Skiing and snowboarding are often associated with knee injuries, but did you know that the shoulder is at risk too? Mr Nashat Siddiqui, Consultant Upper Limb Orthopaedic Surgeon at New Victoria Hospital, takes us through some common injuries and what to do to prevent them from occurring.

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common form of cancer in women. Although cervical screenings are registering increasing attendance lately, one in four women skips their smear test. A smear test can save your life, and it is the most effective way to prevent cervical cancer. During Cervical Cancer Prevention Awareness Week, Mr Andrew Pooley, Consultant Gynaecologist at New Victoria Hospital, kindly reminds all women about the importance of smear tests and provides us with important updates on early diagnosis.

For some of us, the first snow flurries of winter are a clarion call to donning our kaleidoscopic ski gear and hitting the piste post-haste. Nothing can curb our enthusiasm for the adrenaline rush that skiing and snowboarding offer. We become fearless warriors facing the decent, squaring up to mother nature with a glint in our eye and the wind in our hair. 

Obesity is considered a top-priority public health emergency worldwide. Today marks the beginning of Obesity Awareness Week, and much more can be done to treat this condition. Lifestyle changes alone are not enough to halt the obesity epidemic, and surgical options are growing in popularity as the most effective treatments for long-term weight loss results. Mr Georgios Vasilikostas, Consultant General and Bariatric Surgeon at New Victoria Hospital, shares some insightful data on the most effective weight loss surgery procedures.

Aesthetic treatments are a great way to improve your appearance, maintaining a natural look. If your New Year resolution includes better self-care and wellbeing, we offer five reasons why you should include cosmetic treatments in your 2020 plan.

The winter-sun holiday season is in full swing and planning for your next travel is a big part of it. Make sure travel vaccines are part of it too. Getting covered against major diseases with the right vaccines can help ensure that you remain fit and healthy while abroad. Mohamed Obiedalla, Pharmacy Manager at New Victoria Hospital, provides some information on the most common travel jabs. 

The human immune system is a fascinating and perfectly functioning machine. When the virus penetrates your cells, your immune system reacts by producing antibodies to fight it. However, by following these 5 tips on how to boost your immune system, you can give it a little help.

With Christmas fast approaching, we would like to share with you New Victoria Hospital’s Opening Times.

Now that the weather has turned colder and our skin will be wrapped up in lots of layers until next spring, it is a good idea to take the time to have a look at your skin for any mole changes or other skin lumps and bumps. But how and when is it advisable to have your moles checked by a specialist?

Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is the second deadliest cancer in the UK. Although it mainly affects people over 50, studies suggest this type of cancer is on the rise among younger adults in Europe. How can you prevent bowel cancer this Decembeard?