Depression is a serious medical condition and has been given increased attention and focus over the past year as the Covid-19 pandemic has taken hold. This is especially true for men who might be experiencing depression. Experts say a large percentage of men typically avoid seeking treatment for their physical or mental health. This can affect the people they love, things they enjoy and ability to carry out their responsibilities.
The main symptoms of Covid-19 are by now well known – a persistent cough, a high temperature and loss of taste or smell. But some people who have been infected with Covid-19 have also reported a new long-term effect: hair loss. But how do you define hair loss and what could be the cause of this increase in people reporting hair loss? Dr Rina Davison, Consultant Endocrinologist at The Holly, takes a closer look.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. To mark the campaign, Mr Zaker Ullah, a Consultant Oncoplastic Breast and General Surgeon at The Holly, shares five things you need to know, including information on how to spot the signs and what you should do.
