Health & Wellness

The UK’s approval of the Wegovy Pill is creating a surge in demand for weight loss solutions. Learn about its benefits, availability, and cost.

Discover the importance of managing cumulative fatigue in athletes and the role of GPS and heart-rate variability in preventing injuries

Sophie Anne, a 31-year-old advertising director from London, discovered a simple jaw exercise that alleviated her chronic TMJ pain after years of suffering.

Bella Davis, a young mother from Utah, battled parosmia for years, making everyday foods taste like rotting bodies. Discover her inspiring journey to recovery.

A leading oncologist reveals how delayed childbearing is a significant risk factor for breast cancer, sparking a crucial conversation about reproductive health.

A major clinical trial across Europe shows that many women with limited spread to underarm lymph nodes can avoid additional surgery and its long-term risk of lymphoedema by receiving radiotherapy, with no loss in survival and improved arm function.

A nutritionist describes overcoming severe perimenopause fatigue, insomnia and skin issues by redesigning her meals around protein, fibre and plant diversity, then turning that approach into a practical plan others can follow

A radiologist’s late-onset acne led her to try Accutane, then spironolactone. This article explains how the drug works, common side effects, and expert advice to help readers weigh options.

This article examines how cocaine can create immediate addiction, following four people whose lives were transformed, the brain science behind the drug, and paths to long-term recovery.

A holiday mishap prompted a woman to confront months of unexplained watery diarrhoea. After multiple GP visits and normal initial tests, a colonoscopy and biopsy in January 2026 confirmed microscopic colitis. This article explains symptoms, diagnostic pitfalls, common triggers and…

Learn what causes plantar fasciitis, why the pain is often worst first thing in the morning, and which conservative and medical treatments have evidence of benefit. This article covers simple self-help techniques, footwear advice, orthotics, shockwave therapy and when surgery…

A police officer underwent laser eye surgery as a career milestone and suffered permanent visual damage, prompting a campaign to highlight the procedure’s risks and the growing body of patients reporting long-term side-effects.

A woman recounts how a popular weekly weight-loss injection failed to deliver lasting results, and how a later diagnosis of ADHD and treatment with bupropion, along with dietary changes, produced significant and sustained weight loss.

A concise look at what science says about honey: why it remains mostly sugar, how it can act as a prebiotic, what studies report on weight and respiratory symptoms, and practical tips for picking and using raw or processed honey.

Learn why hot weather makes your ankles, feet and hands expand, what helps quickly and which warning signs require medical review

Discover how accomplished workers sometimes conceal cocaine dependence and the subtle clues that point to a serious problem

A medical practitioner’s account of the physical, legal and emotional consequences of non-medical circumcision and practical steps for men affected

Discover why painful, spreading patches on your fingers may be psoriasis and what treatments a GP can prescribe

Short guide to identify causes of itchy, flaky patches, understand triggers and explore medical and supportive options

Which? analysed 66 savoury snacks using the Nutrient Profiling Model and found that familiar brands, including some marketed as ‘better for you’, often score poorly on salt, saturated fat and fibre

A large veteran study indicates that measuring smoking duration rather than relying solely on pack years could identify more people at risk of lung cancer.

Amanda Nkomo from Manchester battled postnatal weight gain, hit a stubborn plateau, and found renewed momentum with a homemade ginger, apple cider vinegar and cayenne shot that supported further fat loss and appetite control

Personal accounts and medical perspectives reveal why circumcision remains a contested issue in Britain and beyond

New analysis suggests common food preservatives may elevate blood pressure and heart disease risk; learn which additives were associated and what the evidence does and does not prove

A Liverpool nurse’s long struggle with relentless heartburn ended in a diagnosis of signet ring cell adenocarcinoma, major surgery and a look at rising cases in younger adults