Health guides
Clear, practical articles on weight loss, nutrition, movement and everyday wellbeing, reviewed by our team before they're published.
Preparing for Your Follow-Up Review: What to Expect
A simple guide to getting ready for a treatment follow-up review, including what to note beforehand and what questions to ask your clinician.
Published 29 September 2026
Read guide WellnessProtein, fibre and feeling fuller for longer
Protein and fibre can help meals feel more satisfying. Learn how they support fullness, and simple ways to build balanced, satisfying meals.
Published 10 September 2026
Read guide WellnessReading Food Labels With Confidence
Food labels can feel confusing at first. This guide explains the main parts in plain English, so you can compare products more easily and make informed choices.
Published 24 August 2026
Read guide TreatmentHair loss: myths vs what the evidence says
Baldness from your mother's side? Hats and washing to blame? The common hair loss myths, and the two treatments the evidence actually supports.
Published 23 August 2026
Read guide TreatmentPremature ejaculation: what actually helps
Premature ejaculation is the most common male sexual problem. The behavioural techniques, sprays and prescription tablets with genuine evidence.
Published 23 August 2026
Read guide TreatmentPreventer vs reliever inhalers: the difference
Relievers open airways in minutes; preventers stop the inflammation behind asthma. What each inhaler does and why needing the blue one matters.
Published 23 August 2026
Read guide TreatmentStart hay fever treatment before the season
Steroid nasal sprays take two weeks to reach full effect, so the best time to start hay fever treatment is before your pollen season — here is when.
Published 23 August 2026
Read guide TreatmentNew Year, no cigarettes: varenicline vs bupropion
Varenicline and bupropion are the UK's two prescription stop-smoking tablets. How they compare on effectiveness, side effects and who suits each.
Published 23 August 2026
Read guide TreatmentWegovy & Mounjaro dose titration explained
Why Wegovy and Mounjaro start low and step up every four weeks, the full dose schedules, and what to do when side effects interrupt the climb.
Published 23 August 2026
Read guide TreatmentGLP-1 side effects: managing nausea week by week
Nausea is the most common GLP-1 side effect. When it peaks, how long it lasts, and the eating habits that make Wegovy and Mounjaro easier to live with.
Published 23 August 2026
Read guide TreatmentKeeping weight off after stopping a GLP-1
Most people regain weight after stopping a GLP-1, but not everyone. What the research shows and the habits that protect your results long term.
Published 23 August 2026
Read guide TreatmentOveractive bladder: modern treatment options
Overactive bladder is common and treatable. How bladder training works, antimuscarinics vs mirabegron, and the options when tablets are not enough.
Published 23 August 2026
Read guide TreatmentAcid reflux over the festive season
Rich food, alcohol and late nights make December the worst month for heartburn. Practical fixes, treatment options and the symptoms not to ignore.
Published 23 August 2026
Read guide TreatmentCystitis: when do you actually need antibiotics?
How to tell when cystitis will settle on its own and when it needs antibiotics — red flags, first-choice UK treatments and how fast relief should come.
Published 22 August 2026
Read guide TreatmentDoxycycline vs lymecycline for acne: which is better?
Doxycycline and lymecycline compared for acne — how well each works, side effects, sun sensitivity and what UK clinicians weigh up when prescribing.
Published 22 August 2026
Read guide TreatmentRosacea triggers and the treatments that work
What sets off rosacea flare-ups, the skincare habits that calm it, and the prescription treatments UK clinicians use to keep redness and spots controlled.
Published 22 August 2026
Read guide TreatmentMalarone vs doxycycline: choosing malaria tablets
Atovaquone-proguanil (Malarone) and doxycycline compared for malaria prevention — schedules, side effects, costs and how UK travellers choose between them.
Published 22 August 2026
Read guide TreatmentMelatonin for jet lag: exactly when to take it
When to take melatonin for jet lag — the timing that makes it work, doses UK clinicians prescribe, and how to combine it with light for faster adjustment.
Published 22 August 2026
Read guide TreatmentOmeprazole vs lansoprazole vs esomeprazole
The three most-used PPIs compared — how they differ in strength, interactions and side effects, and how to step down when reflux is back under control.
