New Trial Reveals Century-Old, Affordable Drug Lowers Insulin Requirement in Type 1 Diabetes Sunday, November 30, 2025 metformin diabetes type1 insulin clinicaltrial insulinresistance gutmicrobiome treatment research medical A groundbreaking clinical trial in Australia has revealed that metformin, a low-cost medication developed nearly 100 years ago for type 2 diabetes, can significantly reduce the amount of insulin needed by people with type 1 … Read More
NHS Urges Patients to Visit Pharmacies First for Seven Common Health Conditions Monday, November 3, 2025 nhs pharmacy healthcare gp prescription contraceptive treatment advice pharmacyfirst patientcare When you’re unwell, your instinct might be to book a GP appointment immediately, but that isn’t always necessary. The NHS is encouraging people to turn to their local pharmacies as a quick and convenient alternative for … Read More
Halloween Treats May Interfere with Medications for People with Eight Health Conditions Thursday, October 30, 2025 halloween medications pharmacists health sideeffects diabetes hypertension epilepsy treatment safety As Halloween approaches, pharmacists are raising awareness about the potential risks some common treats pose to people managing specific health conditions. Certain candies and chocolates, often enjoyed on October 31st, may … Read More
Covid-19 Vaccine on NHS Could Nearly Double Survival Rates for Certain Cancer Patients Thursday, October 23, 2025 covid19 cancer vaccine nhs survival immunotherapy research treatment boost healthcare A recent study has uncovered promising evidence that the Covid-19 vaccine, already available on the NHS, could nearly double survival rates for patients undergoing treatment for a specific type of cancer. Researchers found … Read More
Breast Cancer Symptom That Causes Lumps and Swelling Beyond the Breasts Sunday, October 19, 2025 breastcancer lumps swelling lymphnodes symptoms breasthealth cancerawareness oncology detection treatment Breast cancer is widely known for causing lumps within the breast tissue, but it’s important to recognize that the disease can also trigger symptoms in other parts of the body. One lesser-known sign is the presence of lumps … Read More
NHS to Introduce Newborn Screening for Rare Genetic Disorder in England Tuesday, October 14, 2025 nhs newborns screening genetic disorder health liver organ prevention treatment The NHS is set to implement a new screening program for all newborns in England to detect a rare genetic disorder. This condition, if left untreated, can cause severe health issues such as organ damage and liver failure. By …