Dr Zoe Williams answers some common questions sent in by readers AT the start of a new year, it’s natural to think about what we can change, what we can quit an...
IN the run-up to New Year’s Eve, some supermarkets and pharmacies still have reduced hours, so act now to make sure your medicine cabinet is in good shape.It’s...
January is here, and chances are your New Year’s Day hangover is making you think it’s time to detox your life and overhaul your health. After weeks of Quality...
SOME patients will be told to get themselves to A&E or book a taxi as a wave of strikes pummels the NHS.In parts of the UK, even people who have a heart attack...
Expert advice from our very own resident specialist and practising NHS GP, Dr Zoe Williams.Here’s what readers asked her this week.â.â.Dr Zoe Williams answe...
THE talk might be all about the turkey, but really it’s the roast potatoes that most of us actually fight over at Christmas dinner.Crispy on the outside, fluffy...
IF you’re feeling like your energy is at an all time low, despite racking up enough sleep, then you’re not alone. In fact, research conducted earlier this year...
PHARMACIES are being given more flexibility to tackle Strep A infections sweeping the country.Demand has soared for penicillin, commonly used to treat these inf...
CHRISTMAS party season has arrived and many of us will be enjoying a few festive drinks.Hitting the mulled wine and prosecco is all very well, but don’t forget...
GET CLUED UP ON FLUFLU isn’t just a bad cold â it can lead to potentially fatal pneumonia (inflammation in the lungs, caused by bacterial infection or virus)...
HITTING the big 4-0 (and beyond) is hard enough, but these easy expert tips will help you fight fat, build muscle and lower stress while you’re at it.Getting ol...
SUPERFOODS are now a buzz word for wellbeing â but some of the best health-boosting essentials have been in our kitchens for decades.From prunes to oats, eggs...