Midland Health News

Around 16 million Brits suffer from hay fever, and many are feeling the effects a lot earlier and more intensely than usual this year.  For a less stressful hay fever season, Dr Rupa Parmar, GP and Medical Director of Midland Health, shares her top tips for minimising your allergies, even when pollen bombs hit.  Dr…

One in three people across the UK report struggling with high or extreme levels of stress, but experts are warning that not enough people know when to take a break. This April marks Stress Awareness Month, which aims to increase public awareness of the causes, effects, and management of stress. In light of this month,…

Trending videos promoting “looksmaxxing”, a trend where young men and boys are encouraged to improve their appearance to attract women through increasingly extreme means, are amassing millions of views across social media. Looksmaxxing has its roots in online forums like PUAHate, SlutHate and Lookism, where communities in the 2010s began obsessively analysing male appearance and…

Around 16 million Brits suffer from hay fever in some way, and as allergy season approaches, many people who get routine colds may be wondering whether their symptoms are actually caused by these seasonal allergies.  Dr Rupa Parmar, GP and Medical Director of Midland Health, is sharing the difference between the common cold and allergies,…

Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is a rare but life-threatening bacterial infection that affects around 40 people every year in the UK. Anyone can get TSS, but it is most common when linked to tampon use or menstruation.  Recently, a 31-year-old Mom from Essex revealed that last year, she had shown the early signs of Toxic…

In light of Nutrition and Hydration Awareness Week (16th – 22nd March), Arti Dhokia, a Consultant Dietitian at Midland Health, is sharing the lesser-known warning signs of dehydration and malnutrition. Arti said: “Understandably, when we think of malnutrition, we automatically look for the obvious signs like extreme weight loss. But the truth is, weight isn’t…

International Women’s Day is a moment to celebrate progress. But it is also a chance to look honestly at the gaps that still exist in healthcare. One of the biggest is how little we still know about women’s health. Recent data highlights the scale of the issue. A review of more than 4,600 clinical trials…

It’s Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in the UK every March, which aims to raise awareness of the symptoms and risks of the disease. There are around 7,600 new cases of ovarian cancer each year in the UK, a figure predicted to increase to almost 10,000 a year by 2040.  In light of this Month, Dr…

Around 16 million Britons suffer from hay fever, and many will turn to over-the-counter antihistamine medications for some much-needed relief during the season.  However, Dr Rupa Parmar, GP and Medical Director of Midland Health, is warning that commonly used antihistamines can react poorly with other medications, causing uncomfortable but avoidable side effects.  Dr Rupa Parmar…

At least 1.25 million people in the UK are reported to suffer from an eating disorder (ED). So, as Eating Disorder Awareness Week (Feb 23rd) approaches, health experts are encouraging Britons to be aware of the signs and how to help, sensitively and effectively.  Arti Dhokia (she/her), Consultant Dietitian at Midland Health, wants to highlight…

As we head into allergy season, a surprising study at Birmingham’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital found that only 1 of 99 participants knew how to use a nasal spray correctly, despite 70% reporting regular use.  In light of this, Dr Rupa Parmar, GP and Medical Director of Midland Health, is sharing how to properly administer an…

Around one in four people suffer from hay fever in the UK, and as spring approaches, it can be incredibly frustrating to know pollen season is just around the corner. To try and get ahead of some of the more irritating symptoms this year, it’s important to understand just how early to start treatment. Dr…

As the UKHSA report reveals a 60% increase in cases over the last two weeks, it’s clear that norovirus is once again spreading rapidly across the UK. And, with a cold snap approaching, experts are urging people to be aware of the virus. Dr Rupa Parmar, GP and Medical Director of Midland Health, is sharing…

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week takes place this January (19th to 25th), and although 1 in 142 people with a cervix will be diagnosed with cervical cancer in their lifetime, 1 in 3 don’t attend their screenings, and the most common symptoms of the cancer are overlooked. Dr Rupa Parmar, GP and Medical Director of Midland…

1 in 5 Brits report feeling depressed during January. Usually, a combination of the weather, debts, returning to work after the holidays, and a general lack of motivation leaves people feeling a little blue.  To describe this period, the term ‘Blue Monday’ was coined in 2005 by psychologist Cliff Arnall. It falls on the 3rd…

New research by the British Medical Journal revealed that people on weight-loss jabs regain their former body weight within a year and a half on average. For the estimated 1.6 million Britons who have used weight-loss injections in the past year, this will come as worrying news.  That is why Dr Rupa Parmar, GP and…

15.5 million Brits planned to take part in Dry January this year, the popular challenge where participants abstain from alcohol for a month.  Dr Rupa Parmar, GP and Medical Director of Midland Health, understands the importance of minimising alcohol consumption, but wants to raise awareness of the potential risks these challenges pose, and a healthier…

Lung cancer has one of the lowest cancer survival rates in the UK. Each year, 48,000 people are diagnosed with lung cancer and 35,000 die from the disease.  Dr Rupa Parmar , GP and Medical Director at Midland Health, is sharing both the most common and lesser-known symptoms of the disease and spreading awareness of…

It’s said to be the most wonderful time of the year, but for some, Christmas is also the loneliest. 45% of adults in the UK have admitted to feeling lonely over the festive period.  As the holiday season approaches, Dr Rupa Parmar, GP and Medical Director at Midland Health, is raising awareness of the struggles…

Health experts are warning of a possible surge in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during the Christmas party season, spreading awareness of the importance of testing, even if you don’t have symptoms.  According to the World Health Organisation, more than one million STIs are contracted worldwide every day, and this risk only increases during periods of…