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Lawrence Higgins
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Licenciatura, Diploma de posgrado
Como redactor jefe de Patient.info, Lawrence se ocupa de todos nuestros artículos y es miembro del Guild of Health Writers.
Lawrence works with the clinical director to make sure everything is accurate, up to date, and a great read. His career includes being deputy editor on one of the world's leading business magazines, writing Prime Ministerial speeches, and advising FTSE 100 companies on their media and editorial profiles. Lawrence lives by the sea and is a qualified beach surf lifesaver. He is passionate about the wellbeing benefits that being outdoors and can bring us.
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One in eight men in the UK will get prostate cancer - but the earlier you spot it, the easier it is to treat. However, many of the symptoms of prostate cancer are the same as those caused by several less serious conditions. Here we look at the signs to look out for and when to speak to your doctors.
If you have a neglected list of must-read books that you never seem to get around to reading, you're not alone. The hectic bustle of life often means that many adults don't make time for books. Yet, the many health benefits of reading books make this a healthy habit you may want to prioritise.
La Agencia de Seguridad Sanitaria del Reino Unido (UKHSA) ha anunciado la muerte de un bebé a causa de la tos ferina, la primera víctima mortal de 2025. La madre del bebé no había sido vacunada contra la enfermedad. Aquí veremos cómo detectar los síntomas de esta infección altamente contagiosa que puede afectar a cualquier persona, pero que puede ser especialmente grave para bebés y niños pequeños, y cómo saber si es menos grave. También analizamos la necesidad de vacunarse.
Cancer in people under 50 has been increasing since the 1990s - and has risen by 79% over the last thirty years. Changes in diet and other lifestyle factors are playing a big part in this rise. We explore the lifestyle habits thought to be most important in reducing your risk of cancer.
Higher temperatures or sun exposure can sometimes be bad news for skin, resulting in summer rashes. Skin rashes can be more common in hot or humid conditions - particularly heat rash - so if you or your child have a new rash at this time of year there could be a number of different causes.
