Uber is offering free rides for NHS staff at Christmas - how to claim

The NHS are urging those who are eligible to get the flu vaccine.

People urged to protect themselves as hospital admissions for flu soar

The 'Kawasaki' norovirus strain now accounts for 70% of all cases.

Norovirus: symptoms to watch out for this Christmas

People who are eligible are being encouraged to get vaccinated to protect themselves from the 'quad-demic'.

What is the 'quad-demic'? Symptoms of Covid, RSV, norovirus and flu

Junk food adverts are set to be banned from October 2025 (Photo: beats_ - stock.adobe.com)

Junk food advert ban - which foods will be included?

ME Action UK campaigners gather in Parliament Square to demand the £100s millions missing from ME research.

ME: 'Tired doesn't even come close to describing it'

It's important to be aware of the symptoms of Covid this Christmas.

Covid symptoms you should look out for this Christmas

Norovirus is highly contagious.

Health officials issue 'stay home' warning if you have these symptoms

Cases have been spreading at ‘higher levels’ this year 🤒

Sarah McCann

Norovirus levels across the UK are “the highest in more than a decade” (Photo: Adobe)

Norovirus UK: People with these symptoms urged to stay at home

Students using Support services

Generous scholarships to help while studying at Bedfordshire

A new case of mpox has been detected in Leeds, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed.

The differences between the mild and deadly Mpox strains explained

Maggie Hackney was the face of a '60's blood donor campaign and didn't know until recently

I was the face of a '60's blood donor campaign. I was amazed to see it

Some common cold and flu medications can cause drowsiness.

Common cold and flu medications that could see drivers fined

Asthma attacks can often occur in response to a trigger such as an allergy, infections or mould and damp.

Warning signs of an asthma attack that you shouldn't ignore

Alex Mayer MP

MP welcomes tax on betting companies to tackle 'problem gambling' - calls for ac...

These are the red flag breast cancer symptoms you should look out for.

Red flag signs and symptoms of breast cancer that you shouldn't ignore

Doctors are urging patients to make themselves aware of the symptoms of norovirus.

Norovirus: symptoms to watch out for as cases surge due to new strain

Here You Come Again - The New Dolly Parton Musical. Image: Hugo Glendinning

Review: Here You Come Again – The Dolly Parton Musical at Milton Keynes Theatre

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