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Why Hepatitis B Vaccination must be on everyone’s ill health prevention plan
Hepatitis B vaccination was recently included into the national childhood immunisation programme. What is Hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a virus that causes a liver infection. Often children with hepatitis B do not have any symptoms. In adults, it can cause a flu-like illness, and later yellow jaundice, nausea and rashes. Quite often infected people […]
The Difficulty with Lumpy Breasts
A common concern many patients share during breast scans is how difficult it can be to distinguish between normal breast lumps and those that may need further investigation. This can be especially challenging for women with naturally lumpy breasts. While it can feel worrying, it’s important to remember that you should always consult your doctor […]
Sweeteners: Are they that bad for us?
There’s a lot of debate about artificial sweeteners and whether they’re harmful to our health. With strong opinions on both sides, it’s important to look at the scientific evidence. What Are Artificial Sweeteners? Artificial sweeteners are low-calorie or calorie-free substances used to replace sugar in foods and drinks. They’re commonly found in diet drinks, sugar-free […]
Would you decode your DNA to optimize your healthcare?
The genomic revolution is underway. But what does it mean for you? DNA sequencing has transformed how people look after their health: personalized assessments, targeted screening – as you will know from your DNA what health problems you are predisposed to! This is Precision and is 21st Century Medicine. At present, most of the healthcare […]
Human Papillomavirus vaccination (Gardasil9) in boys and gay men
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common viral infection with over 100 strains, some of which cause simple hand warts or verrucas, but some can cause the sexually-transmitted infection genital warts or a range of cancers (cervical, vaginal, vulval, penile, anal and oral). Gay and bisexual men have high rates of HPV infection and HPV-related […]
At Home Pregnancy Doppler Devices – Good or Bad idea?
It’s 2017 and technology has made so many things in our lives easier, faster and more accessible. Our thirst for knowledge, instant gratification and the latest gadget has created many industries that weren’t around a few years ago. We like to think these technological advances are adding to our lives in a positive way but […]
Cancer Screening: Be informed!
Cancer is a scary word. It’s a word that we are all brought up to dread. We all know someone who has been affected by cancer. Unfortunately, cancer accounts for 1 in 4 deaths and is the leading cause here in the UK. In the UK, the most common type of cancer to affect men […]
Wheat: Friend or Foe?
Confused by all the anti-wheat hype? Here’s the low down on the evidence behind whether or not wheat is for you. Grain-based foods, including wheat, are an important source of nutrients, such as B vitamins needed for cell metabolism and dietary fibre for gut health. In addition, any diet that unnecessarily restricts food groups can […]
Private Medical Insurance – Is it worth it?
The latest health statistics in 2016 show that more and more people choose to pay for private healthcare rather than taking out a private medical insurance. Ageing and the continuous growth of population together with rapid advances in medicine and medical technologies have lead to increased public expectations of the way they look after their […]
Annual Health MOT – Best way to keep your health bills down
Is it better to treat a disease or prevent it altogether? A retired private doctor once told me: “I have sick patients—my patients have heart attacks and strokes!” He implied that younger private doctors today focus more on the “worried well” rather than on genuinely ill patients. But this raises an important question: Is the […]
