A Birmingham pharmacist has issued a stark warning about the dangers of purchasing weight loss injections from unlicensed online sellers. Ahsan Bhatti, superintendent pharmacist at Frankley Pharmacy in Rubery, highlighted the …
New data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) highlights significant differences in average life expectancy across towns in the West Midlands. The analysis shows that where you live can have a major impact on how …
A parent has opened up about the challenges they face living with severe bladder problems that make it almost impossible to leave their home for extended periods. These health issues have deeply impacted their independence …
Waking up during the night to use the bathroom is often seen as a normal part of aging, but for many women, it reflects a bladder that has become more sensitive or easily irritated. Approximately one in three UK women …
A new specialist board has been launched in Birmingham to address the alarming increase in tuberculosis (TB) infections across the city. Recent data from the UK Health Security Agency reveals that over the three years leading …
People relocate for many reasons, including upsizing, downsizing, or being closer to work and family. Yet, two recent studies reveal a startling paradox: a West Midlands town with the region’s lowest life expectancy has …
TV doctor and GP Dr. Amir Khan has spotlighted five unexpected ways menopause can affect women’s health. Menopause—the natural phase when periods stop due to declining hormone levels—typically occurs between ages 45 and 55 …
Solihull Council is stepping up efforts to tackle the persistent problem of parents leaving their car engines running while waiting outside schools. Over the past year, councillors have debated various measures following a …
Jemma Jones, a busy mum of four from Stafford, has undergone a remarkable transformation, shedding over six stone in just one year through dedication to diet, lifestyle changes, and exercise with Slimming World. Her journey …
Health security authorities have issued a cautionary alert following an increase in viral infections brought back to the UK by travelers returning from abroad. The illness, transmitted by mosquitoes, has raised concerns due …
In recent weeks, a significant number of food establishments across Birmingham have been assigned the lowest possible hygiene ratings. This includes a wide range of businesses such as restaurants, takeaways, sandwich shops, …
For weeks, I found myself waking at 4 am every night, leaving me exhausted and desperate for change. Despite switching to decaf tea by midday, taking evening baths, and sipping chamomile tea before bed, my problem wasn’t …
Former England cricketer Graeme Swann was compelled to leave the Channel 4 show Celebrity SAS following a worrying medical assessment by the show’s chief doctor. At 46, Swann became the eighth recruit to exit the grueling …
Veterinarians are urging pet owners to avoid using e-cigarettes indoors due to growing evidence linking vaping to a range of health problems in pets. Exposure to vape aerosols can lead to nausea, excessive drooling, skin …
A woman, deliberately infected with HIV by Luke Davis, has courageously shared the profound and ongoing effects this ordeal has had on her life, saying, “I will always be grieving.” Luke Davis, 31, engaged in unprotected sex …