Hepatitis A is a viral liver infection spread through contaminated food and water. It is present across much of the…
26 May 2026
The contraceptive injection (Depo-Provera or Sayana Press) delivers a progestogen hormone that prevents pregnancy for twelve to thirteen weeks. It…
25 May 2026
Typhoid fever is a serious bacterial infection spread through contaminated food and water. It is common across South Asia, sub-Saharan…
23 May 2026
A weight loss plateau occurs when weight loss slows significantly or stops despite continuing your diet and exercise programme. It…
22 May 2026
The contraceptive patch (Evra) and the vaginal ring (NuvaRing, Ornibel) are combined hormonal contraceptive methods containing oestrogen and progestogen. They…
21 May 2026
Cholera is a severe diarrhoeal disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae and transmitted through contaminated water and food. The…
20 May 2026
The flu vaccine is recommended every year for adults aged 65 and over, pregnant women, children aged two to seventeen,…
19 May 2026
Losing even five to ten percent of body weight can produce significant improvements in blood glucose control, blood pressure, and…
18 May 2026
Eligibility for weight loss medicines in the UK is based primarily on your BMI (Body Mass Index). You typically need…
16 May 2026
The copper intrauterine device (IUD), often called the copper coil, is a small T-shaped device inserted into the uterus by…
15 May 2026
Japanese encephalitis is a serious mosquito-borne viral brain infection endemic in parts of South, Southeast, and East Asia. The vaccine…
14 May 2026
NHS access to Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4 mg) for weight management in the UK is limited and phased. NHS England has…
13 May 2026
Yellow fever vaccination is a legal entry requirement for travellers arriving from countries where yellow fever is endemic, including much…
12 May 2026
Pharmacy led weight management programmes combine clinical assessment, personalised treatment plans, and ongoing support in an accessible, community based setting.…
9 May 2026
Most travel vaccinations are not available on the NHS and must be obtained privately. Costs vary by vaccine, number of…
8 May 2026
Kenya and East Africa are high reward travel destinations with significant travel health considerations. Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required…
7 May 2026
Fertility can return as early as 21 days after giving birth, even before your first period and even if you…
6 May 2026
The most commonly prescribed antimalarial tablets for UK travellers are atovaquone/proguanil (Malarone), doxycycline, and mefloquine (Lariam). The right choice depends…
5 May 2026
Saxenda (liraglutide 3 mg) is an MHRA approved injectable weight loss medicine that is taken daily rather than weekly. It…
4 May 2026
Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) refers to methods that provide effective contraception for months or years without requiring daily attention.…
2 May 2026
