Prevention tips

Expert busts myths surrounding yellowy fungus carried by 1 in 4 Brits

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Expert busts myths surrounding yellowy fungus carried by 1 in 4 Brits

A quarter of the UK population have a fungal nail infection at any one time, yet only 11 per cent are aware of theirs, according to research by medicated footcare brand Excilor. “Signs include a yellowish tinge or discolouration, hardening, thickening and potentially flaking and crumbling of the nail,” explains GP Dr Gill Jenkins. When … Read more

GP issues headlice warning with rise in nits cases as kids return

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GP issues headlice warning with rise in nits cases as kids return

Health experts are warning parents about a potential surge in head lice cases as children return to school. According to the NHS, it is estimated that 1 in 10 primary school children have head lice at any given time, and the problem often worsens in the early autumn months. In fact, cases of head lice … Read more