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Greater awareness of prostate cancer needed as cases to ‘inevitably double by 2040’

Sir Chris Hoy's recent announcement of a terminal cancer diagnosis caused a surge in visits to the NHS website looking for advice on prostate cancer signs. New figures from NHS England show that in the 48 hours after the six-time Olympic…
diabetes management

Low carb diet may mean type 2 diabetics can reduce medication

In the UK, the number of people with type 2 diabetes has nearly doubled in the last 15 years, and more than 2.4 million people are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. November is National Diabetes Month which aims to raise awareness…
HRT prescribing in 2024

World Menopause Day focuses on HRT prescribing in 2024

Each year, World Menopause Day brings awareness to a particular theme relating to the menopause and this year’s focus is Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT), known here in the UK as Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). President of the International…
Is my HRT dose too high

Is your HRT dose safe?

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and the menopause are rarely out of the news as celebrities and doctors alike have – rightly – raised the often devastating impact of menopausal symptoms on women and made wider accessibility to HRT a matter…
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The importance of regular heart health checks

This World Heart Day, the focus is on calling on governments around the world to put an action plan in place to defeat cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death worldwide and the second most common cause in the UK. Keir Starmer’s…
functional medicine advice

10 surprising foods with hidden sugar

Nutrition and wellness companies are increasingly promoting continuous glucose monitors, which can reveal which foods spike and then crash blood sugar levels. Users are often surprised by the sugar hidden in many common foods. In fact, it's…
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Are continuous glucose monitors worth it?

The NHS is continuing to roll out access to Continuous Glucose Monitors (CMGs) to patients with type 1 diabetes, and now over 200,000 patients are using the device. It is particularly valuable for type 1 diabetes patients who experience large…
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Know your numbers: the 6 vital health metrics you should be aware of

Every September, the charity Blood Pressure UK promotes the importance of knowing your numbers when it comes to your blood pressure, as one in two strokes and heart attacks are caused by high blood pressure. One in three UK adults have high…
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Survey highlights our worrying attitude to sun safety

After enjoying soaring temperatures in recent weeks, a new study has shed light on our attitude towards protecting our skin. Worryingly, only 40% of Brits buy SPF when they go on holiday, and only half wear SPF when it’s sunny. The Face the…