Health advice for people on insulin and metformin in UK heatwave
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has issued advice for people who use insulin or are prescribed…
35p drug taken by millions could increase heart attack risk
Millions of people keep this cheap painkiller in cupboards and handbags without knowing a hidden health risk Ibuprofen…
BBC Dr Xand gives ‘increased risk’ update to Omeprazole and Lansoprazole users after study
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) such as Omeprazole and Lansoprazole are used to treat heartburn and acid reflux —…
MHRA issues key advice for anyone on antibiotics, diuretics or antidepressants in heatwave
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has shared guidance on how extreme heat such as that…
BBC Doctor gives a warning on naproxen, metformin and letharoxine
Appearing on BBC Morning Live, Dr Kasim Ahmed said it can be ‘really, really dangerous’ for people failing…
Drug taken by millions found to increase dementia risk by 33 per cent
The study included more than 5,700 people, age 45 and older, who did not have dementia at the…
Mum-of-two took her own life after getting “suicide kit” through the post
Charity worker Jane Colechin was described as “loving, fiercely intelligent, vivacious and unfiltered” but behind the scenes was…
Student, 21, took own life after prescription drug caused suicidal thoughts
Regulators say there were 19 suicides related to the medication and 170 reports of suicidal thoughts as a…
NHS Dr Ranj issues urgent asthma ‘review’ warning to anyone using blue inhaler
Dr Ranj Singh says anyone who uses the inhaler should speak to a GP and review their treatment…
Ibuprofen warning as NHS says don’t mix with these drugs
Mixing these drugs could increase the risk of side effects including stomach bleeding or kidney problems 07:57, 17…
Banned hair-loss drugs flood UK despite threat of ‘erectile dysfunction and suicidal thoughts’
Some 65,194 unlicensed drugs were confiscated by border force agents between 2021 and 2026, according to MHRA figures…
‘Toxic’ statins interaction people taking them may not know about
Millions of UK patients taking statins are warned to avoid this food 07:52, 16 May 2026Updated 09:57, 16…