Healthcare Blog

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  End the embarrassment of IBS

  Toilet habits, bowel movements, flatulence – why is it that when we hear these words and phrases we start to feel uncomfortable? There are many sufferers of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who feel they can’t talk openly about their symptoms because of embarrassment. As a result, many withdraw and isolate themselves – too scared to […]

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  The unexpected benefits of weight loss injections

  There’s been a huge amount of press attention recently surrounding the dramatic weight loss of certain celebrities. The likes of Oprah Winfrey, Elon Musk, Kathy Bates and Amy Schumer have all spoken openly about using weight loss injections to shift their excess pounds. But what’s much more interesting is the on-going research that is uncovering […]

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  Hay fever season: Here’s why it’s getting worse

  You’ve finally made it through cold and flu season, yet now that spring has arrived it’s only a matter of time before your nose is running, your eyes are streaming and your head is pounding. Hay fever season is just around the corner and it’s set to affect one in four of you. What’s more, […]

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  Are your kids influenced by TikTok contraception misinformation?

  Could social media be responsible for the spread of misinformation about contraception? Is it influencing the drop in the use of the combined pill? And could it be linked to a rise in abortion rates? The sexual health experts at YourGP answer these important questions and urge you all to think carefully about where you […]

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  10 simple steps to maximise your anti-wrinkle treatment results

  According to the latest government figures, an estimated 900,000 anti-wrinkle injections are carried out in the UK each year. However, given the lack of regulation, experiences can vary widely. What makes YourGP different is our commitment to upholding the highest standards to ensure every patient enjoys the safest experience and gets the best results. One […]

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  International Women’s Day: Spotlight on women’s health

  On International Women’s Day, and in fact every day of the year, the team at YourGP are here to help women like you look after your health so you can feel your best and get the most out of life. And we’re here for you, whatever stage in life you’re at. General health and wellbeing […]

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  Why it’s time to tackle obesity

  According to the official organisers of World Obesity Day, 1.9billion people around the world will be living with obesity by 2035. That’s 1 in 4 people – double what it was in 2010. So what’s causing this alarming increase in obesity? What are the implications of this rise? And what can we do about it? […]

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  Introducing the Essential Health Check

  If those New Year’s resolutions have already fallen by the wayside, we’re here to help you get back on track. Take control of your health this month with the all new Essential Health Check at YourGP. Available for a limited time only, this one-off appointment with one of our friendly and experienced GPs will help […]

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  It’s not too late to get the HPV vaccine

  Since September 2008, the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine has been offered to all UK schoolgirls aged 11-13 and the results have been incredible. A recent study by Cancer Research UK and Queen Mary University of London shows the vaccine has successfully reduced cervical cancer incidence rates by nearly 90%. The vaccine is quite literally […]