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EXPERT advice from Dr Zoe Williams, our resident specialist and NHS GPQ) MY left thumb has been twitching for about three weeks.It’s a trapped-nerve

Q: I AM 60 and suffer from eustachian tube dysfunction. I saw an ear, nose and throat  surgeon recently who inserted a camera into my nose to look a

FROM a dribble to a sudden urge to dash to the loo, incontinence can strike anywhere at any time.There are two main types.Stress incontinence is when

DO you care enough for your digestive health? Particularly if you are among the one in three who suffers symptoms such as constipation, bloating or wi

WHILE it is a largely preventable condition, around 13.6million of us are at risk of type 2 diabetes.Closely linked to obesity, it can lead to problem

SPRING brings warnings about various health threats, including tick bites.While in most cases they are harmless, around one in ten of the mites may ca

TOMORROW is World Maternal Health Day, raising awareness of mums’ mental health before, during and after pregnancy.About one in ten pregnant women a

YOUR summer holiday may seem a long way off – but it’s time to slap on sunscreen.The sun’s harmful UV rays can penetrate the clouds, so it’s i

WE have made it to spring, after what felt like a never-ending, grey winter.But many will be dreading the upcoming hay-fever season, which has technic

POLLUTION can harm our health in many ways, but because it’s not immediately obvious, we tend not to worry much about it.The effect of poor air qual

TUBERCULOSIS is unexpectedly rising across the country.TB, as it is known, is a disease that was rife 100 years ago but most people won’t know it is

ANYONE who cares for someone with dementia will know the power of nostalgia.An old TV programme, a childhood sweet or a favourite song can light up th

MANY studies warn of the harm that ultra-processed food poses to health.Last week it was linked with 32 conditions, from anxiety to cancer and diabete

SEPSIS takes more lives every year than breast, bowel and prostate cancer combined.It is a time-critical medical emergency.But sadly in the UK, there

IT turns out people often only take their health seriously after a scare or if aches and pains strike.Reaching a milestone birthday is another trigger

I AM often asked if it is worth bothering a GP about an issue.My answer is almost always yes.Don’t let a wait for an appointment put you off, it is

DO you feel alone in your healthier eating efforts?It’s helpful to get those you live with on board.It’s best to do this slowly, stopping buying o

THE King's diagnosisofan enlarged prostate helps to remind us all that thisconditioncan befall any man.His Royal Highness was

GIVING blood is easier than ever, but the NHS will always need more donors.You can register in five minutes on the website blood.co.uk.This January, N

IT’S just under two weeks until Christmas and no one wants a nasty bug to ruin their festive fun.There are reports of the “worst cold ever” circ

AS the weather gets colder, GPs expect to see more people with conditions that are triggered by indoor pollution.Yes, that’s right, the air in your

NOVEMBER is men’s mental health awareness month.It’s when many grow a moustache to raise money for annual charity Movember, which promotes male he

THE state of NHS dentistry has been blamed for an increase in the number of mouth cancer deaths.The disease is often picked up by dentists during chec

BONFIRE night is this weekend, and many people will have plans.But it’s worth noting that people with asthma, bronchitis or heart problems are advis

MENOPAUSE can feel like a confusing and very isolating time.But at any given moment, a third of the female population is going through it.There are so