Martin Bennett, a dedicated community pharmacist with 50 years of experience at Wicker Pharmacy in Sheffield, made headlines when he turned down an invitation to a party at 10 Downing Street to celebrate the NHS’s founding anniversary. Martin’s decision was in protest against the Government’s destructive actions towards High Street pharmacies, including chronic underfunding and …
Fears of a global resurgence of Covid-19 have heightened due to the emergence of a new virus variant known as Pirola, which experts consider to be significant. In the UK, Covid infection rates are already on the rise, and officials have announced plans to increase Covid testing and community surveillance ahead of the winter season. …
Psilocybin, also known as “magic mushrooms,” is becoming more prevalent in Canada with the emergence of illegal stores, a trend reminiscent of what happened with cannabis before its legalization, according to an expert. Stores like Shroomyz and Fun Guyz have opened in major cities across Canada, such as Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Vancouver, and London. …
A record number of women in the United States are defying the odds and having children in their 40s and 50s, despite the potential health risks involved. While women in their early to mid-20s have a 30 percent chance of getting pregnant naturally each month, that rate drops to only a couple of percent in …
Since their introduction earlier this year, Ozempic and Wegovy have gained significant attention as effective weight-loss drugs. However, there are now several experimental drugs, as well as a natural remedy, that aim to replicate their success. While berberine, touted as “Nature’s Ozempic,” has sparked curiosity, early-stage clinical trials suggest that new hormonal treatments for obesity …
Private clinics are being accused of misdiagnosing vulnerable patients with Lyme disease in order to offer them expensive treatments, according to Dr Matthew Dryden, a consultant microbiologist. Dr Dryden believes that UK clinics are following in the footsteps of the US, where a profitable medical industry has formed around treating Lyme disease. As a result, …
Ultra-processed foods such as frozen pizza, instant noodles, and chocolate are widely known to be unhealthy. However, even foods that are typically considered healthy, such as wholemeal bread, bran flakes, and sugar-free yogurt, fall into the category of ultra-processed foods. Recent studies have flagged the harmful effects of over-consuming these foods, linking them to heart …
When it comes to your health, having a persistent partner who nags you can actually save your life. This is especially true when symptoms are vague or don’t present themselves until the disease has progressed significantly. According to Professor Christopher Eden, a consultant urological surgeon, many patients downplay their symptoms due to a busy schedule, …
According to a recent study, postnatal depression affects up to 15% of women and can have detrimental effects on both mothers and their children. However, only a small percentage of women with the condition in the UK receive treatment in the form of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), a type of antidepressant. The study, conducted …
The NHS announced that up to 3,600 people per year with cancer will benefit from a groundbreaking change. Currently, the immunotherapy treatment requires an hour-long IV transfusion in a hospital setting. By Shaun Wooller, Health Editor for The Daily Mail Updated: 16:09 BST, 29 August 2023 Thousands of cancer patients in England will become the …