Leading Psychiatrist Highlights 1.8 Million Awaiting Mental Health Treatment in England’s “Silent Pandemic” Wednesday, February 18, 2026 mentalhealth psychiatry nhs stigma funding anxiety depression children socialdeterminants treatment A growing “silent mental health pandemic” is sweeping across England, with an alarming 1.8 million people currently awaiting treatment, according to Dr Lade Smith, president of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Dr Smith … Read More
Leading Psychiatrist Highlights 1.8 Million Awaiting Mental Health Treatment in England's Silent Crisis Wednesday, February 18, 2026 mentalhealth psychiatry nhs funding stigma anxiety depression children treatment pandemic England is grappling with a “silent mental health pandemic,” according to Dr Lade Smith, president of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. She warned that mental health services are often overlooked and underfunded because … Read More
NHS Warns Ibuprofen May Trigger Common Itchy Skin Condition Monday, February 16, 2026 psoriasis itching ibuprofen nhs triggers skin flare-up symptoms treatment health Itchy skin affects millions, often without a clear cause and typically resolving on its own. However, experts now highlight ibuprofen as a possible trigger for this uncomfortable symptom, particularly when linked to … Read More
Diabetes Drug Metformin Shows Promise in Reducing Long Covid Risk with Early Use Tuesday, February 10, 2026 metformin longcovid covid19 diabetes antiviral prevention clinicaltrials viralload immuneresponse treatment Metformin, a well-established medication primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes, is emerging as a potential tool in the fight against long Covid. Recent studies suggest that when given early in the course of a Covid-19 … Read More
Understanding Shigella Infection and How to Prevent It Thursday, February 5, 2026 shigella infection prevention diarrhea bacteria hygiene contamination health sanitation treatment Shigella infection, also known as shigellosis, is a contagious bacterial illness that causes diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. It spreads primarily through contaminated food or water and close contact with an infected … Read More
Medieval Rash Outbreak in the UK: Symptoms and Treatment of Scabies Wednesday, January 28, 2026 scabies rash outbreak mites contagious dermatology treatment symptoms hygiene healthcare The UK is currently facing a significant surge in cases of scabies, a skin condition caused by microscopic mites that burrow under the skin. Despite being centuries old, scabies remains a public health challenge due to its … Read More