Commonly Prescribed Anticholinergic Drugs May Increase Dementia Risk by Up to 50%, UK Study Reveals Friday, December 12, 2025 dementia anticholinergic medication parkinsons bladder antidepressants research elderly healthcare risk New research from the University of Nottingham, supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), has found that long-term use of strong anticholinergic drugs may raise the risk of developing dementia by nearly … Read More
NHS Issues Urgent Warning for Statin Users in the UK Thursday, December 11, 2025 nhs statins cholesterol sideeffects heartdisease allergy medication atorvastatin caution health The NHS has issued a crucial warning for millions of people in the UK who take statins, a common medication prescribed to reduce levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, often called “bad cholesterol.” … Read More
BBC Health Expert Urges NHS Patients to Act Quickly to Secure Prescriptions Before Christmas Wednesday, December 10, 2025 nhs prescriptions health christmas medication gps pharmacy flu travel emergency Dr Oscar Duke, a BBC health expert, has issued a crucial warning to people in the UK who depend on NHS repeat prescriptions. Speaking on BBC Morning Live, he emphasized the importance of acting fast—by this Friday, December … Read More
NHS Issues Paracetamol Guidance for Five Key Groups Who Should Seek Medical Advice First Sunday, November 30, 2025 paracetamol nhs painkiller medication safety elderly health dosage sideeffects advice Paracetamol is a trusted remedy for relieving aches, pains, and reducing fever, making it one of the most commonly purchased over-the-counter medications in the UK, with around 200 million packets sold every year. Despite its … Read More
Carer Admits Neglect After Administering Wrong Medication Leading to Patient’s Death Monday, November 24, 2025 care neglect medication morphine death carehome court error toxicity trial A care home worker has admitted to neglecting a resident who died after she administered medication meant for another patient. Jane Barnard, 66, denies killing Derek Davies, 75, a resident at the care home where she was … Read More
Actress Sophie Winkleman Opens Up on Tragic Loss of Beloved Family Member in Cotswolds Sunday, November 16, 2025 sophiewinkleman thomaskingston suicide mentalhealth medication inquest royalfamily cotswolds bereavement awareness Actress Sophie Winkleman has broken her silence about the heartbreaking loss of a cherished family member who died in the Cotswolds last year. Thomas Kingston, husband to Sophie’s sister-in-law Lady Gabriella Kingston, … Read More