Pharmacist Urges Patients on Statins to Avoid Grapefruit Juice Monday, November 10, 2025 pharmacist statins grapefruit medication interactions bloodpressure nhs sideeffects amlodipine antidepressants A prescribing pharmacist has issued an urgent warning about the risks of consuming grapefruit juice alongside common medications. Ian Budd, a pharmacist at online pharmacy Chemist4U, emphasized that grapefruit juice interacts … Read More
NHS Warns 800,000 Fentanyl Users: Avoid Grapefruit Juice to Prevent Dangerous Side Effects Monday, November 10, 2025 nhs fentanyl painkillers grapefruit drugs sideeffects opioids warnings medication health The NHS has issued a crucial health advisory for the 800,000 people in England prescribed fentanyl, one of the UK’s most potent opioid painkillers. Patients are being urged to avoid consuming grapefruit juice while taking … Read More
UKHSA Urges Immediate Emergency Call for Deadly Meningitis Skin Symptom Saturday, November 8, 2025 ukhsa meningitis meningococcal septicaemia rash emergency vaccination nhs infection health Health authorities have issued a critical warning urging the public to dial 999 immediately if they notice a specific skin symptom linked to meningitis, a serious and potentially fatal infection. The UK Health Security Agency … Read More
Gloucestershire Suspends Home Births Due to Safety Concerns Friday, November 7, 2025 gloucestershire homebirth nhs maternity midwives safety staffing suspension healthcare trust Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has announced a two-week suspension of home birth services following safety concerns raised by its staff. This pause may be extended as the trust develops a new staffing model to … Read More
Cheltenham Maternity Unit Reopening Delayed Until Spring, Spark Concerns Friday, November 7, 2025 cheltenham maternity maternityservices avetabirthcentre nhs healthcare gloucestershire mp wilkinson healthpolicy Cheltenham’s maternity unit reopening faces further delays, with discussions now not scheduled to begin until next spring. This postponement has prompted concern from Max Wilkinson, the town’s Member of Parliament. The Aveta … Read More
Doctor Warns Against High Doses of Vitamin D: Potential Risk to Bone Health Thursday, November 6, 2025 vitamind supplements bonehealth hypercalcaemia nhs dosage healthwarning osteoporosis nutrition drsooj As vitamin D supplements become a staple during the darker months, a health expert has issued an important warning about the risks of consuming too much of this essential vitamin. Dr Suraj Kukadia, known as Dr Sooj, cautions … Read More