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Pride, belonging, and why health is about more than healthcare
Pride Month isn’t only a time for visibility and celebration - it also offers a chance to think more broadly about how identity, belonging, and connection shape our health and wellbeing. Increasingly, there’s a growing understanding that health isn’t just about what happens in clinical settings, but about the everyday environments we live in and the relationships that support us.
The 'second puberty': why you might be breaking out in your thirties
If you’re in your late thirties, you may have noticed a sudden outbreak of spots - something that feels a lot like acne, even though you thought you’d left your teenage skin behind. Some people even call it a ‘second puberty’. But according to dermatologist Dr Shamsa Kanwal, it’s actually a hormonal shift that changes how your skin behaves as you approach midlife.
Latest features
Diet and nutrition
Pescatarian diet: pros, cons, and what you can eat
by Lynn Stephen
Healthy living
What the World Cup can teach us about staying active
by Victoria Raw
Treatment and medication
How to manage Mounjaro and Wegovy side effects
by Dr Nienke Lees
Treatment and medication
How does Mounjaro work for weight loss?
by Dr Nienke Lees
Hay fever and allergies
Welcome to Patient's hay fever and allergies hub. Find out how to manage symptoms of hay fever and check pollen levels in your local area. Read about causes of other allergies along with how to avoid triggering reactions and when to seek advice or help.
Patient Podcasts
Podcasts can make health information easier to understand, especially when it comes from people who have lived through similar experiences. From conversations with clinical experts to honest discussions with people sharing their own health journeys, whether you want to learn more about a condition, feel less alone in what you’re going through or hear practical advice that supports day-to-day health decisions, our podcasts are here to help.
Podcasts
Claire Warren on motherhood, mum guilt and letting go of perfection
by Thomas Andrew Porteus, MBCS
Podcasts
Dr Amir Khan on kindness, community and caring for mind and body
by Thomas Andrew Porteus, MBCS
Podcasts
Lindsey Burrow on love, caregiving and life after loss
by Thomas Andrew Porteus, MBCS
Podcasts
Lisa Riley on grief, resilience, and emotional wellbeing
by Thomas Andrew Porteus, MBCS
Health and wellness video library
Discover our growing library of trusted health videos. From expert tips and condition guides to exercise routines, first aid advice, and more—our videos are designed to help you take control of your health, one step at a time.
