What's new
Each month a range of new topics are created or updated. This section highlights some of the key changes month by month.
ADHD in adults
ADHD is a condition that affects your concentration, memory and behaviour. It was once thought that children with ADHD would grow out of it, but it is now recognised that for many people it is a lifelong condition. There are things you can do that make it easier to live with ADHD.
E-cigarettes and vaping
E-cigarettes are a tool some people use to help them quit smoking. They produce a heated vapour that you inhale instead of smoking a cigarette. This is why using an e-cigarette is called vaping. To work out whether this might help you, it’s useful to know more about them.
Coke has promised ‘less sugar’, but less is still too much
At last count, 28 countries and 7 large cities in the USA had moved to introduce a tax on sugary drinks. Potential benefits are clear and include reducing costs from obesity and health-care spending, as well as the potential to increase a healthy life. Health groups in Australia have long called for the same to be done here.
Vegan diet – how your body changes from day one
Veganism, the plant-based diet which shuns meat and dairy, is having its time in the sun. Since 2008, there has been a 350% increase in the number of self-described vegans in the UK alone. Where this motivation stems from is varied, but includes concerns about animal welfare, worries about the environment and religious reasons.
Inhalers
Easy-to-read information about inhaler devices – what are they, different types available and how to use them.
When to see a nurse instead of a GP
Depending on what your healthcare need is, making an appointment with a nurse may be a more suitable option than seeing your GP.
Video library
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App library
Mobile apps are made to support lifestyle, disease management, mental wellbeing and behaviour change, but how do you know if they work, or they are safe to use? Our library, currently funded by the Ministry of Health, comprises of apps that have been reviewed by a range of experts, so you can decide which ones are right for you.