HIV & AIDS #ItsASin – Part of LGBT history Month

by Dr Wayne Cottrell | Feb 9, 2021 | AIDs, Gay, HIV, screening, STI, World news

  As we celebrate another year of LGBT history, we reflect on how far as a community we have come, the issues we have had to deal with and how it has changed us, not only personally but as a nation. This month we have been treated to a 5 part series that really...

Battling Obesity – Lockdown

by Dr Wayne Cottrell | Jan 29, 2021 | covid-19, lock-down, NHS, Obesity, World news

  There are two types of people in this world, the fitness fanatics and the free-living fridge lovers, but one thing that hasn’t failed to unite the two is a lockdown. Firstly, there is no shame in putting on a few pounds over lockdown. Regardless of who you are,...

Mental Health & lockdown

by Luke Hutton | Jan 12, 2021 | covid-19, lock-down, NHS, World news

It came as no surprise when the UK went into lockdown for the 3rd time during this pandemic and while Mr Johnson tries to find a balance between economic recovery, saving the NHS and saving lives, it seems mental health really has no priority. Many parents have called...

Is it safe to buy Viagra?

by Dr Wayne Cottrell | Apr 23, 2018 | World news

Viagra, a drug that was only available by prescription is now available over the counter in a number of pharmacies. However the question stands, is this a safe enough drug to allow over the counter? General health and medical background, which was once scrutinized by...

Real Resolutions, keeping up the good work

by Dr Wayne Cottrell | Jan 22, 2018 | World news

As we embark on the 2nd month of the year it is thought that up to 45% of you have already broken your New Year’s resolution. So what will it take to motivate us? How can we succeed? The top 3 resolutions made each year are – Weight loss Exercise Quitting smoking...

Black Death in Africa

by Dr Wayne Cottrell | Nov 1, 2017 | World news

Travellers to South Africa are warned to take precautions after Black Death sweeps through the country. A strain of Black Death has hit Africa killing 124 people, warnings have been issued in 9 countries in southeast Africa with Madagascar being the most heavily...