NHS gets limited stock of Wegovy weight-loss job Some NHS patients could be prescribed the Wegovy weight-loss drug after limited stock arrived in the UK. The injection will be offered by some specialist NHS weight-loss management services, as well as some private clinics. As doses become available, it could helpContinue Reading
Brain fog after Covid linked to blood clots – study Blood clots in the brain or the lungs might explain some common symptoms of “long Covid”, including brain fog and fatigue, a UK study suggests. In the study, of 1,837 people admitted to hospital because of Covid, researchers say twoContinue Reading
Sewage: Mum says daughter got E. coli after swimming in polluted sea A student needed dialysis and blood transfusions after swimming in the sea following a sewage spill, her mum said. After getting E. coli, Caitlin Edwards developed haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS) which damaged her kidneys. Jayne Etherington said herContinue Reading
Critically ill UK teen in legal fight with NHS A critically ill 19-year-old and her family are fighting the NHS in court over plans to stop more treatment and proceed instead with end-of-life care. The former A-level student wants to go to Canada for an experimental therapy which she believesContinue Reading
US health department recommends looser restrictions on cannabis The US Department of Health and Human Services has called on the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to loosen federal rules on cannabis. The drug is illegal at the federal level despite 40 of 50 US states having passed laws legalising its useContinue Reading
Lucy Letby: Senior judge appointed to lead inquiry Lady Justice Thirlwall has been appointed to chair the Lucy Letby inquiry. The senior appeal court judge has been tasked with exploring how neonatal nurse Letby was able to murder seven babies. The inquiry will look at how the NHS handled theContinue Reading
Herpes deaths: Why did our daughters die after Caesareans? In 2018, two new mothers died of herpes – a common, normally mild infection – just weeks apart, shortly after giving birth by Caesarean section at the same NHS Trust. Following an inquest into both deaths, their families say they willContinue Reading
Arif Patel UK: A Guide to Health and Well-being Arif Patel UK, a renowned health and wellness expert, has dedicated his life to helping individuals achieve optimal well-being. With his vast knowledge and experience, he offers valuable insights and tips that can transform your health. In this article, we willContinue Reading
