Mike’s Medical News

Posted on: 3 January 2018

Sending a child on their first school trip abroad can be a stressful experience for any parent, but when your child is on prescription medication, it can be even more worrying. Thankfully, if you prepare adequately in advance, there's no need to be concerned. Here are 3 medication tips to put your mind at ease when your child heads abroad without you. Check the Rules One of the first and most important things you need to do is check the rules and laws regarding medication on your child's trip.
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Posted on: 24 October 2017

Coughs are a typical part of several illnesses, most commonly colds and flu. You might also find yourself coughing due to allergies, cold weather, dust or a whole range of other simple and harmless factors. But just because coughs are not usually cause for concern doesn't mean you shouldn't pay attention to them. The signs of a cough becoming serious are not always as obvious as you might think, so don't assume you'll always know when it's time to get yourself to a doctor.
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Posted on: 23 August 2017

A diagnosis of prostate cancer is a frightening thing for a man to experience. It's one of those things that men are reluctant to talk about, and as such, it's difficult to get the information you need to stay healthy and stand a good chance of beating the disease. It is, of course, important to follow any directions given to you by your doctor, and consider any treatment or medication they recommend to help you get better.
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Posted on: 14 August 2017

Being born is physically demanding on both baby and mother, so it's no surprise that, even after a normal delivery, babies can have a few problems where nerves are pinched or skull bones don't quite go back in the right place. You may never have heard of it, but cranial osteopathy is one treatment that may help with some of these problems. What is it, and how can it help? What Is It?
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