Surgery
Preparing for Surgery: A Patient Checklist
Practical questions about medicines, fasting, consent, transport and recovery before a planned operation.
Published 2026-08-07 · 7 min read
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Sinus Symptoms: Self-Care, Antibiotics and When to Seek Review
Understand common sinus symptoms, sensible self-care and warning signs that need medical assessment.
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Menopause: Symptoms, Treatment Choices and Health Checks
A balanced guide to menopause symptoms, individual treatment discussions and bleeding that needs assessment.
Published 2026-08-06 · 7 min read
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Medication Safety at Home: Five Habits That Reduce Harm
Keep an accurate medicine list, check active ingredients and know when to ask a pharmacist or doctor for help.
Published 2026-08-06 · 6 min read
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Preparing for Pregnancy: Fertility and Preconception Health
Practical preconception steps for medicines, folic acid, health conditions, vaccinations and fertility review.
Published 2026-08-05 · 7 min read
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Childhood Vaccination and Development Checks: A Parent Guide
Keep vaccination and developmental records useful, prepare for visits and raise concerns early without comparison or blame.
Published 2026-08-04 · 7 min read
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Breathing Difficulty in Children: Red Flags Parents Should Know
Recognise increased work of breathing, colour and alertness changes, and act promptly when a child is struggling.
Published 2026-08-03 · 6 min read
Surgery
Gallstones: Symptoms, Tests and Treatment Decisions
Understand biliary pain, why some gallstones need no treatment and which symptoms require urgent assessment.
Published 2026-08-02 · 7 min read
Surgery
Hernia: Symptoms, Everyday Precautions and Surgical Review
Learn how hernias may present, what an assessment covers and the signs of obstruction or strangulation.
Published 2026-08-01 · 6 min read
Surgery
A Breast Lump or Change: What to Do and What Assessment May Involve
Most breast changes are not cancer, but every new or persistent change deserves appropriate assessment.
Published 2026-07-31 · 6 min read
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ScienceDaily — Health & Medicine · 2026-11-13
Scientists discover a hidden danger of viral infections that vaccines may prevent
A new study reveals that viral infections may leave behind hidden damage to the immune system long after symptoms disappear. Researchers found that mice recovering from an acute…
ScienceDaily — Health & Medicine · 2026-11-13
Stopping statins after 70 may be safer than expected, but there's a catch
A major study of nearly 1,900 older adults suggests that stopping statins after age 70 may be relatively safe in the short term for people who have never experienced a heart att…
NHS England · 2026-11-13
NHS statement on Microsoft outage
An NHS spokesperson said: “With the global Microsoft issue inevitably having a disruptive impact for staff, local NHS services are enacting long-standing measures to manage IT…
CodeBlue · 2026-11-13
Extend Jakim Guidelines For Muslim Employees To Tobacco, Vape Sales — MyWatch
If guidelines are being developed for Muslim employees involved in selling products prohibited under Islam, they should also address tobacco and vape products. Malaysian Islamic…
CodeBlue · 2026-11-13
Time To Repeal Outdated 13th Schedule Under Act 586 — Dr Ruban Sivanoli
Fee structures and mechanisms should be amended to deal with the current health needs of the population, and the issue of rising costs should also be tackled. The post Time To R…
NHS England · 2026-11-12
NHS elective performance at 5-year high amid record demand
The NHS delivered its best 18-week elective performance for more than five years in September, as staff manage record demand on services. New NHS figures published today show al…
MedlinePlus · 2026-10-31
The following updates were made to MedlinePlus in October 2026:
The following updates were made to MedlinePlus in October 2026:
World Health Organization · 2026-10-10
New WHO technical package to help countries improve health data for COVID-19 response and beyond
Today, as part of its commitment to strengthening health information systems and improving health[1], especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, WHO announced a new app…
MedlinePlus · 2026-09-30
The following updates were made to MedlinePlus in September 2026:
The following updates were made to MedlinePlus in September 2026:
World Health Organization · 2020-10-07
COVID-19 disrupting mental health services in most countries, WHO survey
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted or halted critical mental health services in 93% of countries worldwide while the demand for mental health is increasing, according to a new…
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