Syphilis is a bacterial infection caused by Treponema pallidum, spread primarily through vaginal, anal, and oral sex, or through direct contact with a syphilis sore.
BV is common in pregnancy and is treated with the same antibiotics, which are considered safe under medical supervision. Treatment tends to be more proactive here because untreated BV has been linked to a higher risk of preterm birth and low birth weight.
Neurodivergent describes someone whose brain processes information, learns, communicates or behaves in ways that differ from what’s considered typical. It isn’t itself a medical diagnosis - it’s an umbrella term
Hemorrhoids (piles) are swollen blood vessels that develop inside or around the anus and lower rectum. They form when the small cushions of tissue that normally help control bowel movements
Adenomyosis is far more common than most people realise, and increasingly recognised in younger women without children, which is a shift from how it was traditionally understood.
Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb (the endometrium) grows outside the uterus, most commonly on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and the lining of the pelvis
Stress management refers to the range of techniques and strategies used to reduce the impact of stress on the body and mind and to build resilience against future stress.
Yellow fever remains a serious but preventable disease, and vaccination continues to be one of the most effective ways to protect travellers visiting affected regions. Thanks to advances in our understanding of long-term immunity, most people now require just one dose for lifelong protection, making travel planning simpler than it once was.
Yellow fever is a serious viral infection that has affected human populations for centuries. Although outbreaks are now less common than they once were, the disease remains
Travelling abroad is exciting, but it also comes with health considerations that many people only begin thinking about once flights and accommodation are booked.
In the UK and EU, 14 specific food allergens are legally recognised as responsible for the vast majority of serious allergic reactions, and food businesses are required by law to declare them.
