Category : NHS


Study: Weight returns after stopping obesity jabs

A landmark Oxford review reveals weight regain is rapid after stopping GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy, suggesting a need for lifelong treatment. Experts warn of implications for NHS policy and private costs.

UK SMA Test Delay Leaves Babies Paralysed

Britain lags behind 45 nations on newborn SMA screening. Gene therapies can prevent paralysis if given at birth, but UK delays mean 33 babies a year suffer needlessly. Join the call for change.

Dr Ranj's BBC role uncertain after Voy deal

Dr Ranj Singh's future on BBC Morning Live is in doubt after he was quietly replaced following his deal with weight-loss firm Voy. New TV doctors have impressed bosses.

Mum's leg amputated after family dog attack in Tennessee

Amanda Mears, 42, made the agonising decision to have her leg amputated after her own dog, Dennis, savagely attacked her. The healthcare advisor from Tennessee also chose to euthanise her pet to protect her young son. Read her harrowing story.

Widow's Campaign for Brain Tumour Tissue Law Change

Ellie James fights for 'Owain's Law' after her husband's death from glioblastoma. The law would give patients a legal right to frozen tumour tissue for personalised treatments. A Westminster Hall debate is scheduled.

Jesy Nelson's Petition for Newborn SMA Screening

Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson is launching a petition to add SMA to the NHS newborn heel prick test after her twin daughters were diagnosed with the 'horrible' disease. Learn about her fight for change.

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