More than four years since Covid-19 was declared a pandemic by the WHO (World Health Organization) in March 2020, fear of another mass outbreak looms large. The WHO, on August 14, declared the current upsurge of Mpox or Monkeypox in Central Africa as a global emergency requiring urgent action. The global concern for the virus … Read more
A woman has left social media users astounded with her simple yet effective trick to alleviate migraines, and a doctor has explained why it actually works. Migraines are intense headaches often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light. They can be triggered by changes in the brain or external factors such as stress, certain foods, … Read more
As Britons enjoy the summer sunshine, insect bites are on the rise – prompting experts to share advice on how to care for irritated skin at home and when to seek medical attention. Following a threefold increase in consultations for inflicted insects stings through the Pharmacy First programme, Boots‘ Superintendent Pharmacist Claire Nevinson said it is crucial … Read more
Lynn Mackay-Thomas, the chief executive of the BSH, issued a stark warning: “We are facing a tsunami of hospital admissions if we do not systematically find those with heart failure early or at highest risk of developing heart failure.” She emphasised the urgency of the situation: “It’s a ticking time bomb. A national, sustainable and … Read more
When Bob Webster first noticed a little bit of blood in his urine he “thought nothing of it”. The grandfather-of-two from Pickering in North Yorkshire says he felt healthy. It wasn’t until last year when he heard former football manager Brian Horton discussing his prostate cancer story on the radio that he thought he should … Read more
Research investigating the role of gut bacteria in breast cancer could unlock new treatments to stop the disease spreading, scientists say. The composition of our gut bacteria affects the immune system and previous research in other cancers suggests this can impact disease progression. A team led by Dr Stephen Robinson at the Quadram Institute in Norwich … Read more
A cancer survivor whose quick action enabled her to beat the disease hopes her experience will inspire others to listen to their bodies. Maia Kennedy’s ordeal began when she was on a train in Switzerland just before Christmas last year. She got a phone call from her GP to tell her that tests revealed blood … Read more
Headlice is probably something we had while we were at school but now Superdrug has warned parents after a recent surge in infestations. The retailer reported a staggering 121 percent increase in sales for their head lice treatment spray. As the warmer weather approaches it can be a trigger for head lice. Niamh McMillan, Superdrug’s Pharmacy Superintendent, has shared … Read more
A reader asks: My husband, 81, began to experience pain in his right hip a couple of years ago. He visited the GP, who sent him for an X-ray, and was advised he had osteoarthritis in his hip. A consultant said he needed a hip replacement. We were surprised as friends who have had this … Read more
Advances in Diabetes Treatment By Camille PeriWebMD Feature WebMD Feature Archive Diabetes treatment is getting better every day. Scientists may be just a few years away from making an artificial pancreas that can safely detect and adjust blood sugar (glucose) levels. In the meantime, new medications and insulin devices can make living with … Read more
