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Microscopic colitis is an inflammation of the large intestine

The debilitating gut condition affecting thousands of women

New resources published today by Guts UK to raise awareness of microscopic colitis show that women are 700% more likely than men to suffer with the condition.

The charity is calling for more research to determine the reasons behind this gender disparity in the hope it will lead to prevention, faster diagnoses and developments in treatments.

Microscopic colitis is an...

More than two million children under five attend hospital emergency departments every year.

‘Traffic Light’ tool used by GPs to assess seriously unwell children is ‘unreliable’

A tool used by GPs to help identify seriously unwell children may not accurately detect or exclude acute illness, according to an evaluation using data from UK general practice.

The study, led by Cardiff University, assessed data from more than 6,700 cases and concluded the widely used National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Traffic Light system “cannot be relied...

The return to the busy pace of life has left 42% of people feeling more exhausted than ever before

42% of Brits say they’re more exhausted than ever before

New independent research* commissioned by Arctic Coffee , has shown that after two years living under Covid restrictions, the return to the busy pace of modern life has left 42% of people feeling more exhausted than ever before. And it’s hardly surprising that life is starting to take its toll; the survey, which polled 2,000 people in the UK aged 16 and over, revealed that 54% of respondents...

A third of people incorrectly think you can get enough vitamin D from the sun all year round

Vitamin D plays an important role in the body, keeping bones, teeth and muscles healthy. While it’s only possible to get enough vitamin D from sunlight in the UK between the end of March and September, new research from the Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS) shows over a third of people (37%) incorrectly think they can get the amount they need all year round.

In the UK, 3.5 million...

5 Exercises to curb your addiction cravings

The first few months of rehab were awful.

I can tell you from the first-hand perspective of a long-term addict who decided to turn her life around and gave life a second chance.

Once I decided to quit drugs and alcohol , there was not much to do because my body was controlling me. The constant agony, pain, and urges were too much to handle, so I decided to ask for...

How to “Spring-ify” Eczema-Prone Skin

When you suffer from sensitive or eczema-prone skin, it is important to give your skin some extra love. Knowing about best practices and trustworthy brands, like Medovie, Nomads or Panda, can help to better your transition to spring.

Spring is just around the corner, and it is safe to say we are all ready for a little bit of sunshine and to give our skin a break from the cold winter...

What is homeopathy?

The word "homeopathy" comes from the Greek and means "similar ailment". It is a holistic method of treatment, as it takes into account the state of body, mind and spirit. The homeopathic method of treatment was founded by the German physician Samuel Hahnemann (1755 - 1843) and it has now proven itself for over two hundred years.

You don't have to believe in homeopathy or have a...

What is pathology? A brief guide

Documentation of disease began with ancient Egyptian medicine. Though, there is no one point where pathology began .

So, what is pathology? Well it is the study and diagnosis of disease.

Pathology contains many disciplines. These types depend on the types of disease studied and are also are determined by the method of study.

Read on to learn the main areas of...

An inactive lifestyle can lead to the inability to sleep

Expert reveals four ways to help you sleep better

An inactive lifestyle can cause several physical and mental ailments that lead to the inability to sleep well, but there are things people can do to combat this.

The most recent government report on physical inactivity revealed that a quarter of UK adults (25%) were classed as ‘physically inactive’. The definition of this states that, over a week, activity should add up to at least...

Common Issues You May Experience with Your Period and What You Can Do

When it comes to menstrual cycles, what one person experiences will be completely different to another. There are all kinds of issues that come with periods, and they can range from inconvenient to downright painful. This can leave women feeling frustrated and unsure of what to do, or who to turn to. Here’s a look at some of the most common issues women experience with their period, and what...

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