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Victoria Raw

Feature Writer

BA (Hons), English Literature

Victoria is a content writer with Patient whose special interests focus on mental wellbeing, societal trends and the impact of technology on our health.

Victoria has collaborated with various charities throughout her career, including Andy's Man Club, the RSPCA and Barnardo's. She has also worked with major retail brands such as Marks and Spencer, Tesco and Morrisons, as well as entertainment giants like Disney and Warner Bros.

When she's not busy creating compelling content, Victoria spends her time producing podcasts and attending to the demands of her beloved cat Fizzgig.

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The term labyrinthitis might make you think of mazes - or even David Bowie. However, despite its intriguing name, it's a pretty common condition that affects your inner ear. It can cause a variety of symptoms, such as vertigo, dizziness and nausea. We speak with an expert, who shares some natural methods to help alleviate the effects of labyrinthitis.

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Our bacterial vaginosis (BV) video hub provides a curated selection of informational videos that expertly breaks down what BV is, what causes it, how to spot the symptoms, and the best ways to treat and prevent it.

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Spending time in nature is great for your health. However, when enjoying the great outdoors, walking in woodlands or strolling through grassy areas can come with certain pitfalls - such as ticks. Here we look at what happens if you get bitten by a tick and what to do about it.

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Anxiety around being stung by a wasp is why so many of us fear them. We've all been there, screaming hysterically and running in circles trying to escape a wasp when it starts buzzing around our heads. But did you know that the average person gets stung by an insect no more than five times in their life?

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Around 150 million people are stung by jellyfish around the world each year. While some can be harmless, some may not be, so acting quickly is the key to treating a sting to prevent severe side effects or death. Find out here what to do and what not to do.

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