One in five adults in the UK now lives with either diabetes or pre-diabetes — that is over 12 million people. Managing type 2 diabetes often means tackling two challenges simultaneously: keeping blood sugar within safe limits and dealing with excess weight. Mounjaro injections are one of the newer treatments Read more…
Wegovy injections have quickly become one of the most talked-about treatments for weight loss in the UK. In the SELECT trial (Semaglutide Effects on Cardiovascular Outcomes in People with Overweight or Obesity), involving over 17,600 adults with overweight or obesity and established cardiovascular disease but no diabetes, Wegovy reduced the Read more…
Wegovy for weight loss is arriving at a time when obesity remains a major public health concern in England. According to the latest data, 26.5% of adults in 2023-24 were living with obesity, and about 64.5% were either overweight or obese. Clinical trials such as the STEP programme show that Read more…
Shingles is a painful skin condition that can affect anyone who has had chickenpox in the past. In England and Wales alone, more than 50,000 cases of shingles occur each year in people aged 70 and over, showing how common this problem is among older adults. Many people wonder, “What Read more…
Travelling abroad brings many joys but also risks. One growing concern is chikungunya. According to the World Health Organisation, 119 countries and territories had reported local transmission of chikungunya virus by December 2024, showing how widespread the risk has become. If you are planning to travel to one of those Read more…
Planning a trip abroad can be exciting, but it also means thinking about your health. The World Health Organisation estimates there are between 84,000 and 170,000 severe cases of yellow fever globally each year, resulting in around 29,000 to 60,000 deaths. One of the most effective ways to avoid becoming Read more…
Obesity is a constantly growing health concern in the UK—recent data shows that 29 per cent of adults in England are living with obesity, and 64 per cent are either overweight or obese. Many are exploring treatments such as Wegovy and Mounjaro. If you are using Wegovy and wondering whether Read more…
Ear problems are more widespread in the UK than many realise. According to NICE, about 41.7% of people aged over 50 in the UK have hearing loss, and this rises to 71.1% in those aged over 70. With so many adults experiencing ear-related issues, it is not surprising that questions Read more…
Coughing, sneezing and a blocked nose can make you feel miserable, but how do you know if you are dealing with a common cold or something more like a sinus infection? According to the NHS, around 1 in 10 adults in the UK develop sinusitis each year, often after a Read more…
Flu season comes around every year, and deciding between a private flu vaccine and the NHS flu vaccine can feel confusing. Last winter the vaccination programme in England is estimated to have prevented between 96,000 and 120,200 hospitalisations due to influenza. Both options protect you from seasonal flu, but your Read more…
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