Dormant Virus May Reactivate Decades Later, Warns UKHSA Friday, February 27, 2026 virus shingles chickenpox ukhsa health virusdormancy vaccination nhs immunization publichealth The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has highlighted an important health issue: the virus causing chickenpox can stay dormant in the body for years and reactivate later in life, leading to shingles—a painful condition … Read More
Subtle Warning Signs of Ectopic Pregnancy Urged to Be Taken Seriously by GPs Monday, February 23, 2026 ectopic pregnancy warning symptoms gp nhs urgency internalbleeding health emergency TV doctor and NHS practitioner Dr Amir Khan has brought attention to ectopic pregnancy, a potentially life-threatening condition that general practitioners treat with utmost seriousness. Regularly featured on shows like Good … Read More
I'm a GP - Parents Must Know These 4 Early Signs of Measles Friday, February 20, 2026 measles vaccination mmr health symptoms outbreak children prevention gp disease A concerning measles outbreak is spreading across parts of north London, prompting health officials and medical professionals to issue urgent warnings. Measles, a highly contagious viral illness, typically begins with common … Read More
‘I Felt a Tingling in My Arm, Then My Cat Wouldn’t Leave My Side – I Called 111’ Thursday, February 12, 2026 scad heartattack contraceptive prescription hypertension health emergency cat awareness recovery Peta Rance, a 40-year-old footcare practitioner from Yeovil, Somerset, was once a dedicated runner, jogging 5k multiple times a week to improve her health after being diagnosed with high blood pressure. But everything changed … Read More
‘I was exhausted and losing hair because I should have taken one pill’ Wednesday, February 11, 2026 iron health motherhood postpartum fatigue diagnosis hairloss women exhaustion ferritin Rose Stokes, 38, experienced overwhelming hair loss, relentless fatigue, and waves of weakness after the birth of her second child. Initially, doctors dismissed her symptoms as typical “mummy issues,” leaving her feeling … Read More
Somerset Flood Alerts Persist as Threat of More Rain Raises Concerns Tuesday, February 10, 2026 somerset flooding environment emergency council rainfall rivers metoffice evacuation health Somerset remains on high alert as a major incident continues due to persistent flooding risks affecting homes and businesses across the county. Emergency services and the Environment Agency (EA) are actively monitoring the … Read More