GPs inundated as hay fever spike triggers almost 40,000 visits in June
Cases of patients visiting their GP with hay fever-like symptoms are up 50% compared to this time la...
Antidepressant prescribing rising faster than any other drug
Almost 4m more antidepressants were prescribed in the community in 2016 over the year before, accord...
Extend postnatal health checks to protect new mothers, says RCGP
Postnatal health checks must be made longer 'as standard' to help improve the mental health of new m...
GPs need more time with patients to explain medication
GPs need longer appointments with patients so they can better explain the benefits of medicines, a r...
More patients quitting smoking as prevalence falls to one in seven
Official data showing that smoking prevalence has fallen in recent years shows doctors' efforts to g...
Daily aspirin use linked to elevated bleeding risk in patients over 75
Patients over 75 taking aspirin daily have a 10 times greater risk of disabling or fatal bleeding an...
Exclusive: GPs alter prescribing habits to beat antibiotic resistance
GPs have reduced prescribing of most antibacterial drugs that experts say should be restricted and p...
Welsh campaign aims to raise awareness of type 1 diabetes in children
A campaign to raise awareness of the symptoms of type 1 diabetes in children and the dangers of late...
Most people would ignore key diabetes symptoms, survey finds
Most people would ignore four out of the six most common symptoms of diabetes, a new survey has foun...
Obesity 'doubles risk' of vaccinated adults developing flu
Obese adults are twice as likely to develop flu or flu-like symptoms compared to those of a healthy ...
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