Simple, accurate health tests for the home and the workplace.
Influenza and the common cold We have all heard of influenza and know it can make you feel very ill, but did you know there are only 3 types of the influenza virus (known as A, B and C) but many strains. However, the common cold can be caused by nearly 200 different viruses. What […]
What is German measles? German measles is a mild infectious illness caused by the rubella virus, which is why it is sometimes called rubella. There is no connection between German measles and measles, which is caused by a different virus. What causes German measles? German measles is caused by a virus, and is spread by […]
Ear infection Most parents are familiar with ear infections and they are usually the most common reason for a visit to the doctor. Chances are, that by the time a child reaches the age of 6 they will have suffered an ear infection of some form. Most ear infections get better without any treatment, but […]
What is eczema? Eczema or dermatitis are two medical terms used to describe numerous skin conditions. The word eczema comes from the Greek and means ‘to boil over’. Like many allergic conditions the severity and type of the condition can vary from person to person. Although it can sometimes look very unpleasant eczema is not […]
What is asthma? Asthma is a chronic inflammatory lung disease. In 2015 the British Lung Foundation reported that 8 million people in the U.K. (12% of the population) have been diagnosed with asthma, although approximately 5.4 million are currently receiving treatment. The UK has some of the highest rates of Asthma in Europe and one of the […]
What is an allergy? An allergy is a disorder of the immune system which, causes an exaggerated response within the body when you come into contact with a foreign substance, that would be harmless in most people. The contact can be with your skin, mouth, gullet (oesophagus), stomach, intestine or with the lining of your […]
What is tobacco? Tobacco is the dried leaf of a plant that grows in many parts of the world. The green leaves of the plant are picked, dried and then rubbed to produce a brown mixture, this can be then sold loose for you to roll your own or in ready made cigarettes. Tobacco contains […]
What is fertilisation? When you and your partner are trying to have a baby you should be aware of the importance of the timing of sexual intercourse. Every month an egg matures and is released from the ovary. The egg (ovum) can only be fertilised for about 18- 24 hours after it is released, so […]
There are two main types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 Diabetes Type 1 Diabetes, also known as ‘insulin dependent diabetes’, develops when the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas have been destroyed and the body stops producing its own insulin. This may be due to a combination of hereditary and environmental factors, […]
