Eye Scan Using AI Could Predict Heart Attack and Stroke Risk Saturday, July 19, 2025 retina artificialintelligence cardiovascular stroke heartattack diabetes screening riskassessment healthcare research A simple eye scan, commonly performed during routine eye exams, could soon serve as a powerful tool to assess an individual’s risk of heart attack or stroke over the next ten years. Recent research employs artificial … Read More
‘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
Understanding the Less Typical Symptoms of Heart Attacks, Especially in Women Thursday, July 17, 2025 heart heartattack women symptoms diagnosis riskfactors awareness gender healthcare silent When people think of heart attacks, severe chest pain and difficulty breathing are usually the first symptoms that come to mind. However, Dr. Lawrence Cunningham, a retired GP from the UK Care Guide, emphasizes that the … Read More
ITV's Dr Hilary Shares How NHS Patient Choice Helped Him Skip Long Surgery Waits Sunday, July 13, 2025 nhs patientchoice surgery healthcare waitinglists hipreplacement privatehospitals drhilary recovery midlands Dr Hilary Jones, familiar to viewers of Good Morning Britain and Lorraine, recently underwent a second hip replacement operation by travelling 180 miles from his home in Kent to a hospital in Birmingham. His experience … Read More
Wes Streeting Responds to Resident Doctors' Strike Threat Impacting 200,000 NHS Appointments Thursday, July 10, 2025 strike doctors nhs pay bma appointments healthsecretary wesstreeting healthcare negotiations The British Medical Association (BMA) has confirmed a full strike by more than 26,000 resident doctors – the term now used for ‘junior’ doctors – scheduled from 7am on July 25 to 7am on July 30. This walkout could … Read More