Author: Rebecca McCosh

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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 […]

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  Change the face of men’s health this Movember

  This month men across the world are being encouraged to grow a mo’ to help to change the face of men’s health. Because far too many men are dying far too young. That’s what Movember is all about – raising awareness and raising funds to support vital projects that focus on issues such as mental […]

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  The unexpected menopause symptoms no one told you about

  When you think about the menopause, what are the first symptoms that spring to mind? Irregular periods, hot flushes, night sweats and weight gain? It’s true, these symptoms are extremely common and many women will experience at least one of them at some point. But there’s also a whole host of other weird and wonderful […]

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  Are self-test health kits really worth it?

  From vitamin deficiencies to bowel cancer, cholesterol to the menopause – there is now a huge variety of self-test health kits available to purchase over the counter and complete at home that claim to give you a valuable insight into your health. But how reliable are these tests and how do they compare to a […]

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  Life after weight loss injections

  According to the latest data from the Scottish Government, nearly one-third of adults in Scotland are living with obesity. This is the highest level ever recorded by the Scottish Health Survey. But things may be about to change. Weight loss injections have soared in popularity and an estimated 1.5million people in the UK are now […]

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  How much do you really know about herpes?

  It might not be a date you’ll be circling in red pen for all to see on your calendar, but with billions of people worldwide affected by herpes, there’s no better time to test your knowledge of the causes, risks and treatments of this common virus than Herpes Awareness Day on 13th October. What is […]

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  Teens and caffeine pouches – know the dangers

  Rebelling and doing things your parents don’t approve of is arguably part and parcel of being a teenager. But there is a growing trend amongst teens today and it’s causing health experts some concern. Caffeine pouches are soaring in popularity. They’re small, cheap, inconspicuous and there is no minimum age limit on purchasing them. But […]

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  Banish wrinkles before party season arrives

  Party season is just around the corner and we all want to look our absolute best when we’re taking to the dancefloor with colleagues, reuniting with friends, and enjoying festive feasts with the family. So if there’s something that has been niggling away at your confidence for a while, now is the time to speak […]