Two little stories to start with: 25 years ago I had a bad riding accident and was prescribed tramadol, a form of opioid, for the pain. When I stopped taking it after four months, cold turkey with no...
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Some readers may know that I was the co-founder of the College of Medicine Beyond Pills Campaign, which launched formally in June 2022. It was a direct response to the Government’s National Over...
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Let’s be clear: I would never say don’t go out in the sun. It’s one of life’s great mind and body enhancers and I love it. But, after spending quite a lot of time reporting fro...
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Looking after your dental health is not just good for your pearly whites, not to mention keeping your breath fresh, it can help reduce the risk of a heart attack, stroke, diabetes and lung infections,...
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It’s National Eczema Awareness Week from September 15th to 22nd 2024 so I’ve been updating my feature on this distressing problem, which is a real beast for the millions of sufferers...
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With the clocks changing in the UK, it’s a reminder to think about how best to stay well through the damp dark days when colds and viruses are just waiting to leap out and invade. Whether or not...
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