The Government’s £40 million pilot scheme, a key component of their anti-obesity strategy, has been postponed due to a significant shortage of weight-loss jabs. In an effort to enhance the health of thousands of patients and reduce hospital waiting lists, GPs were set to provide semaglutide under the brand name Wegovy. However, the overwhelming global …
A young girl, initially assumed to be “short for her age,” was ultimately discovered to have a brain tumor that had hampered her growth. Jane O’Toole, the mother of 13-year-old Faith, became concerned when she noticed her daughter was significantly shorter than her peers. Initially turned away by the GP and told to give Faith …
During the Covid pandemic, many individuals have encountered a peculiar occurrence called ‘pre-Covid’. It involves experiencing typical symptoms of the virus but repeatedly testing negative. However, after a week or so, the symptoms worsen, and miraculously, a positive test result emerges. As infections from the virus rise again, ‘pre-Covid’ is gaining traction. Experts propose a …
A recent study conducted by scientists from Ohio State University and the Southern California Keck School of Medicine has revealed alarming findings regarding the health impact of e-cigarettes on teens. After analyzing four years of data from online surveys, the researchers found that many adolescents experience severe respiratory symptoms, such as bronchitis and shortness of …
Regis Feitosa Mota, a Brazilian father, faced an unimaginable tragedy when he lost all three of his children to cancer. Unfortunately, he has now succumbed to the disease himself. In 2016, Regis and his children received devastating news – they were diagnosed with Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS), a condition that significantly heightens the risk of developing …
Artificial intelligence has reached such an advanced level of precision that it can now determine a person’s exact age based solely on a chest scan. Developed by scientists in Japan, this remarkable tool was trained using thousands of real radiographs and underwent rigorous testing and fine-tuning. The results demonstrated that the AI system could accurately …
Doctors pioneering innovative womb transplants are optimistic about the prospect of enabling transgender women to experience childbirth. The University of Alabama, Birmingham (UAB) is one of the few institutions in the US offering this procedure to patients who have undergone hysterectomies or were born without wombs. Now, the medical team believes it is “medically possible” …
A few months ago, I received a call from a journalist working on the BBC’s Disclosure programme. They wanted me to be a part of a documentary about antidepressants. The film was meant to present a balanced perspective on the topic, showcasing different viewpoints. Recently, there has been a lot of negative press surrounding these …
All patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) may soon be required to complete a monthly survey in order to assist doctors in identifying those who may develop a severe form of the disease. This recommendation stems from a study indicating that MS patients who experience frequent immobility and pain within the first five years of …
Incontinence products sold by high street shops have been criticized for their unfair pricing. Approximately six million individuals in the UK suffer from some form of incontinence and rely on absorbent pads or disposable underwear. However, a recent investigation conducted by Incontinence Choice, an online retailer, has uncovered significant discrepancies in prices among well-known retailers. …