It’s estimated that around two thirds of us have high cholesterol, which can increase our risk of heart disease or stroke. Cholesterol is a fatty substance made in the body,...
How to manage your heart failure by Dr. Nitin Shori
Dr. Nitin Shori is a GP with the NHS and Pharmacy2U, an online service which provides free, fast and convenient delivery of NHS repeat prescriptions. Managing Heart Failure Living with heart failure...
How to manage the summer heatwave
As hot and sunny days become more synonymous with “British Summer Time” over the rainy, grey days of the past, it’s important to remember how heat can affect our health....
The real benefits of giving up alcohol for Dry January
Did you get to the end of Dry January without drinking a drop of alcohol? Well done. And if not, don’t worry. There’s always next year. In fact, why wait? Giving...
7 ways to ease your pain
Minor aches and pains can often be part and parcel of an active lifestyle and the aging process, but the fact is, 10 million Brits are suffering to the degree...
How to cope with hair loss
If you’re noticing more hair on your pillow in the morning or you’re increasingly catching sight of thinning patches on your head, you’re not alone. Hair loss – otherwise known as...
Beware Hay Fever Sufferers: High Pollen
With parts of the UK set for a ‘very high’ pollen count today and into the weekend, hay fever suffers can expect to feel its wrath again. It has been particularly...
Britain’s double childhood obesity epidemic
Obesity in Britain has trebled since the 1980s – so what is fuelling it and how can we help the next generation? More than half of the nation could be obese...
What Causes Female Facial Hair?
About 40 per cent of women will experience facial hair problems at some point in their lives. There are various causes, including hormones, genetics and it can even be the...
Why men shouldn’t suffer in silence about PE
Approximately 57% of men find it difficult to discuss issues relating to sex and sexual performance. Dr. Nitin Shori explains the issue of premature ejaculation and why it is better to consult...
How to avoid a migraine attack this festive season
Migraines are a common neurological condition and affect about eight million people in the UK. Christmas can sometimes bring with it a host of triggers for migraines – from rich foods,...
When Unwinding After Work Becomes a Drink Problem
In general, alcohol tends to be a socially acceptable and enjoyable part of life, but for those who regularly drink too much, it’s a relationship that can easily turn sour. Alcohol...
Could Your Testosterone be Running Low?
There are many signals that could indicate your testosterone levels are lower than they should be – low libido, muscle loss and irritability, are just a few. Our Online Doctor talks...
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