As our pollen levels increase at this time of year, so do the number of people suffering from hayfever. Allergies affect 1 in 5 of us and range from being a nuisance to having a significant impact on quality of life ...
Head lice are small insects around the size of a sesame seed that live on the human scalp. They cannot jump, fly or swim but are spread when people have their heads close together or by sharing combs, brushes and hats.
A healthy gut is a key to a healthy you, with poor digestion being highlighted as a risk factor for arthritis, eczema, asthma, migraines, some cancers, chronic fatigue and diabetes ...
Over time, you may notice your blood pressure creeping up or cholesterol numbers changing. But heart health can be about prevention, smart choices and using better information to stay well for longer, rather than reacting to disease. Whatever your age, there are practical steps you can take to protect your heart—and many of them don’t involve another pill.
Heartburn, reflux and dyspepsia refer to stomach pain or discomfort after eating. When we eat, the food goes down the oesophagus into the stomach, passing through a valve to keep it there to be digested. If the valve becomes slack, stomach contents can travel back into the oesophagus, causing a burning feeling in the chest and acidic taste in the mouth ...
