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Adult and Hormonal Acne: Why Acne Persists Beyond the Teenage Years and When to Seek Help
Adult acne is common and often hormonally driven. This article explains why acne persists beyond adolescence, how to recognise hormonal patterns, and when to seek GP assessment.
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Feeling Constantly Tired? A GP Explains Common Causes of Fatigue
Fatigue is one of the most common reasons people seek GP advice. In this guide, a GP explains why tiredness persists, common causes, and when it is worth getting checked.
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Winter Skin Conditions: Why Your Skin Suffers in Cold Weather and What You Can Do About It
Cold weather and indoor heating can damage the skin barrier, leading to dryness, eczema flares, cracked hands, and winter rashes. This guide explains why winter affects the skin, how to manage common problems, and when to seek GP advice.
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Burnout: What It Is, the Symptoms to Watch For, and How to Recover
Burnout is increasingly common and can affect both mental and physical health. In this guide, a GP explains the symptoms of burnout, how recovery works, and when it may be a sign of anxiety or depression requiring medical support.
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Tonsillitis and Strep Throat: When Antibiotics Are Actually Needed
Sore throats are common over winter, but not all tonsillitis needs antibiotics. In this guide, Dr Zamiel Hussain explains how GPs assess sore throats, when antibiotics help, and when simple care is enough.
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A GP’s Guide to a New Year Health Reset, What Is Actually Worth Doing
January is a common time to feel tired, low in energy or not quite yourself. In this guide, Dr Zamiel Hussain explains what is actually worth doing for a New Year health reset, from sensible medical checks to realistic next steps.
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Winter flu myths and what actually helps, a GP and pharmacist perspective
In a recent i Paper feature on flu prevention, GPs highlighted practical, evidence-based steps to reduce risk during winter, while challenging common myths around antibiotics, immunity, and “pushing through” illness.
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Flu Cases Are Surging This Winter. What You Need To Know About Symptoms, Vaccines and When To Seek GP Advice
Flu cases are climbing earlier than expected this winter, with more severe symptoms linked to a mutation in the circulating strain. Dr Zamiel Hussain explains what to watch for, when antivirals help and how to stay safe this season.
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Winter Health Check: Which Blood Tests Should You Consider?
Winter is a tough season for your body and many people begin January feeling tired, low in energy and unsure why. In this guide, Dr Zamiel Hussain explains which blood tests are most useful for a winter health check, from fatigue and vitamin levels to thyroid, cholesterol and diabetes screening.
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What Is a UTI? Symptoms, Causes and Common Treatments
Urinary tract infections are common and often painful, but most are simple to treat when recognised early. In this guide, Dr Zamiel Hussain explains the symptoms, causes and treatment options, including when antibiotics are needed and when to see a GP for urgent assessment.
