If you’ve started Mounjaro to support your weight loss journey, you might be wondering what to expect each week. Everyone’s experience is slightly different, and understanding how to make the most of your weekly routine can help you stay motivated and see steady results. Mounjaro works best when combined with Read more…
If you’ve ever woken up with a scratchy throat that makes it hard to swallow, you’re certainly not alone. Recent data from the Office for National Statistics shows that around 1 in 6 people in the UK experience respiratory symptoms such as sore throats in a single week, underscoring how Read more…
Obesity remains a major health concern in the UK, with 26.5% of adults in England now living with obesity, according to the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID, 2025). This rise highlights a growing public health crisis that increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and many other conditions. Read more…
With around 64% of adults in England estimated to be overweight or living with obesity, weight-related health concerns are clearly rising and have become a major public health challenge. In this context, weight loss injections such as Wegovy and Mounjaro have gained attention in the UK for helping people lose Read more…
Many people think the HPV vaccine is only about preventing cervical cancer, but there’s much more to it. In reality, it helps protect both men and women from several cancers and infections linked to the human papillomavirus (HPV). According to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), cervical cancer rates have Read more…
Wegovy, a prescription weekly injection of semaglutide, is increasingly used in the UK to support weight loss in individuals with significant obesity. According to the latest national profile, in 2023-24 around 26.5% of adults in England were living with obesity. This high prevalence highlights the importance of safe and effective Read more…
Chikungunya and chickenpox can both cause fever and rash, which often leads to confusion. While both conditions may sound similar at first glance, they are caused by very different viruses and carry distinct risks. In fact, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has reported 73 travel-associated cases of the chikungunya Read more…
If you or your child develops a sudden rash and fever, it can be worrying to know what’s causing it. Is it measles, or could it be chickenpox? The answer matters more than you might think. In England alone, 2,911 measles cases were confirmed in 2024—the highest number recorded since Read more…
It can be worrying to wake up with a sore throat but no other signs of illness. In the UK, primary-care data show that recurrent sore throat presents at a rate of around 100 per 1,000 people each year. Many people expect throat pain to come with a cold, cough Read more…
Travelling to tropical or subtropical regions can expose you to serious infections not found in the UK. Yellow fever is one such disease — a mosquito-borne virus that can cause life-threatening illness. According to the World Health Organisation, yellow fever causes an estimated 67,000 to 173,000 severe cases and up Read more…
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