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What Is Japanese Encephalitis? 5 Things You Should Know

Japanese encephalitis is a type of flavivirus that is spread to a person through a mosquito bite.  A flavivirus does not have a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) structure, but instead, ...

Everything You Need To Know About Tick-Borne Encephalitis (TBE)

Tick-Borne Encephalitis (TBE) is a disease typically spread by ticks. Once contracted, the virus can cause swelling of the brain and spinal cord, which can result in death. TBE ...

Everything You Need To Know About Rabies

Rabies is an extremely harmful viral disease that affects the brain and nervous system.  The virus usually spreads to a person through the saliva of an infected animal. For ...

Let’s Talk About Erectile Dysfunction

In the UK, 48% of men say they have experienced erectile dysfunction at some point in their life.  So, with almost half of the men in the UK being ...

How To Prepare For A PSA Test

A PSA test is a blood test that measures prostate-specific antigens in men. A raised or lowered PSA can indicate prostate problems, such as prostate cancer. A PSA test ...

Top 5 Essential Products For Travelling Abroad

There are certain travel essentials that you should have when travelling abroad, particularly if the flight is long or if you’ll be staying away from home for a long ...

6 Signs You Should Get Your Thyroid Checked

Many people don’t realise how vital their thyroid is, and what an important role it plays in ensuring their body functions properly. So, what exactly is your thyroid? Your ...

7 Answers To Important Questions About The Hepatitis B Vaccine

Hepatitis B is a liver infection that is spread via bodily fluids or blood.  For example, the virus can be spread by sharing items, such as razors, toothbrushes, and ...

4 Reasons You Need A Private Vitamin Blood Profile Test

A vitamin blood profile test checks the levels of your body’s essential vitamins by analysing three biomarkers: vitamin D, vitamin B12, and folate (vitamin B9). It is important to ...

15 Common Food Allergies in Adults

Allergens are a substance found not only in food but also other sources, such as pollen and dust mite excretion, just to name a couple. When an allergen enters ...