Topic: Diet
Orthopaedic surgery describes any kind of surgery performed on the musculoskeletal system that includes the bones and joints. It also includes surgery to the ligaments, tendons and muscles that allow the bones and joints to move.
December 14, 2022
Christmas is meant to be a time of joy, a time to socialise with family and friends over food and drink. But more than a third of Brits (35%) are left with a bad taste in their mouth as the festive season exacerbates digestive complaints.
November 21, 2022
Diabetes is a public health crisis. According to the charity Diabetes UK, of those aged over 40 in the UK, it’s estimated that 1 in 10 have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes (Type 2 makes up 90% of diabetes diagnoses). Increasing numbers of younger people are being diagnosed with Type 2 as well.
April 1, 2022
Many people find it difficult or embarrassing to talk about their bowels and bowel habits, but despite it not being spoken about in public very much, bowel cancer is more common than you might think.
December 20, 2021
As Christmas draws closer and the fridge gets fuller, you may be looking for ways to alleviate some uncomfortable stomach and bowel problems that are common around Christmas time. But rather than reaching for the Rennie, Mr James Kinross has offered some advice to not only help your digestion over the festive period, but stave off longer term problems that my occur.
October 5, 2021
In this article, we speak to King Edward VII’s Hospital consultant, Dr Ed Seward, about IBD, what the symptoms are, getting a correct diagnosis and what support is available. What is IBD? IBD is a condition that results in gut inflammation. Both Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis cause similar symptoms and can have a significant...
October 5, 2021
If you’ve been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure and are obese, you may be recommended weight loss surgery (known as ‘bariatric surgery’).
April 12, 2021
Bowel cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the UK. Treatment can be faster, safer and more precise if you’re diagnosed early.
November 21, 2019
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, can often be viewed as an invisible condition with no real, definitive diagnosis. People suffering with IBS often report that they have felt as though their symptoms are not taken seriously by both family and health professionals, and it can be understandably frustrating that tests, by definition, come back as normal.
August 1, 2019
Over the last few years, there has been a rapid increase in the number of people following gluten-free diets, reflected in an increased consumer demand for gluten-free food products and recipes.