Sewage surveillance proposed at UK airports to detect emerging pandemics early and boost national biosecurity.
Author: Heather Djunga
The UK Court of Appeal has upheld a £99 million fine against Advanz Pharma for overcharging the NHS on thyroid medication.
Spinal cord injuries are some of the worst cases that you can come across. But there is light at the end of the tunnel.
3D printing and artificial intelligence are revolutionising dentistry. Faster, more accurate restorations & AI-powered diagnostics.
A new report reveals the NHS needs £21 billion over five years to achieve a complete digital transformation.
Becoming slim is no major feat if it is detrimental to one’s health. An increasing number of people are turning to weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight, with many hailing them as ‘miracle’ drugs. However, recent reports now say that the drugs might have some rare but serious side effects, like gastroparesis (delayed stomach emptying). As a result, the FDA has issued an updated advisory urging healthcare providers to monitor symptoms like severe nausea, vomiting, and dehydration. Patients have filed lawsuits against the manufacturers of Ozempic and Wegovy. In their legal claims they allege severe side effects after…
A new study finds elderly adults who received the shingles vaccine Zostavax had a 20% lower risk of dementia.
Biohacking is exploding in popularity as longevity becomes the latest trend to excite social media users.
The NHS has launched Cancer 360, a digital platform designed to streamline cancer diagnosis, improve timelines & transform patient care.
Antibiotic resistance is a very serious problem with near extinction possibilities for humankind. Are we taking it seriously enough?
In a move that has raised significant concern among public health professionals, the U.S. government has quietly stopped key bird flu (H5N1) surveillance programmes, including national milk testing and public reporting of outbreak data. This decision comes amid ongoing outbreaks affecting poultry, dairy cattle, and a growing number of human cases across the country.Monitoring viruses and flu outbreaks is one of the most essential tools in preventing pandemics and safeguarding public health. Surveillance allows scientists and health agencies to detect new outbreaks early, track how diseases spread, identify mutations in viruses that could make them more dangerous, and assess whether…
Widespread GP strikes across England are fuelling the rise of private healthcare. Concerns grow over the NHS’s future.
WHO opens public consultation for new definition of diagnostics, reflecting advancements in AI, molecular testing, and global health priorities.
With NHS waiting lists soaring, private GP consultations are surging across the UK. Find out why.
The ‘Most Favoured Nation’ policy aims to cut prescription costs by up to 90%. But critics warn of drug shortages, disruption and looming court battles.
Menopause is an inevitable reality for all women who have their monthly period. However, it hasn’t always received the attention owing to it… until now. Most recently menopause has gained attention as a healthcare and policy priority. In the United States, 20 bills addressing menopause care have been introduced across 13 states. These developments propose legislative frameworks aimed at improving insurance coverage and access to healthcare resources for menopausal women. Backing these proposed support systems are public figures like Oprah Winfrey and Halle Berry! Iconic media personality Oprah Winfrey has openly discussed how menopause impacted her own life. She recently…
Is this the blood test to help us fighr against cancer we have all been waiting for?
Cutting budgets in the health sector could be ill-advised according to many experts on healthcare policy.
Much has been said about Norovirus and now it is proving a fresh threat say some experts. Should we be concerned?
Some trends are better than others. We are not doctors, so self-diagnosis has it’s limits, bordering on dangerous.