‘I was bitten by a tick and forced to pay £150,000 on private healthcare’ Friday, July 18, 2025 lyme tick healthcare diagnosis lymedisease nhs antibiotics chronicillness privatecare longcovid Steven Williams’ life changed abruptly in March 2021 after a tick bite left him battling Lyme disease. Once vibrant and active—exercising regularly, working as a civil servant, and playing in a rock band—Steven found himself … Read More
UKHSA Issues Scarlet Fever Warning for Parents of Young Children Thursday, July 17, 2025 scarletfever ukhsa children infection rash antibiotics nhs contagious symptoms healthcare Parents of children under eight are being urged to stay vigilant for signs of scarlet fever, a contagious illness marked by red, itchy skin and flu-like symptoms. Early detection and prompt treatment are crucial to … Read More
Parents Urged to Watch for Five Key Symptoms of Scarlet Fever Tuesday, June 17, 2025 scarletfever symptoms children antibiotics rash strawberrytongue ukhsa infection contagious health Scarlet fever primarily affects young children and, although easily treated with antibiotics, it can become dangerous if left unchecked. Early symptoms often resemble a common cold or flu, making it important for parents to … Read More
UKHSA Issues Warning Against Taking Antibiotics for Cold and Flu Saturday, April 19, 2025 ukhsa antibiotics cold flu viral infections bacterial infections antimicrobial resistance amr healthcare antibiotic resistance public health The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has urged the public not to use antibiotics to treat colds or flu. Antibiotics are ineffective against viral infections, including the common cold and influenza, as they only target … Read More
Uncovering 3 Unknown Reasons for Chronic Coughing Friday, April 18, 2025 coughing chronic medication asthma whooping cough pertussis vaccination viral infection antibiotics family medicine In a revealing TikTok video, a board-certified family medicine doctor, Dr. Sooj, shared insights into three lesser-known reasons why individuals may experience ongoing coughing despite attempting treatments such as … Read More
Newcastle United Manager Eddie Howe Diagnosed with Pneumonia Tuesday, April 15, 2025 newcastle united eddie howe pneumonia hospital support nhs symptoms treatment antibiotics Newcastle United’s manager, Eddie Howe, will be sidelined for the team’s upcoming matches due to being hospitalized with pneumonia. Howe expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming support from fans and extended … Read More