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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

Dr Elise Dallas is a GP whose expertise you can trust

Dr Elise Dallas is a GP whose expertise you can trust

Q Several years ago, my GP prescribed me blood-pressure medication. Last year, my brother had a heart attack. It shocked me so much that I turned my life around – I now exercise and eat well. I have a

Q My husband was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about 10 years ago. He is currently taking three different medications and, at his last review, they told him he will probably need to start insulin. He

Is that crusty cold sore on your lip making you feel ghastly? Or maybe the odd discoloured fingernail is giving you a monstrous look? In the dark, winter months, our bodies can throw up a whole host o