Dealing with health issues in later life doesn’t have to be inevitable. According to Age UK, routine health checks can help identify problems in the early stages when they are more manageable. Getting nine crucial health …
A significant announcement has been made regarding a new treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma, a form of advanced blood cancer. The treatment, brentuximab vedotin, sold under the brand name Adcetris, has been recommended for …
Increasing your intake of fibre-rich foods can significantly decrease your likelihood of early death by 14 percent, as suggested by nutrition expert Professor Tim Spector. Consuming an additional five grams of fibre daily not …
A pioneering eye health project in Gloucestershire has been honored with an award for its innovative approach that is not only transforming patient care but also saving significant costs for the National Health Service (NHS). …
Gloucestershire is currently grappling with a surge in cases of a diarrhoea and sickness bug, causing concern among local hospitals. The NHS in Gloucestershire has issued a plea for individuals exhibiting symptoms to refrain …
Detecting the signs of testicular cancer early can dramatically improve the chances of successful treatment. Doctor Suraj Kukadia, also known as Dr Sooj, took to TikTok to share five key symptoms that men should watch for. …
The UK’s eye health is at risk as 97% of NHS trusts fail to meet patient waiting time targets for hospital eye appointments. Out of 111 NHS trusts, 108 have missed the target waiting time of 92% of patients waiting less than …
Constant fatigue that does not improve with rest – if this sounds familiar, you may be dealing with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, commonly known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). The NHS describes this condition as having no …
This week, an isolated case of bird flu was detected in a sheep in the UK for the first time. The Government confirmed that the strain identified was H5N1 of avian origin, found on a farm in Yorkshire. While the risk to …
Scarlet fever has made a troubling resurgence in the South West, with confirmed cases now being reported in Gloucestershire. Recent statistics reveal a significant doubling of the disease’s prevalence in the area over the …
Gloucestershire’s NHS has recently bid farewell to the primary Coronavirus vaccination hub in the county, Cheltenham East Fire Station, as its team administered the final jabs at the site this week. The hub’s lead nurse …