Insomnia isn't just about getting less sleep, which could be considered normal for some people. Instead, it's about the negative impact that this lack of sleep has on our daytime functioning. This is one of the harmful effects of insomnia.

Your gut is full of billions of different microbes and bacteria that keep your overall health in check. While the word may normally have a negative association in most people’s minds, the bacteria contained within your gut — known collectively as your gut’s microbiome — actually help maintain your health. In this guide, we are going to highlight exactly what your gut microbiome is, what it does for your body and why it is so important for sustaining your overall health and wellbeing.

Consultant Cardiologist, Dr Iqbal Malik, explains why a quarter of the population are now wearing heart rate wearables.

Professor Jonathan White is a Dermatologist here at OneWelbeck Skin Health & Allergy. He has a particular interest in inflammatory skin diseases and allergy. He worked for many years as a consultant at the St John's Institute of Dermatology in London and now is based for his academic work at the université libre de Bruxelles in Belgium. He is a member of the Medical and Scientific Committee of the World Health Organization for ICD-11 in Geneva.

Sarah, the Duchess of York, has marked the significance of Cancer Prevention Action Week, urging individuals not to overlook their health check-ups. She cautioned that "days could be the crucial factor between life and death." Having battled breast cancer less than a year ago, the Duke of York's former wife received a diagnosis of an aggressive form of skin cancer in January. In this helpful guide, an expert dermatologist gives the lowdown on moles and how you should monitor them.

The SGLT-2 Inhibitors have been around for a few years (Empagliflozin, Canagliflozin, Dapaglif lozin). The data on cardiovascular benefits are increasing, but as with all powerful drugs, they cant be used in all patients. They are useful in a type 2 Diabetic, with good renal function (eGFR>45 ml/min/kg), but evidence of cardiovascular disease, heart failure, and some albuminuria. Your cardiologist will need to carefully consider if it is worth while in your particular case. Caution is needed as they can cause low blood sugar, ketoacidosis (especially in Type 1 diabetics), dehydration, and genital infections. How do they work? They block the reabsorption of sugar in the kidney – you pass more sugar and water out. Written by Dr Iqbal Malik

Headaches are extremely common, affecting over half of the world’s population. Many people have suffered from mild tension-type headaches and can manage these themselves, but there are times when seeking professional help from a neurologist becomes important. This article explores the signs that indicate it's time to see a neurologist for your headaches and the potential treatment options available.

Anal skin tags and haemorrhoids are relatively common conditions and can exhibit similar symptoms and appearances. Mr Jonathan Wilson, Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon at OneWelbeck Digestive Health, explains how both patients and doctors can spot the differences.

Endoscopy and colonoscopy are two of the procedures we carry out most at OneWelbeck. Both are used to visualise parts of your digestive tract, however there are multiple differences between the two. Read on to find out more.

A colonoscopy takes a thorough look at the whole of the large bowel, up to the end of the small bowel; while a flexible sigmoidoscopy is a short test which only examines the rectum and sigmoid colon. These common tests are used to examine the health of your digestive system. They can help diagnose numerous digestive illnesses, from coeliac disease to bowel cancer. Your consultant will decide which method is best for you based on your symptoms.