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Understanding Alpha-Gal Syndrome After enjoying a delicious grilled steak on a warm summer evening, your body may unexpectedly turn against you. You might experience intense itching, pain, or swelling that could escalate to the point of needing emergency care. This unexpected reaction isn’t due to food poisoning but could be the result of a tick […]

The Rise of AI in General Practice General practitioners (GPs) are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help manage their administrative tasks, particularly in the form of AI scribes that automatically generate medical notes from patient consultations. While these tools promise efficiency and improved documentation, they also come with significant risks that healthcare […]

A Teenager’s Fight Against Sepsis A 13-year-old boy from Rusper, West Sussex, lost both his legs after what started as a simple leg cramp during a sports camp turned into a life-threatening condition. Austin Hunter’s story highlights the sudden and severe nature of sepsis, a condition that can develop rapidly and have devastating consequences if […]

Understanding the Early Risks of Dementia Dementia is not an abrupt condition that appears suddenly. It develops over many years due to a complex interplay of biological and lifestyle factors. A groundbreaking study from Oxford University has revealed that some of these risks can begin much earlier than previously thought, highlighting the importance of early […]

A Life Changed by Early Detection When Sydney couple Adriana and Adam Sharpe welcomed their first child, they had no idea that their daughter would go on to make history, not once, but twice, by the time she was just four weeks old. Alessia’s journey began with a routine newborn bloodspot screening test, also known […]

Growing Use of AI in General Practice: Benefits and Risks General practitioners (GPs) are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with their daily tasks, particularly in the form of AI scribes. These tools listen to patient consultations and automatically generate summaries that are added to medical records. While this technology promises efficiency […]

Unveiling Autism in Adulthood: Signs and Self-Discovery Many adults are discovering they are on the autism spectrum later in life, often prompted by relatable content online. This revelation can be both enlightening and validating, particularly for women, who are statistically underdiagnosed. Understanding the nuances of autism presentation in adults is crucial for self-discovery and accessing […]

For the first time since measles was declared eradicated in the United States in 2000, domestic cases have reached a peak, topping 1,288 as of July 9, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Learn more: Effective Herbal Medicine for Treating Prostatitis Outbreaks have reached 38 states since the beginning of 2025, according to […]