Dr dawn harper’shealth secrets

WHY AM I BLEEDING? Q Roughly five years ago, I had my last period and was lucky to have been spared most menopausal symptoms that many of my friends told me about. So I never went on hormone replaceme

I saw a lady in my surgery who was coming in to discuss her blood results for her annual blood pressure check-up. She had checked the NHS app and was relieved to see that her cholesterol level was unc

Q Last weekend, we were at our friends’ barbecue. I noticed that the chicken looked a little undercooked and, afterwards, my husband and I both had sickness and diarrhoea. The sickness has settled but

PINKY PROBLEM Q The little finger on my right hand is permanently bent inward. I’m a keen bowls player, and it’s starting to affect my game. I asked my pharmacist for a splint, but I can’t stretch the

Are you a medical ostrich? Do you stick your head in the sand when it comes to facing medical issues? I’m not; I’m someone that’s pretty pro-active about my wellness and I try to keep in the best heal

Three women express their gratitude towards the unsung heroes who changed their lives for the better