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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…