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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…