Meningitis is a serious infection of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It can progress rapidly and, in its most severe forms, can be life-threatening within hours. Vaccination…
Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne viral illness that causes sudden high fever and debilitating joint pain. For many years, prevention relied solely on avoiding mosquito bites. That has begun to change.…
Chikungunya fever is a viral illness that has become an increasingly recognised risk for travellers visiting tropical and subtropical regions. The name, derived from a word in the Makonde language…
If you are starting Mounjaro (tirzepatide) for weight management, one of the first things your prescriber will explain is that treatment does not begin at full strength. Mounjaro follows a…
Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4 mg) is a clinically proven, prescription-only weight loss injection that helps many people achieve meaningful, sustained weight loss. Like any medicine, however, it comes with a side…
Cholera is a serious bacterial infection that can cause rapid, severe dehydration. Although it is rare in the UK, it remains a significant public health concern in parts of Asia,…