General Health 78
Why smoking causes erectile dysfunction in young males
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is defined as the persistent inability to attain and maintain an erection sufficiently enough to permit satisfactory sexual performance. Here, BMI Healthcare’s Consultant Obstetrician, Gynaecologist and Specialist in Infertility at BMI The Priory Hospital, Mr Baghdadi explains how smoking can cause erectile dysfunction in young males. How common is erectile dysfunction in young […]
World Hepatitis Day 2017 – get in the know about hepatitis
Friday 28th July 2017 marks this year’s World Hepatitis Day. One of just four health awareness days endorsed by the World Health Organization, WHD is a key event on the calendar for thousands of people affected by viral hepatitis across the globe. This year, the theme for WHD is ‘Eliminate Hepatitis’ and participants are being […]
Men’s Health Week – the dangers of belly fat
Most of us have, at some point in our lives, pondered the question ‘what’s a healthy weight?’ Usually, calculating your BMI (body mass index) can give a good indication of whether or not you’re in a healthy weight range – but the BMI calculator has its failings. It can’t, for instance, detect muscle (which is […]
Five surprising migraine facts
We’ve all experienced a bad headache, whether it’s been self-inflicted with one too many drinks at the office Christmas party, or the result of a nasty bout of flu. But when exactly does a bad headache cross over into migraine territory? And when does it become cause to visit the doctor? Usually, a migraine is […]
Risky business: is exercising when pregnant good or bad?
It’s not headline news that your body undergoes an incredible level of change during your pregnancy. Some women feel uncomfortable throughout the entire nine months, physically challenged in ways they could never imagine, and some women find that their bodies attune to its multiple strange transformations, like a goddess of fertility. Whatever kind of pregnancy […]
What are the signs of a bladder infection?
A bladder infection is a common condition normally caused by the growth of bacteria in the urinary tract. It typically causes mild urinary symptoms that pass on their own within a few days, however it can sometimes spread to the kidneys causing more serious symptoms. A bladder infection falls under the category of a […]
What causes cold sores?
Cold Sores and the Herpes Simplex Virus Herpes simplex is a type of herpes virus that can cause many conditions. Two of the most commonest ones are cold sores and genital herpes. Despite the stigma that surrounds genital herpes, it’s also worth noting that it’s not a severe condition and can be easily managed with […]
The history of smoking
Bad habits: we might not like to admit it, but we all have them. Whether it’s biting our nails, eating too much chocolate or spending our work hours browsing social media, each and every one of us has a vice. Of course some, like smoking, are more harmful than others. Nowadays, we’re all familiar with […]
Searching your symptoms – are you a Cyberchondriac?
Introduction With so much information at our fingertips these days, it’s more tempting than ever for us to turn to the internet to self-diagnose health problems and find out how to combat conditions that might put our health and wellbeing at risk. From questions about aches and pains, skin conditions, STIs and sexual health to […]
Seven weight loss myths debunked
When it comes to researching diet and nutrition online, there are a whole heap of weight loss myths that can often make things confusing. Whilst the many benefits of losing weight are well-touted online, the best and safest weight loss practices are all too often, shrouded in mystery and poor explanation. Changing your lifestyle to […]