I’m a monkeypox expert – from how it’s spread to protecting your family, here...
FIRST came Covid, then a mysterious outbreak of hepatitis among kids and now monkeypox.It’s the latest health scare to send shivers down our spines, with words like “isolation” rearing their ugly heads...
View ArticleI’m a GP – here’s my hay fever survival guide as pollen bomb set to explode,...
IT might be lovely and sunny outside but for those battling hay fever, this time of year can be miserable.Around one in four adults are plagued by hay fever – and most are allergic to grass pollen,...
View ArticleFrom IBS and bowel cancer to statins and cholesterol, Dr Zoe Williams answers...
WELCOME to my new-look, bigger column.I am inundated with questions from readers, covering all sorts of aches, pains, worries and concerns.Dr Zoe Williams reminds readers to see your GP urgently if you...
View ArticleFrom penis problems to piles and no sex drive – Dr Zoe answers your men’s...
MEN are notoriously bad at seeing their doctor – even when they know something is wrong.They might deliberately put off a GP appointment out of embarrassment, think it’s better to just soldier on with...
View ArticleI’m a GP – here’s why your hair keeps breaking and you can’t grow it long
WE all feel stressed sometimes but if you are already suffering with ill-health, extra stress and worry is the last thing you need.That is especially the case when it comes to financial issues.Dr Zoe...
View ArticleWarning as 1 in 6 kids plagued by mental health issues – the 5 signs you must...
FOR Annie Arkwright, the fact that huge numbers of young people are seeking mental health support comes as no surprise.The mum of two from Shropshire has been calling for better support for teens since...
View ArticleI’m a nutritionist – here’s what I tell all Premier League footballers about...
IT’S come home – all thanks to the Lionesses.And now fans have a new season and the World Cup this winter to look forward to.We break down what a professional footballer eats and reveals nutrition tips...
View ArticleFrom back pain to UTIs and weight loss – Dr Zoe Williams answers your questions
HOW often have you felt a twinge in your back and blamed your sciatica?This nerve is a real problem area for lots of people, causing shooting pains and numbness.The SunDr Zoe Williams answers some...
View ArticleI’m a doctor – here’s 8 simple hacks to prevent silent killer from striking
CHOCOHOLICS, you’re in luck. It turns out your favourite treat could be doing wonders for your heart.GettyWe have 8 simple hacks to prevent high blood pressure, including laughing[/caption] New...
View ArticleI’m a nutritionist – here’s the 5 things your SMILE can tell you about your...
YOU might not think about your oral health beyond brushing your teeth.But it can pay to take notice.Getty - ContributorFrom bleeding gums to cracked skin, your mouth and gums can tell you a lot about...
View ArticleWhy do I have to urgently rush to the toilet every morning?
IF you like the sunshine, there’s no denying the summer weather has been great over these past few weeks.But with warmer temperatures comes a greater risk of health hazards, such as heat stroke,...
View ArticleI delayed my smear test but artificial intelligence gave me a second chance...
FORGET visions of Arnie-style Terminator robots posing a terrifying threat to humanity.When it comes to Artificial Intelligence (AI), most of us already interact with it every day, be it a chat with...
View ArticleFrom sweating too much to chronic lethargy – Dr Zoe Williams answers your...
WE all sweat – especially during the recent hot weather – and we all have days when we feel exhausted.But how do you know when your body is sweating too much, or isn’t a “normal” level of tired?The...
View ArticleFrom back pain to IBS stress, Dr Zoe answers your health problems
WITH such busy lives, feeling frazzled and stressed can become the norm.But that can affect our wider health — as is the case for one reader this week, whose gut is playing up, causing them even more...
View ArticleI’m a nutritionist – these nine secrets will nail your kids’ packed lunch to...
THE new school term might have already started for your child, or the uniforms are ironed and you’re gearing up to send them back.Either way, the never-ending demand for packed lunches they won’t kick...
View ArticleFrom yoga to OJ – the 7 simple hacks that will beat your jet lag and make...
YOU don’t want to fly in to trouble when going on hols or returning home. Jet lag symptoms can include difficulty sleeping, tiredness, constipation, bloating and headaches. Natasha Harding has tips to...
View ArticleI’m a doctor and these 6 historical diseases are on the rise and what to look...
MANY believed them to be no match for modern medicine, but cases of historic diseases such as Scarlet fever and tuberculosis are now rocketing.The number of people having to be treated in hospital with...
View ArticleHow women can close the gender orgasm gap and enjoy sex as much as men – all...
THE sexual revolution of the ’60s may have been more than six decades ago, but new research shows there is still huge inequality between women and men between the sheets. A study by Durex laid bare a...
View ArticleI’m a doctor – the 10 sun cream mistakes you’re making on your hols… and why...
MELANOMA is now the UK’s fifth most common cancer and 17,500 people are being diagnosed with the condition each year, according to a new study.Statistics from Cancer Research UK show almost nine out of...
View ArticleMum burnout left me too exhausted to leave the house or get out of bed – the...
JUST when parents thought they had recovered from the school summer holidays, half-term is already upon us – bringing anxiety for many.But if your stress levels make you feel overwhelmed and exhausted,...
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