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3rd September 2024Your body
What is Alzheimer's disease?
<p>This month (September 2024) is World Alzheimer’s Month. This is an international campaign held every September to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. This initiative also serves as an opportunity to address the stigma and discrimination surrounding these conditions. This article gives details of what Alzheimer's is, how it affects the brain, and how it might be treated. Alzheimer's disease can have a devastating impact on you and your loved one's life, but there are many ways to reduce symptoms.</p> Read more
3rd September 2024Your body
Cholesterol Q&A
<p>This month (September 2024) is Blood Cancer Awareness Month. This is an international health campaign held every September to raise awareness about blood cancers, such as leukaemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. This month-long campaign is dedicated to educating the public, supporting those affected by blood cancers, advocating for research funding, and improving the understanding of these diseases among healthcare providers and the general population.</p> <p>As part of this campaign, we interview Dr Farhan Ahmed is a consultant in metabolic medicine and clinical biochemistry at The Saxon Clinic. He shares his advice on cholesterol and what it means to your health.</p> Read more
20th August 2024Your body
Diarrhoea
Diarrhoea is a common symptom that causes loose, watery, unformed stools. It can have several possible causes. Read more
8th August 2024Your body
Strep A and scarlet fever
Learn more about Strep A, a common bacteria that can sometimes lead to infections such as scarlet fever. Read more
6th August 2024Your body
Autism Test
<p>The autism test is a self-assessment tool that can identify autistic traits in adults.</p> Read more
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