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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.
Cancer Survivorship: The Psychological Effects
Getting a diagnosis of cancer is no longer necessarily a death sentence. As new treatments are developed, more people are surviving...
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Healing Plants: What Powers do our Gardens Possess?
I type this whilst munching on a hearty handful of sunflower seeds – a healthy snack, rich in nutrients and low in carbs. Plants and...
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Hip problems: simple diet and exercise tips
Your hips are designed to work hard. However, there’s still a lot that can go wrong with them. It’s estimated that musculoskeletal...
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Hot stuff! Are chillies good for your health?
We all understand that what we eat can have an impact on our health. And it’s also generally pretty clear that ‘a balanced diet’ is the...
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How effective is the flu jab?
Individuals have the freedom of choice to decide which substances they allow or do not allow to enter their bodies. This freedom extends...
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How to get the most from your healthcare insurance policy
Whether you are on a self-payment (cash) insurance plan, or one where your insurer pays directly for your healthcare, it’s worth thinking...
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How to protect your knees while playing summer sports
With the summer season upon us, there’s no better time to get outside and get active. Although we all fancy ourselves as a Federer on the...
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Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker: A Review
Matthew Walker introduces Why We Sleep with a rather remarkable disclaimer: “Should you feel drowsy and fall asleep while reading the...
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Rationing and IVF
Why one person’s essential is another person’s unnecessary – and how choices change over time In the 1990s, the state of Oregon, in the...
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How can bowel cancer screening save your life?
Medstars consultant gast roenterologist, Dr John Martin , e xplores the two types of bowel cancer screening offered by the NHS below....
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Talk to the Expert: Dr Prem Mahendra on blood cancers
September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, so Medstars’ Demi Sanders caught up with haematologist Dr Prem Mahendra, to find out more...
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The history of blood transfusion
Spanning almost half a millennium, the integration of blood transfusion into society faced many twist and turns. Today, it is a standard...
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Vaping vs. Smoking – lesser of two evils?
A study conducted by YouGov on behalf of Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) last year shows an estimated 2.9 million adults in Great...
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What does a neurologist do?
What is a neurologist? A neurologist is a doctor who has specialised in treating neurological conditions and problems with the nervous...
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What happens to your body when you’re stressed?
I’m a Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetist caring for babies and children undergoing surgery at Birmingham Children's Hospital. My role is...
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Need a well man check up?
We all worry about our health every now and then. You may find a new mole, or a lump or feel generally under the weather. However, even...
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What to expect at a cardiology appointment?
What is a cardiologist? Cardiologists specialise in treating heart conditions – they deal with ailments such as heart attacks, heart...
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Top 5 Tips to Improve Quality of Life
Improving your quality of life is essential for multiple reasons. It enhances your mental and physical well-being, helping you navigate...
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Prostate Cancer Screening: Should You Get a PSA Test?
Prostate Cancer is one of the commonest cancers affecting men, we discuss the options for screening.
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What is Medstars Concierge?
At Medstars, we understand that navigating healthcare can feel overwhelming, and finding the right specialist can be a daunting task....
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