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5 benefits of reading

by Lawrence Higgins

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Senior health

What's your ageotype: the four main ways we age

by Victoria Raw

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Beyond diet and exercise: understanding holistic weight management

by Victoria Raw

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Mental health

How to practise self-care

by Victoria Raw

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Is the Okinawa diet a recipe for longevity?

by Lynn Stephen

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Treatment and medication

What to expect from your pharmacy consultation

by Victoria Raw

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General health and lifestyle

What is a fit note and when do you need one?

by Heather Ainsworth

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Chest and lungs

Is it whooping cough or just a cold?

by Lawrence Higgins

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Children's health

1 in 5 children starting primary school are not fully protected against serious illnesses

by Lawrence Higgins

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Infections

Free chickenpox vaccine to be offered to children in England for the first time

by Thomas Andrew Porteus, MBCS

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General health and lifestyle

How to boost your vitamin D levels this winter

by Victoria Raw

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Cancer

8 tips to help reduce your cancer risk at any age

by Lawrence Higgins

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Children's health

Student mental health: how to tell if your child is depressed at university

by Lynn Stephen

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Diabetes

MHRA approves teplizumab to delay progression of type 1 diabetes

by Lawrence Higgins

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Treatment and medication

How weight loss surgery changed my life: Gemma's story

by Victoria Raw

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General health and lifestyle

What is bariatric surgery?

by Victoria Raw

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Treatment and medication

How to stop taking Mounjaro or switch to an alternative

by Lawrence Higgins

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Diabetes

Changes in type 2 diabetes care - what it means for you

by Lawrence Higgins

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Treatment and medication

Hidden sleep hormone in gummies prompts urgent warning

by Thomas Andrew Porteus, MBCS

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7 light summer salad recipes for hot summer days

by Lynn Stephen

Common causes of summer rashes

Skin, nail and hair health

What are the common causes of summer rashes?

by Lawrence Higgins

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Healthy packed lunch ideas for school

by Victoria Raw

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Children's health

How to help your child with back-to-school anxiety

by Heather Ainsworth

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Treatment and medication

Mounjaro price rise leaves UK patients facing big bills

by Thomas Andrew Porteus, MBCS