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What are Current NHS COVID-19 Guidelines? (2026) Last Updated by MyHSN Editorial Team: April 2026 As of 2026, there are no legal COVID-19 restrictions in place across the UK. Management of the virus i...
How to Reduce Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes There are three key lifestyle habits that make a real difference in lowering your chances of developing type 2 diabetes: Eating a balanced, nutritious diet B...
What is an ultrasound | why are they done? An ultrasound, also known as ultrasonography, is a non-invasive type of medical imaging using high-frequency sound waves to produce images of internal struct...
Renal Angiomyolipoma: 5 Common Signs and When to See a Doctor Renal angiomyolipoma (AML) is a type of benign kidney tumour. While the word “tumour” sounds scary, these are non-cancerous gr...
What is a renal angiomyolipoma? An angiomyolipoma (AML) is a benign (non-cancerous) kidney tumour that is a growth of abnormal blood vessels, smooth muscle, and fat tissue. These tumours are typically...
What are target HbA1c levels? If you are managing diabetes or assessing your risk, the HbA1c test is one of the most important tools in your medical kit. Unlike daily finger-prick tests, it provides a...
What Causes Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)? Urine is normally sterile (does not contain bacteria), although in older people it is common to have bacteria in the urine (known as bacteriuria). This is ...
What is Normal Human Urine Made Of? Human urine is 95% water – with the remaining 5% consisting of waste products, electrolytes (minerals), and other compounds. Key components include urea, uric...
What is the Urinary Tract? The urinary tract (also known as the urinary or renal system) is your body’s dedicated drainage system. Its primary job is to filter your blood, remove liquid waste (urine),...
What Is Urine – And What Is In It? Urine is liquid waste produced by the kidneys to remove excess fluids and toxins from the blood. Function: The primary function of urine is to remove waste and...
