By Dr Daniel Gordon

Heatwaves can increase the risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke, especially for older adults, young children, pregnant women and people with long-term health conditions. Dr Daniel Gordon explains how to stay cool, drink enough fluids, recognise warning signs and know when to seek medical advice.

By Dr Daniel Gordon

Asthma symptoms can become harder to manage during summer, especially in hot weather, high pollen days or periods of poor air quality. Dr Daniel Gordon explains why heat, pollen, pollution and thunderstorms can affect the airways, how to reduce your risk, and when worsening symptoms need a proper review.

By Dr Daniel Gordon

Sexual side effects from antidepressants are common, but they are often not discussed properly. Dr Daniel Gordon, a private GP in London, explains how SSRIs can affect libido, arousal, orgasm and sexual confidence, why these symptoms should not be ignored, and what options may help, including dose review, switching medication and targeted treatments.

By Dr Daniel Gordon

Feeling tired at the end of winter is often linked to low vitamin D, reduced sunlight, and changes in sleep patterns.

By Dr Daniel Gordon

If your headache is throbbing, one-sided, and comes with nausea or light sensitivity, it is likely a migraine rather than a regular headache.

By Dr Daniel Gordon

If your eyes itch and symptoms worsen outdoors, it is likely hay fever. If you feel run down with a sore throat, it is more likely a cold.

By Dr Daniel Gordon

A clear guide to common everyday symptoms, including seasonal causes and when to seek medical advice.

By Dr Daniel Gordon

Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are GLP-1 weight loss medications increasingly used to treat obesity and metabolic disease. This article explains how they work, common side effects, safe rates of weight loss, and why nutrition and medical supervision are essential for sustainable results.

By Dr Daniel Gordon

Weight-loss injections such as Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro are widely discussed, but often poorly understood. This article explains what these medications actually are, how they work in the body, and what the medical evidence really shows, helping you make informed decisions beyond headlines and hype.

By Dr Daniel Gordon

As the leaves turn and the evenings grow shorter, my thoughts once again shift to preparing my patients for the inevitable surge of winter illnesses. For years now, flu and COVID have dominated the headlines — and with good reason.

By Dr Daniel Gordon

Every winter, as the days shorten and the cold sets in, the clinic fills with patients battling sore throats, blocked noses, hacking coughs, and the occasional fever that knocks them for six. For some, it’s a minor inconvenience. For others, particularly those who are vulnerable, it can mean time off work, missed family moments, and…

By Dr Daniel Gordon

We’ve all seen the relationship advice plastered across the internet, those neat, catchy phrases that promise a perfect partnership if only you follow their simple logic. But how many of these widely circulated relationship clichés actually hold up under the scrutiny of a clinical psychologist?

By Dr Daniel Gordon

Each winter, influenza returns with quiet predictability. And yet, each year is different. The virus changes, our immunity wanes, and for some people, what looks like “just the flu” can spiral into a dangerous illness. At my clinic, I often meet patients who think of flu as nothing more than a bad cold.

By Dr Daniel Gordon

What is resilience? What does it mean to have a strong mindset, and can we learn to become more resilient over time? In this post we’re shifting focus — not on illness, but on mental wellbeing, mindset, and the psychological tools that help us thrive, even when life gets hard.

By Dr Daniel Gordon

You have cancer. Three words no one ever wants to hear — and yet, thousands hear them every day. For many, the initial shock is paralysing. But what happens after the diagnosis?

By Dr Daniel Gordon

Food allergies can feel unpredictable, overwhelming, and at times, even frightening. From uncertainty about symptoms to confusion around diagnosis, prevention, and treatment, there’s a lot to untangle.