Social care crisis leaves thousands stuck in hospital beds, fuelling A&E chaos

ALMOST 12,000 patients who were medically fit to be discharged spent Christmas Day in hospital despite a push to send home as many as possible. A lack of social care capacity means thousands are stuck in beds desperately needed for admissions, leading to gridlock in A&E.

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Eye disorder that affects millions may cause 'severe' complications and 'death' from Covid

The findings have put scientists on the path to novel therapeutic targets in preventing severe illness from COVID-19.

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The two colours you should eat to protect eyesight - 'beneficial' to long-term eye health

Foods of both colours are high in an eye-protecting pigment called lutein.

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Incredibly youthful woman in her 40s shares 4 tips she swears by to look young

The content creator swears by good skincare and drinking lots of water to look younger.

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Women are sharing 'terrifying' Uber safety tips online in case they are attacked by driver

The trend has shone a light on women's safety in a way that has shocked social media users.

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Experiencing poor sleep and mood changes? You could be deficient in a certain vitamin

A deficiency could also cause hair loss and muscle weakness, an expert warned.

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New Covid variant could be one to 'watch out for' in 2023 as cases more than double in US

The XBB 1.5 variant is currently the most prevalent strain of COVID-19 in the US and has worked its way over to the UK.

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Hair: The 'only' time you should wash your hair - expert tips for a 'healthy scalp'

HEALTHY hair requires a lot of maintenance and upkeep, but just how often should you be washing yours? Express.co.uk spoke to experts for a guide, tips and ingredients to help you know when and how to give your hair the attention it needs.

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‘Showcase your best features’ with the most flattering hairstyles for every face shape

Choosing the right hairstyle according to your face shape is really important.

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Cancer treatment crisis as 18,000 on waiting list in 'heartbreaking' NHS figures

Charities have warned of the consequences of urgent referrals facing delays of at least 100 days.

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Public urged to wear face masks as current NHS situation is 'much worse' than Covid peak

Parents have been warned to keep their children away from school if they have any form of fever as the NHS faces excessive pressure this winter.

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Obesity crisis ‘shows it’s no time to delay ban on junk food ads’

EXCLUSIVE: Failure to wean Britain off its junk food addiction will see at least 21 million adults crippled with obesity by 2040, experts warned Monday night.

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Struggling to see a GP? Your rights to access NHS services explained

The NHS Constitution sets out the rights you have as a patient of NHS services.

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