As you approach the age of 66, experts strongly recommend taking advantage of two essential free health tests that are crucial for maintaining your wellbeing in retirement. These screenings can help detect underlying risks, …
Adam Smith, a 54-year-old from Todenham, Gloucestershire, appeared fit and healthy, but he was unknowingly facing a critical heart condition. Initially, he dismissed his chest tightness and breathlessness as mere indigestion. …
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an urgent advisory urging anyone infected with norovirus to stay home for 48 hours after their symptoms remit. This initiative aims to curb the transmission of one of the most …
The NHS has emphasized the importance of a quick and simple test that can help gauge your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. While the test does not provide a diagnosis, the health service describes it as “possibly the most …
New data from the British Heart Foundation (BHF) reveals a troubling reversal in the UK’s heart health. For the first time in decades, cardiovascular disease deaths are increasing among adults under 65, reversing years of …
Gloucester MP Alex McIntyre has made a remarkable health breakthrough, shedding seven stone in just four and a half months following his diagnosis with type two diabetes in January. Having embarked on an NHS-backed diabetes …
Losing weight can be a daunting challenge for many, especially when it requires breaking unhealthy habits and embracing a healthier lifestyle. The NHS Weight Loss Plan offers a practical and supportive 12-week program …
For over a decade, I was told my pain was all in my head. At 16, I first reported troubling symptoms to my GP, only to be dismissed and told I’d “grow out of it.” Multiple doctors attributed my suffering to fibromyalgia, IBS, …
A recent flood at Cheltenham General Hospital has caused significant disruption, leading to the cancellation of scheduled medical scans. The flooding, which occurred due to equipment failure in a plant room, forced the …
A widely prescribed medication in the UK, lisinopril, used primarily to treat high blood pressure and heart failure, may cause a persistent dry cough lasting up to two months or longer, according to Dr. Suraj Kukadia, also …
Over the past three years, staff at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital have faced nearly 3,300 attacks from patients, alongside hundreds of violent incidents between staff members themselves. The hospital has recorded 127 …
Gloucestershire’s health authorities are preparing for significant changes that could reduce non-clinical staff roles amid plans to merge with neighboring counties. A national framework has been introduced outlining how …
As we age, the risk of high cholesterol increases, particularly for those over 50. Excess cholesterol in the blood can clog arteries, raising the chances of heart disease and stroke. Fortunately, there are effective steps you …
Hospital chiefs at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are facing serious accusations of dishonesty and misleading the public amid an ongoing pay dispute involving phlebotomists. More than 20 staff members, …
Dr. Amir Khan, a familiar face on ITV’s Lorraine and Good Morning Britain, is urging individuals over the age of 40 to seriously consider investing in a £15 blood pressure monitor. According to the NHS doctor, regular …