Nov 30, 2023
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has revealed a British person has contracted a new strain of so-called 'swine flu' – influenza A (H1N2)v.
Nov 23, 2023
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas but, as we set about organising food, presents and parties, we should also be planning how to survive the season, says a leading health testing expert.
Nov 16, 2023
There's bad news for those of us planning to eat lots of treats over Christmas. High cholesterol levels in middle age can increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and dementia in our later years by up to 40%.
Nov 09, 2023
London Medical Laboratory released new analysis last month revealing that over half of Brits (54%) have high cholesterol.
Nov 02, 2023
Amazon's impressive Q3 (July-September) 13% sales increase has been fuelled by the rapid development of its Pharmacy and Clinic marketplaces in the US.
Oct 26, 2023
This October is Cholesterol Awareness Month, and a leading medical expert says increased awareness of this condition can't come too soon.
Oct 19, 2023
18 million Brits could have prediabetes. Improved testing is needed to halt a diabetes tsunami Analysis of the latest diabetes research by London Medical Laboratory has revealed up to 18 million UK adults could have prediabetes – which means they are...
Oct 12, 2023
Full fat' fizzy drinks such as colas, lemonades and energy drinks have long been known to raise the risk of obesity, heart disease and diabetes. People who have one can or more a day have a 26% increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Oct 05, 2023
Thousands of people are potentially mistaking the warning signs of diabetes for harmless skin conditions. Itchy skin, tingling hands or a cut that takes a while to heal are usually given a quick scratch or a sticking plaster.
Sep 27, 2023
New analysis from London Medical Laboratory reveals over one million people are likely to have undiagnosed type 2 diabetes in the UK, yet a simple fingerprick diagnostic test (which can be taken at home) can identify the disease.