2026

It starts with a tickle in the throat, and before you know it, you’re sneezing constantly, your eyes are streaming, and you're completely exhausted. Welcome to peak hayfever season. If you feel like your usual over-the-counter allergy pill isn’t touching the sides this year, you aren't alone. In our latest episode, Dr. Geoff Hamp and Dr. Sam McGinley look at the science behind allergic rhinitis (the medical name for hayfever).

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a term that can sound frightening when you first see it on a medical record, but as Dr. Geoff Hamp and Dr. Sam McGinley explain in our latest episode, it is often a condition that can be managed effectively for years if caught early.

We’ve all been there: you go to the GP because you’re feeling "low," stressed, or struggling with a long-term condition, and you realize that a 10-minute clinical appointment isn't quite enough to solve the problem. In this episode of Coughy Break , Dr. Geoff Hamp and Dr. Sam McGinley introduce us to the "new faces" in the GP surgery: Health Coaches and Social Prescribers . These roles are changing the way the NHS works, moving from "What’s the matter with you?" to "What

We all have them -moles, freckles, and birthmarks that tell the story of our skin. But how often do you actually stop to look at them? In a world where we’re increasingly aware of the dangers of UV rays, knowing what is "normal" for your skin is one of the most important health habits you can develop.

If you regularly pay for your prescriptions, you’ve likely felt the sting at the pharmacy counter. With the standard charge currently at £9.90 per item, costs can spiral quickly—especially if you have a long-term condition that requires multiple medications.

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s already sitting in the room with your doctor. But as AI moves from science fiction to the frontline of the NHS and global healthcare, what does it actually mean for you?

The tinsel is down, the gym trainers are back on, and the New Year’s resolutions are in full swing. But in 2026, the conversation around weight loss has shifted from "calories in, calories out" to three-letter acronyms: GLP-1s. You’ve seen the headlines about Mounjaro , Wegovy , and Rybelsus . You might even have heard a rumour about someone getting a "skinny jab" from a friend of a friend. But before you consider starting these medications, there is a lot you need to know. I

Meningitis is the word every parent and young adult dreads. It is fast, it is aggressive, and it is a medical emergency. With the recent news of a Meningitis B outbreak in the South East, there has never been a more important time to refresh your knowledge on what to look for.

When you hear the word "Gout," what do you picture? A Victorian gentleman with his foot on a stool, clutching a glass of port and a pheasant leg? We discuss in our latest episode, that stereotype is not only outdated—it’s preventing people from getting the help they need. The truth is, gout is one of the most common forms of inflammatory arthritis, and it has very little to do with how many grouse you’ve eaten lately.

We’ve all been there: a heavy head, a stuffed-up nose, and the desperation for a single clear breath. You reach for that little bottle of nasal decongestant spray, and within seconds—relief. It feels like a miracle. But that miracle can quickly turn into a cycle of dependency. If you find yourself reaching for the spray every few hours just to breathe normally, you might be experiencing what’s known as "rebound congestion".