New drugs—great for the drug company, less so for the patient

From paracetamol and indigestion tablets, it’s easy to spend a fortune keeping ourselves healthy. Research shows 92% of us take over-the-counter medicines to treat minor ailments in the UK**. So, it m

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It’s not only far cheaper than buying bottled water but is far safer to drink, say researchers writing in the BMJ Global Health. Tap water is subject to “rigorous quality and safety standards” and doe

I saw a lady in my surgery who was coming in to discuss her blood results for her annual blood pressure check-up. She had checked the NHS app and was relieved to see that her cholesterol level was unc