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What Is NIPT and What It Doesn't Tell You

A Clear Guide to Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing: How It Works, What It Screens For, and Its Important Limitations

Learn what NIPT (non-invasive prenatal testing) screens for during pregnancy, how accurate it is, and the crucial limitations every expectant parent should know.

Ms Ailidh Watson (Lead Genetic Counsellor)

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Conditions

Drivers of Female & Male Hair Loss Explained

Understanding the Hormonal, Genetic, and Lifestyle Factors Behind Hair Loss in Women and Men

written by

Dr Ruby Uddin (Women's Health GP)

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Health & Wellness

Ultrasound Diagnostics for MSK Conditions

How Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Is Transforming the Way We Diagnose Soft Tissue and Joint Disorders

written by

Dr Waleed Marzok (Sonographer)

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Women's Health

Benefits of the HPV Vaccine in the UK

How the HPV Vaccination Programme Is Saving Lives and Reducing Cancer Rates Across the United Kingdom

written by

Dr Ruby Uddin (Women's Health GP)

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Health & Wellness

Resting ECG vs Exercise ECG Explained

How ECG Testing Has Evolved: Resting vs Exercise ECG, Modern Approaches, and What Each Test Can Diagnose

written by

Dr Alice Whittle (Women's Health GP)

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Women's Health

Fallopian Tube Patency: HyCoSy vs HSG

Everything You Need to Know About Fallopian Tube Patency Testing and Why HyCoSy Is Replacing Traditional HSG

written by

Dr Prashant Purohit (Consultant Gynaecologist)

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Health & Wellness

Gut Health, Inflammation & Chronic Disease

Gut Health, Inflammation, and Chronic Disease: What the Latest Science Says About Your Microbiome

written by

Dr Alice Whittle (Women's Health GP)

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Women's Health

Cervical Cancer Screening in 2026: Key Changes

What's Changing in Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines and Why You Shouldn't Wait to Book Your Test

written by

Dr Yuliya Ashton (Consultant Gynaecologist)

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Men's Health

Testosterone Deficiency: The Silent Epidemic in UK Men

Why Half of UK Males May Be Living With Undiagnosed Testosterone Deficiency — and What You Can Do About It

written by

Dr Ryan Meade (Men's Health GP)

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Health & Wellness

Private GP vs NHS: Worth Paying in London?

Is It Worth Paying for a Same-Day Private GP Appointment in London? A Comprehensive Comparison

written by

Spital Editorial Team

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Specialist Care

Karyotype Testing: Why It Matters for Fertility

Understanding Karyotype Analysis and Its Role in Diagnosing Chromosomal Causes of Infertility

written by

Ms Ailidh Watson (Lead Genetic Counsellor)

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Conditions

HPV and Genital Warts: How Are They Related?

Understanding the Connection Between HPV Strains, Genital Warts, and What You Can Do to Protect Yourself

written by

Dr Ryan Meade (Men's Health GP)

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Women's Health

What Is Progesterone?

Understanding the Hormone That Shapes Your Cycle, Pregnancy, and Long-Term Health

written by

Dr Prashant Purohit (Consultant Gynaecologist)

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Women's Health

What Is Beta hCG? A Complete Guide

Understanding Beta hCG: The Pregnancy Hormone, How It's Tested, and What Your Levels Mean

written by

Dr Prashant Purohit (Consultant Gynaecologist)

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Women's Health

Ectopic Pregnancy: What It Is and Why It Matters

Understanding Ectopic Pregnancy: Causes, Symptoms, Risks, and When to Seek Help

written by

Dr Prashant Purohit (Consultant Gynaecologist)

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Conditions

Chronic Fatigue in Men and Women

Understanding ME/CFS: How Chronic Fatigue Affects Men and Women Differently

written by

Dr Ryan Meade (Men's Health GP)

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Healthcare News

MenB: Vaccine, Treatment & the UK Outbreak

Everything You Need to Know About Meningitis B — The Vaccine, Treatments, the National Shortage, and the Kent and London Outbreak

written by

Dr Alice Whittle (Women's Health GP)

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Conditions

Genital Warts: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments

A Doctor's Guide to Understanding HPV-Related Genital Warts and the Treatment Options Available

written by

Dr Alice Whittle (Women's Health GP)

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Health & Wellness

Travel Medicine: Most Dangerous Places in 2026

A Comprehensive Guide to the World's Highest Medical-Risk Destinations and How to Protect Yourself Before You Travel

written by

Spital Editorial Team