Midland Health News

One of the common and frustrating symptoms of COVID-19 is a lack of smell and taste, which can lead to a lack of appetite and even malnutrition.  But it’s well known that nutrition plays an important role in helping the body recover from illness. So, Dr Rupa Parmar, GP and director of Midland Health, is…

As winter approaches, low temperatures may increase your risk of getting sick. It’s more important than ever to keep yourself safe and healthy. This means knowing the symptoms of, and understanding the difference between, a cold, the flu, and COVID-19.   COVID symptoms can be mistaken for “just a cold”, so if you do catch something…

Eight hours of sleep a night is the standard that many people strive to achieve. While this may not be the golden rule for everyone, with some people getting by on seven or even six hours, some people really struggle to get quality sleep.  With more and more people searching for guidance on sleep routines,…

Over 1 million older UK adults are estimated to be malnourished or at risk of malnourishment. If someone isn’t getting enough of the right nutrients, they may experience mental and physical decline. In older adults, this can lead to a number of health issues, such as a weakened immune system, muscle weakness, fractures and falls….

November marks Men’s Health Month, and while men’s attitudes towards prioritising their health and well-being are gradually improving for the better, a worrying number of men are still putting their health on the back burner. In fact, a recent survey shows that 48% of men feel some pressure to “tough out” potential health issues, with…

With full-body deodorants making their way into the mainstream, Dr Rupa Parmar, a leading GP and women’s health expert at Midland Health, is urging Brits to think twice before spraying or applying these products to their intimate areas. “Understandably, people want to feel confident, whether it’s for themselves, a partner, or simply in day-to-day interactions,…

In light of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dr Rupa Parmar, GP and Medical Director of Midland Health, is sharing the early warning signs of breast cancer.  Dr Parmar said: “Understandably, for many people, the ‘C-word’ can feel very daunting and intimidating. After all, the idea of finding out something is wrong can feel scarier than…

Figures from the UK Health Security Agency reveal the West Midlands’ university towns and cities with the highest rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in 2024, based on the number of Gonorrhoea and Syphilis cases per 100,000 people. The figures reveal that Birmingham has some of the highest rates of gonorrhoea and syphilis in the…

In light of Alzheimer’s Awareness Day (21st September), medical experts are sounding the alarm on how commonly ignored age-related hearing loss can increase your risk of developing Alzheimer’s, and sharing what people can do to protect their hearing and brain health. Studies have found that even mild hearing loss doubles the risk of dementia. For…