Hirsutism – what causes excessive hair growth in women?
Excessive hair growth can be an embarrassing problem for women, and often affects patients with PCOS. Leading consultant endocrinologist, Professor Gordana Prelevic explains all about hirsutism, and the treatment options available.
Signs of diabetes type 2 to be aware of | Top Doctors
Diabetes is on the rise, and is the fastest growing health threat in the UK, with an estimated 4.5 million people living with the condition. Dr David Cavan, expert diabetes physician, talks us through what you can do to help take control from the very beginning.
Are your bones at risk if you are fighting breast cancer?
Around one in eight women are diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their life. Unfortunately, a consequence of the battle with breast cancer, is a negative effect on your bone health. Here, consultant endocrinologist, Professor Gordana Prelevic takes a look at breast cancer medication, and the effects on your bones.
Obesity is a huge health problem affecting millions of people around the world. What are the causes of obesity? Is obesity genetic? Or is there more to it than that? Dr Barbara McGowan, a London-based expert in endocrinology provides an explanation
Iodine deficiency: modern lifestyle choices which can compromise your health
We all know diet is important, but could current food trends actually be bad for our health? Leading endocrinologist and thyroid expert Dr Mark Vanderpump explains how an iodine deficiency could be a serious side-effect of diets such as veganism.
10 top tips for weight management
Losing weight can be difficult, and maintaining weight loss can be an even bigger challenge. Top endocrinologist Dr Barbara McGowan gives her expert advice – here are her ten top tips for weight management
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that needs constant care and management. Although there is no cure for type 2 diabetes, new research suggests that with diet and exercise remission could be possible.
Healthy eating tips to manage type 2 diabetes
Roughly 90% of people in the UK who have diabetes are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes – and it is becoming more common in young adults and children. Dr David Cavan, leading diabetes physician, explains how adopting certain eating habits can help in the management of type 2 diabetes.
How to lose weight and maintain weight loss
Losing weight can seem like an impossible challenge. But why is it so difficult? And what solutions exist to combat obesity? Top endocrinologist Dr Barbara McGowan explains the mechanics behind losing weight and the options that are available to help you lose weight.
Taking control of type 2 diabetes: from New Year’s resolution to permanent lifestyle change
Another year, another January, another you? This is the time of year for New Year’s resolutions – one of which could be to take control of your diabetes. Dr David Cavan, expert diabetes physician, talks through some tips and lifestyle changes which can be made to improve diabetes management in 2018.
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