Health
Study links weight-loss drug to rare eye condition
People prescribed semaglutide, sold as Ozempic and Wegovy, to lose weight, may have a higher risk of developing a serious but rare eye condition, a study suggests.Analysing 17,000 patients over
Have diabetes? Here’s how to keep an eye on your health
Did you know diabetes can cause sight loss? Dr Evelyn Mensah, Clinical Lead for Ophthalmology at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust explains: “If you have diabetes, you’re at
Bowel cancer screening has the power to change the future
Bowel cancer is the third most common type of cancer in England. While bowel cancer can affect anyone at any age, some people are at more risk and early diagnosis
Measles is more than just a rash
As spring finally arrives in the UK, adults and parents are being warned about the increasing risk of measles. This follows an increase in the number of people with measles
How a vaccination can reduce your risk of cancers linked to HPV
Photo by Mufid Majnun on Unsplash Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination reduces the risk of cervical cancer – but did you know it also reduces the risk of other HPV related cancers that can
Community Pharmacists – pillars of the community
Services in community pharmacies are expanding, and your local pharmacist is now able to provide medication for seven common conditions, without needing a GP appointment first. Going to your local
Eliminating cervical cancer – what everyone needs to know
In this two-part series we explore the importance of cervical screening and how vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) could eliminate cervical cancer and offer protection against some other cancers linked
Anxiety & depression high in South Asians, therapy offers hope (poll)
A new poll by NHS England has found that over 3 in 5 (64%) South Asians have felt concerned about their mental health in the last year*. In fact, over
Spelling out the risks for your heart
Sarah thought she was young and healthy, until she ended up in an emergency department with chest pains. “The doctor said, ‘you’ve had a heart attack’, but I just stared
Sexual health matters to everyone
When you think about your health and wellbeing, you need to think about your relationships and sexual health too, explains Dr Taslima Rashid, a consultant in sexual health, and HIV
