There are lots of different types of arthritis including arthritis associated with psoriasis and gout. I wrote about rheumatoid arthritis in July. This blog post… Read more »

The term ‘-itis’ in a medical word means ‘inflammation’. Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the covering of your eye and inside your eye lids. This can… Read more »

Nosebleeds are a fairly common occurrence, particularly in children, and are usually treatable at home without any medical intervention. They occur when the small, delicate… Read more »

Breastfeeding Awareness Week runs from the 1st to the 7th of August this year. It is part of an annual global event that celebrates breast-feeding… Read more »

Lots of people suffer with dry eyes at some stage in their lives and it is very common in winter. ‘Dry eye’ can be from… Read more »

What is rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a type of joint inflammation that causes long term pain and may lead to joint deformity. Have… Read more »

A cough occurs when the throat or airway has been irritated, usually by mucus or foreign particles such as dust or smoke. It is the… Read more »

Many people say “I’ve got the flu” when really they have a cold. While a bad cold can make you feel pretty miserable for a… Read more »

Sore throatMost sore throats will not be helped by antibiotics whether they are an infection or not. Most sore throats are caused by a virus…. Read more »

The Heart foundation has recently released research that shows that plant based diets are best for your health. This does not mean we all have… Read more »