What is Snot?
May 1, 2026
What is Snot? Snot—or mucus, to use the clinical term—is often viewed as a nuisance, especially during the UK’s peak cold and flu season. However, this sticky substance is one of your body’s most sop...
What is Snot? Snot—or mucus, to use the clinical term—is often viewed as a nuisance, especially during the UK’s peak cold and flu season. However, this sticky substance is one of your body’s most sop...
20 Facts about Kidneys Keep track of your kidney data with PKB In this article, we will describe 20 facts about kidneys. Your kidneys are vital organs – just like your brain, heart, lungs and liver. Y...
Is a Career in Trauma and Orthopaedics (T&O) Right for You?: 5 Pros and 5 Cons for Doctors and Students Trauma and Orthopaedics (T&O) is one of the most dynamic and rewarding surgical specialt...
What to Do When a Relative Goes Into Hospital Having a family member admitted to the hospital is an emotional whirlwind. Between the clinical environment and the stress of recovery, it’s easy to feel ...
What is going on with King Charles’ fingers? Are King Charles’ sausage fingers due to dactylitis (psoriasis-related)? The cause of King Charles’ sausage fingers (and toes) have been much debated...
How long do you wait to see a GP in the UK? Navigating the NHS can sometimes feel like a maze, especially when you are unwell and need answers fast. If you are wondering, “How long is the wait t...
Why isn’t breast cancer screening (mammography) done through your GP? The short answer is .. it could be. Some cancer screening is done through your GP, like cervical cancer smear. But for histo...
What are vitamins – and why do we need them? In this article we will describe what exactly are vitamins – and why do we need them. Definition – vitamins are organic compounds which a...
What Can’t I Take With Me to a Mental Health Ward? Entering a mental health ward can be an anxious experience, and the “search and admission” process often feels intrusive. However, these ...
What Does a Positive BRCA Test Mean? Positive test for the BRCA gene mutation (change) This means you have inherited a variant on the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. This means you have a higher lifetime risk of...
