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Health

Heart Health Checklist: Steps for a Stronger Heart

Your heart works around the clock, pumping blood and oxygen to every part of your body. Looking after it should be at the top of your health priorities.
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Health

Asthma Testing: How Doctors Diagnose the Condition

Asthma is one of the most common long-term conditions in the UK, affecting both adults and children. While the symptoms—such as wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath—can be obvious.
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Health

Spirometry Test: Understanding Lung Function

Breathing is something most of us take for granted—until it becomes difficult. If you’ve been experiencing a persistent cough, wheezing, or breathlessness, your GP may recommend a spirometry test.
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Health

Allergy Testing: What to Expect and How It Helps

Allergies affect millions of people in the UK, often without them realising the exact cause of their symptoms. If you suffer from sneezing fits, itchy eyes, unexplained rashes, or even digestive issues.
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News

New Weight-Loss Pill (Orforglipron) Expected in the UK by 2026

The landscape of medical weight loss is about to change again. Eli Lilly, the pharmaceutical company behind the highly successful Mounjaro (tirzepatide), has announced that its new once-daily oral medication — Orforglipron
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News

From 2026, Chickenpox Vaccine Will Be Part of NHS Childhood Jabs

The NHS has confirmed that from January 2026, the chickenpox (varicella) vaccine will become part of the routine childhood immunisation schedule in England.
Mounjaro Weightloss Medication
News

Mounjaro Shipments Paused in the UK Ahead of Major Price Hike

The manufacturer of the weight loss injection Mounjaro (tirzepatide) has announced a temporary pause in shipments to the UK.
Dermot Murnaghan
News

Ex-Sky Presenter Urges Men to 'Demand' Prostate Cancer Test After Stage-Four Diagnosis

Former Sky News presenter Dermot Murnaghan has publicly urged men to demand prostate cancer screening after revealing his own stage-four diagnosis.
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Aesthetic Treatment

Discover Our New Aesthetic Services at Private Medical Clinic

At Private Medical Clinic, we are proud to expand our offering with a comprehensive range of aesthetic treatments designed to help you feel confident in your skin.
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Travel Vaccinations

Travel Health Essentials for Londoners: Vaccinations & Advice

Planning a trip abroad? Whether it's a luxury holiday to Thailand, a business trip to the USA, or backpacking around South America, it's crucial you get the right health advice for travellers.
Female doctor diagnosing skin cancer on the body of a female patient
Cancer

Skin Cancer Explained: Symptoms, Causes and Diagnosis

Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the UK, but it's also one of the most treatable—if caught early.
Woman Smiling Breast Cancer Awareness Portrait
Cancer

Understanding Breast Cancer Recurrence: New Blood Tests, Risk Factors & Recurrence Rates Explained

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide — and while treatment has come a long way, many patients live with the fear that it could come back.
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