COVID-19: Reliable Resources and Information for Public These are recommended resources (mainly from UK, International and USA) for information about COVID-19. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a...
Five easy tests to assess your overall fitness (including beep test) How fit are you really? Even if you’re an enthusiastic exerciser, the answer may surprise you. There are no end of complicated and ...
COVID-19: Information and Resources These are recommended resources (mainly from UK, International and USA) for COVID-19. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a contagious respiratory infection caus...
Basic liver anatomy The liver is a vital organ located in the upper right side of the abdominal cavity. It is the largest solid organ in the body. It is a giant filter and factory and larder for the b...
Basic heart anatomy The heart is a muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body. The basic anatomy of the heart includes four chambers: the right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, and left ...
Basic lung anatomy The lungs are vital organs in the chest that are part of the respiratory system which facilitates breathing. Here’s a summary of the anatomy of the respiratory system. Main Co...
COVID-19 Update 2025 The UKHSA updates COVID-19 data in the UK weekly. It currently (in Sepgember 2025) shows: 2000 cases a week and rising (see graph below) Upto 100 deaths (0.5% mortality) a week 60...
COVID-19 Red Flags COVID-19 red flag symptoms that warrant urgent medical attention include: shortness of breath at rest, difficulty breathing, confusion and drowsiness. You should seek immediate help...
Everyone must also to ‘flush out the kidneys’ – is this true? It is said everyone must drink 3-4 litres of water a day. And this helps to ‘flush out the kidneys’ which prevents kidney stones and...
What the public know about their kidneys The knowledge is patchy at best. Here are some examples of what the UK public know (or do not know) about their kidneys. 80% of the UK public do not know where...
