Why every school should have its own nurse
Childhood obesity is increasing rapidly as is childhood anxiety, depression, severe allergies, asthma, diabetes, the list goes on. It would…
Diabetes
Sugar tax – not as sweet as you think
The Chancellor’s Budget announcement of a tax levy on soft drink manufacturers was welcomed by most political parties, many health…
Taxing sugary drinks gets results
We know that a ‘soda tax’ on sweetened soft drinks works – other countries including Chile, Hungary, France, Latvia, and…
Amazing Grapefruit
Breakfasting on half a grapefruit has long been seen as one of the healthiest ways to start the day, but the…
We need to take stock of vending machines in A&E departments
Over my career I have spent many thousands of hours in A&E departments working on shift to care for sick…
Why I want to drop dead healthy – and I probably will
Most people know that I am a vociferous campaigner against added sugar in our diet. I have been arguing for…
The St John Eye Hospital Group – History, aims and ambitions
Can you tell me a little about your own background? I was first introduced to the Eye Hospital of St…
Telehealth – here to stay?
The digital revolution has had a huge impact on society as a whole, helping to connect people and build relationships,…
Why Bariatric Surgery should be offered to obese adolescents
It might seem bizarre but I have to fight battles to treat my patients. Yes of course I am fighting…
From Insulin to Ginseng: Treating China’s diabetes time-bomb
Walk down Shanghai's bustling Nanjing Road, the Chinese metropolis's Oxford Street, and something is clear: the country's near 1.4 billion…