Health & Wellness

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

A coroner ruled that a vitamin B12 shortfall contributed to psychiatric symptoms in a young student, prompting renewed scrutiny of vegan nutrition and public health advice

A reanalysis of a pregnancy trial links higher vitamin D to modest improvements in children’s memory at 10, while specialists emphasise caution and adherence to existing guidance

A three-day test of the Vogue Diet produced quick weight loss, surprising blood-test improvements and clear warnings about long-term risk

A clear, evidence-based guide to honey, from its nutrients and medicinal claims to the real benefits of manuka honey and bee pollen

A recent string of meningitis cases in the UK, alongside international fatalities, has led researchers to investigate whether prior Covid infections and social behaviours are contributing to more frequent and severe outbreaks

A gut specialist describes his lifelong struggle with acid reflux and the medications and lifestyle changes that made it manageable

A comprehensive synthesis shows alcohol contributes to more than 60 diseases and many injuries, and some harms may lessen after reducing or stopping consumption

Explore new findings that link regular omega-3 supplement use to faster cognitive decline and learn practical advice from clinicians and researchers

A former junior doctor explains why a single question can save a young life and outlines the physical and psychological harms of cocaine

Discover how the brain can confuse pain signals, common patterns to recognise and when you should insist on investigations