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Did you know? There are more than 100 diseases which fall under the heading of arthritis, and all of them are characterised by joint stiffness and debilitating pain. Arthritis is a chronic condition, and accounts for more than 1 in every 10 visits to the GP. Joint pain may be caused by injury or an […]

Soft drinks are bad news, we all know it, but if you’re going to have one then a sugar-free version is fine, right? Not quite. Before you reach for your next diet soft drink, here are the top 4 things you need to know about what you’re drinking:

Surprisingly, most of the salt you eat doesn’t come from your salt-shaker – it’s already added to pre-cooked, processed or restaurant food before you sprinkle any extra at the table. With that in mind, and with so much focus on making people aware of the dangers of eating too much salt, we take a look […]

As a new mommy-to-be, it’s natural that you have a lot of questions you want answered, so don’t be shy to ask your doctor at your next appointment.  If you’re not sure what you should be asking, here are the top 10 important pregnancy questions you should speak to your doctor about.

An elderly woman infected with the H10N8 avian flu virus died recently in hospital, in the Jiangxi province of China. The 73-year old woman was admitted to hospital, suffering from a variety of serious health conditions which included pneumonia, hypertension, heart disease and a muscular disease. It’s important to note that there is no confirmation that […]

The old saying “an apple a day, keeps the doctor away” might have some basis to it, especially if you’re over the age of 50. Researchers from Oxford University assume that eating an apple a day could prevent up to 8 500 heart attack and stroke related deaths in the UK each year. As we […]

Pumpkin is a great food to eat more of if you’re trying to lose weight – plus it tastes and looks great no matter how you prepare it.

Summer holidays are finally here, and we’re taking the kids to the beach, into parks and into crowded places. Every year, hundreds of children go missing or get lost over the holidays, and at this time of year it’s more important than ever to keep track of excited children, and ensure everyone stays safe. When […]

It’s not pasta which is fattening, it’s the sauce you put on top that adds unnecessary calories. Here’s a low fat pasta salad recipe with a creamy Italian dressing, which can be used on other salads too! This makes a quick and delicious summer lunch dish. Italian Pasta Salad

A young man who lost his hand in an industrial accident had the severed appendage sewn onto his ankle to keep it “alive”, for a month before he started undergoing surgeries to reattach it. Xiao Wei, from China, was badly injured in November, and doctors at a local hospital initially said they would be unable […]

By the third trimester you’re in the final stretch, however, sometimes symptoms experienced in the second trimester continue, plus the third trimester comes with its own challenges. Most notably, many women find it difficult to breathe normally, and they have to go to the toilet more often. This is normal though, and it’s due to […]

With the first trimester out of the way, most woman start feeling much better, especially when the worst of the symptoms like nausea and tiredness ease. However, with many of the early symptoms gone, women now start having to come to terms with their changing bodies. It’s in the second trimester that the abdomen starts […]