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Most of us will have surgery at least once in our lifetime. Whether it's a planned procedure or a more complex operation, preparing in advance can help you feel more confident and support a smoother recovery. Alongside f...

By Heather Ainsworth

The expression 'you are what you eat' is most true of all where your heart is concerned. What you put into your body has a huge impact on your liver, your bowel, your kidneys, and your brain - but also on your arteries,...

By Josh Alderman

When a health gap warrants more attention, most healthcare professionals focus on finding better ways to support people. Others, however, see that same gap as a business opportunity. One result is the rise of polypharmac...

By Victoria Raw

The word flexibility conjures up an image of an advanced yogi becoming tied up in knots. But the truth is, flexibility is something we all need to think about. However fit you are, if you neglect your flexibility, you le...

By Lynn Stephen

Thousands of students heading to university or residential college this autumn will be eligible for a free meningococcal group B (MenB) vaccine, following an outbreak in Kent earlier this year that was linked to two deat...

By Dr Hamid Merchant

When we think about anti-ageing, our attention often turns to outward signs - fewer wrinkles, a trimmer figure, and hair less touched by grey. However, by prioritising what's happening inside our bodies, we can live a lo...

By Victoria Raw

Raw milk is milk that hasn't been pasteurised after it's collected from the cow. While it's been around for centuries, raw milk recently become the focus of a growing wellness trend, with some people claiming it offers a...

By Victoria Raw

Mouth cancer can develop in different parts of the mouth, including the lips, tongue, gums, cheeks, and roof of the mouth. While it is not common, spotting the signs early can make treatment more successful.

By Josh Alderman

Herbal medicines have been used for centuries to treat a wide range of health conditions. Many people choose them because they're seen as a natural alternative to conventional medicine. But do herbal medicines actually w...

By Heather Ainsworth

Back pain is one of the most commonly searched health topics online in the UK. Experiencing back pain can mean time off work and an inability to exercise, play sports, and take part in the activities you enjoy. Most back...

By Scan.com

Summer is peak outdoor activity season in the UK. Warmer weather and longer days mean we’re more likely to lace up our trainers for a run, pull the bike from the garage, play rounders in the park, or overhaul the garden....

By Scan.com

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are easy conditions to confuse. As well as having similar names, the two have many similar symptoms - if you have one of these conditions you may have a...

By Lynn Stephen

Grief doesn't only affect your emotions. It can also cause very real physical symptoms, from exhaustion and headaches to nausea, chest pain, and muscle aches. While these symptoms can feel frightening, they're a normal r...

By Heather Ainsworth

Thunderstorms aren’t just spectacular to watch. For some people, they can also have very real physical effects - including headaches or migraine attacks before, during, or after a storm. To find out why this happens, we...

By Victoria Raw

With the UK school summer holidays finally here, many parents and families will be spending more time together than usual. If you've been wondering whether your child might have ADHD, the summer holidays can be a good ch...

By Victoria Raw

For those of us who dislike exercise, staying physically fit and healthy can be a challenge. What if you could work out without feeling like you're exercising - or taking any extra time out of your daily routine?

By Lynn Stephen

A daily Wegovy pill is now available privately in the UK, offering an alternative for people who would prefer not to use weekly weight-loss injections. But how effective is it, who can take it, and is swallowing a tablet...

By Thomas Andrew Porteus, MBCS

When the weather turns hot, most of us remember sunscreen and water. But what about our medicines? Heat can quietly damage medicines, making them less effective or even unsafe. As heatwaves become more common in the UK a...

By Dipa Kamdar

With 3.1% of adults now following plant-based diets, veganism in Great Britain is on the rise. There are growing numbers of people interested in making 'vegan gains' - building muscle on a vegan diet. With careful planni...

By Lynn Stephen

Millions of us use inhalers in the UK. For some, they're a lifesaver. For others, they provide welcome relief. For others still, they're more of a security blanket to be carried around in the bottom of your bag just in c...

By Josh Alderman

Brushing your teeth keeps them clean and healthy, and flossing is important to clean hard-to-reach areas. Conventional dental floss is tried and tested but new technologies - such as water flossing - offer convenience an...

By Lynn Stephen

The sun is out and you’re feeling hot - what better way to cool down than having a nice relaxing swim. But did you know that water can get stuck inside your ear and develop into something called swimmer’s ear? We asked a...

By Hannah Boynton-Forshaw

LED face masks are everywhere right now, promising to blast away acne and smooth out fine lines with nothing but wavelengths of light. But do these products promise more than they actually deliver? We asked a dermatologi...

By Victoria Raw

Pearson syndrome is a rare and serious mitochondrial disorder that typically affects infants and young children. There is currently no cure, and it is usually life-threatening. We follow one family’s journey of living wi...

By Victoria Raw