Published 22 August 2026
Read guide TreatmentSwitching contraceptive pills without losing cover
How to switch contraceptive pills safely — combined to combined, combined to mini pill and back — with the timing rules that keep you protected throughout.
Published 22 August 2026
Read guide TreatmentCold sores: what triggers them and how to stop one
Why cold sores keep coming back, the triggers that wake the virus, and how to stop an outbreak fast — including when antiviral tablets beat the creams.
Published 22 August 2026
Read guide TreatmentQuitting smoking with varenicline, week by week
What varenicline does, the week-by-week plan UK prescribers use, side effects to expect and how to give a quit attempt its best chance of sticking.
Published 22 August 2026
Read guide TreatmentFungal nail infections: why treatment takes months
Why fungal nail treatment takes months to show results, how tablets and lacquers compare, and how to stop the infection coming back once it clears.
Published 22 August 2026
Read guide TreatmentOzempic vs Wegovy vs Mounjaro: what's the difference?
Wegovy and Ozempic both contain semaglutide; Mounjaro contains tirzepatide. How the three medicines differ in UK licensing, dosing and results.
Published 22 August 2026
Read guide TreatmentNot losing weight on a GLP-1? Plateaus explained
Weight loss on Wegovy or Mounjaro often slows after a few months. Why plateaus happen, what helps restart progress and when to seek advice.
Published 22 August 2026
Read guide TreatmentFinasteride results timeline: 3, 6 and 12 months
What to expect from finasteride month by month: when shedding settles, when regrowth shows, and how to judge progress at 3, 6 and 12 months.
Published 22 August 2026
Read guide TreatmentSildenafil not working? 7 reasons and what to do next
Sildenafil fails to work first time for up to a third of men. Seven common reasons — timing, food, dose, arousal — and what to try next.
Published 22 August 2026
Read guide TreatmentViagra vs Cialis: which lasts longer and which suits you?
Viagra (sildenafil) lasts around four to six hours; Cialis (tadalafil) up to 36. How the two compare on speed, food, side effects and daily use.
Published 22 August 2026
Read guide TreatmentMorning-after pill: how late is too late?
Levonelle can work up to 72 hours after unprotected sex and ellaOne up to 120, but both work best taken early. What the time limits really mean.
Published 22 August 2026
Read guide TreatmentHow to delay your period for a holiday
Norethisterone can delay your period by up to 17 days. When to start taking it, how it works, side effects and who should avoid taking it.
Published 22 August 2026
Read guide TreatmentMigraine triptans compared: sumatriptan vs rizatriptan
Sumatriptan is usually the first triptan prescribed for migraine; rizatriptan suits some people better. How the two compare and how to use them.
Published 22 August 2026
Read guide TreatmentRecurrent thrush: why it keeps coming back
Four or more thrush episodes a year counts as recurrent thrush. The common causes, and how an induction-and-maintenance plan breaks the cycle.
Published 22 August 2026
Read guide TreatmentBV or thrush? How to tell the difference
BV usually causes a thin, greyish discharge with a fishy smell; thrush causes itching and a thick white discharge. How to tell which you have.
Published 22 August 2026
Read guide WellnessStaying Hydrated and Why It May Help Appetite Control
Hydration supports everyday health and can influence how hungry or full you feel. Here’s how fluids fit into appetite awareness and simple ways to stay well hydrated.
Published 19 July 2026
Read guide WellnessSleep and Weight: Why Rest Matters for Your Health
Sleep and weight are closely linked. Learn how rest can affect appetite, food choices, energy and everyday habits that support a healthier routine.
Published 25 June 2026
Read guide WellnessGentle Ways to Move More Every Day
Small, easy bursts of movement can support energy, mood and overall wellbeing. Here are realistic ways to build more gentle activity into everyday life.
Published 9 June 2026
Read guide WellnessBuilding a Balanced Plate for Sustainable Weight Loss
A balanced plate can make weight loss feel simpler and more sustainable. Here’s how to build satisfying meals that support healthy habits over time.
Published 6 June 2026
Read guide TreatmentHow GLP-1 Weight-Loss Treatments Work
A clear guide to how GLP-1 weight-loss treatments affect appetite, digestion and blood sugar, plus what to expect and questions to ask a clinician.
Published 5 June 2026
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