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How do I make an appointment?
Booking an appointment with Spire Healthcare is simple.
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Moles: when should I worry?
Moles are small growths on your skin and most of the time, they’re harmless. However, they can sometimes develop into cancer.
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How do I access private medical treatment?
Private medical treatment doesn’t have to be complicated. Here we look at the options available.
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Why water is vital for your health and how to stay hydrated
Staying hydrated by drinking enough water every day is essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
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How to reduce your risk of skin cancer
Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world.
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What you need to know about allergic rhinitis (hay fever)
Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) affects around one in four UK adults and is becoming increasingly common.
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Five tips to live a healthier and happier life
Small and simple changes to your lifestyle can not only make you healthier, they can also make you happier.
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Six signs you're in perimenopause
Perimenopause is a natural process that occurs in women, where hormonal levels reduce in the run-up to menopause.
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Should I be concerned about nipple discharge?
Nipple discharge refers to fluid that leaks out of the nipple when you are not breastfeeding.
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Knee pain when bending or squatting
Wear and tear of your knee over time can cause pain when bending your knee.
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Robotic-assisted knee surgery: patient journey
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Professor Pradhan details the patient pathway journey for surgery using advanced robotic surgical assistant.
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Eight signs you may need a hip replacement
If your hip has been causing you pain, you’ll know first-hand how much of an impact it can have on your life.
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Gout: how to prevent, manage and treat it
Gout is a type of arthritis that predominantly affects the big toes, though it can also affect other joints.
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When to get your prostate checked: warning signs and advice
A healthy prostate plays a vital role in male fertility, producing fluid that helps keep sperm alive.
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Male hair loss: seven things you should know
Hair loss is something most men would prefer to avoid, but if it’s happening to you, you’re far from alone.
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How to keep your eyes healthy
A healthy lifestyle can do more than improve your general wellbeing, it can also protect your vision.
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Ask the expert: what is glaucoma?
Glaucoma is an eye condition that leads to damage to your optic nerve, the nerve that connects your eyes to your brain.
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How cataracts can affect your daily life
Cataracts refer to the clouding of the clear lenses that sit in your eyes and are a common eye condition.
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Breathlessness: when to be concerned, causes and treatments
Breathlessness, which is medically known as dyspnoea, is the unsettling sensation of not being able to breathe in enough air.
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Your guide to glue ear and grommet insertion in children
Grommet insertion is a surgical procedure used to treat persistent glue ear.
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Hearing loss: what you need to know
Losing your hearing can have a big impact on your life. Some people experience gradual hearing loss without realising it.
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