Jul 4, 2017
Dr. Thompson explores the difference between allergies and intolerances, what to look out for and why seemingly more and more children are developing them. Allergies vs. Intolerances...
Dec 16, 2016
Regular exercise in later life can dramatically boost the chance of healthy ageing, even for those who do not take up physical activities until their 60s, a study suggests. Four years of sustained and frequent physical activity raised the likelihood of people ageing...
Dec 16, 2016
Saturated fat in cheese, yoghurt and other dairy products may protect against diabetes. A study has found that people with higher levels of the types of saturated fatty acid found in dairy products were less likely to develop type 2 diabetes. Saturated fat – found in...
Dec 16, 2016
Electronic cigarettes are to be licensed and regulated as an aid to quit smoking from 2016. E-cigarettes (battery-operated devices that mimic cigarettes) are to be classed as ‘medicines’, which means they will face stringent checks by the MHRA, the government’s...
Dec 16, 2016
One in four British adults is obese, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation, prompting fears that the UK has become the ‘fat man of Europe’. The UK has the highest level of obesity in Western Europe, the 2013 report says. Obesity levels in the UK have...
Dec 16, 2016
Dr Laura Wood has taken part in a series of video chats for Bumps, Babies & Beyond – a 48-part video series exclusive to Yahoo! Lifestyle. The online news magazine highlights key issues ranging from health and parenting, to fashion and relationships. In the...
Dec 16, 2016
Dr Laura Wood is an approved PronoKal® weight loss specialist. PronoKal® is a personalised programme for losing weight under medical supervision. The aim is to effectively and safely achieve a healthy target weight – and maintain it. “The PronoKal® Programme is...
Dec 16, 2016
Dr Jill Harling has recently attended the British Menopause Society two-day conference in Kenilworth, Warwickshire, where the updated NICE guidelines on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) were discussed in detail. As an active member of the BMS, this was an important...
Dec 16, 2016
The hours Dr Monah Mansoori spent on-call in hospital wards during her early medical training have clearly stood her in good stead. Outside of her role here at Courtfield Private Practice, Monah works as a Media Doctor, providing live commentary on health stories for...
Dec 16, 2016
For the first time in the UK, a vaccine for the prevention of shingles, Zostavax, is available on private prescription for adults aged 50 and over. Shingles, caused by the Herpes Zoster virus, is characterised by a blistering rash. Mild in most people, some have pain...
