A former commissioner of the FDA has expressed significant concern about a new variant of Covid-19 that is spreading in the US. Dr. Scott Gottlieb has warned that this variant, known as BA.X, BA.2.86, or Pirola, is highly mutated and likely to be more adept at evading the immune systems of vaccinated or previously infected …
NHS nurses educated abroad may struggle to understand common British sayings and phrases used to describe health. To address this, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has compiled a list of nearly 50 British phrases and slang words to help overseas-trained medics feel more confident when discussing patients’ health. This guide aims to assist medics …
If you haven’t heard about Ozempic, the injectable diabetes drug that has gained popularity as a weight loss medication, then you must be living under a rock. This drug, which mimics the hormone GLP-1, has become a go-to solution for those looking to suppress their appetite and delay food digestion. The result? You feel fuller …
Beatrice Gaucahas, a woman from Ireland, experienced a severe eczema flare-up that left her hospitalized and caused her to lose her vision for days. Throughout her life, Beatrice has dealt with this chronic skin condition, which typically resulted in rashes around her joints. However, her eczema took a drastic turn for the worse when it …
The National Health Service (NHS) has partnered with Morrisons to incorporate health warnings about breast and testicular cancer into the supermarket’s Nutmeg brand underwear. The labels in the Nutmeg brand, starting with boxer shorts and crop-top bras, will provide guidance on what to look for. These products will be available in 240 shops across England …
Broadcaster Chris Evans made a groundbreaking announcement on his Virgin Radio show, revealing that he has been diagnosed with skin cancer. However, there is good news as the melanoma was caught in its early stages, giving Evans hope for a full recovery. The treatment is scheduled for September 14th. This comes after Evans experienced a …
Cases of rickets in Scotland have surged by 25 percent, from 354 in 2018 to 442 in 2022, a number nearly equal to the tally of 482 cases in all of England. This rise in prevalence of rickets in Scotland, traditionally associated with Victorian slums and believed to be eradicated from modern society, is a …
Dr. Judith Okely, a researcher from Edinburgh Napier University, has described the findings of a recent study as “exciting.” The study suggests that individuals who played a musical instrument as children may have improved thinking skills later in life. The study examined over 400 older individuals, 40% of whom had played a musical instrument, mainly …
More than 90% of women weren’t taught about menopause in school UCL is creating a course to educate women about the changes their bodies go through By Xantha Leatham, Deputy Science Editor Published: 00:48 BST, 21 August 2023 | Updated: 01:01 BST, 21 August 2023 Experts are launching the UK’s first menopause education program to …
According to the British Medical Association (BMA), it is recommended that General Practitioners (GPs) see up to 25 patients per day. However, a recent survey conducted by doctors’ magazine Pulse revealed that almost 40% of GP surgeries impose a daily limit on the number of patients they will see. These surgeries will redirect patients to …