A sore throat is one of the most common complaints in primary care settings. According to research from the UK Health Security Agency, only about one in ten people with a sore throat seek medical consultation—but among those who do, over half receive an antibiotic prescription even though many sore
The chickenpox vaccine, also called the varicella vaccine or chickenpox jab, has become a key tool in preventing varicella infection. Over 90% of people over the age of 15 in England and Wales are already immune to chickenpox (seropositive for varicella-zoster immunoglobulin G). Yet despite widespread natural immunity, serious cases
Losing weight is challenging, and with rising obesity rates in the UK, choosing the right treatment is more important than ever. In 2023-24, 64.5% of adults in England were estimated to be either overweight or living with obesity — and 26.5% were living with obesity alone. Wegovy weight loss injections
Each autumn, millions of people across the UK receive their annual flu jab. It’s a vital step in preventing serious illness and reducing the spread of influenza. In fact, official data from the UK Health Security Agency estimates that last winter the flu vaccine prevented between 96,000 and 120,000 hospital
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
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
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
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
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
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
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