Dr Nish Manek
Dr Nish Manek is a GP in London. She completed her medical degree at Imperial College and was runner-up in the University of London Gold Medal. Manek has also developed teaching courses for Oxford Medical School, and has penned articles for The Guardian and Pulse magazine.
Recent articles by Dr Nish Manek
Here’s why you get a lump in your throat when you’re about to cry
Strong emotions cause physical responses in the body, and it's not always pleasant. A doctor recommends how to deal with this common sensation.
Here's why musicians pull such weird faces
Those strange expressions actually serve a purpose.
A doctor reveals how to pick a pillow to banish back pain
Proper spinal support when asleep can bring some relief to back pain, here are some general guidelines that could help however you sleep.
Stoptober 2024: Here's what giving up alcohol actually does to your body
Going sober can positively impact your health. A doctor explains what happens when you stop drinking over days, weeks, months and years.
How do I stop hiccuping? What will actually work?
There are many techniques to try to cure a bought of the hiccups – but they all have limited scientific proof.
Why do I go red when I’m embarrassed or have been drinking?
Blushing is a physiological response which is triggered when we are stressed.
Here’s what a high-caffeine drink like PRIME Energy actually does to your body
How long do energy drinks last? And what effect do they have on your body? A doctor explains why this popular back-to-school boost may be doing more harm than good.
Before we had long COVID, was there long SARS?
A doctor explains the post-viral impact of the respiratory viruses, SARS and COVID-19.
Does getting rid of mucus when I’m sick help me get better quicker?
Mucus and phlegm are important parts of the body's immune system and can help trap microbes.
Why can you pee without pooing, but you can't poo without peeing?
We asked a GP so you don’t have to.
Do jade rollers actually work or do they just feel nice?
The popular facial tool amongst beauty bloggers, vloggers and influencers might not be any more beneficial than a face massage.
Why your gut microbiome is the key to better health, explained by a doctor…
There's a staggering link between your gut and mental health.
Skin feel sensitive when you’re ill? Here's what that says about your body
A doctor explains when you should have cause for concern.
Should I start washing my hair with beer?
Head on a beer is generally bad – so is lager on your hair.
What is social prescribing, and is there any benefit to it?
A doctor explains the fight to end social isolation.
What is social prescribing, and is there any benefit to it?
A doctor explains the fight to end social isolation.
Here's why only one nostril gets blocked when you’re sick
A doctor explains the strange biology of your nasal cycle.
How a weighted blanket may alter your anxiety, according to a GP
A GP explains whether they're worth buying.
Why does it get harder to stand up as you get older?
Creak, crack, pop, groan...
Here's why you can’t eat or drink before a general anaesthetic
It's for your own safety.
Does the brain really experience a ‘great restructuring’ after we turn 40?
Out with the old, in with the... wait, what was I talking about?
Why do sugar puffs make my wee smell like sugar puffs?
Your urine can change colour and smell according to what you eat.
When you’re having a cast removed, why doesn’t the machine cut your limb?
A GP explains why the machine stops short of a horror movie ending.
Are there any benefits to using a daylight SAD lamp? A GP explains
They're a non-invasive and drug-free treatment for seasonal depression - here's what a GP thinks of them.