8 January 2026 By Emma Wilkinson Exercise may have a similar impact on symptoms of depression to psychological therapy, according to an updated Cochrane review. It also appeared to be comparable to taking antidepressant medication, although with less evid... See more
8 January 2026 By Emma Wilkinson People regain weight almost four times faster after stopping GLP-1 drugs than with other diet and exercise regimes, researchers have reported. An analysis by researchers at the University of Oxford found an average rate of... See more
6 January 2026 By Emma Wilkinson A trial of GP-screening for liver disease is being launched in the NHS to diagnose more patients at an earlier stage when treatment and prevention is possible. In all 42,000 patients around the country will be screened for... See more
17 December 2025 By Emma Wilkinson A rise in social media discussions around topical steroid withdrawal is leading patients to refuse treatment for skin conditions, doctors have warned. “Alarming” online narratives warning about the risks of topical stero... See more
10 December 2025 By Emma Wilkinson One in seven patients are still getting stuck in a referrals “black hole” between GPs and secondary care, a report from Healthwatch England has concluded. The figures have improved since the last survey by the watchdog i... See more
