Healthcare Blog

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  Evidence-Based Nutrition: Myths Busted for Optimal Health

  Separating fact from fiction to help patients make informed food choices When it comes to healthy eating, misinformation is everywhere. Social media platforms, magazines, and even well-meaning friends often share conflicting advice about what’s good or bad for you. From fad diets that cut out entire food groups to “miracle” superfoods claiming to cure all […]

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  Understanding HPV: Vaccination, Screening and Prevention

  Explaining human papillomavirus, the vaccine, and why early screening matters. What is human papillomavirus (HPV)? Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common viral infections worldwide. It’s estimated that around 8 out of 10 people will contract some form of HPV during their lifetime. HPV is primarily transmitted through skin-to-skin contact during sexual activity, […]

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  Malaria Prevention Made Simple: Choosing the Right Tablets for Your Trip

  Comparing antimalarial options, side-effects and prescription tips Travel smart with the right malaria protection Are you planning the trip of a lifetime to a tropical destination? Whether you’re heading off on a Kenya safari, a business trip to West Africa, or backpacking through Southeast Asia, one essential step is often overlooked: malaria prevention. Malaria is […]

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  Postpartum incontinence – is it normal?

  There’s a lot to adjust to as you find your feet as a new mum – the rollercoaster of emotions as hormones shift, the disrupted sleep, the seemingly endless cycle of feeding, burping and changing nappies… Amidst all this, many of you will be dealing with a range of postpartum issues such as incontinence. Is […]

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  Is your diet affecting your sex life?

  Having trouble achieving or maintaining an erection on the odd occasion can happen for a number of reasons – from stress and tiredness, to having had one too many drinks. But if you find it’s happening on a regular basis, it’s best to see your GP. That’s because erectile dysfunction could be an indicator of […]

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  What’s really in your anti-wrinkle injection?

  Aesthetic treatments hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons this summer when the UK Health Security Agency revealed 38 cases of botulism poisoning had been recorded in England in just six weeks. The cause? The suspected use of unlicensed anti-wrinkle injections. Read on as the health experts at YourGP reveal the risks of choosing […]

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  Protect your baby from RSV this winter

  There’s nothing quite like seeing your loved ones hold your newborn baby for the first time. But before your baby is showered in kisses and cuddles, it’s important to be aware of RSV – a virus that peaks in winter and can sometimes lead to serious health complications in babies. What is RSV? Respiratory syncytial […]

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  Top 10 tips to stay healthy this winter

  There’s a lot to love about winter – cosying up by the fireplace and watching the snow settle on the hills outside, for one. But nothing puts a dampener on those perfect winter days quite like the flu or a bout of norovirus. So, to help you get the most out of this season, we’ve […]