Healthcare Blog

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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 […]

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  From Molly-Mae to Whoopi Goldberg: Endometriosis battles

  Molly-Mae Hague, Emma Bunton, Alexa Chung, Amy Schumer, Chrissy Teigen, Susan Sarandon, Dolly Parton, Cyndi Lauper, Whoopi Goldberg… the list is endless. All these women have carved out successful, high-profile careers but as “Endo Warriors” all of them have sadly had to endure excruciating pain on a monthly basis. Each of these celebrities has spoken […]

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  Why men’s aesthetic treatments are surging in popularity

  A recent survey by the British College of Aesthetic Medicine revealed a dramatic 70% increase in the number of men having aesthetic treatments since 2021. So what’s the reason for the rise? The aesthetic experts at YourGP offer their thoughts on the topic and discuss the treatments proving most popular at the Dundas Street practice. […]

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  Supporting you on your menopause journey

  An estimated 13 million people in the UK are currently perimenopausal or menopausal, which equates to around one third of the female population. That’s a huge proportion of the country. The peri and menopausal years can be difficult for many women – it’s a time of big changes, therefore it is essential that women receive […]

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  9 ways to reduce your risk of cancer

  Almost one in two of us will get some form of cancer in our lifetime. What is even more worrying is that cancer rates are rising, particularly among young people. According to the Health Foundation, UK cancer incidence rates among people aged 25-49 increased by roughly 22% between 1993-95 and 2016-18. So what’s causing this […]

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  Zoe Ball’s struggle with TMJ disorder

  Celebrity Zoe Ball recently hit the headlines when she opened up about a medical condition that left her enduring painful headaches every morning. Her experience of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, also known as temporomandibular disorder (TMD), is sadly not uncommon – studies show it affects around 5-12% of people. But thankfully help is available. What […]

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  Struggling with a low libido?

  In the mood for love this Valentine’s Day, or just not feeling it? We all have differing sex drives, but if you’re finding your libido is lower than normal and it’s causing you some concern, speak to the health experts at YourGP. Not just because we believe everyone deserves a happy and healthy sex life, […]