Vitamin B12
Nutrition

Vitamin B12: Its Role, Sources and Symptoms of Deficiency

Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is an essential nutrient that plays a crucial role in many bodily functions.
Sarcoma: Symptoms and Treatment
Cancer

Sarcoma: Understanding Symptoms and Treatment

Sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that arises from transformed cells of mesenchymal origin developing in bone, cartilage, fat and muscle.
Urinary Tract Infections and Urology
Sexual Health

Urinary Tract Infections and Urology: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Urology is a branch of medicine that focuses on the health of the urinary system. One of the most common issues urologists address is urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Understanding Diabetes
Health

Understanding Diabetes: Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects 4.3 million people across the UK, with its prevalence steadily increasing. Despite its widespread impact, many individuals are unfamiliar with the complexities and its management. We'll explore the different types of diabetes, their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and available treatment options to provide a better understanding of this condition.
Doctor holding a card with text HEPATITIS A
Health

Hepatitis A: Symptoms, Causes, Transmission and Prevention

Hepatitis A is a short-term but highly contagious liver infection. It's not very common in the UK, but if you're travelling abroad or in close contact with someone who has it, it's important to understand how it spreads.
A man having heart attack
Health

The Silent Symptoms of Heart Attack

When we think of a heart attack, we often imagine someone clutching their chest in extreme pain before collapsing. But not all heart attacks look like this.
Zoom in shot of angry young wife at autism assessment
Mental Health

Recognising the Signs of Autism in Adults: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and How to Get Tested

Autism isn't just something that affects children. Many adults are only beginning to understand that the challenges they've faced for years could be linked to undiagnosed autism.
HIV
Sexual Health

What is HIV and its symptoms?

A patient of mine came in a while back for a routine health check, nothing to do with sexual health at all, and mentioned almost in passing that he'd had a persistent sore throat
Mother treats her daughter at home
Health

Childhood Asthma Symptoms: How to Test, Diagnose and Spot Flare-Up Signs in Kids

As a parent, spotting the early signs of asthma in your little one can feel daunting. In this post, we'll guide you through the most common childhood asthma symptoms and outline how to diagnose asthma in a child.
Neurodivergent: What It Is, Symptoms & Types
Mental Health

Neurodivergent: What It Is, Symptoms & Types

Neurodivergent describes someone whose brain processes information, learns, communicates or behaves in ways that differ from what’s considered typical. It isn’t itself a medical diagnosis - it’s an umbrella term
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Mental Health

OCD: Unravelling the Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

OCD is a mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite its prevalence, OCD is often misunderstood...
Schizophrenia
Mental Health

Schizophrenia: Key Symptoms, Effects, and Treatment.

Schizophrenia is a complex and often misunderstood mental health condition that affects approximately 1 in 100 people across the population.
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