<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Daily Express :: Medicare Feed</title><link>https://www.express.co.uk</link><description>Simply The Best 7 Days A Week</description><language>en-gb</language><image><link>https://www.express.co.uk</link><url>https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/logorss.gif</url><title>Daily Express</title></image><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:09:23 +0100</pubDate><docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs><generator>CakePHP</generator><managingEditor>news@express.co.uk</managingEditor><webMaster>news@express.co.uk</webMaster><item><title><![CDATA[Urgent product recall issued for common blood pressure medicine]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/285x214/2179310_1.jpg"/><br><br>Crescent Pharma is recalling batch GR164099 of Ramipril 5mg Capsules after packs were found to contain Amlodipine tablets instead due to a packaging error<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:44:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Charlotte Smith,Toby Codd]]></author><category>UK</category><media:keywords>Health (section), Product recalls, Medicare</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/590x/2179310_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Precautionary recall of blood pressure medication after packaging error (stock image)]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/237x141/2179310_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Precautionary recall of blood pressure medication after packaging error (stock image)]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boots new medicine update coming to 1,800 UK stores to tackle common issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/285x214/2169961_1.jpg"/><br><br>Boots is adding new signage to thousands of stores across the UK to help customers spot early signs and symptoms of lung cancer<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:54:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Charlotte Smith]]></author><category>Health</category><media:keywords>Boots, Health (section), Lung cancer, Free prescriptions, Medicare, How to live longer, Life hacks, Cancer, Lung cancer awareness, Boots pharmacy initiative, Jules Fielder campaign, Early detection signs</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/590x/2169961_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Boots launches nationwide initiative to help customers recognise early signs of the disease (stock image)]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Richard Baker, In Pictures via Getty Images]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/237x141/2169961_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Boots launches nationwide initiative to help customers recognise early signs of the disease (stock image)]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Richard Baker, In Pictures via Getty Images]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC Morning Live GP says Tesco Clubcard data could help detect cancer early]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/285x214/2169603_1.jpg"/><br><br>BBC Morning Live's Dr Oscar Duke discussed an Imperial College study exploring whether shopping habits at Tesco and Boots could identify early warning signs<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:11:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Charlotte Smith]]></author><category>Health</category><media:keywords>Health (section), TV &amp; Radio (section), Tesco, Cancer, BBC, Morning Live, Ovarian cancer, How to live longer, Boots, Medicare, Home | Front Page (section), My Homepage (section), Tesco Clubcard, Cancer detection, Loyalty card data, Imperial College s</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/590x/2169603_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[A customer holds his shopping receipt alongside his Tesco Clubcard loyalty card after shopping inside a Tesco supermarket, operated by Tesco Plc, in London, U.K., on Monday, April 20, 2015. Tesco's April 22 results will serve as a reminder of the scale of the task still facing new Chief Executive Officer Dave Lewis after his decision to close dozens of stores, cancel some openings, consolidate head offices and cut prices on hundreds of branded goods. Photographer: Jason Alden/Bloomberg via Getty Images]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Bloomberg, Bloomberg via Getty Images]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/237x141/2169603_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[A customer holds his shopping receipt alongside his Tesco Clubcard loyalty card after shopping inside a Tesco supermarket, operated by Tesco Plc, in London, U.K., on Monday, April 20, 2015. Tesco's April 22 results will serve as a reminder of the scale of the task still facing new Chief Executive Officer Dave Lewis after his decision to close dozens of stores, cancel some openings, consolidate head offices and cut prices on hundreds of branded goods. Photographer: Jason Alden/Bloomberg via Getty Images]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Bloomberg, Bloomberg via Getty Images]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump slammed for 'playing Monopoly with healthcare' after 'crazy' announcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/198/285x214/2114095_1.jpg"/><br><br>Donald Trump has announced a new policy that could put US lives at risk, as he plans to impose a 100% tariff on imported medicines - pricing out many Americans<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Caroline Gaspich,Phoebe Tonks]]></author><category>US</category><media:keywords>Donald Trump, Drugs, Medicare, healthcare tariffs, pharmaceutical imports, medication prices.