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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
If you’re planning to travel abroad this year, there’s something worth knowing: UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) data shows 73 confirmed cases of chikungunya were reported in returning UK travellers between January and June 2025 — more than double the number seen during the same period in 2024. This sharp
Many people don’t realise how common Human Papillomavirus (HPV) really is — yet it affects most adults at some stage in their lives. In England alone, cervical cancer causes around 685 deaths each year, and about 99.8% of those cases are linked to HPV, according to NHS England. Recognising the
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