Health Library

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Clinical

Flu vs Cold vs Covid: Symptoms, Differences & What to Do

Distinguish between cold, flu & COVID-19 symptoms with our guide. Learn key differences, when to test, and when to seek medical advice.

15 Oct 2026
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Clinical

Menopause at Work: Your Rights & Support

Your rights, practical workplace adjustments and where to get support for menopause and women's health at work, plus how employers can help.

3 Sep 2026
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Clinical

Vaping Risks: What You Need to Know

Vaping is not risk-free. Understand the short and long-term risks of vaping, from lung and heart effects to nicotine addiction, and when to speak to a GP.

3 Sep 2026
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Clinical

Sexual Health: STI Symptoms & When to Test

Learn the common symptoms of an STI in women and men, why many STIs have no symptoms and when to get tested for peace of mind.

3 Sep 2026
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Clinical

Sexual Health and You: Debunking Common Myths

We debunk common sexual health myths about STIs, contraception and testing, with clear, NHS-based facts to help you make informed choices.

3 Sep 2026
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Clinical

Gut Microbiome: Signs of an Unhealthy Gut

What the gut microbiome is, the signs of an unhealthy gut, and the everyday food and lifestyle changes that help support digestion and immunity.

3 Sep 2026
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Clinical

Testicular Health: Self-Checks & Warning Signs 

What a healthy testicle should feel and look like, how to check yours each month, and which lumps, swellings or changes mean it is time to see a GP.

3 Sep 2026
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Clinical

Breast Awareness: How to Check for Changes

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK. Learn how to check your breasts, what changes to look for and when to see a GP.

3 Sep 2026
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Clinical

Cervical Screening: What to Expect & Why It Matters

Understand what cervical screening involves, why it is offered from age 25, what an abnormal result means, and how it helps prevent cervical cancer.

2 Sep 2026
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Clinical

Back Pain: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

What causes back pain, how to ease mild pain at home, the red flag symptoms to watch for, and when it is time to see a GP for further support.

2 Sep 2026
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Clinical

Heart-Healthy Lifestyle: Simple Daily Steps

Learn how to live a heart-healthy lifestyle with simple steps on diet, exercise, salt, cholesterol, blood pressure and more, from our UK GP team.

2 Sep 2026
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Clinical

A Guide to Healthy Hearts: Tips for Heart Health and Well-Being

Learn how to prevent heart disease: the causes and risk factors, the early warning signs to watch for, the numbers to know, and when to see a GP.

2 Sep 2026