Still exhausted after an illness? When to see a GP
Fatigue can linger after an infection. Learn when to seek help, what a GP may investigate and how blood tests can sometimes clarify the cause.
Written by Dr Fehmi Hafiz (GMC 7560019)
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Could flu-like symptoms be hepatitis A?
Hepatitis A can begin like flu. Learn the liver warning signs, when exposure needs advice and how hepatitis A IgM testing is used.
Written by Dr Jalal Arshad (GMC 7524194)
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World Mental Health Day 2026: When to see a GP or counsellor
For World Mental Health Day 2026, Health Pulse finds mental health in one in six GP appointments. Understand when to choose a GP, counsellor or both.
Clinically reviewed by Dr Nitin Mehra (GMC 7088452)
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Weight-Loss Pills vs Injections: Why GP-Led Assessment Still Matters
Since June 2026, Wegovy has been licensed in the UK as both a daily tablet and a weekly injection. This guide explains the practical differences, safety considerations and why the most suitable option varies from person to person.
Clinically reviewed by Dr Nitin Mehra (GMC 7088452)
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Low testosterone or just tired? How to tell when it’s worth getting checked
Low testosterone can affect sex drive, erections, energy and mood. Learn what the blood tests mean, how results are confirmed and when to see a GP.
Clinically reviewed by Dr Dariush Baboli (GMC 7525666)
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"Ferritin face" and what low iron can really tell you
"Ferritin face" is a social-media label, not a medical diagnosis. Understand the evidence on low iron, when testing helps and how confirmed deficiency is treated.
Written by Dr Saima Khan (GMC 4616809)
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When should you get tested for STIs?
Feeling well does not rule out an STI. Understand when to test after sex, which symptoms need assessment and your NHS and private-care options.
Written by Dr Saima Khan (GMC 4616809)
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Returned from holiday with prolonged diarrhoea? When to seek help
Most holiday stomach bugs settle within a few days, but persistent or severe diarrhoea may need medical assessment and testing.
Written by Dr Saima Khan (GMC 4616809)
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What should a private health MOT include?
Learn which checks belong in a useful private health MOT, which optional tests need careful thought, and what should happen after your results arrive.
Written by Dr Saima Khan (GMC 4616809)
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How to check your cholesterol if you are worried about heart risk
Where to get a cholesterol test, what the different results mean and when you need a fuller heart-risk assessment or GP review.
Written by Dr Jalal Arshad (GMC 7524194)
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Salmonella symptoms, testing and when to seek help
Salmonella can cause diarrhoea, stomach cramps, vomiting and fever. Learn how it is diagnosed, when testing may help and which symptoms need urgent advice.
Written by Dr Jalal Arshad (GMC 7524194)
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Why UTIs keep coming back and what to do when antibiotics aren’t working
Find out why UTI symptoms can continue after antibiotics, when to seek urgent help and what to expect from a GP review.
Written by Dr Rejitha Seeva (GMC 7134678)
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