Skin

Collagen is said to promote firm skin, healthy hair, strong nails and pain-free joints – at least according to the marketing claims of many collagen supplements. But what can this structural protein actually achieve, and what is simply marketing hype? In this article, you’ll find out how collagen works, how it should be dosed, what risks and side effects are possible, and how you can personally benefit from it.

Scarlet fever is a highly contagious infectious disease. Characteristic symptoms include fever, a sore throat, a rash and what is known as ‘raspberry tongue’. With early antibiotic treatment, the disease can usually be treated quickly and effectively. Read on to find out exactly what scarlet fever is, how it is transmitted, what the symptoms are and how it is treated.