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Smoking: The Facts …This might just take your breath away

Smoking: The Facts …This might just take your breath away Around 10 million British adults smoke cigarettes, which accounts to approximately a sixth of the UK population. 22% of adult men and 19% of adult women are smokers. Amongst both sexes, the prevalence is highest in the 20 to 34 age group. In 1974, 51% of men and 41% of women smoked cigarettes – which accounted to nearly half of the adult population. Therefore, trends are changing. 22% of …

By John Plumb
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September 20, 2021

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Flu and Pneumonia Vaccinations

Flu and Pneumonia Vaccinations This is the first winter that seasonal influenza virus will co-circulate alongside the Covid-19 pandemic. Mathematical modelling suggests the winter 2021/2022 influenza season will not only begin earlier than normal, but it could also be 50% larger than typically seen. If you get flu and Covid at the same time you are more likely to become seriously ill. The response to vaccination takes about 2 weeks to develop. Pneumonia is a severe chest infection that …

By Dr Sophia Khalique
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August 30, 2021

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Oh go on then… just one more! Advice on how to reduce drinking

Have you ever felt you should Cut down on your drinking? Have people Annoyed you by criticising your drinking? Have you ever felt bad or Guilty about your drinking? Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or to get rid of a hangover (Eye opener)? Well, according to the CAGE questionnaire, if you’re scoring 2 or above, your drinking is excessive and problematic. One of the most common questions I get from patients, family and friends …

By John Plumb
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July 22, 2021

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THE MENOPAUSE & HAIR LOSS

As the body goes through the menopause, various hormonal changes occur to include the reduction in the production of oestrogen. These hormonal changes can alter the natural growth cycle of the hair follicle which can result in finer, shorter hair and sometimes even hair loss. Female pattern hair loss (FPHL) is considered to be the equivalent of male pattern baldness. It usually peaks during the reproductive years and after the menopause which suggests a strong hormonal link. In FPHL …