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It As we’re getting through autumn and closer to winter you need to think about your vaccines against pneumonia and shingles. Having a vaccine against these two conditions will help to lower the risk of catching them and keep you healthy over the colder seasons. What is Pneumonia? Pneumonia is caused by the inflammation of […]
Did you know that someone is diagnosed with diabetes every two minutes and that 60% of adults in England and Wales have high cholesterol? Both of these conditions are sometimes ignored or remain undiagnosed because people put symptoms down to other things and don’t get tested. But if you have undiagnosed diabetes or high […]
On the 24th of July, the Samaritans had an awareness day. The charity wants the 24th and the rest of July to be about their Talk to Us campaign. How the Samaritans Began The Samaritans was founded in 1953 by a vicar called Chad Varah. He said “In an emergency, the citizen turns to […]
Weight loss is hard, there’s no doubt about it. Dealing with hunger pangs and having to feed your family while you go without makes dieting difficult. But the good news is on the horizon. Danish drug makers, Novo Nordisk have come up with what they say is a miracle weight loss injection. It’s called Wegovy […]
Last week you may have seen articles in the newspapers about a new tablet called Myrkl. Myrkl is being manufactured as a hangover cure and it is now available to buy in the UK. Why do we get hangovers? The main reason we get hangovers is that alcohol contains the chemical Ethanol. Ethanol makes […]
One of the most common types of cancer diagnosed in the UK is colorectal cancer. It is also known as colon, rectal or bowel cancer. Colorectal cancer causes What causes this type of cancer isn’t known, but it is thought to include diet and lifestyle choices like being overweight, eating a lot of red or […]
Summer is almost upon us, and we’ve already had a couple of hot days here in the UK. Many of us only get to experience heat above 30 Celsius when we go abroad and spend the day on the beach and dipping in and out of the water. But temperatures are rising in the UK […]
If you’ve been watching the news and reading the newspapers, you’ll know that cases of a rare disease from Africa called monkeypox has been detected in the UK. The risk of catching monkeypox is low, but if you’re worried here are a few facts about the disease so you know more about it. Monkeypox […]
Your skin is delicate, and it needs looking after. The environment and your lifestyle affect your skin, so it’s important to have a regular skincare routine. But how do you begin? Here’s a short guide to help you get started. Washing Wash your face with clean hands in warm water. It might be tempting to […]
On the 19th of May, it is National IBD Day. IBD stands for Inflammatory Bowel Disease. It is the umbrella term for two bowel conditions: ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. So, with National IBD Day in mind, we have written a short guide to explain the symptoms of the two conditions and how doctors treat […]
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