Specialist ‘Covid medicines delivery units’ in hospitals were closed at the end of June, leaving vulnerable patients struggling to obtain essential Covid drugs. While the majority of the population is well protected against serious illness through vaccines and boosters, individuals with conditions like leukaemia, kidney disease, or those who have had an organ transplant may …
Private blood tests, widely available online, claim to determine women’s fertility By Eve Simmons Updated: 22:52 BST, 2 September 2023 At-home fertility tests risk causing unnecessary anxiety to women or giving them a false sense of security, experts have warned. The private blood tests, which are widely available online, measure a hormone called anti-mullerian hormone …
At the age of 66, I was taken aback when I started bleeding again, despite being past menopause. Concerned, I visited both my GP and gynecologist and had a procedure to remove fibroids. However, I was warned that continuing hormone replacement therapy (HRT) could lead to a recurrence of the problem. Unfortunately, I stopped HRT …
Mgen: The Hidden STI Impacting Half a Million Britons Only 15% of Britons have heard of this sexually transmitted infection By Daily Mail Reporter Updated: 23:08 BST, September 2, 2023 A recent survey suggests that only 15% of Britons are aware of a sexually transmitted infection (STI) known as Mycoplasma genitalium (Mgen), which affects approximately …
Four in five women are unaware of cancer risks of boosting their doses of HRT By Ethan Ennals Updated: 23:15 BST, 2 September 2023 Four in five women are unaware that taking higher-than-prescribed doses of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) drugs containing oestrogen can increase their risk of womb cancer, according to a survey conducted by …
Hospitals are discharging frail and vulnerable patients prematurely, leaving them without necessary medical care and unable to care for themselves. The Mail on Sunday has received numerous letters from upset readers who have been denied the support they were promised. These patients have been left bed-bound, unable to wash or dress themselves, and even unable …
Family doctors in England are now earning an average salary of £153,400 per year, according to official figures. This represents an increase of over £10,000 within a year, making it one of the largest annual jumps ever recorded. The average salary of GP partners, who own their own practices and make up the majority of …
Mutual masturbation has been identified as the secret to a fulfilling sex life, according to researchers from the UK. They argue that the common belief that people masturbate because they are dissatisfied with their partners needs to be re-evaluated. The study discovered that engaging in mutual masturbation can significantly increase sexual satisfaction for both men …
This Labor Day weekend, millions of Americans are being urged to exercise caution while visiting the beach due to the potential risk of contracting a flesh-eating bacteria known as Vibrio vulnificus. This bacterium can enter open wounds and cause life-threatening infections, particularly in warm water. It has been detected on beaches from Florida to New …
In November 2018, Carlo Onorato, a 20-year-old barber and soccer player from Adelaide, experienced a life-altering event when he woke up paralyzed from the chest down. He had been struck by transverse myelitis, a rare disease known for causing inflammation in the spinal cord. This sudden onset of the disease left Mr. Onorato in a …