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What is the Common Cold, and What Causes It?
What is the Common Cold, and What Causes It? By Dr Naveed Asif. The common cold is a viral infection that primarily affects the upper respiratory tract. It is caused by various viruses, with rhinoviruses being the most common. Colds are highly contagious and can...
Body Odour: Understanding Its Causes and When to Seek Help
Body Odour: Understanding Its Causes and When to Seek Help By Dr Naveed Asif. Body odour is a natural phenomenon that many people experience, yet it often raises questions and concerns regarding its implications for health. While body odour is a normal aspect of...
What is the perimenopause?
What is the perimenopause? The Standard - May 2025. With Katie Price stating that she may be experiencing “early menopause” Dr Elise Dallas contributes to an article looking at perimenopause, it’s symptoms and possible treatments. Dr Elise Dallas, women’s health GP at...
Is waking up in the middle of the night a sign of a bad night’s sleep?
Is waking up in the middle of the night a sign of a bad night’s sleep? Stylist - April 2025. Dr Kat Lederle, a sleep and circadian rhythm specialist at The London General Practice, contributes to an article about waking up in the middle of the night, possible causes...
Side effects of Ozempic
Side effects of Ozempic By Dr Naveed Asif. As a General Practitioner, it’s essential for me to discuss the use of Ozempic (semaglutide) with my patients, especially regarding its potential side effects. Ozempic is a GLP-1 receptor agonist that can be effective for...
Bowel Cancer: Understanding the Risks, Symptoms, and Importance of Early Detection
Bowel Cancer: Understanding the Risks, Symptoms, and Importance of Early Detection By Dr Catrin BevanBowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is one of the most common types of cancer in the UK and the second biggest cancer killer. With over 42,000 new diagnoses...
When does Stress become an Illness?
When does Stress become an Illness? THE PRESSURES OF MODERN LIFEWe all know the feeling, be it at work or at home; there’s just not enough time, and too much to do. Demanding deadlines in an unforgiving world where we’re always contactable and everyone expects an...
Understanding Cardiac Screening: Early Detection and Prevention of Heart Disease
Understanding Cardiac Screening: Early Detection and Prevention of Heart DiseaseCardiovascular diseases (CVD), including Coronary Heart Disease (CHD), are leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Early detection through cardiac screening is crucial for...
What are the signs of an underactive thyroid?
What are the signs of an underactive thyroid? Independent - March 2025 Dr Stuart Sanders, Private Harley Street GP, contributes to an article looking at the signs to look out for if you think you may have an underactive thyroid. With actor Stanley Tucci recently...
What is Longevity?
What is Longevity?Recently there has been a huge surge of interest in “Longevity” . Longevity Is not only about living longer but also how we extend the healthy period of our lives and delay or minimise the development of chronic diseases and disability. Essentially,...
