Health

Signs and symptoms of dementia: 3 food craving that could be a sign. (PA)

Three food cravings that could be a sign of dementia - signs and symptoms
Experts at Alzheimer's UK have urged people to keep an eye out for signs and symptoms highlighting food choices as a key indicator.

Tesco issues urgent 'DO NOT EAT' warning over frozen butter croissants. (PA)

Tesco issues urgent 'DO NOT EAT' warning over popular frozen item

This drink helps slow down how quickly food is digested and stimulates hormones to prevent sugar levels rising so quickly (PA)

Diabetics should have this drink before meals to control blood sugar levels, study says

The Gym to open in Portswood

Portswood to welcome new gym to the area – but it’s not who you expect

How to tell the difference between monkeypox and chickenpox in children (PA)

How to tell the difference between monkeypox and chickenpox in children

Monkeypox: Pet owners urged to 'manage exposed pets' as UK cases rise. (PA)

Pet owners urged to take extra care as UK monkeypox cases rise

Cancer survivor “hopeful” on Southampton life-saving research

Cancer survivor 'hopeful' on Southampton life-saving research

Study well with Holland & Barrett’s ‘Study Bundle’ as GCSE’s and A Levels get underway (Canva)

Study well with Holland & Barrett’s ‘Study Bundle’ as GCSE’s and A Levels get underway

Southampton home for people with alcohol and substance dependency praised

Home for people with alcohol and substance dependency rated by watchdog

Caterpillar rash: Mum's warning to parents after brown tail moth leaves son with rash. (PA)

Mum's warning after son develops stinging hives after playing in garden

See NHS guidance on contamination of meat in endemic countries as UK monkeypox cases rise. (PA)

See NHS guidance on contamination of meat in endemic countries as UK monkeypox cases rise

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) are warning those with an allergy not to eat the product. (PA)

Tesco recall and 'do not eat' warning issued over 'possible health risk'

Dr Zak helps two readers understand their blood test results

Blood test result help from our resident GP Dr Zak

A couple arguing.

AGONY ADVICE: Boyfriend wants to hook up with another couple and other dilemmas

A person being vaccinated. Credit: PA

What is Monkeypox? Similarities and differences between Smallpox "cousin"

A person with monkeypox. Credit: PA

A further 36 Monkeypox cases detected in the UK, raising total to 56

A new study found that dogs in the capital had up to double the chance of getting heat-related illness than in some other regions. (PA)

Where dogs are most at risk of heatstroke in the UK and what you should do

Sadie and her sister Scarlett, pictured during the holiday.

Dad praises quick-thinking onlookers who rushed to save toddler who 'stopped breathing'

Thousands of Hampshire children have already received there first Covid jab.

Thousands of Hampshire children have already received their first Covid jab

The disease can be transmitted from person to person through close physical contact (PA)

Monkeypox could have 'massive impact' on sexual health services, doctor warns

Southampton expert speaks as monkeypox as cases rise

Southampton expert speaks out on ‘big monkeypox outbreak’

Dr David and Sopsamorn (Bee) Flavell

'A living tribute' - Doctors' plea to save leukaemia charity set up in son's name

Monkeypox: WHO convenes emergency meeting as cases double (PA)

Monkeypox: WHO convenes emergency meeting as UK cases double

Lidl issues 'do not drink' warning over undeclared sulphur dioxide in its lager. (PA)

Urgent 'do not drink' warning to anyone who buys beer at the supermarket

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance.

Life-saving medics are flying high - thanks to major employer

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) are advising anyone with allergies not to eat the bar (Credit: Canva)

Chocolate bar recalled with 'do not eat' warnings over health concerns

The product is a possible health risk for anyone with a sensitivity to sulphur dioxide

Lidl extends recall of product due to 'possible health risk'

Southampton trial launched after girl dies of allergic reaction to baguette

Southampton trial launched after girl dies of allergic reaction to baguette

Vinay Sonchatla

Southampton man runs, pedals and swims 1200km for hospital (with only 8km to go)

Southampton man Josh Towers created a mental health support service for young people

Meet the man behind the mental health charity where young people support young people

A Southampton company is developing a new weapon in the battle against Covid-19.

Southampton company testing new weapon in battle against Covid

Members of Holloway Health & Fitness. Pictures by Sam Gavins Photography

Trainer who spent two years working in parks and on Zoom opens his own gym

Why does an HIV vaccine still evade us 40 years on, asks Dr Zak

Why HIV vaccine still evades us 40 years on, according to resident GP Dr Zak

A woman going through a hard time.

AGONY ADVICE: Worried about our family's spiralling debt

What are the symptoms of Monkeypox? Cases spread in UK as health experts issue warning. (PA)

Health experts 'rapidly investigating' Monkeypox spread in UK and issue warning

Royal South Hants Hospital, Southampton.

Two investigations launched into 'horrifying' pigeon cull at Royal South Hants Hospital, Southampton

Eli Rana and Dr Nadeem Afzal

Southampton doctors use pioneering 'string test' to help treat swallowing disease

University Hospital Southampton.

This is how many Covid patients are being treated in Southampton

UK parents told to 'act now' amid eyesight crisis affecting children . (PA)

Experts warn to 'act now' over household item putting your child's sight at risk

What is a superfood? Holland & Barret demystifies benefits with top 7 products (Canva)

What is a superfood? Holland & Barret demystifies benefits with top 7 products

Call on mothers to donate breast milk to help 'vulnerable' newborns in Southampton

One simple thing that could help 'vulnerable' newborn babies in Southampton

Tesco chicken recall: Huge Tesco recall amid salmonella fears - full list of products. (PA/Canva)

Tesco recalls 13 chicken products amid 'DO NOT EAT' warning over salmonella fears

A person holding an Ivax Reliever inhaler for the treatment of asthma, as rising pollen levels this weekend could leave people with asthma at risk of life-threatening asthma attack. Credit: PA

Health warning issued to Asthma sufferers as pollen levels soar

Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK (Queen’s University Belfast/PA)

Bowel cancer: The signs and symptoms to look out for

Bitterne Health Centre receptionist Lauren Pattison-de Bellasis

Southampton receptionist reveals what really goes on in the NHS

Hampshire care home praised by health watchdogs in inspection

Hampshire care home praised by health watchdogs in inspection

Nicola Fulford with her family

Tributes as Totton mum-of-six dies within weeks of cancer diagnosis

The incident took place at the Royal South Hants Hospital. Inset: the dead pigeons.

NHS chiefs investigating after 'horrifying' pigeon cull at Southampton hospital

A woman looking at her phone.

AGONY ADVICE: My husband has never loved me and other dilemmas

Dr Zak focuses on abdominal pain this week

Resident GP Dr Zak talks coeliac disease

Abi Mason (right) and the Communicare team at Southampton Central.

mental health 'Talking about it is a sign of strength'

Great grandmother of six celebrates milestone birthday

The new sub-variant has seen a few hundred cases detected since the end of March (PA)

New Omicron variant found in UK - What we know so far and symptoms

Woman hit and killed by car while crossing busy Southampton road

Woman dies after being hit by car while crossing busy road