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Q My husband has a sore on his lip. Initially, we thought it was a cold sore, but it just isn’t healing and if anything it’s getting bigger. I’m quite frightened because he smokes roll-ups and has bee

ADVICE FROM OUR WOMAN’S WEEKLY DOCTOR

ADVICE FROM OUR WOMAN’S WEEKLY DOCTOR

Some medical issues, such as chest pains, shortness of breath, and severe allergic reactions, are signs of a medical emergency. However, the body sometimes gives us very subtle clues that it’s in trou

Q My husband is 50 and has smoked since he was a teenager. He had a chest infection in September requiring two courses of antibiotics. He’s definitely better in himself since then, but the cough has p

Strains and sprains – the words are very similar. They’re both injuries, and they both tend to happen when you’re exercising or making a sudden movement. What’s more, treatment is largely the same for