Cholesterol is a fatty substance known as a lipid and is vital for the normal working of the body. It’s mainly made by the liver, but can also be found in some foods. Having a very high level of cholesterol in your blood can have an effect on your...
Diabetic eye screening is a key part of diabetes care. People with diabetes are at risk of an eye problem called diabetic retinopathy. This can lead to sight loss if it’s not treated. Diabetic retinopathy is one of the most common causes of sight loss among adults. It occurs...
High cholesterol is when you have too much of a fatty substance called cholesterol in your blood. It’s mainly caused by eating fatty food, not exercising enough, being overweight, smoking and drinking alcohol. You can lower your cholesterol by eating healthily and getting more exercise. Some people also need...
“Medical cannabis” is a broad term for any sort of cannabis-based medicine used to relieve symptoms. Many cannabis-based products are available to buy online, but their quality and content is not known. They may be illegal and potentially dangerous. Some products that might claim to be medical cannabis, such...
Diabetic eye screening is a test to check for eye problems caused by diabetes. Eye problems caused by diabetes are called diabetic retinopathy. This can lead to sight loss if it’s not found early. The eye screening test can find problems before they affect your sight. Pictures are taken...
Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. Most cases have been in Africa. The risk of catching monkeypox in the UK is very low. It’s usually a mild illness that will get better on its own without treatment. Some people can develop more serious...
Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (also known as MERS or MERS-CoV) is a rare but severe respiratory illness. It can start with a fever and cough, which can develop into pneumonia and breathing difficulties. MERS was first identified in 2012 in the Middle East and is most common in...