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.
MCV is only one part of your FBC. To understand why it’s high or low, doctors usually interpret it alongside haemoglobin (anaemia and severity), ferritin (iron stores), vitamin B12 and folate (nutritional deficiencies), red blood cell count, MCH/MCHC (haemoglobin content per cell), red cell distribution width (RDW, which helps distinguish anaemia types and spot mixed deficiencies), and sometimes a reticulocyte count (immature red blood cells, showing whether the bone marrow is producing cells normally).
A creatinine blood test is a simple, well-established way to monitor kidney health. Mildly abnormal results are common and often explained by dehydration, a meat-heavy meal, intense exercise, or a temporary illness
An abnormal blood test result is rarely the dramatic finding it can feel like in the moment, and in my experience, most turn out to have a straightforward explanation once properly reviewed. That said, “usually nothing serious” isn't the same as
A ferritin result rarely tells the whole story on its own, but it's often the first genuine clue that something needs attention, whether that's simple iron deficiency or something requiring a closer look. If you've had unexplained fatigue, restless legs
The HbA1c test is one of the most useful, and most misunderstood, blood tests in routine healthcare. Many patients assume it's simply a blood sugar check.
The good news is that increasing your fibre intake doesn't require expensive supplements or a complete overhaul of your diet. Many everyday foods found in UK supermarkets are naturally rich in fibre and can easily become part of your regular meals.
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia.It is a progressive neurological disease in which abnormal proteins gradually build up inside and around brain cells.
