The HPV vaccine has dramatically changed how we prevent cervical cancer and other HPV-related diseases. In England alone, around 76.7% of Year 10 girls had received at least one dose…
If you’ve ever felt a sudden ache or blocked sensation in your ear, earwax build-up could be the reason. It’s a common issue — an estimated 2.3 million people in…
Meningitis is a serious infection affecting the protective membranes around the brain and spinal cord. In the UK, there were 396 confirmed cases of invasive meningococcal disease in 2022-23 —…
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…
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…
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…