‘I’m a GP – these 6 common bathroom habits could put you at risk’

‘I’m a GP – these 6 common bathroom habits could put you at risk’

Many of us have the same bathroom routine we stick to on a daily basis. Practising good hygiene is vital for both our physical and mental wellbeing. However, certain bathroom habits could pose a significant danger to our health, an expert has warned. Doctor Donald Grant, GP and senior clinical advisor at the Independent Pharmacy, … Read more

GP on the frontline of whooping cough epidemic shares urgent warning

GP on the frontline of whooping cough epidemic shares urgent warning

A doctor who worked on the frontline of a deadly epidemic has issued an urgent plea as cases of the “100-day cough” are rising again in the UK. Retired GP Doug Jenkinson warned that both young children and pregnant women should be vaccinated against whooping cough. Known medically as pertussis, whooping cough is a bacterial … Read more

GP’s warning for ‘silent killer’ that can have no symptoms – millions of Britons at risk

GP’s warning for ‘silent killer’ that can have no symptoms – millions of Britons at risk

February the 14th might make your heart skip a beat, but NHS bosses are using it as an excuse to urge people to check their heart health. A Sunderland-based GP is hopeful the romantic date could encourage people to “think a little differently” about their cardiovascular system. This includes being mindful about a common “silent … Read more