NHS Highlights Key Prostate Cancer Symptoms Following Cliff Richard’s Diagnosis Monday, December 15, 2025 prostate cancer nhs screening symptoms diagnosis cliffrichard treatment awareness genetics Prostate cancer can often be detected early through awareness of key symptoms, enabling timely treatment. This message gained renewed attention after Sir Cliff Richard disclosed his prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment … Read More
Alzheimer’s Drug Lecanemab Can Slow Disease Progression by Over Eight Years, Says New Research Thursday, December 4, 2025 alzheimer’s lecanemab nhs dementia research amyloid treatment cost diagnosis alzheimer New research presented at the Clinical Trials in Alzheimer’s Disease (CTAD) conference in San Diego suggests that the Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab, licensed in the UK but not available on the NHS, can slow disease progression … Read More
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