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32 days ago
My wife is woken up two to three times a night by painful cramp in her legs and toes. She drinks tonic water and she's tried a spray. Is there anything else that might help?
43 days ago
Tired all the time? Expert reveals the surprising giveaway that your fatigue is something serious
A GP has warned those who often find themselves exhausted to watch out for two, red flag signs that could indicate an underlying, debilitating illness.
57 days ago
I'm a GP - women need to know these 'silent' signs of deadly cancer that kills more than 4,000 every year
Only one in five women diagnosed with the disease have their cancer found in the early stages when it is more easily treatable and survival rates are at their highest.
61 days ago
The one change that worked: ditching ultra-processed foods made me feel healthier and happier
After being diagnosed with a chronic digestive disorder, I cut out junk food and ready meals. Now, my diet is full of fruit and veg – and I’ve got my mojo back
When I got a nasty case of indigestion j…
68 days ago
GPs should prescribe Parkrun activity to ease pressure on NHS services, say organisers
Parkrun UK works with a number of GP surgeries to help family doctors 'socially prescribe' these events for their patients.
80 days ago
Doctor warns of little-known sexual infection that thousands of women fail to spot - she reveals subtle warning signs
The GP warned not recognising the signs, or mistaking it for another condition, often causes women to miss out on a simple and highly effective treatment that can clear it up quickly.
86 days ago
'This video could save your life': Medic reveals what to do if you choke and no one is around to help
A GP has shared the exact steps to take if you find yourself choking while alone. Choking kills an estimated 300 people in Britain every year, official data suggests.
87 days ago
The doctor won't see you now: Just under half of standard medical appointments are now with a GP - as patients increasingly 'fobbed off' with other staff
Less than half of GP appointments are now actually with a doctor as patients are increasingly 'fobbed off' with other staff.
90 days ago
Revealed: The £20 DIY heart checker which could prevent 136,000 deaths a year and save 20 minutes of GP time - and it uses a simple fingerprick test
The finger-prick test, which provides results within 10 minutes, provides users with a full cholesterol profile, BMI score, heart age and a 10-year risk assessment for heart attacks and strokes.
3 months ago
Why are my ears STILL not working properly two weeks after my flight? Ask the GP DR MARTIN SCURR
My hearing goes on flights then returns on landing. But it hasn't after my most recent trip - I've been home for two weeks and I still can't hear properly. Do I need an ENT appointment?
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