Pharmacist issues blood pressure and diabetes medication alert during flu season
A pharmacist has issued a warning to people on specific medications, including those taken for blood pressure and…
Tech provider for NHS England confirms data breach
DXS International, a U.K.-based company that provides healthcare tech for England’s National Health Service (NHS), disclosed a cyberattack…
NHS alert for those taking blood pressure medication like amlodipine and ramipril
The health service has issued guidance for those on common meds. Charlotte Smith and Ewan Mowat Deputy Lifestyle,…
Bus changes to be made after Derby GP surgery closure amid concerns
There had been fears some patients would be unable to access care at other surgeriesThe Park Medical Practice…
NHS says avoid grapefruit while taking common medications
FRUIT WARNING: Grapefruit can interfere with certain prescriptions (Image: Getty) Millions of people who take certain medications are…
‘Overwhelming’ symptom is a key sign of flu as cases surge in Scotland
Public Health Scotland has warned there is currently a ‘high level’ of flu activity Fiona Callingham Lifestyle writer…
NHS statement after ‘devastating’ loss of Coventry and Warwickshire eye service
A patient told hospital bosses she could now be forced to spend £150 on a taxi for help…
Wes Streeting should stay in his lane
It’s the week before Christmas, and as I listen to desperate patients and exhausted colleagues, Wes Streeting’s words…
Health board issues major update on masks as ‘super flu’ cases soar
There has has been an increase in patients with flu and other respiratory illnesses presenting at hospitals across…
NHS ‘avoid two drinks’ alert in place for millions who take warfarin
The common medication could struggle to work properly if combined with this juicePeople should avoid these two drinks…
NHS warns people on these medications to avoid one particular food and drink
The NHS has urged millions of people on certain medications including statins and amlodipine to avoid this product…
NHS fruit juice warning to millions on statins, amlodipine and anxiety meds in UK
Patients who have been prescribed certain types of these common drugs should be aware of the risks 09:09,…