After the misery of the winter months, many of us can’t wait for summer to arrive so we can get outside with family and friends, and enjoy sunny picnics, barbecues and other al fresco treats. But when the weather is warm, it’s important to take extra care over what you eat.“Pregn...
Summer is a great time for your baby to get outside and have fun, but it's also important to be aware of potential dangers. Read GP Dr Rob Hicks' advice on keeping your little ones safe this summer.Avoid insects'Make sure your children are aware
. But in one in 15 cases it can result in complications such as eye infections and pneumonia. It is fatal in one in 1,000 cases. It is thought parents choosing not to vaccinate their children may be behind the latest outbreak. Prima Baby's GP Dr Rob Hicks urges
GP Dr Rob Hicks says:I think it would be a good idea for you to discuss your fears with the obstetrician or the surgeon who did your spinal surgery. I'm sure they'll reassure you that the steel rods are very strong and are unlikely to be affected
's Watchdog says, 'Make sure you wash your hands frequently and take an antibacterial gel out with you in case there are no basins to hand.' And all pregnant women are being advised to have a flu jab this year. Prima Baby's GP Dr Rob Hicks says that it offers
themselves.GP and family health expert Dr Rob Hicks says, 'Parents can take the stress and worry out of winter by learning how to spot the early signs of illness such as a rise in temperature, and how to start treating the signs of illness straight away
of antibiotics is also a bad idea because it can lead to the development of antibiotic-resistant superbugs such as MRSA.Prima Babys Dr Rob Hicks says, Antibiotics are important in the fight against bacterial infection. However, many common infections earache
GP Dr Rob Hicks replies: It sounds like ovulation pain, which around one in five women gets. It's usually on the side of the lower abdomen where the egg is being released, around 14 days before a period starts. The pain is caused by the egg breaking
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further significant and worthwhile risk reduction for NTDs.” Dr Rob Hicks, practicing GP, sexual health expert and Shine patron, says, “Women should take folic acid and vitamin B12 supplements ideally from three months before trying to conceive, while
