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  • Statins: Separating Myth from Medicine

    By Derek Miao, clinical pharmacist and medical writer If your doctor recently recommended a statin, you may be wondering what it is and why it matters. You may also have heard conflicting information or myths about statins — so what’s actually true? Let’s dive in and break it down to plain language! Contents DISCLAIMER: While I…

  • Anorexia: Signs, Symptoms, and Support for Recovery

    CONTENT WARNING — This article discusses anorexia, including symptoms, restrictive eating behaviours, weight loss, and the physical and psychological effects of the disorder. Some readers may find this content distressing. Please take care while reading, and consider seeking support if it raises difficult feelings. What is anorexia? Anorexia nervosa is a serious mental health disorder…

  • Cartoon illustration comparing oral tablet PrEP and injectable PrEP for HIV prevention.

    What Is PrEP? Everything You Need To Know, and The New HIV Prevention Jab Changing The Game

    Every year in the UK thousands of people are diagnosed with HIV, despite major advances in prevention and treatment. In 2024 there were around 3,043 new HIV diagnoses across the UK, representing a 4% drop from the year before. Yet even with this progress, nearly 42% of diagnoses in England were made at a late stage* of infection – when…

  • Type 2 Diabetes: A Doctor’s Guide

    From diet and exercise to stress management and medication, this guide shows how small, consistent changes can help you take control of and live well with type 2 diabetes.

  • Anatomical diagram of the male reproductive tract and prostate cancer.

    Prostate Cancer Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore And More: A Men’s Health Guide

    Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK, affecting 1 in 6-8 men. Every year, more than 47,000 people are diagnosed, and around 12,000 die from the disease – that’s more than 1 every hour. Despite these numbers, awareness is still surprisingly low, with many people not knowing what the prostate…

  • More Than Memory Loss: Understanding, Caring For, and Coping With Dementia

    One in three people in the UK will develop dementia in their lifetime. Dementia isn’t a single disease, but an umbrella term for a group of conditions that cause a decline in brain function, affecting memory, reasoning, communication, and the ability to perform everyday tasks. Though most common in older adults, it is not a…

  • The “Silent Killer”: What is Hypertension, and What Can We Do To Manage It?

    Did you know that nearly half of adults with hypertension don’t even know they have it? Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a major health concern worldwide, affecting an estimated 1 in 4 adults. Frequently referred to as the “silent killer”, it can develop gradually without noticeable symptoms, making it easy to overlook.…

  • 1 in 11 Children Have It: Understanding Asthma – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

    Asthma is a chronic (long-term) health condition that affects an estimated 262 million people worldwide. Within the UK alone it affects 6.5% of adults (4.3 million people) and is the most common long-term health condition in children, with 1 in 11 living with the diagnosis. It affects the airways that carry air into and out…

  • The Third Most Deadly Disease in the World; What Is COPD, and How Can we Treat it?

    Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is an umbrella term for two lung conditions that cause the lungs to become inflamed and damaged, resulting in breathing difficulties. It affects around 1.2 million people in the UK, and according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), it is the 7th leading cause of poor health worldwide and the…

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