</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/198/590x/2114095_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump speaks to the press]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[AFP via Getty Images]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/198/237x141/2114095_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump speaks to the press]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[AFP via Getty Images]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heart failure in older people linked to common painkiller]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/285x214/2095157_1.jpg"/><br><br>Doctors are being urged to be cautious over who they give the common drug to<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 08:11:00 +0100</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Toby Codd,Ambarish Awale]]></author><category>Health</category><media:keywords>Pain relief, Cardiovascular disease, Cardiac health, Medicare, pregabalin, heart failure, older patients, cardiovascular risks</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/590x/2095157_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The painkiller can increase risk of heart failure]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/237x141/2095157_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The painkiller can increase risk of heart failure]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[US House passes Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' with cuts to Medicaid and food stamps]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/198/285x214/2077228_1.jpg"/><br><br>The legislation was passed in a close vote, with a few Republicans refusing to flip their votes after intensive lobbying from the Speaker and the president<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 03:06:00 +0100</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Jeremiah Hassel,William Morgan]]></author><category>US</category><media:keywords>Donald Trump, Medicare, Congress, US House, Trump's spending bill, Medicaid cuts, food stamps cuts</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/198/590x/2077228_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (C) alonside US Republican lawmakers, speaks during a press conference after the passing of US President Donald Trump's tax bill, One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act during a press conference US Capitol in Washington, DC, on July 3, 2025. Congress passed the "One Big Beautiful Bill,]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[ALEX WROBLEWSKI, AFP via Getty Images]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/198/237x141/2077228_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (C) alonside US Republican lawmakers, speaks during a press conference after the passing of US President Donald Trump's tax bill, One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act during a press conference US Capitol in Washington, DC, on July 3, 2025. Congress passed the "One Big Beautiful Bill,]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[ALEX WROBLEWSKI, AFP via Getty Images]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK city leads fight against one of Africa, Asia and Brazil's deadliest parasites]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/285x214/2046451_1.jpg"/><br><br>Tropical disease Visceral leishmaniasis is a tropical disease found in swathes of Asia, East Africa, and Brazil, and is almost always fatal if left untreated.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:58:00 +0100</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Chris Riches]]></author><category>UK</category><media:keywords>Liverpool, Science (section), evolution, Neuroscience, Tech (section), Hospital, Respiratory disease, Vaccine, Coronavirus, Zika virus, Norovirus, Medicare, Africa, Africa (section), Asia, Asia (section), Brazil, Visceral leishmaniasis, Royal Liverpo</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/590x/2046451_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Scientists in Liverpool hope trial is successful]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/237x141/2046451_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Scientists in Liverpool hope trial is successful]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brit scientists find what causes one of world's rarest but cruellest conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/285x214/2023326_1.jpg"/><br><br>It maybe one of the rarest conditions in the world, but Perrault syndrome can have devastating and heartbreaking effects on sufferers - especially women. <br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:05:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Chris Riches]]></author><category>UK</category><media:keywords>Perrault syndrome, genetic research, infertility, hearing loss</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/590x/2023326_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[British scientists have found cause of cruel Perrault syndrome]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/237x141/2023326_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[British scientists have found cause of cruel Perrault syndrome]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urgent warning to anyone regularly taking paracetamol]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/285x214/2002062_1.jpg"/><br><br>Scientists warn older adults about frequent paracetamol use, linking it to serious risks like internal bleeding and kidney disease.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 21:09:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Aditi Rane]]></author><category>Health</category><media:keywords>health, health warning, paracetamol, paracetamol warning, paracetamol risks, health risks, pain relief</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/590x/2002062_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Adults taking paracetamol are being issued an urgent warning]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/237x141/2002062_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Adults taking paracetamol are being issued an urgent warning]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[DVLA will revoke driving licence of anyone on three medications]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/285x214/1982673_1.jpg"/><br><br>Drivers are advised they could face fines of up to £1,000 if they fail to notify the DVLA about a medical condition that affects their ability to drive safely. <br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 18:42:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Astha Saxena,James Rodger]]></author><category>UK</category><media:keywords>DVLA, DVLA fines, DVLA medications, DVLA drivers, DVLA news, DVLA updates, DVLA latest, DVLA more</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/590x/1982673_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Motorists on certain popular medications may get their driving licences revoked by the DVLA, a]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/237x141/1982673_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Motorists on certain popular medications may get their driving licences revoked by the DVLA, a]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item></channel></rss>