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Dr Mark Weatherall, Consultant Neurologist at The Medical Chambers Kensington, specialises in treating and managing headaches and migraines which is what he does most of the time.

Recently in the UK there has been a surge in scabies cases. This highly contagious skin condition can affect anyone, and yet people may avoid visiting their doctor if they think they have the condition.

If you have an issue with your eyesight, there’s little doubt that you’ll make an appointment to see the optician. They’ll perform an eye test, give you a prescription, and you’ll find the right glasses to help you see more clearly.

Ear infections are fairly common in childhood, but their impact can be significant. If you’re concerned that your child might have an ear infection, your main priority will be to help them to feel better, which might involve a visit to the doctor.

Glue ear is a common childhood illness, most frequently affecting the under-fives. One of the most common symptoms of glue ear is temporary deafness.

If you have recently started wearing hearing aids you might already be experiencing the benefits of being able to hear more clearly. As you settle in with your devices at home, and get used to how they fit, function and feel, it’s totally normal to experience a few bumps along the road.

You might have heard the news that the NHS have recently set an ambitious goal to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040. They’ll achieve this with HPV vaccinations and by continuing to encourage women to have regular smear tests.

Hearing loss is a common condition that can affect anyone, even pop legend Rick Astley, who performed on the pyramid stage at Glastonbury this year.

To mark World Menopause Day, we look at the important role of a menopause specialist for helping women to navigate the changes during perimenopause and menopause.

Whether you're at a club, music festival, or simply listening to your favourite album through your headphones, exposure to loud music can put your hearing at risk. Even a one-time encounter with extreme noise can lead to permanent hearing loss and long-term tinnitus.