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The science of healthiness
We’re not just backed by doctors.
We are doctors.
And we’re here to arm you with all the insight you need to feel better and live a healthier life.

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How Does a Private Prescription Work in England?
If you’ve been given a private prescription, you might be wondering how it differs from an NHS prescription. The key difference? With a...


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Understanding Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. They have the...

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Episode 3 - Dr Mahnaz Hashmi. Understanding mental health challenges.
As a Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist, Mahnaz argues her most important roles are to advocate for patients with severe mental illness and...


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Episode 2 - Dr Fiona Reynolds. Running Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Covid & bringing Malala to the UK.
In October 2012 Dr Fiona Reynolds was visiting Pakistan to help advise on the intensive care aspects of liver transplantation but in the...

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Episode 1 - Dr Barry Lambert. What you didn't know about general anaesthetic
We speak to Consultant Anaesthetist and Medstars co-founder Dr Barry Lambert about how anaesthesia works and what happens to you when you...

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Enhance your Health - Why You Should Consider a Medstars Nutritional Blood Test
In today’s fast-paced world, staying on top of your health is essential. Whether you’re aiming for peak productivity, mental clarity, or...


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What You Need to Know About Safe Drinking
Enjoying a drink now and then is part of life for many, but understanding what “safe drinking” means is key to protecting your health....


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What’s the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?
Though the names sound similar, there is a big difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist. Whilst they both specialise in...


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Symptoms of lung cancer: what does your cough mean?
Everyone gets a cough now and again. We desperately try and hold it in during meetings for a few days before thankfully, to the relief of...
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